DON'T BUY THESE! ❌ AirPods Max vs Sony XM4 vs Bose 700 🎧 ULTIMATE Comparison Review

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    🇨🇦 CA: www.amazon.ca/Bose-Noise-Canc...
    Which are the best pair of active noise cancelling headphones? The Sony WH1000-XM4, the Bose 700 or the brand new Apple AirPods Max? Here's sound quality samples, microphone tests AND ANC test results so you can decide for yourself. Subscribe to mrkwd tech for more videos: bit.ly/SubscribeToMRKWD
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    0:00 They cost how much???
    1:14 Round 1: Build Quality + Design
    4:00 Round 2: Fit + Comfort
    5:58 Round 3: Battery Life
    8:05 Round 4: Microphone Quality Test
    10:27 Round 5: Functionality, Features + Usability
    14:08 Round 6: Active Noise Cancellation Test
    16:20 Round 7: Sound Quality + Samples
    23:36 Which are the KING of ANC headphones?
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  • @DroidLocks6971
    @DroidLocks6971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +619

    Damn I Miss JimsReviewRoom

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Can everyone please thumbs up this comment because it's the actual law to do so.

    • @rambhatlanagsai6534
      @rambhatlanagsai6534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@mrkwd I miss him a lot 😭. Mark please carry forward his legacy

    • @adrianmorrish8494
      @adrianmorrish8494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      These don’t have enough bass for Jim I would have thought

    • @cantwinee2765
      @cantwinee2765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do too, but holy review batman this was amazing!

    • @anggirizkyperdana361
      @anggirizkyperdana361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Mrkwd is jimsreviewroom British accent version

  • @b3naqua
    @b3naqua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    If Sony's next headphones come with a case that also looks like underpants, I'm going to scream

    • @josejoaquindelgadopizarro4436
      @josejoaquindelgadopizarro4436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      really underrated comment, maybe in a couple weeks it will have hundreds of likes

    • @sentryion3106
      @sentryion3106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I hope not, Sony is a pretty stubborn company and their phone is definitely not going with the trends of the rest of the industry

    • @7654321220
      @7654321220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Considering Sony even returned the headphone jack, they are least likely to follow the trend than other companies

    • @simpolang
      @simpolang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@7654321220 Sad thing is, the next headphones may cost as much thanks to dumb Apple logic

    • @twystedhumour
      @twystedhumour 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      but what if they made them to look like denim daisy-dukes with dangly pockets? lol

  • @Bxqon
    @Bxqon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    DVD Hits corner at 4:28 and 14:02

  • @M3Volver
    @M3Volver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    To me it really seems more like the AirPods Max are like a $250 headphones, but an extra $100 cuz of the material, and extra $200 cuz of Apple Tax (Brand).

    • @JuanJohn013
      @JuanJohn013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yes they’re little bit of a overpriced but they are superior then Sony or Bose

    • @MasterKey2004
      @MasterKey2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JuanJohn013 a 450/500 price tag would be great. But still they are one of the best you can find in that price range. However that case is horrible, don’t know what apple was thinking

    • @JuanJohn013
      @JuanJohn013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MasterKey2004 Yes I agree about the case it’s horrible

    • @mrfrosty3
      @mrfrosty3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JuanJohn013 if Apple know people are happy to pay that much then they are obliged to charge that much. Failure to charge a luxury price on a luxury product can be a big disaster as it makes the product less desirable and that image can spread to the rest of their line. If it was the same price as the Bose many people would not be interested in it. Many of the audiophile reviewers reckon that the Airpod Max delivers about $100 worth of sound. Not folding means a hard case would need to be huge if you want to travel with them, I don't foresee flights full of business travellers wearing a heavier clownish looking thing. I can see a lot of design elements from older Sony models in the Apple headphone but they should have noticed that few other headphones of this type that go out into uncontrolled environments have such large expanses of metal on the outside. That is going to cause problems and may be why they made that absurd case.

    • @syzerix3157
      @syzerix3157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And here I sit with $35 sennhiser hd4.4bt headphones thinking even $100 headphones are expensive.

  • @adrianmorrish8494
    @adrianmorrish8494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One really cool things on the XM4’s is they have active transparency, so if I say drop a pan in the kitchen the transparency super quickly cuts off to protect my hearing, meant for sirens etc I believe

  • @pipeortiz9711
    @pipeortiz9711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Listening on my xm4’s, really happy:)

    • @spananablitz4063
      @spananablitz4063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same, got em today

    • @metalvideos1961
      @metalvideos1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wanted to get those. Till I heard the audio. It literally was horrible. Way too much bass. Bad treble. Pretty bad balanced sound. Muffled if you want. It's just not worth the money. So I bought actually real headphones for less money. The audio technica ATH-MSR7b. Headphones that actually let you listen to music how it supposed to sound. Bluetooth headphones are really overpriced for what you get. Even Sony it self makes way way better wired headphones then this MX4. For half the money

    • @sbacon92
      @sbacon92 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Listening on my xm3's.
      Struggling to justify the xm4's after I bought the xm2's when they first came out.

