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Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.
Specs comparison
Analysis
The Westone Audio MACH 60 scores 8.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 113dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 scores 8.4/10 with 48Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 48Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.
Based on our scoring, the Sony WH-1000XM5 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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