I just stumbled across this review and it is awesome. I love the fact that you do not waste a lot of time with filler or a needlessly long introduction. This was a breath of fresh air.
Does the multi connect work properly? I have the Sony headphones XM4 and it never works properly, even though my laptop lid is closed, nothing is playing, and I play media on my phone it often will still show connected to the laptop and then I have to open up the app to disconnect the laptop, it's hella annoying and others have had this issue
You're looking fantastic. Definitely going to wait for a sale for these. I have the xm4s and im happy with them since i dont have the battery issue that plagues the first wave of that release.
great review, but sadly one part you talked about made me not get them, battery life with all features on is kinda low, especially for long flights. Thank you.
Thank you so much for doing the smile and yawn test, everyone and their dog do the headshake, but nobody does the smile and yawn. Is there any chance of doing an eating test next time as well? Because I don't know if its just me, but earphones always work there way out of my ears, when chewing 😅
This is the first thing I did with my XM4! Those foam ear tips gave me a middle ear infection in less than two weeks of use because of how much they block your ear. It's made like this of course to give you a better ANC experience, but they forgot that it could give you a middle ear infection which is very painful. I got some cheap ear tips from Amazon that works perfectly with my XM4; sound quality is great and ANC is great too. After more than one year of use they are still very good and the battery is still perfect. I'm not upgrading anytime soon.
@@CampusManiaIf that happens then that means you weren’t cleaning you’re ears of wax. Plus a lot of people and I mean a lot do not twist them into the ear they Jam it in so pro tip hopefully it helps.
Viewing your comparison about the call quality I think all the wireless headphones are reaching their limits about the sound quality from the microphone. Since during a call the bandwitch of the bluetooth should share between our voice and the sound from the calling we need soon a new protocol or something similar to increase the bitrate overall.
There is a new BT protocol that's being developed that will double bandwidth. Additionally they are looking at expanding BT frequencies to 6GHz which will allow faster data rates. All of this combined will theoretically allow lossless audio 24-bit/96khz WITHOUT the need of a codec so all BT enabled devices will have this capability.
@@PodiumTuningRacing I wish that in the near future we can talk with others without speaking with a low bitrate like if we are using an "old telephone".
I tried the buds pro and I didn't care for the sound at all. I do have a pair of the Sony over the ear headphones and I love them. I may need to try these next. As always, great review!
I have a refurbished buds 2 pro from Amazon for $105. And I'm not impressed. They skip every other time I try and play something on them. I'll be returning them later this week
@@corey7219 the pair I had didn’t skip, but the fit wasn’t too comfortable and the sound just didn’t do it for me. Maybe I was expecting too much bass.
@darkreigncometh did you give them some break in time? the bass improves immensly after a few day's use. It was very lack luster at first i agree. AKG tunes these very well....they are some of the best out there.
Thank you for addressing the ambient mode! I feel like it's a really underrated feature, and on the Airpods they're miles ahead of any other earbud, sounds completely natural. Was really hoping these would make up some ground, but it sounds like that's not the case.
I think airpods had a massive lead years ago but others have caught up. The ambient sound on my buds 2 pro are on par, if not better than my airpod pro.
TOUCH VOLUME controls should have been implemented by turning the cylinder parts of the earbuds (that sticks out) like a touch sensitive knob. It would be perfect use of the bulk!
Amazing and down to earth as always, Thao! P.S. Your skin and face gains are really inspiring, thanks for motivating me to continue my self improvement!
I usually stay away from all earbuds due to irritation of use after about an hour or more. I have great experience with my Sony WF-1000XM4 over the ear headphone and they are comfort and the sound is superb so going to this new set of earbuds mean that I'm gonna continue getting the best sound and comfort. They're so light, it doesn't even feel like I have them on and it stays on without it falling off when you're moving around a lot. 2 thumbs up for this beast earbud. Got mine on sale for $269.00 after tax yesterday from Best Buy. Brought it home, charge it for about an hour, connect it to my Note 20 Ultra completed all the step setting up and fine tuning setting. At first, I thought it look bulky, but when I put them baby on. It didn't look that bulky in my ear and the fit is just perfect. After 10 hours of listening to my music. I was super happy how comfortable it was in my ears. There was no irritation or discomfort whatsoever. I move around a lot lot and these baby just stays on because they're so light. Another great investment in my opinion.