    • @mohamadsorya6718
      @mohamadsorya6718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@metalvideos1961 oh my god, audiophiles whining is the worst.
      Sony gives you an equalizer for a reason 🤦‍♂️... Just adjust it to your liking since you know everything and lower the bass on them.
      Everyone knows the sonys are bass heavy out the box but the EQ is where they shine to your liking.

    • @metalvideos1961
      @metalvideos1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mohamadsorya6718 you dont need an EQ if you actually produce good headphones. and sony are well known for producing good audio headphones that are being used in music Studios. An EQ is only needed to give your listening experience a personal touch. Bluetooth headphones come with an equalizer because the audio signal of Bluetooth is actually horrible. it cant send enough data through to have a good listening experience. sure for basic 320Kbps MP3 files its perfect. for anything higher then that its pointless. Listening to Lossless audio formats like FLAC WAV ALAC AIFF for example is not suitable for Bluetooth headphones. Its a personal taste. or me Bluetooth headphones are pointless.

  • @zang2349
    @zang2349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Airpods Max: dong
    Sony WH-1000 XM4: Noise Cancelling
    Bose 700: ten

  • @troesplain
    @troesplain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Out of curiosity, what music streaming app did you use to test the music audio for this test between the 3 headphones? Thanks great review!

  • @dadoopeworld1037
    @dadoopeworld1037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Who else was watching the dvd thing the whole time 😂

    • @donzy256
      @donzy256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me

  • @bodrulm1
    @bodrulm1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Love the Jim's Review Room reference 👍

  • @TheMaurob1979
    @TheMaurob1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    congratulations for the channell .. is very nice.. i would like to ask you if you think the earbuds sony wf are still the best and if some new version of them is coming ..grado gt 220 your thoughts?

  • @someonesomewhere18
    @someonesomewhere18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review. Worth pointing out that the latest firmware updates have made a massive difference the the XM4 call quality. I'm now able to use them on company Teams calls, not something I was able to do previously.

  • @skipperchen8354
    @skipperchen8354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks man, your comprehensive review helps me decide to get a XM4. Appreciate your effort.

  • @joelmamachan9219
    @joelmamachan9219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the only review that got me watching start to end as it actually tells us how to make the decision. Every other review either sounded like a broken record or part of an advertisement with things we already knew.
    Useful content and I will soon be on my way to get the xm4s ✌🏾 thank you.

  • @jihandoudou7046
    @jihandoudou7046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought the q30 soundcore. What would you say, is the q30 competive or not?

  • @tienloo1966
    @tienloo1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always. Great honest review..Love it...How about comparing to the Sennheiser Momentum 3.0 Around Ear? Really like to hear your view on this...

  • @Hiltonium
    @Hiltonium 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is off-topic, but I wish I had your hair, man 😂 It's very full!

  • @REDIUS999
    @REDIUS999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    The Sony sound feels warmer I like them more

    • @jake8343
      @jake8343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Just think about this: that music test was with the stock signature sound. I have the XM4s and once you put an equaliser on that you find amazing, the sound is even better which is astonishing. They truly are kings

    • @rodolfodumaliangiii7342
      @rodolfodumaliangiii7342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah i get fatigue when sounds arent warm. Like the bose

    • @jake8343
      @jake8343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Kekosro I don't know what you're on about bud, you've clearly never felt "cheap plastic". These don't creak and it is very well built, plus they are a hell of a lot lighter than the airpods which are basically a dumbell on your head

    • @marklouieadame
      @marklouieadame 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jake8343 not true its heavy but not to the point of annoying heavy

    • @goul1148
      @goul1148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      this is so true, it's like snuggling under blanket of sounds, it is so relaxing

  • @tecnosplayer4361
    @tecnosplayer4361 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In term of sound quality you think are better the Mpow M30 or the TaoTronics soundliberty 92?

  • @darnelldibbles9385
    @darnelldibbles9385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What are your personal thoughts on transparency mode for the three headphones? From other reviews, I hear that the Max is quite a bit better than the other two.

    • @MrAnderson2744
      @MrAnderson2744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      he didn't mention it because the airpods are the best and he didn't want to give any credit to them

    • @denise4883
      @denise4883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrAnderson2744 True.

