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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk · 329 €Sony WF-1000XM5 · 259 €
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| What matters | Moondrop x Crinacle DuskMoondropMedium confidence | Sony WF-1000XM5SonyMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.5 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 329,00 € | 259,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 7.0 (best in this comparison) | 6.8 |
| Build quality | 8.2 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 9.3 | 9.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 8.0 | 8.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 6.8 (best in this comparison) | 3.4 |
| Support & warranty | 3.6 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery (ANC on) | — | 8 h |
| Noise cancelling | Passive isolation only | Best in class, dual processor |
| Water resistance | — | IPX4 |
| Codecs | USB-C DSP cable included | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Case charging | — | USB-C + wireless |
| Best for | A target curve you can read the reasoning for · DSP correction over USB-C · People who follow the measurement discourse | Frequent flyers · Open-plan offices · Anyone who ranks silence above price |
| Avoid if | You want an analogue-only set · You dislike depending on a bundled cable's DSP | You want the best value per euro · You have larger ear canals — fit is fussy |
| Main drawback | The tuning depends on the supplied DSP cable | Expensive for the category |
Verdict
The Sony WF-1000XM5 wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 earbuds, the Sony WF-1000XM5 has both the highest Worth Score (7.8) and the best score per euro at 259,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is expensive for the category.
Best overallSony WF-1000XM5 — Highest Worth Score here at 7.8, 0.3 ahead of the Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk. Best for frequent flyers.
Skip this oneMoondrop x Crinacle Dusk — Lowest Worth Score here at 7.5, 0.3 lower against the Sony WF-1000XM5 and no cheaper. The tuning depends on the supplied DSP cable
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.