Headsets / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming H5 vs Sony WH-1000XM6

Headset · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming H5

Wired · 50 mm
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
VS
Headset · Sony

Sony WH-1000XM6

Wireless · 30 mm · 2025
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver35
Recency94
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming H5 and Sony WH-1000XM6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Sony WH-1000XM6 is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H5 is wired.
  • Driver: ASUS TUF Gaming H5 leads (50 mm vs 30 mm).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming H5

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

Sony WH-1000XM6

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming H5Sony WH-1000XM6
76Gear score76
WiredConnectionWireless
50 mmDriver30 mm
—Release year2025
—Estimated price≈ $448

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS TUF Gaming H5 or Sony WH-1000XM6 better?

ASUS TUF Gaming H5 and Sony WH-1000XM6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Sony WH-1000XM6 is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H5 is wired. Driver: ASUS TUF Gaming H5 leads (50 mm vs 30 mm).

Which one is wireless?

Sony WH-1000XM6 is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H5 is wired.