  • @onezoothree
    @onezoothree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just picked up the 1000-XM4. The audio is fantastic, especially paired with LDAC. The build quality is great. The case is an excellent bonus. Appreciate the review.

  • @theanorakchannel2496
    @theanorakchannel2496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For those of us who are new to active noise cancelling, it does take some getting used to on the Sony xm4’s. However I’m starting to get used to them now, having worked out how to set them up properly they’re brilliant. Just wish the Mike quality was a bit better, but that’s a bit of an obsession of mine. It’s ironic as the earbuds have the best mike quality of any that I’ve heard. I’m totally blind, so I use headphones a lot for dictating, including this message. Therefore the mike quality is crucial for me.

  • @SLT4K
    @SLT4K 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant review. So well structured. Subbed and can’t wait to watch more videos! 👏🏼

  • @daliborpuhar7322
    @daliborpuhar7322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review. Can you use EQ on Sony with wired connection?

  • @sbacon92
    @sbacon92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's refreshing.
    I think this is the first review that actually lets us listen to the output of the headphones instead of just saying "these are better, buy NOW".

    • @vlvyyplipsclip7379
      @vlvyyplipsclip7379 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      one way or another the dynaimcs of the headphones will still sound like your own headphones, because yknow, they're playing out of your headphones

  • @RAFABRASUCA13
    @RAFABRASUCA13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very reliable and a no fuzz review, straight to the point as always. Greetings from brazil.

  • @aarshdubey7898
    @aarshdubey7898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    The only channel that gave a true review
    You included everything
    360 audio
    The massive functionality gap
    The real anc comparison
    Just everything that could be covered
    I was sooo disappointed with mkbhd and every other TH-camr

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thanks so much for the kind words! Speaking as an avid viewer of tech reviews for many years (not speaking as someone who creates them myself) I always felt like most reviews were more of an overview of a product, rather than the deep-dive I was looking for.
      That's why I always loved Jim's Review Room the most (and why he inspired everything here on my channel) because I genuinely felt like I walked away from his video knowing whether I should or shouldn't buy something. Thanks again for taking the time to comment!

    • @Gokhanaj
      @Gokhanaj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Confirmation bias is at work. MKBHD disappointed you because he's honest, and he doesn't confirm your toxic bias. Because you're an Apple hater and a troll, every other review - 99.99999% of reviews are wrong, and only the one that is pandering to Apple haters dishonestly is correct huh? The reality is, either the reviewer has weird ears, or he's just pandering to the haters. I have XM3s, and Airpods Max, (And I'm an audiophile as well.. I have Audeze LCD X, B&D DT1990Pro, Sennheiser HD6XX, and many more), there's NO WORLD where Sony sounds better than AP Max. I mean, I would say, if you LOVE Beats, and if you think that's the best sound ever, than Sony XMs would be sounding better to you than AP Max. It's literally impossible for anyone with any audio knowledge to listen to XM4s and AP Max back to back and pick Sony... There's a huge difference. Sony has bloated bass that bleads into mids, zero sound stage, distant vocals, no imaging whatsoever, and they are muddy and plasticky in terms of detail. Airpods Max sound EXPONENTIALLY better than Sonys: they are balanced, they have more detail everywhere, they have less bloaty but more punchy and detailed bass, they have WAY BETTER highs, WAY BETTER vocals, and they have Spatial Audio which no one else has other than Audeze Mobius. So, sorry to burst your bubble, but this reviewer is either a liar, or trying to make a quick buck pandering to haters.

    • @DylanOWild
      @DylanOWild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@Gokhanaj How can you compare the sound of headphones that you don't even own? You literally don't have the XM4's. You said so yourself, your opinion is invalid

    • @aarshdubey7898
      @aarshdubey7898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Gokhanaj i have been in the apple ecosystem since 2015, i have used AirPods and i have used wf1000xm3’s - Sony takes the cake. I fell in love and bought the wh-1000xm3’s last October and they have been the best headphones that i ever owned. With xm4’s multi point connection they work far better than AirPods - the reason i loved @mrkwd-techguy ‘s review is because he genuinely compared the headphones to the bone and results don’t lie. It is the objective truth and not a subjective bias. I love mkbhd’s videos but like other TH-camrs he did not objectively compare the headphones as he is supposed to - for being a tech review ‘expert’. All the videos were confusing - his is not. Thank you 🤣.

    • @aarshdubey7898
      @aarshdubey7898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mrkwd thank you sir. Keep up the good work - ✊. Respect. I am gonna go and buy my xm4’s now (they really should do something about this name).