I agree Sony's stock tips is a hit or miss for some people, hence why the anc would be poor. I got the azla tws 6 tips and the anc was perfect. Sealed really well and was able to wear it for 8 hours a day without feeling discomfort.
Great job with this review, not sure where they will land for me, when you add the Bose QC buds to the mix. The ANC on those beats out the AP2 in my opinion mics are good but not as good and I do find myself getting some ear fatigue. Glad to see sony has improved on these areas so I may give them a try,
Pixel Buds then AirPods Pro 2nd gen for the mic. I can't believe they released these with a mic like that, otherwise I'd be tempted. Hopefully it's something they can tweak with software.
I've had so many earbuds over the years. I just picked these up and I was blown away by the noise cancelling. I thought the Pro 2s were good but it's nothing compared to the Xm5s.
Damn, the ambient mode and and the volume control gestures are actually what I like the most about the airpod pros 2. which makes me even use them with android. too bad the Sonys dissappoint in those two categories
Whichever you choose, make sure to clean them often, especially if you work out in them. I didn't and got an ear infection. I'm better now but lost hearing in my right ear for a week.
CNET says the upgrade on the XM5 isn't substantial to warrant an upgrade but it still does have slightly improved ANC, call quality, and audio quality.
Hey Thao...great video..really covered every aspect needed to make a choice..also appreciated the call quality test section...I think SONY sounded just as good as the others...thanks again for another entertaining and informative video
I found that my uds 2 pro needed break in for both sound and microphone/ call clarity. both improved immensly after a few days use. MY girlfriend mention how crisp and clear i sound, when she was complaining a bit at first about background noise and not sounding as clear compared to my buds pro. THe bass of the buds alos came alive after a few hours use. Just a heads up in case you aren't thuroughly impressed with buds 2 pro out of the box.
Every time I hear about great sounding earbuds, of course, my iPhone can never take full advantage of it. LDAC option should be on every premium device. I swear the iPhone is the most outdated device I’ve ever used but I love my 13 Pro Max lol
I'm always looking for the perfect earbuds. I have daith and tragus piercings in both ears, and so far, the Buds2 pro have fit the best but still hurt after a while. And almost always one pops out if i yawn or eat....may just have to give these a go. ❤
@Thao Hi thao, I enjoy listening to podcasts to go to sleep, have you tested the Xm5s while laying down on your side ny any chance? And would it fall out?😅
The question is: basically the right earbud is still the mother bud ("R" is red on the app)? Mono mode on the left earbud with Google Assistant activated is not possible for the XM5s then like their Linkbuds S? That's when the battery drain will be inconsistent too if some of us use one bud at a time, and in this case, the right earbud is the only usable one for mono mode.
if its about audio, i just go with Sony and nothing else, been that way only since the past 20 years for me. be it earbuds or speakers for my TV, i always prefer sony above everything else, often it is pricey but worth it everytime for me.
So agree! $300 on buds that 50% of it becomes e-waste after a firmware update tanks the battery is nothing compared to the feeling I get when looking down on Jabra peasants and listening to the twinkling highs and mudpie lows that Sony provides! #SonyFapFap
I brought the sony wf wf-1000xm5 sent them back there's no voice assistant the wf- 1000xm4 has the voice assistant to tell you about your battery power etc .
Thank you for the upload. Window shopping is so much fun with you. I dunno.. to me these are all the same: overpriced earbuds that are doomed to fail someday due to micro batteries. I'm saving up for huge wired over ears, which you can be sure that they'll last. For a while. I mean i do like TWS headphones, just due to the mentioned I'm into budget. Have you considered looking into Earfun Air Pro 3 or Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?
