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Winners of Each Category (QC 2023 VS XM4): Case/Foldable- Tie (Both have small cases and are Foldable) Fit- QC 2023 (More Comfortable, More Spacious Earpads) Tech Specs XM4 (30 Hours VS 24 Hours with QC 2023, and 40 hours without ANC for XM4, More Audio Codec) Sound- XM4 (Better Bass, More Customizable) Media Controls- Tie ANC- QC 2023 (More Noise Reduction) Ambient Mode- XM4 (Less Wind Noise, Have Active Ambient Mode (Automatically kick in ANC during loud sirens), Speak-to-Chat) Mic Test- QC 2023 (Better Noise Reduction) Verdict- 19:46
Lots of users complain about the discomfort of the headband on the xm5. From my personal experience, initially I did feel some discomfort after using them for like and hour. But then I adjusted the headband so that it doesn’t press down on the top of my head. Rather it just sits there to keep the cups on position. This has significantly improved the comfort and now I use them straight 8 hours on long flights. They are extremely comfortable if you use them correctly.
I totally agree ! Let's be honest BOSE GOT LAZY ! They had an opportunity to make a multitude of improvement but they didn't ! Bose could improve some key elements like the microphone, and the battery at least . I have owned a QC45 before replacing it with TWO SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 4 (one black and one blue), the reasons were: for the same price ( bought in 2022), the SennMomentum 4 gave me: a 60hrs battery life (more than double the QC45) , incredible sound and roof-shattering bass ( Senn M.4 is better than Sony in my opinion sound quality wise ) and the microphone for phone calls is close to the Sony XM5. I just wish ANC was Bose level on my SM4 but it's still great. The QC45 has unbeatable comfort, Top tier ANC and I love the buttons. Despite having two Sennheiser Momentum 4, I will repurchase the QC45 which is 95% of the QC and a terrific value if you get them refurbished on Bose website for $159 or when on sale. in conclusion: As much as I hate to say it: SONY HAS NOTHING TO WORRY FROM BOSE FOR NOW, BOSE PLEASE DO BETTER I AM STILL A FAN .
I always have to raise the mids in almost every headphone I get, but with the QCs I just raise the bass to 8 and is the perfect sound for me, my momentum 4s are still my other daily drivers too, but if you get the QC 2023 or the QC45 you will not regret it.
The bose qc definitely sounded best when testing them at best buy. Pretty close to the sony xm4. Didn't try xm5. But the bose qc sound stage sounded better and a bit more open with better instrument separation. I bought them and the bass is definitely still there especially with the bass eq turned up, and it doesnt muddy it out much. Still sounds very clear and good! The moonstone blue is gorgeous
I have both Bose QC and XM4. Bose QC wins. More comfortable and the sound stage is so nice. With just an increase in bass and little increase in mids. I use XM4 for gym and QCs for regular listening.
I have to disagree with your opinion to buy the Bose over Sony 4 or 5. I tried both at best buy for a hour. The sony headphones blow the Bose away. The Bose bass was fizzing on the test songs. The sony was just humming along and very pleasant. To be fair, i could not go in and adjust the EQ on either set. Since a have a smaller head i found the Bose big and clunky and the top part did not fell as good as the Sony. The Sony for me won hands down. And i prefer the 4's over the 5's because of the top head band portion. Sony made a mistake by changing it to a tubular band. Of course, these are just my opinions and only use as food for thought.
I had a Sony 1000XM in the past, and the headband just snapped out of the blue one day. When I went to an official Sony shop, they just would not own up to this fault, and they would not replace the headphones, nor repair them, which is unacceptable given you spend hundreds of Euros on these poor quality products. Given this extremely poor customer support experience I will never buy a Sony product again. I don't recommend them
I really wish your video came out and I watched it before I bought my QC45s back in May….but you haven’t made this video at that point haha. Because I recently bought an XM4s, I appreciate it a lot more than my QC45 so now I only use my QC45 when I head out.