  • @Bennettone
    @Bennettone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Everything was going fine in the video until 12:50 when you mentioned Audio Sharing instead of audio transition and obviously you are not on the latest MacOS to use the seamless transition of audio. The beneffit you get from Airpods Max is that you are not tied up to 2 devices audio connection only like in the XM4's but rather you can have N number of Apple devices (iPad, Mac, iPhone) and it works like a charm.

  • @SeanK1998
    @SeanK1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I went to best buy to test these out, xm4s were so comfortable and the sound quality really impressed me, more than the bose which was surprising bc ive used bose earbuds for the last 6 years. Unfortunately couldn’t try out any max’s cause they werent even on display but i knew i wasn’t actually interested in buying bc of the price. Can’t wait until my sony’s are delivered!

    • @geneyumang9554
      @geneyumang9554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bose QC lacks bass im not impressed for that much u pay for bose they should sound better lol

    • @diesell4174
      @diesell4174 ปีที่แล้ว

      If your all out on apple ecosystem AirPods max is absolutely amazing compared to the xm4, in the max you can hear all the instruments individually and in the xm4 it sounds like a complete mess.
      The max might be heavier but the headbands are 10 times better, because it doesn’t make a dent on your head in prolonged use.
      The max also doesn’t feel flimsy when you handling it.

  • @soldostrich8641
    @soldostrich8641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What we need is for bose and sony to collab and build us the perfect set of headphones

  • @pawglicious
    @pawglicious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review, don't plan to buy any of these, but you review things in a analytic and realistic way. Mad respect! Gonna buy the liberty 3 Pro and would love a review from you.

  • @TonyStark-mp6zv
    @TonyStark-mp6zv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    4:30 That was absolutely perfect👌

  • @galefraney
    @galefraney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    “Glorified underpants” ... that’s the best one I’ve heard so far!!

    • @twystedhumour
      @twystedhumour 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      please, Apple! make the case in denim so they look like daisy-dukes! add some Bedazzle too!

  • @sensaijo1404
    @sensaijo1404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Me listening on my XM4's i got them yesterday!!!!!!!!!! Soooo happy 😊

  • @PhuocTran-wj4gg
    @PhuocTran-wj4gg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice video and content as usual man. I appreciate the honesty you pull off in every video. Cheers!

  • @adrianmorrish8494
    @adrianmorrish8494 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Mrkwd, have you tried the multipoint with the Mac running latest version of Big Sur?

  • @curtiswong454
    @curtiswong454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Super good review of the top 3 headphones. No other reviews had all those detailed audio tests. We can all make our judgements based on that. Great comparisons. I’ll share this with my friends who have been waiting for this review and will help drive their purchasing decision. Many thanks.

    • @marlonmesias75
      @marlonmesias75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bro, you need to watch Brian tong for comparison of this headphones. You will be amazed. This guys is a joke.

    • @chadsmo
      @chadsmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marlonmesias75 this right here.

    • @gandir5720
      @gandir5720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is the sad thing he did not really give you anything about how they sound, listen to sound from TH-cam from a product does not say anything what so ever when it comes to how the real product sounds. All it gives is the sound that your headphone or speakers gives. And its hardly the top 3 headphones in the market there are a lot of headphones missing in that top list, it might be the 3 most well known about headphones but not the Top3.
      Anyone that says that you can hear the difference in audio from a pair of headphones on TH-cam is very much misinformed. Audio is something that is very personal what you like or what you don't like as well. It also depends a lot on what you are listening on when its come to music types. I would give the win to the XM4 if you are a bass head and the thump is the most you want like in RNB and that kind of music.
      But if you listen to Rock, Pop, Country, Classical or mostly anything else that is just not about the thump the AirPods Pro Max sounds best. It's also a question what devices you have and use. If you use an android phone you can use LADC even if it does not make so much of a difference that I would buy headphones because of the codec it have more Kilobytes per second that it can send. But it's not without its problems since it also give a lot more audio skips and such and you need to be a more lot near to the source we are kind of talking no more than less than a meter from the source. Mac OS, iOS, Windows does not have support for LDAC at all, you can get support for it in Linux but not from any distro out of the box so you need to tinker to get it work.
      I would say if you are a Mac, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV user the AirPods Pro Max are unbeatable when it comes to wireless audio, on Android they don't have that clear victory but still sounds better in most kind of music than the XM4's
      I know this is probably a little to late now since its gone 7 months but just a heads up for the next time.