Okay you say they sound that good... Have you actually tired audiophile headphones? Cuz I still have the Sony xm3 and i am seriously disappointed with their sound... Even though, at the time they where supposed to be the best... Currently I'm using the beyerdinamic dt700pro on my phone but they are always a hassle to keep around since they aren't made for mobile use... What do you say? How would you compare their sound to non Bluetooth headphones?
It's my first time hearing about these codecs(?), Can someone tell me what that means? I'm really happy with these new earbuds from the reviews I've seen, especially the smaller size. Definitely on my savings goals.
A codec determines how Bluetooth transmits from the source device to your headphones. It encodes and decodes digital audio data into a specific format.
💬 What are your favorite pair of wireless earbuds right now?!
First Reply :)
I personally still use a galaxy buds 2, but I'm thinking to upgrading to the galaxy 2 pro when mine wear out
Nothing buds2
just bought xm4 it's too big and uncomfortable
Samsung Buds 2 Pro
I just stumbled across this review and it is awesome. I love the fact that you do not waste a lot of time with filler or a needlessly long introduction. This was a breath of fresh air.
I'm surprised how good the pixel buds did with the voice isolation 👍
Same
Thaoo!!!!! You have NO IDEA how On time this video was!!!
I can’t wait to try these out soon!
Excited to see what you think of em!
Does the multi connect work properly? I have the Sony headphones XM4 and it never works properly, even though my laptop lid is closed, nothing is playing, and I play media on my phone it often will still show connected to the laptop and then I have to open up the app to disconnect the laptop, it's hella annoying and others have had this issue
Girl, your skin looks SO good 😭
😃
You're looking fantastic. Definitely going to wait for a sale for these. I have the xm4s and im happy with them since i dont have the battery issue that plagues the first wave of that release.
The review I stumbled upon and didn't know I needed.
im really glad i got the XM5s... superb sound and really nice design and very comfortable... the waterproofing is handy as well... A++
great review, but sadly one part you talked about made me not get them, battery life with all features on is kinda low, especially for long flights. Thank you.
Thank you so much for doing the smile and yawn test, everyone and their dog do the headshake, but nobody does the smile and yawn.
Is there any chance of doing an eating test next time as well? Because I don't know if its just me, but earphones always work there way out of my ears, when chewing 😅
awesome review will def pick these up.. Thank you
The cool thing is that you can change the ear tips with more comfortable 3rd party ear tips if you want.
I've done that with my AirPod Pros (1st gen) and now have Foam Ear Tips rather than Silicon. Helped me a lot.
This is the first thing I did with my XM4! Those foam ear tips gave me a middle ear infection in less than two weeks of use because of how much they block your ear. It's made like this of course to give you a better ANC experience, but they forgot that it could give you a middle ear infection which is very painful. I got some cheap ear tips from Amazon that works perfectly with my XM4; sound quality is great and ANC is great too. After more than one year of use they are still very good and the battery is still perfect. I'm not upgrading anytime soon.
Got my wife's extra galaxy bud+ ear tips on mine. 😂😂
@@CampusManiaIf that happens then that means you weren’t cleaning you’re ears of wax. Plus a lot of people and I mean a lot do not twist them into the ear they Jam it in so pro tip hopefully it helps.
great review, Nice to see it as always
Viewing your comparison about the call quality I think all the wireless headphones are reaching their limits about the sound quality from the microphone. Since during a call the bandwitch of the bluetooth should share between our voice and the sound from the calling we need soon a new protocol or something similar to increase the bitrate overall.
There is a new BT protocol that's being developed that will double bandwidth. Additionally they are looking at expanding BT frequencies to 6GHz which will allow faster data rates. All of this combined will theoretically allow lossless audio 24-bit/96khz WITHOUT the need of a codec so all BT enabled devices will have this capability.
@@PodiumTuningRacing I wish that in the near future we can talk with others without speaking with a low bitrate like if we are using an "old telephone".
