Experts recommend Sony WF-1000XM5 more than Jabra Elite 10
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony WF-1000XM5 over Jabra Elite 10, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony WF-1000XM5 received 6 recommendations: from Rtings.com (22 Nov 2024), What Hi-Fi (2 Dec 2024) Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and 3 others. By contrast, Jabra Elite 10 received only 3 recommendations from Android Central (4 Jan 2025), Tom's Guide (9 Jan 2025) and SoundGuys (11 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
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| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| 5 | - | Check price |  Jabra Elite 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 7 | 3 | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Earbuds ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Jabra Elite 10 as #1 and Sony WF-1000XM5 as #2
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 9 Jabra Elite 10 Best wireless earbuds overall#2 out of 9 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best upgrade pick... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1 and Jabra Elite 10 as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 9 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best-in-class sound, improved noise cancelation in a smaller and lighter design... ... ... #7 out of 9 Jabra Elite 10 Elite sound and spatial audio with headtracking make these a great AirPods Pro alternative... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 11 Dec 2024 SoundGuys ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1 and Jabra Elite 10 as #3
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 7 Sony WF-1000XM5 The Best / Editor's Choice... ... ... #3 out of 7 Jabra Elite 10 Best active noise cancelling / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com - On 22 Nov 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 7 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best Wireless Earbuds... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - On 2 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 8 Sony WF-1000XM5 Sony's most accomplished and detailed wireless earbuds to date.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 11 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best overall wireless earbuds... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony WF-1000XM5 outranks Jabra Elite 10. This is not to say that Jabra Elite 10 is a bad option. Like Sony WF-1000XM5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony WF-1000XM5 outranks Jabra Elite 10 by 4 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Sony WF-1000XM5 is more critically acclaimed than Jabra Elite 10.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 | Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by NextPit | 90 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by techadvisor | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by TechRadar | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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From Seller:
- NOISE CANCELLATION: Experience a personal concert with the bluetooth earbuds noise cancelling feature of Sony WF-1000XM5, designed to cancel out more external noise than ever before. Perfect for those who want to enjoy their favorite tunes without the distraction of ambient noise, these ear buds come equipped with dual feedback microphones and Noise Isolation Earbud Tips.
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