Good Intel. For me, comfort is king so with QCs being most loose, that's my pick. However, since I live in NY, I need to be much more aware of being robbed by passing scooters so Airpods pro 2 or cheap Otiums on Amazon will do
Sony's are the best in every category in this class. Maybe except for portability. But other than that they're comfortable they sound better than every other one The noise canceling is just as good as bose
I really enjoyed testing both the Sony's but seeing the posts on reddit where their bands broke is really heart wrenching. Tried the QC too but felt that the material was very plastic / cheap, will need to give that another try. As for the Momentum 4, it was significantly heavier and I started sweating few minutes after putting them on.
My XM4s broke from one of the hinges between the headband and the ear cup. Although, it's not just a Sony issue other headphones I have owned, that can fold, also break from there. I bought the headphones in Best Buy and spent a little extra on the insurance, it covers for 2 years, and it resets for another 2 years after a replacement. I upgraded to the XM5, but weirdly the right ear cup went silent after a year of daily use; good thing I could replace them at no cost due to the insurance. I would recommend buying the headphones, regardless if it is from Sony or from Sennheiser, from Best Buy with the 2 year insurance; it will save you from future headaches if you need a replacement.
@@alejandroelcid Thanks for the insights! I wish other stores overseas had insurance like Best Buy. Unfortunately, there’s none like that here locally to my knowledge.
@@alejandroelcidagreed. I have never had a pair of headphones that didn't break with extensive use. Especially if worn outside a lot the UV can degrade the plastic faster
I tried Bose QC at 2 different best buy and the base was stronger than Sony xm4. Though I think they purposely crank the base up on Bose and leave the Sony flat. I think Bose has a partnership with best buy to sell headphones
I just bought the Bose quiet comforts and have never bought over the ear headphones before. I hear a quiet little static in my right ear when anc is on but no music playing. Also when ambient sound is on it is pretty bad static is this normal?
Had the same issue. My Bose QC45’s developed a problem with right ear cup static after 9 months of use. Bose then replaced them under warranty with new “quiet comfort” headphones. Those developed the same issue after 3 months. I’m now sending my 2nd headphones in for warranty. Not looking good for Bose. My old QC35’s have lasted YEARS. My son still uses them. I have had to replace the ear pads and the battery, but the electronics still work great over 7 years later. Their new units just aren’t built the same i guess. Quite disappointing for a premium product.
From my own experience portability for the XM5 is not that different from the XM4 and the ear cups, although shallower, do not touch my ears. The thing I think Sony needs to work on is the build of their headphones. The hinges on their folding headphones are prone to breaking and I already had to replace my XM5 due to the right ear cup losing all sound. Luckily, the insurance from Best Buy made it easy to replace, at no cost, but still durability is an issue Sony has yet to fix.
Ive put well over a thousand hours through my xm3's, been looking to upgrade and i can decide between the xm4's or the bose. Ive had a number of problems with the touch sensors while working outdoors and using them while mowing yards and such. Anytime ime whereing a hoodie they start bugging out and if they ever get a little wet or too cold they bug out. So the perfect headphones to me would be the xm4's but with physical buttons. I was hoping the bose would be those headphones but it seems they just arent quite there.
Depends on ur needs. His conclusion is that for general listeners xm4s are the best, for best ANC it’s xm5s and for best comfort and portability over xm5s.
@@hotmintchocothose stats aren't accurate tho... anyone who wants a good well rounded headphone should go with the bose... which to be truthful where the review isn't have better anc, sound quality, and just about match the battery life. I'm wearing the Bose QuietComfort right now, and coming from someone who uses Skullcandy Crushers... you can feel the bass more than enough
Just got the Bose in the mail and opened the box to check them out. First noticeable thing is how CHEAP these headphones look and feel. 200 bucks (on sale) for flimsy cheaply built headphones, nah. I didn't care how they sound, or cancel noise when they feel so horribly cheap and flimsy.
Guys help me I’m thinking about buying the xm4s or the qc ultras I feel like the qc ultras are better in general better anc and sound but xm4s have more features and stuff to play with I don’t really care about the price and am looking for a super comfortable headphones good anc I don’t really care about transparency my ears are a bit large and I want the cushions to have at least some cooling and I don’t really care about the micI’m not considering the xm5s bc most of the sources say it’s not comfortable so what should I get qc ultras or mx4s ? or even if you can recommend another headphones that fit what I want that would be great !
