The 1000X M5 are definitely the best earbuds i've owned. Insane battery life, great audio quality and no "ecosystem" locking to speak of. A product can't be worth it if you have to pair it with a specific tool to fully use it
How have you been using them? I bought the linkbuds s last year and now the battery only lasts like 10 mins. And going by the comments I've seen on the internet, it's a really common issue at least with those. To be honest, I don't want to buy an expensive pair of buds from Sony only to discover that one year after the battery is trash
@@CTraincould it have been a faulted piece or is that something other people noted out? I’m planning to buy new earbuds but I’m more on the budget side of things so It would be appreciated if you gave me your opinion.
The Technics EAH-AZ80 is the best earbuds among the MTW4, Master & Dynamic MW7 I've owned. The comfortability, LDAC codec, sound quality, 3 multi-connection, and stable connectivity are up to the top level. Not to mention the Jabra elite 3 that is dedicated to YT on desk top computer.
I sold my Airpods Pro 2 this year because I moved to android and there was no way to stop the "Airpods are moving with you" pinging sound no matter what solution I tried. I moved to Oneplus Buds Pro 3 and wow I don't regret it at all. They have blown me away and are easily the best buds I've ever used. They sound better than my Airpods Pro's and are very close to a lot of over the ear headphones I've tried. They're incredible.
@@ianfarrales5266 Acceptable, it's not amazing there but it gets the job done, deep rumble is practically muted but high notes are still coming through
@ Actually very good. There is a “base booster” equalizer preset and there is also an adjustable bass booster setting for the earbuds. Highly recommend you buying them
Womp womp on the Momentum 4's and One Plus 3 Pro's - I was super ready to do the upgrade from the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to the 3's and then Samsung kept gatekeeping features and changed the shape. Got the Momentum 4's and I love them. They actually stay in my ears, sound amazing, only downside is the microphone quality, which I barely use anyways. I agree with others here, would love to see a Best ______ Stem and Best ______ non-stem category at least for sound quality/ecosystem next year.
I was so hesitant on the shape change but I genuinely love my buds 3 pro they fit far better then my buds 2, 2 pro and buds fe and those all fit me well. I will say I have had issues with a tight hoodie on moving the earbuds that makes me miss the old design and sleeping
The coverage (or non-coverage) of the MTW4 seems weird here. 8 months ago they were his favourite new earbuds. Now they seem to have fallen out of consideration because they aren't different enough to the 3s. I think change for change's sake is bad and if they are the best in some fields they should be named as such, not be excluded because they look the same as the old models. There are quite a few improvements under the hood afterall. If those aren't enough compared to the 3s in his opinion, he should have just added "If you already have the 3s, stick with them".
This stuff is all so subjective and personal. Like, everyone raves about the OnePlus BP3 - I got a pair, and they are good, but I cannot do stems. I also have to go down a size for ear tips just so they stay in my ears. But then, I wore them on a walk and all I could hear is my footsteps. The M4s are great for me. I need that wing tip design.
My dog just chewed my right old 7 pro. Absolutely devastated Jabra are leaving the buds world. I will get some 10 pros tomorrow, but loved the fit, sound and everyone always said calls sounded great.
One thing to mention about the AirPods, if you use a non AirPod device these do support automatic disconnect if you connecting them to a different paired device, so you can just connect on the new device without disconnecting (or disabling Bluetooth) from the currently paired other devices.
I been using the Denon perl pro, really enjoy sound very loud and crisp clear sound quality,they are so clear I hear sounds and symbols I never heard before, these are definitely my favorite
@@electroduval831 I had found that that noise happened during an extremely loud event outside of the earbuds. I was trying to use an impact drill once and I had the Denon pearl pros in, and when the impact drill was going, it caused the earbuds to do the static sound I just took them out of noise canceling and put them back in noise canceling, and it went away.
@@scorpionking4lyfegenesis264 I agree, they are pretty awesome! Very close to perfect. Transparency needs work and just a tad better anc. I just tried the Sennheiser 4 earbuds and they seem slightly better than the denon at the moment.
Try clip style buds. The true openness and firing in the outer part of your ear (most reviewers don't wear them properly)makes them sound like listening to a stereo system rather than earbuds. Much easier to hold conversations and you don't notice them at all after a few days. Just sounds like your walking around in a videogame with background music
same but because was hard to keep the xm3 in the ear and dont like the tips inside, bud3 are more comfortable but their ANC is crappy, still have the xm3 for noisy workplace, just have to screw them in the ear and re do it 15mn later.
I have air pod pro 2, Bose qc ultra, Sony wf-1000xm5 and the beats fit pro. I always go for the Sonys. I can wear them all day, they last most of my 10 hour work shift. Good anc and sound. They are my favorite.
Oneplus buds are wicked good and wildly under appreciated. Been using them for a few years now (starting with buds pro 1). Have tried a few other ear buds in between but nothing compares to Oneplus’s sound quality and price to performance ratio.