Thanks for the review. These are now on my radar
Great video - it would have been cool to add the XM4's for comparison but I guess you can do another video on that.
But why would she compare an older version to these big 4 in ear earbuds? It means xm5 is more refined and updated compared to WXM4
Ayyyy- the thumbnail with your piercings are straight up flames!!! Fire🔥🔥
Earbud fits have dictated which piercings I have so I stick with the AirPods
I tried the buds pro and I didn't care for the sound at all. I do have a pair of the Sony over the ear headphones and I love them. I may need to try these next. As always, great review!
I have a refurbished buds 2 pro from Amazon for $105. And I'm not impressed. They skip every other time I try and play something on them. I'll be returning them later this week
@@corey7219 the pair I had didn’t skip, but the fit wasn’t too comfortable and the sound just didn’t do it for me. Maybe I was expecting too much bass.
@darkreigncometh did you give them some break in time? the bass improves immensly after a few day's use. It was very lack luster at first i agree. AKG tunes these very well....they are some of the best out there.
@@KC-lg8qf no, I didn’t. Now I know to give them some time. Thanks for the tip.
@@darkreigncometh sure thing! good luck!
Great review. Personally, one of my favorite pair of earbuds was the Sony link buds S.
Thank you for addressing the ambient mode! I feel like it's a really underrated feature, and on the Airpods they're miles ahead of any other earbud, sounds completely natural. Was really hoping these would make up some ground, but it sounds like that's not the case.
I've always loved it on the xm4 and often forget I'm wearing them. But I haven't tried airpods
I think airpods had a massive lead years ago but others have caught up. The ambient sound on my buds 2 pro are on par, if not better than my airpod pro.
Personally, I adore the Buds 2 Pros. Comfort and sound are stellar. I'm really interested to hear the Sony's ANC
Recently got them as well. Buds 2 pro are KiLLER!
I doubt you'll hear much
@@jamesjohnXII LMAO nice
@@jamesjohnXII hahahahaha.
@@KC-lg8qf I use them more than much more expensive wired earphones. They're so good.
Such a great and well presented review of main features and comparison to competitors. Thank you!
Preordered my pair yesterday. Upgrading from the xm3's, so I am really hyped to feel the difference! Great video!
This video made me feel great about my Pixel Buds Pros.
How about the wind noise when using with anc and ambient mode, compared to the airpods pro, please answer my question
TOUCH VOLUME controls should have been implemented by turning the cylinder parts of the earbuds (that sticks out) like a touch sensitive knob. It would be perfect use of the bulk!
Amazing and down to earth as always, Thao!
P.S. Your skin and face gains are really inspiring, thanks for motivating me to continue my self improvement!
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I usually stay away from all earbuds due to irritation of use after about an hour or more. I have great experience with my Sony WF-1000XM4 over the ear headphone and they are comfort and the sound is superb so going to this new set of earbuds mean that I'm gonna continue getting the best sound and comfort. They're so light, it doesn't even feel like I have them on and it stays on without it falling off when you're moving around a lot. 2 thumbs up for this beast earbud. Got mine on sale for $269.00 after tax yesterday from Best Buy. Brought it home, charge it for about an hour, connect it to my Note 20 Ultra completed all the step setting up and fine tuning setting. At first, I thought it look bulky, but when I put them baby on. It didn't look that bulky in my ear and the fit is just perfect. After 10 hours of listening to my music. I was super happy how comfortable it was in my ears. There was no irritation or discomfort whatsoever. I move around a lot lot and these baby just stays on because they're so light. Another great investment in my opinion.
An ear can also be a work of art.
Great review! I have to say the airpods pro are very comfortable but the Google pixel buds were the best in the mic test
I agree Sony's stock tips is a hit or miss for some people, hence why the anc would be poor. I got the azla tws 6 tips and the anc was perfect. Sealed really well and was able to wear it for 8 hours a day without feeling discomfort.