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Winners of Each Category (QC 2023 VS XM4):
Case/Foldable- Tie (Both have small cases and are Foldable)
Fit- QC 2023 (More Comfortable, More Spacious Earpads)
Tech Specs XM4 (30 Hours VS 24 Hours with QC 2023, and 40 hours without ANC for XM4, More Audio Codec)
Sound- XM4 (Better Bass, More Customizable)
Media Controls- Tie
ANC- QC 2023 (More Noise Reduction)
Ambient Mode- XM4 (Less Wind Noise, Have Active Ambient Mode (Automatically kick in ANC during loud sirens), Speak-to-Chat)
Mic Test- QC 2023 (Better Noise Reduction)
Verdict- 19:46
Lots of users complain about the discomfort of the headband on the xm5. From my personal experience, initially I did feel some discomfort after using them for like and hour. But then I adjusted the headband so that it doesn’t press down on the top of my head. Rather it just sits there to keep the cups on position. This has significantly improved the comfort and now I use them straight 8 hours on long flights. They are extremely comfortable if you use them correctly.
I love changing my tech every year... the one thing I havent been able to let go are my XM4s... they still rock as a complete package
Problem is I have a small head and I need to kw will they stay on my head or is there no clamping force on them?
I totally agree ! Let's be honest BOSE GOT LAZY ! They had an opportunity to make a multitude of improvement but they didn't ! Bose could improve some key elements like the microphone, and the battery at least . I have owned a QC45 before replacing it with TWO SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 4 (one black and one blue), the reasons were: for the same price ( bought in 2022), the SennMomentum 4 gave me: a 60hrs battery life (more than double the QC45) , incredible sound and roof-shattering bass ( Senn M.4 is better than Sony in my opinion sound quality wise ) and the microphone for phone calls is close to the Sony XM5. I just wish ANC was Bose level on my SM4 but it's still great. The QC45 has unbeatable comfort, Top tier ANC and I love the buttons. Despite having two Sennheiser Momentum 4, I will repurchase the QC45 which is 95% of the QC and a terrific value if you get them refurbished on Bose website for $159 or when on sale. in conclusion: As much as I hate to say it: SONY HAS NOTHING TO WORRY FROM BOSE FOR NOW, BOSE PLEASE DO BETTER I AM STILL A FAN .
Qc ultra or qc 45?
@@robbenvanpersie1562get the QC they have wind noise reduction
@@robbenvanpersie1562 Just qc
I always have to raise the mids in almost every headphone I get, but with the QCs I just raise the bass to 8 and is the perfect sound for me, my momentum 4s are still my other daily drivers too, but if you get the QC 2023 or the QC45 you will not regret it.
Not to sound rude, but Is it just me or did the bose actually block more noise than the xm5's in terms of anc???
Just you 😂
Yeah, for me XM4s have done better with ANC. I only have the issue of it auto activating when I talk. But the Bose doesn’t come close.
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The bose qc definitely sounded best when testing them at best buy. Pretty close to the sony xm4. Didn't try xm5. But the bose qc sound stage sounded better and a bit more open with better instrument separation. I bought them and the bass is definitely still there especially with the bass eq turned up, and it doesnt muddy it out much. Still sounds very clear and good! The moonstone blue is gorgeous
I have both Bose QC and XM4. Bose QC wins. More comfortable and the sound stage is so nice. With just an increase in bass and little increase in mids. I use XM4 for gym and QCs for regular listening.
Bose sound quality for music is a lot more balanced and mic quality in noisy env is not even comparison, these 2 makes the Bose win for me.
I love my XM5's! Can wear them for hours and no discomfort @ all. Noise cancelling is phenomenal.