    • @SalmanKhan-qy2ri
      @SalmanKhan-qy2ri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marlonmesias75 i agree this dude is a joke

  • @jakemixd
    @jakemixd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can adjust the transparency level in accessibility settings audio accommodations with airpods max

  • @InvestwithAlen
    @InvestwithAlen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for your honesty and your amazing review. I absolutely loved your video. Keep up the great work.

  • @MandatoryDeth
    @MandatoryDeth 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! I'm fairly new to your channel and I love your honest and detailed opinions. Very good content keep it up!

  • @benlandheim5923
    @benlandheim5923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    4:30 the DVD sign perfectly hits the corner👌

  • @corneliussmith5875
    @corneliussmith5875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    People have never over analyzed the xm 4 to the point that just a bad headset compared to the airpods max and bose 700. Just for it having slightly worse ANC and the sound which honestly I can't hear what's wrong when them. I use them everyday to listen to hifi, mater, and 360 tracks in TIDAL. The eq for me is the game changer. Sure it's not audio file quality but for being the cheapest out of the 3 now and providing the similar features. As I average consumer they sound great. I use them everyday I forget there in my head sometimes with how light they are. Sure they make sounds in the joints bit when there in your head you don't touch them until you take them off. The listening experience is great as a whole food either music and movies.

  • @davdidit6
    @davdidit6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you get a chance to rest audio quality with noise cancelling on? My understanding, this makes a huge difference.

  • @AnkushChauhanMystic
    @AnkushChauhanMystic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I subscribed to your channel cuz i liked your description of the apple's cover as "underpants" 😂😂

  • @NK-er3ci
    @NK-er3ci 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent and honest review many thanks. I’ve been using the Bose 700’s for around 2 years and find them the most comfortable out of the 3. The poor call quality killed the XM4’s for me personally and found them uncomfortable

  • @jesterjokes31
    @jesterjokes31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    NOW THIS IS A REVIEW!!!!! SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED

  • @R0V0lv0
    @R0V0lv0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching your content for a little while. Unbiased reviews is all people want. Thanks for keeping it real. Subbed.

  • @yesiamsharon
    @yesiamsharon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the kind of detailed review that should be done for headphones in this price range. Thank you.

  • @mrkwd
    @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Where's my 'DVD logo hits the corner timestamp' crew?

    • @abbashakim5192
      @abbashakim5192 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love your videos. Will you be announcing the winners for the jbl speaker anytime soon?

    • @barraksaghir
      @barraksaghir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      14:04

    • @abbashakim5192
      @abbashakim5192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      4:31 it hit the corner

    • @muratmichiels6111
      @muratmichiels6111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      4:42

    • @burnout184
      @burnout184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know you head of this company status audio, but they produce some really good headphones. And they have a new pair called the ANC Flagship, they are really good in my opinion. And give sony a run for their money, plus they cost $200, and you can get 10 percent off as well.

  • @ardoodoo
    @ardoodoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The Airpodmax's weight alone turn me off immediately ,most reviewer avoid to focus on it or downplay it . This is the most honest review so far which cover every aspect.

    • @user-rg2cj3xd1e
      @user-rg2cj3xd1e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too... Extra 400g on my head? I am not sacrificing my neck for AAPL shareholders

    • @justsaying993
      @justsaying993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-rg2cj3xd1e yes, because other headphones you wear weight -16 grams right 😂

    • @user-rg2cj3xd1e
      @user-rg2cj3xd1e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@justsaying993 When the sony headphone shown is ~250g and you don't know how 400g is much heavier and more damaging to your neck, certainly your stupidity, arrogance, and lack of experience tells a lot about your incompetent life. You'd be better off actually doing something rather than posting comments that just boasts your worthlessness.
      Even in such pathetic life, I hope 2021 is the year you finally do something good for the people around you!

    • @agassifathurisma3865
      @agassifathurisma3865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      for me it's the stupid case that doesn't even fully protect your headphone

    • @alstonmiller212
      @alstonmiller212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It not heavy I can wear my AirPod max longer than my Sony’s because where the weight is distributed so the weight is in my back jaw not on my head

  • @rgry
    @rgry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did the firmware 2.5 of MX4 deliver on better microphone calls?

  • @slmn999
    @slmn999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent composition! The effort behind this video is underrated. Especially the audio sync across all three pairs.

  • @ghas4151
    @ghas4151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This just shows how subjective sound quality is. Most reviewers have been saying that the APM is a better sounding ‘phone than the XM4 and also better ANC. And the reason you cannot turn them off is due to Find My that helps you find your lost AirPods using an iOS device, which is a very handy feature to have.

    • @ulasklc4539
      @ulasklc4539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      base sound is better in APM but if you use eq settings, you get an amazin sound with sonys.