You have the color i wanted but i love mine and awesome video
I'm getting mine on Monday, I will remember to come back and comment
Great job with this review, not sure where they will land for me, when you add the Bose QC buds to the mix. The ANC on those beats out the AP2 in my opinion mics are good but not as good and I do find myself getting some ear fatigue. Glad to see sony has improved on these areas so I may give them a try,
Great content Thao!!!! New Sub!!! Keep up the good work!!! 🔥💪🏽
Pixel Buds then AirPods Pro 2nd gen for the mic. I can't believe they released these with a mic like that, otherwise I'd be tempted. Hopefully it's something they can tweak with software.
Maybe they sound better in a quiet environment?
Great review. And you look good, no need to mention the hair. Probably no one even noticed it until you said it.
Very nice review, thorough. 🎉
I've had so many earbuds over the years. I just picked these up and I was blown away by the noise cancelling. I thought the Pro 2s were good but it's nothing compared to the Xm5s.
Damn, the ambient mode and and the volume control gestures are actually what I like the most about the airpod pros 2. which makes me even use them with android. too bad the Sonys dissappoint in those two categories
You are very good at reviewing 👍🏼
Whichever you choose, make sure to clean them often, especially if you work out in them. I didn't and got an ear infection. I'm better now but lost hearing in my right ear for a week.
Great review ❤
Hey girl, just FYI: the Sony XM4's can also do multi point (2 devices connected at once)
How is the noise cancellation compared to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and Bose QC Earbuds 2?
Thanks for this, really informative. 👍
#1/ excellent review! Would you recommend upgrading to the XM5s if you currently have the WF-1K XM4s already?
CNET says the upgrade on the XM5 isn't substantial to warrant an upgrade but it still does have slightly improved ANC, call quality, and audio quality.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M Any info on Lag while playing games on phone etc.. ?
If they still work for your needs, stick to em. These will still be available and likely cheaper when you're ready to upgrade
Watching while wearing these, love em ❤❤
my next headphone❤ i have xm4 but i want to change xm5🤩 just everyting very good
Does ambient mode turn on automatically during calls?
Excellent review! Thanks!
Can I use single bud at a time ?
Yup
Hey Thao...great video..really covered every aspect needed to make a choice..also appreciated the call quality test section...I think SONY sounded just as good as the others...thanks again for another entertaining and informative video
You've peaked my interest. Might have to grab a pair.
I found that my uds 2 pro needed break in for both sound and microphone/ call clarity. both improved immensly after a few days use. MY girlfriend mention how crisp and clear i sound, when she was complaining a bit at first about background noise and not sounding as clear compared to my buds pro. THe bass of the buds alos came alive after a few hours use. Just a heads up in case you aren't thuroughly impressed with buds 2 pro out of the box.
Every time I hear about great sounding earbuds, of course, my iPhone can never take full advantage of it. LDAC option should be on every premium device. I swear the iPhone is the most outdated device I’ve ever used but I love my 13 Pro Max lol
Thx for this one,dear!
I got the airpods pro 2nd gen. Do you think I should go for those or stick with mine?
If you've got an iPhone I'd stick with the AirPods Pro 2
Awesome video thanks for sharing Thao ❤👍😎👌
Great review video. My favorite are the Bose QC Earbuds 2. I love them so much.❤
Cool review, thankyou
I pre-ordered mines today.
I'm always looking for the perfect earbuds. I have daith and tragus piercings in both ears, and so far, the Buds2 pro have fit the best but still hurt after a while. And almost always one pops out if i yawn or eat....may just have to give these a go. ❤
I converted my in ear monitor to Tws earbuds and have been using it for 5 years ❤
@Thao
Hi thao, I enjoy listening to podcasts to go to sleep, have you tested the Xm5s while laying down on your side ny any chance? And would it fall out?😅
Just happened to pause the video at 7:35 and it looks kind of epic.
are they most comfortable from all though?
hi great video, just a question. i own an iphone so sonys ldac codec or whatever falls off. is the sony more comfortable than the airpods pro 2?