I’m so undecided between getting the AirpodsPro 2 and the XM5’s. I have an IPhone but i really wanna focus on sound quality and ANC. Which one should I get?
I was debating whether to buy the Nothing Ear, but after this review I'm definitely getting them. I was debating between them and the XM5 and Oneplus 3 pro. I have a Galaxy S24 Ultra. what would you choose?
Hi mike! What I´ve missed is comfort. I´ve ear channels like a mutant (very narrow/tight) and ONLY the Bose Quitecomfort Ultra is a good fit. All the the others, without the wings, just fall out after 10-20-30 minutes. Maybe an idea for next year!
Same for me. I tested the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and regarding functions they are lightyears ahead of Bose and I so wanted to love them. But I still stuck with the new Quiet Comforts from Bose because they are basically the only headphones that stay in my ear because of the wing tips. On those the static white noise is also way less than on the ultras.
How is the microphone? I like the idea of using them for work as, like in the video, I sit at a desk all day and the idea of using them for work sounds great since people come up to me all the time. However, what about calls? I have meetings throughout the week and am curious if they would work fine or if I should look elsewhere.
@@Btone1018 the microphone from the Bose Ultra Earbuds is trash. If you're sitting in the totally quite room they are fine, otherwise your callpartner can hear everything, I repeat everything. Do not buy it for Office usage. The new model, the Quitecomfort (without ultra) should have better microphones, however better does not mean good. I'll test them later when they arrive.
I'm reading the comments and what I learned is that every buds are great! The market today is just so good, no buds are bad, It's just personal preference.
Sound quality is really a personal opinion. It also depends a lot on the type of music you listen to. For me the Momentum 4 are great because I prefer the Sennheiser signature with my music. They also fixed all/most of the annoying issues of the 3. But with so much good headphones these days there's food for everyone.
as an xm4 user for a few yrs, sony has great buds. most comfy I've used with a good mic, good ambient and noise cancelation... gonna be getting buds 3 pro soon because I want one set for work and one for home (the sony ones are really expensive)
The more I listen to these videos about earbuds, the more informed I become, the more I'm unable to make a choice.. I'd say what's missing from all these reviews is the sound quality aspect for music enthusiasts, who really can't compromise with trading quality for wireless and yet still want no wire attached.. is there something for us in this world?
For me the best overall earbuds are still the Sony Linkbuds S. Really good ANC but still good if I need to switch to hear my surrounding. They also work well for me when I am sleeping due to the low profile and perfect in-ear fit. And they come at a good price and can often be found at a discount around for just around 100 Euro.
Had them, were amazing... for a year, then the battery in the left earbud died. Heard it's a pretty common problem so unless you're ok with great earbuds for a year, I can't recommend them, sadly
@@zelkos365 I noticed the same. But from my previous experiences with the higher Tier Sony earbuds - I used the Sony WF-1000XM3 and XM4 before - I always had some kind of issues with those. The XM4 had much more connection issues with me, when switching between devices like IPad and phone and also in general often would not connect when I take them out of the pocked. The Earbuds seem to be connecting much more efficiently and quickly. On the XM4 one side battery went dead on me just about 2 years after purchasing so I could not return them. The Linkbuds S batteries seem to only make a more limited number of loading cycles. But they last about a year - but then I am considering myself a poweruser since I wear and use them probably 6-10 hours a day and daily load them. So I would much rather buy a new set of these every year for about 100 Euro than buy a new set of the XM4s or 5s for a much higher price every 2 years or so. Funny enough -I still use my XM3s occasionally - but the battery now, after many years only lasts about 40 minutes or so and they feel like wearing an elefant in my ear.
Love the denon perl pros. They are my favorite this year. Disappointed by soundcore changing the design from the liberty 3 pro the looking like everything else with the stem pointing out
I fully agree with the Nothing Ear it seems like they don't always get their flowers because they are half the price of all the top contenders. But they're my favorite for sound quality, the controls are great, and EQ is next level compared to everything else out there. Transparency could be improved its only about a 6/10 for me and ANC is like 7/10 but they're my go to buds right now.
@MikeOBrienMedia You should do a review of the Koss Ksc75. I was considering buying them and they're supposed to have unmatched sound quality for the price. Maybe do a YT short on them.
This video really helped me in my research of earbuds for the family. Can't drop $250+ per pair. That's insane for 6 people, but it got me a lot closer and introduced me to brands I didn't know about. Thanks for the help.
I have the XM5, Buds3 Pro, 2 Pro, Momentum TW3. The Momentum and Sony are by far the bests over all. Fits well, features and sound quality. I'm interested in try the Bose
The Jabra Elite 10 gen 2 are really good.. can't beat the physical button control, great features via the app, they sound excellent and very comfortable. I didn't expect the nothing ear to be that high might have to check them out
Confused, you praised the Sennheiser TW4 basically as a new best, with a plethora of new features. Yet here it doesn't even get listed apart from a footnote. Then you say it's only a small iterative improvement over the TW3, not just this but saying they're brilliant then not even listing them contradicts yourself and for me brings your integrity and consistency as a reliable source into question...