  • @Shah20XX
    @Shah20XX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bose has hifi type of sound signature. Very beautiful and composed.

    • @gandir5720
      @gandir5720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hifi is not a sound signature Bose is more near to the Harman Curve than the others.

  • @alaahatahet3772
    @alaahatahet3772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey... May I ask you how do you find thier fit while you have your pair of glasses on?

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're all fine with glasses, but as the Bose 700 have the strongest clamping force, I have to say that they're not quite as comfortable.

  • @EspadaMK
    @EspadaMK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting review, if I was buying, the XM4s would be my go to choice but it is 2020 so why do I need ANC? I will just stick to my 660s which sound far better hands down and are quite a bit cheaper than the Apple option.

  • @bradykennessey5754
    @bradykennessey5754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have been watching the DVD thingy the whole time

  • @hmm2928
    @hmm2928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Early. ❤️
    Cheers form India mate 😄
    The quality of your videos is awesome!
    Love them

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Super early! Hope all is good in your part of the world and thanks for taking the time to comment 🔥

    • @hmm2928
      @hmm2928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mrkwd moto squad mate 👍
      Nope nothing is fine here, but I hope it gets better soon 💯

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hmm2928 Same here! 😷

  • @LUIZS87
    @LUIZS87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does the microphone sound with ANC on during phone calls?

  • @adrianmorrish8494
    @adrianmorrish8494 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use a Hiby R2 to allow me to use LDAC to my XM4’s from my Apple Iphone and iPad with Amazon HD it is noticeable over the native AAC

  • @FloRiva2
    @FloRiva2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You sir, have earned a new subscriber. This video was so in depth and you didn't hold anything back. Great video!

  • @KedrickFoster
    @KedrickFoster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nice video! Xm4's on the way!!

  • @rhyslloyd5897
    @rhyslloyd5897 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you guys have white noise in the ear cup when the noise cancelling mode is on? Xm4

  • @assdaaaa
    @assdaaaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate this review and made me choose the right one here. Much love from Sweden

  • @moko7625
    @moko7625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Excellent! After all the hype we get a real review.

    • @SymbianBlack
      @SymbianBlack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Is it “real” only because it goes against the air pods max?

    • @davidlane9609
      @davidlane9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep.

    • @ktofficial4945
      @ktofficial4945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@SymbianBlack real to most people = confirming their negative belief about something

    • @marcdave9521
      @marcdave9521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No it's not, the airpods is really good but its not $200 better than the xm4, except in transparency mode

    • @permbansal3377
      @permbansal3377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcdave9521 agreed Airpods max are better but I rather save LOTS of money for the Sony. I got my Sony wh-1000xm4 for 225 on offer up😁

  • @allanm9678
    @allanm9678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have the XM4 and it is the most amazing headphones I’ve ever had.

    • @robinfaigmane10
      @robinfaigmane10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it worth it?

    • @twystedhumour
      @twystedhumour 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      any issues with touch control when you're out in the cold?

    • @allanm9678
      @allanm9678 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@twystedhumour so far no, I think it was the issue with Xm3 not 4

  • @Seelenburg
    @Seelenburg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your Tests. I watch them in Relative to the end. Thanks for it. There are Bose Sleepbuds 2 on the market. Maybe you can review them.

  • @hmayakgharagyozyan4438
    @hmayakgharagyozyan4438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aukey ep-n5 or Anker soundcore life p2 ?
    Pleas answer.

  • @virushulk4693
    @virushulk4693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that was a very nice review❤
    rest youtubers are just going mad for the Airpods

  • @MBAPresents
    @MBAPresents 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    An honest review is all I wanted and You just did that. You earned a sub from me.

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for subbing! So glad you found my video somehow!

    • @barryb1490
      @barryb1490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @mba presents me too, great balanced review

    • @Majed_Alhammadi
      @Majed_Alhammadi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @marlonmesias75
      @marlonmesias75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to watch Brian tong.

  • @mard192837
    @mard192837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got xm4. One person I called reported muffled voice. Not sure if there is a setting that make things better with microphone?

  • @maxmusterman6030
    @maxmusterman6030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    17:00 always after switching from one pair to another, it's sounds wrong in the first few second, looks like I get used to a pair really fast.

  • @thetechnerd1617
    @thetechnerd1617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    XM4 sounds muddy, but difficult to tell without trying them out in person. I think the Max sounds much better.

    • @dariuszwojcik1601
      @dariuszwojcik1601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they might do but don’t forget you can adjust the sound to your liking but you can’t on airpods.

