Sony WF-1000XM5 vs. AirPods Pro 2: How the New Wireless Earbuds Compare on Sound, Features, and Price

Sony WF-1000XM5 offer better sound quality and noise cancellation than AirPods Pro 2, but are more expensive.

AirPods Pro 2 get new features like Conversational Awareness and Adaptive Audio via iOS 17 update.

Sony WF-1000XM5 have smaller design than previous model and Speak-to-Chat feature.

Both earbuds have wireless charging cases, but AirPods Pro 2 supports more charging methods.

AirPods Pro 2 could offer audiophile-level sound in future when Apple releases lossless audio protocol.