I have to disagree with your opinion to buy the Bose over Sony 4 or 5. I tried both at best buy for a hour. The sony headphones blow the Bose away. The Bose bass was fizzing on the test songs. The sony was just humming along and very pleasant. To be fair, i could not go in and adjust the EQ on either set. Since a have a smaller head i found the Bose big and clunky and the top part did not fell as good as the Sony. The Sony for me won hands down. And i prefer the 4's over the 5's because of the top head band portion. Sony made a mistake by changing it to a tubular band. Of course, these are just my opinions and only use as food for thought.
xm4 has 40 mm drivers while x5 30 mm. That is the bass difference probably
I had a Sony 1000XM in the past, and the headband just snapped out of the blue one day. When I went to an official Sony shop, they just would not own up to this fault, and they would not replace the headphones, nor repair them, which is unacceptable given you spend hundreds of Euros on these poor quality products. Given this extremely poor customer support experience I will never buy a Sony product again. I don't recommend them
My xm5's are very comfortable. I wear them hours on hours and they never felt uncomfortable .
Super Amazing Wireless Headphone!!! ✌🏻😃✌🏻
I returned found their shallow ear cups pinched my my ear and hot.
@stephenknight6562 the ear cups are a little shallow, but didn't hurt my ears. Which ones are you going to get?
@@tytownsend8219 got Bose qc ultra
@@tytownsend8219 I only buy Bose and sennheiser now. Bad experience with Sony durability and customer service.
I really wish your video came out and I watched it before I bought my QC45s back in May….but you haven’t made this video at that point haha. Because I recently bought an XM4s, I appreciate it a lot more than my QC45 so now I only use my QC45 when I head out.
woah I was not expecting the anc for Bose to be like that. my jaw dropped lol
Spec wise which is better Bose qc or Sony xm4?
Isn't being able to hear sirens clearly a positive?
Good Intel. For me, comfort is king so with QCs being most loose, that's my pick. However, since I live in NY, I need to be much more aware of being robbed by passing scooters so Airpods pro 2 or cheap Otiums on Amazon will do
I love the Bose qc headphones! They sound great and the comfort as the easy day to day controls.
Sony's are the best in every category in this class. Maybe except for portability.
But other than that they're comfortable they sound better than every other one The noise canceling is just as good as bose
I really enjoyed testing both the Sony's but seeing the posts on reddit where their bands broke is really heart wrenching. Tried the QC too but felt that the material was very plastic / cheap, will need to give that another try. As for the Momentum 4, it was significantly heavier and I started sweating few minutes after putting them on.
My XM4s broke from one of the hinges between the headband and the ear cup. Although, it's not just a Sony issue other headphones I have owned, that can fold, also break from there. I bought the headphones in Best Buy and spent a little extra on the insurance, it covers for 2 years, and it resets for another 2 years after a replacement. I upgraded to the XM5, but weirdly the right ear cup went silent after a year of daily use; good thing I could replace them at no cost due to the insurance.
I would recommend buying the headphones, regardless if it is from Sony or from Sennheiser, from Best Buy with the 2 year insurance; it will save you from future headaches if you need a replacement.
@@alejandroelcid Thanks for the insights! I wish other stores overseas had insurance like Best Buy. Unfortunately, there’s none like that here locally to my knowledge.
@@alejandroelcidagreed. I have never had a pair of headphones that didn't break with extensive use. Especially if worn outside a lot the UV can degrade the plastic faster
I tried Bose QC at 2 different best buy and the base was stronger than Sony xm4. Though I think they purposely crank the base up on Bose and leave the Sony flat. I think Bose has a partnership with best buy to sell headphones
Hey gymcaddy I wanted to know if you test your headphones using mono or stereo settings. I think that makes a big difference on iPhones
I have mines on mono! It definitely makes a big difference
I just bought the Bose quiet comforts and have never bought over the ear headphones before. I hear a quiet little static in my right ear when anc is on but no music playing. Also when ambient sound is on it is pretty bad static is this normal?
Had the same issue. My Bose QC45’s developed a problem with right ear cup static after 9 months of use. Bose then replaced them under warranty with new “quiet comfort” headphones. Those developed the same issue after 3 months. I’m now sending my 2nd headphones in for warranty. Not looking good for Bose. My old QC35’s have lasted YEARS. My son still uses them. I have had to replace the ear pads and the battery, but the electronics still work great over 7 years later. Their new units just aren’t built the same i guess. Quite disappointing for a premium product.