    • @thetechnerd1617
      @thetechnerd1617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dariuszwojcik1601 I would not buy the AirPods anyways, I am just commenting what I think. Been using QC 35 for years, comfort is just amazing. Will keep them till they break.

    • @cockandballtortureconnoiss2643
      @cockandballtortureconnoiss2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I own both and I agree

    • @fur10usal50
      @fur10usal50 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s cuz they do. This guy clearly has broken ear drums or just has some beef with Apple. Pretty sure it’s also been proven that the ANC is superior as well. It’s blocks more frequencies than any other headphone on the market so not sure how it came to that conclusion.

    • @olle5555
      @olle5555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dariuszwojcik1601 adding an eq won't get rid of the mud, there are more factors than just the sound frequency response, but this reviewer didn't include that

  • @oryanol
    @oryanol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I had the Sony XM4 features in the Bose 700 body

    • @zeniktorres4320
      @zeniktorres4320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. I like the design of the Bose 700 the best.

    • @johncruz5001
      @johncruz5001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and the transparency of the airpods max

  • @Priss933
    @Priss933 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish the xm4 3d audio was for movies too. btw does the xm4 need to be turned on even if u are using 3.5 jack for it to sound good. I've seen review for xm3 stating this

  • @adamlives
    @adamlives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today I got my XM4s. Upgraded from the XM2s. Must say the ANC seems better on the XM2s with regards to fan noise. Tested with vertical fans. Stove rangehood extraction fan. The XM2s just seem to kill the noise more even to non existent. The XM4s still hear the whine, though quiet. Might be that the ear cups need to break in. Do love the upgraded feature set like dual connections and 10 min quick charge type C. 30 grams lighter. Awesome to just NFC connect to phone in 1 second like the XM2s. Great review too Mark 👍

    • @electrosec
      @electrosec 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude not possible for xm2 to have better anc than xm4. I think you are over analysing

    • @geraxho
      @geraxho 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What I think is that you didn't set up the anc for that specific thing which you could everytime a new sound comes up...

  • @rorywalters1614
    @rorywalters1614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Mark, there are actually EQ settings(sort of) for headphones with H1 chips in iOS 14, under Accessibility→Audio/Visual→Headphones Accommodations. You do need iOS 14 thought.

    • @zeniktorres4320
      @zeniktorres4320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On the Beats Solo Pro there are some settings you can alter but its not much.

  • @chintan21084
    @chintan21084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Listening to this on my brand-new XM4s I had delivered today! 😀

    • @olumideaanu5403
      @olumideaanu5403 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ordered for the blue color. Can’t wait

    • @shirleytwsw
      @shirleytwsw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can i join the club ?i got the blue ones today !

    • @olumideaanu5403
      @olumideaanu5403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shirleytwsw I’m yet to get mine. How does it look and feel ?

    • @FreedomSince1776
      @FreedomSince1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ordered my Blues today, receive tomorrow... Cannot wait! Great review too!

  • @williamsimj
    @williamsimj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this is a creative way to score ANC performance objectively, not just by words which one is better than others. And true the LDAC with higher bitrate does actually a thing!

  • @hckhanh
    @hckhanh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This depth review is what I am looking for :D

  • @jintus4026
    @jintus4026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The honest reviewer ever. I can only buy airpods max if I were entirely in Apple ecosystem. The only thing I dont like with my Sony xm4’s is the sound insulation. They gave so much noise to outside so I have to turn down to volume when I am in outside. I think u should add sound insulation to ur reviews. Love ur content, greetings from Turkey ✋🏻

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the kind comments and for the great suggestion, I'll try and think of that in the future. Hope things are all safe and well in Turkey.

    • @troesplain
      @troesplain 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only thing that I have grown to notice with my Sony xm4 is the creaking has increased. I hear it when turning my head and running. Sound is amazing but thinking of returning for a new one.

    • @jintus4026
      @jintus4026 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@troesplain Do you pay extra money for returning it?

  • @Andrew-zx9wx
    @Andrew-zx9wx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome comparison, watched with my XM-4s on. This is by far the most thorough and well thought out reviews for these cans, and I’ve watched a lot including those from the big name players on TH-cam.

  • @adrianmorrish8494
    @adrianmorrish8494 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you running big sur on your MacBook?

  • @anandyahamdi
    @anandyahamdi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This sony XM4 is quite good. However I have trouble in using the headphones during aircraft take off or landing that is heavy noisy sound come out from the headphones as if some components vibrates inside. This also happens when I'm in bus on uneven road that creates high vibration. I don't know if it's only on my headphone or do you guys experience the same?

