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FiiO FD5 vs Sony WH-1000XM4

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
FiiO FD5
8.3
/ 10
IEMHigh end
Sony WH-1000XM4
8.2
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

8.3/10
SCORE
8.2/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
47Ω
111dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The FiiO FD5 scores 8.3/10 with 32Ω impedance and 111dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 scores 8.2/10 with 47Ω impedance and 101dB sensitivity. At 47Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the FiiO FD5 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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