This was really thorough! Thank you 🙏
From my own experience portability for the XM5 is not that different from the XM4 and the ear cups, although shallower, do not touch my ears. The thing I think Sony needs to work on is the build of their headphones. The hinges on their folding headphones are prone to breaking and I already had to replace my XM5 due to the right ear cup losing all sound. Luckily, the insurance from Best Buy made it easy to replace, at no cost, but still durability is an issue Sony has yet to fix.
So Bose quiet comfort are better ?
Ive put well over a thousand hours through my xm3's, been looking to upgrade and i can decide between the xm4's or the bose. Ive had a number of problems with the touch sensors while working outdoors and using them while mowing yards and such. Anytime ime whereing a hoodie they start bugging out and if they ever get a little wet or too cold they bug out. So the perfect headphones to me would be the xm4's but with physical buttons. I was hoping the bose would be those headphones but it seems they just arent quite there.
would be interested comparing the bose qc and the sony xb 910n
Great review
as far as ANC , how do those B&Ws compare to the bose?
Perfect video bro
Bro I got 28 hours + on my new Bose Qc.
Go for xm5 most comfortable headphones I have used 8hrs straight didn’t felt any uncomfortable
Xm5 or qc ultra which is better?
@@robbenvanpersie1562 brother I’m using xm5 in my point of view this the best
Hey, should i buy bose quietcomfort (not ultra) or xm5? They are almost the same price in amazon
quiet comfort!
I find the Xm5 more comfortable than the Bose qc comfort
@gymcaddy between the xm5, xm4, Bose qc ultra, and qc which one is the better one for comfort and sound. And which should I get?
Sony Wireless Headphone is the Best Comfortable Audio Headphone in the World!!! Yay 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Nah Bose is better imo
I had to many Sony head bands break
The xm5's are very comfortable. By them not folding less chance to break and Less creaking.
@@tytownsend8219 be careful I have seen TH-cam vids showing xm5 break too
Bose more comfortable Sony have better sound for music
how are the bose with a pc?
which one is better ? still confused
Depends on ur needs.
His conclusion is that for general listeners xm4s are the best, for best ANC it’s xm5s and for best comfort and portability over xm5s.
@@hotmintchoco thank you
@@hotmintchocothose stats aren't accurate tho... anyone who wants a good well rounded headphone should go with the bose... which to be truthful where the review isn't have better anc, sound quality, and just about match the battery life. I'm wearing the Bose QuietComfort right now, and coming from someone who uses Skullcandy Crushers... you can feel the bass more than enough
review skullcandy crusher anc 2
Its sucks. There
Say please
Just got the Bose in the mail and opened the box to check them out. First noticeable thing is how CHEAP these headphones look and feel.
200 bucks (on sale) for flimsy cheaply built headphones, nah. I didn't care how they sound, or cancel noise when they feel so horribly cheap and flimsy.
Guys help me I’m thinking about buying the xm4s or the qc ultras I feel like the qc ultras are better in general better anc and sound but xm4s have more features and stuff to play with I don’t really care about the price and am looking for a super comfortable headphones good anc I don’t really care about transparency my ears are a bit large and I want the cushions to have at least some cooling and I don’t really care about the micI’m not considering the xm5s bc most of the sources say it’s not comfortable so what should I get qc ultras or mx4s ? or even if you can recommend another headphones that fit what I want that would be great !
Which ones did you go for?
One your ear padds ware out Sony does not make replacements so they pretty much garbage. Bose makes replacements
When you say "buttons" please pronounce the t's. Drives me nuts. Thx.
So don’t watch 🤷🏻♂️
@@GYMCADDY ret*** reply
No. Sony has nothing to worry about. The bose are shit
Nope I just got the bose qc ultra and it has better sound and anc than the xm 5s and it can fold too
Sony's sound quality seems to distance. It's like listening to music from another room
coffee shop too quiet bs review