  • @skullcrusher_1
    @skullcrusher_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I already have the Wh-1000xm4 so I'm not even looking at anything else. I do like the sound signature on the bose as well but apple needs to calm the F down with those prices. Headphones aren't supposed to be heavy so I don't know what apple was thinking making them that way. Also can't turn off the headphones when you're only offering around 20 hours of battery life? Your channel is the only one that mentions that I believe. It looks like the microphone quality are their only high point 😂 Also.... definitely miss Jim's Review Room. Glad I found your channel though!

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agreed. Saw Jim hit 1 million the other day... still waiting for the TH-cam comeback 😂🔥🔥

    • @skullcrusher_1
      @skullcrusher_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrkwd he wasn't at a million before? Why he so underrated??? 😭😭😭😭

  • @jakebroome102
    @jakebroome102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    14:04 the dvd hits the corner

  • @robertsanchez561
    @robertsanchez561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't agry with U for sound quality ? Am I wrong ?

  • @theKakka
    @theKakka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sony/Bose/Senheiser like Kodak/Canon/Nikon in the past before computational photography coming, which from apple, samsung or google. Now, computational audio. So which one do you think could build better one?

  • @DanORourke
    @DanORourke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "A real turn off." Ha! Well done.

  • @muratmichiels6111
    @muratmichiels6111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    4:42 the dvd logo does the thing

  • @robhansen5971
    @robhansen5971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow someone who reviews based on what matters when it comes to actually using the product. It's a revolution!

  • @mathew_rejo
    @mathew_rejo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this review🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @everettvincent1688
    @everettvincent1688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I got the AirPods Max yesterday and I’ve LOVED them more than anything else in terms of headphones that I’ve used. They sound really good, I actually like the case being it’s something unique and different, the Max’s are super comfortable for me and they look insanely good! I understand that some are quick to hate on it because of its price but for those who can afford it it really is a great set of headphones. However, personal opinion does matter.

    • @walterwolk2639
      @walterwolk2639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are the worst of the three for double the price. It isn’t about how much money you can spend it’s about making a smart decision.

    • @miguelzagada4554
      @miguelzagada4554 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bought the max’s this year. Agree i was so scared because of the price. When i pulled the trigger. I have some bose 700. But the airpods sounds quality is just ridiculous. I am a sound engineer for some church events and the way the bass is so well rounded and punchy but clean! Not over boomy like the XM4 that are super bass heavy. Then doing some Headphone Accommodation changes and the vocal presence of the mids come back, and already with the sparkle of the highs, makes them the best sound for me!

  • @TheDigitalcrack
    @TheDigitalcrack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mrk....YOU ABSOLUTELY KILLED THIS!!!! You were so honest and fair in all of these headphones. A lot of Apple fanboys will hate you but there is nothing wrong with what you have exposed. Thank you so much for every single word. Somebody needed to say it and expose the truth over hype.

  • @stevel9627
    @stevel9627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried my friends Airpod maxes and while the noise cancelling is great in a stationary environment they were terrible whenever i would move around or change locations.

  • @illecebris8709
    @illecebris8709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding comparison! Thanks for posting Mark!🎧

  • @tally.klecko
    @tally.klecko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    XM4s for sound quality? I question your judgement on this one lol. Being an owner, the bass emphasis is overbearing and bloated with some distortion, and LDAC doesn't make up for it either

  • @aniruddhmisra2525
    @aniruddhmisra2525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For some, the AirPods Max will sound so good and have such effective noise-canceling and Spatial Audio features, that they could feasibly spend $549 on them and still be happy. These headphones are also competitive on design and specs, even if there are some odd omissions like the 3.5mm jack.
    Still, you shouldn't overlook the Sony WH-1000XM4. These can go toe-to-toe with the Bose 700 on sound quality, design and comfort while beating them handily on affordability and battery life. The AirPods Max might be a valid money-no-object choice, but the Sony WH-1000XM4 is undoubtedly better value.

    • @diesell4174
      @diesell4174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Personally think the xm4 sounds terrible compared to AirPods max

  • @tenchichrono
    @tenchichrono 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your content bro. How many Bluetooth audio devices do you have total? 100+…?

    • @mrkwd
      @mrkwd  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks - it means a lot! (especially this review took me 3 full solid days to film and edit) I have WAY too many, especially as I insist on keeping them ALL for comparison in future. To my left, off camera, is a wall that looks like an Amazon warehouse and Becky hates it 😂

    • @tenchichrono
      @tenchichrono 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrkwd keep up the good work! I just got the wf1000xm3 because of you. Listening to them right now and they do not disappoint! Thank you sir!

  • @jellyfishguitar4163
    @jellyfishguitar4163 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos Mate!!