Dope review!
looked good until I saw the price, $400 jesus christ
Just in time. I lost my left Pixel Bud Pro last week 😭
Just bought a pair, for a really good price. Awesome review / comparison. 🙂🫡
as small ear gang, did you change the eartip? if yes, whats your replacement
Great review
A bit disappointed with ambient sound. I have them coming soon and I'll compare against the technics az80
Big fan of the Technics too, let me know which you prefer
@@thao yep I will do 👍 honestly I'm not expecting the xm5 to top them but we will see...
Great review as always
The question is: basically the right earbud is still the mother bud ("R" is red on the app)? Mono mode on the left earbud with Google Assistant activated is not possible for the XM5s then like their Linkbuds S? That's when the battery drain will be inconsistent too if some of us use one bud at a time, and in this case, the right earbud is the only usable one for mono mode.
if its about audio, i just go with Sony and nothing else, been that way only since the past 20 years for me. be it earbuds or speakers for my TV, i always prefer sony above everything else, often it is pricey but worth it everytime for me.
My parents are the same way, Sony or bust for them
Galaxy buds 2 pro is also really good if you galaxy phone
So agree! $300 on buds that 50% of it becomes e-waste after a firmware update tanks the battery is nothing compared to the feeling I get when looking down on Jabra peasants and listening to the twinkling highs and mudpie lows that Sony provides! #SonyFapFap
Great vid!!! ❤❤❤
@thao, your reviews are GREAT, and it makes it even better cause you are so so beautiful 😮💨
@thao i tied up between marshall motif 2 & sony wf-1000xm5 please let me know which one has the best music while using TH-cam music app thanks :)
Can each earbud work independently?
Hi Thao, how would you compare these xm5 with its previous version?:)
Did they fix the battery drain issue from the XM4s?
Only thing I'm worried about is, I had the M3 & M4 and for some odd reason the right earbud battery will start failing once I have a year with them
I have the same problem 😢
Is that the side you favor when you only have one in?
good morning maam, currently what are your fav android earbuds for phone calls?
I brought the sony wf wf-1000xm5 sent them back there's no voice assistant the wf- 1000xm4 has the voice assistant to tell you about your battery power etc .
Thank you for the upload. Window shopping is so much fun with you. I dunno.. to me these are all the same: overpriced earbuds that are doomed to fail someday due to micro batteries. I'm saving up for huge wired over ears, which you can be sure that they'll last. For a while. I mean i do like TWS headphones, just due to the mentioned I'm into budget. Have you considered looking into Earfun Air Pro 3 or Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?
I sprang for a pair after Sony sent a code for $50 off of any of their products. Now I'll have these and the Link Buds S once they arrive.
great review
Am I crazy or does the pixel buds pro sound the best? Great review Thao 👍🏼
Google working some magic on those mics, I don't remember them sounding that good when I first got them
Your reviews are the best.
Holding out for galaxy buds pro 3
Can you mute the mic during a call? I need this feature for work constantly. My xm3 and 4's haven't had this. Hoping the 5's do
Wish you had elaborated a bit more on the transparency feature.
Okay you say they sound that good... Have you actually tired audiophile headphones? Cuz I still have the Sony xm3 and i am seriously disappointed with their sound... Even though, at the time they where supposed to be the best... Currently I'm using the beyerdinamic dt700pro on my phone but they are always a hassle to keep around since they aren't made for mobile use... What do you say? How would you compare their sound to non Bluetooth headphones?
My ear is normally always oily, how about the foam condition after several months of use on this model?
I think I might get these instead of the Sony wh 1000xm5s which are their over ear headphones
Overall, I reach for the Pixel Buds Pro on my Android phone
It's my first time hearing about these codecs(?), Can someone tell me what that means? I'm really happy with these new earbuds from the reviews I've seen, especially the smaller size. Definitely on my savings goals.
A codec determines how Bluetooth transmits from the source device to your headphones. It encodes and decodes digital audio data into a specific format.