Mike is a great youtuber and fun to watch. He's also one of the most fully commissioned youtubers. You should treat his videos more like commercials than reviews. Same as Flossy and plenty of other big name youtubers.
The TW4 are definitely awesome earbuds! Perhaps they deserved a more pronounced segment in this video, but for the record, I am not paid by any brands for this video. I always clearly disclose sponsorships and this video was not sponsored. Honestly, I am kind of sad you view my videos as commercials. How can I change that perception?
@MikeOBrienMedia i might have been a little over-the-top by saying it's a commercial. I watch most of your videos, so I obviously enjoy what you do. That being said, just because you aren't sponsored in this video, doesn't mean you don't have relationships that you'd rather not ruin. Its not much different than ESPN walking the fine line between reporting the sports news but not upsetting the sports leagues that provide their content. As to how to change that perception? Maybe make a video about how the sponsored videos work. Maybe I'm believing some myths you could disprove.
@@MikeOBrienMedia Your reviews tends to not have any criticism of the products. Maybe it's just your nature, but you have to include criticisms if you want to be perceived as unbiased.
Honestly wish there would be a section for best overall with nrr db rating or something along those lines. I wish in construction and use earbuds sometimes and would love to have the hearing protection as well as a great all around earbud. Great work as always
I care mostly about sound but am willing to pay more for good overall quality. I also have a samung. I'm wondering if I get Nothing Ear or Galaxy Buds Pro 3
9:20 the apple corporation air pod ANC sounds HORRIBLE... pumping, clipped, very off putting. I'd much rather hear some background noise than alien quality voice!
Great overall summary! Largely agree with the commentary. I started the year with B&O EX & Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Upgraded to the Nothing Ear & Jabra Elite 8 Active. Love both of them.
hey, what do you think of cmf buds pro 2? my friends have told me that they like them better than ear a so im not sure what to get, currently cmf buds are selling for 55€ so i would like to know if i should get them or ear a.
My favorite this year has been the "CMF Neckband Pro" 30+ hour battery, 40 bucks, ANC and transparency, never lose buds. I wish Neckbands were more popular, they appeal to me and many other earbud users. Same quality as the Nothing Ear (A) too.
I own most of the earbuds showcased on this list and my favorite everyday buds for me are the Pixel Buds Pro 2. The fit, sound quality, ANC, transparency, and battery life are all excellent. The size is also very small and compact. I always carry 2 pairs with me with one acting as a backup pair.
Agree on the Bose open ear. I bought a pair after your review and absolutely love them. I totally forget I'm wearing them and regularly forget to check the charge level because, who cares. So comfortable. The pairing occasionally glitches a little, but not to annoyance level. Thanks Mike!
I was expecting Jabra Elite 8 active Gen 2 for best workout earbuds, I am using them as well, it is industry leading in dust/ water proof ratings as well.
I have the Technics AZ40mk2's , very nice sound but I have just bought what I believe, from watching many reviews, but not given a mention by you, at all, the best earbuds currently on the market, the Bowers&Wilkins Pi8's , I am so looking forward to their arrival.
HI Mike, I am confused between Bose quietcomfort ultra earbuds and Marshall motif ll ANC. For me sound quality is priority. I am more towards Bose earbuds but read many reviews regarding issues with their bluetooth connectivity, is this really an issue ? Please suggest which one should I buy.
funny i just purchased both, Bose quietcomfort Ultra and Marshall motif II ANC for $229 and $149 respectively (both on sale) and testing them against Technics EAH-AZ80 and Ipods Pro II i already have and so far im liking Bose more.
Woks amazing. Since AirPod Pro 1 now 2 is improved. I use for music festivals on stage, back stage, able to talk briefly w/ tech or musicians. They didn’t need to yell, just an outside high voice & filtering makes it clear & actively transparent otherwise & reducing 100+ db
I'm a mere pleb & only picked up a set of Denon PerL Pro's mainly cos of a Prime Deal sale. Figured its an easy return if it dont float my boat. Lo & behold, the DPP blew my mind. 1st time ever anything bluetooth can compete with good wired fullsize cans. Needless to say, I'm not returning the DPPs
I've used these when they were called NuraTrue Pro. Can confirm the sound is excellent once it's autotuned itself to your ears. I did find them uncomfortable to use for long periods, though
I recently buy nothing phone 2a and then nothing ear 2024 ❤❤ combined it with apple music now you know my feelings It sound great 👍 And you are a great reviewers with honesty ❤❤
One thing that I agree with your choices is the great sound quality across the board. Not too much bass and not too weak either. Those are really is generally nice earbuds
I have a pair of Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2's that have been through the washing machine and the right ear bud was lost outside, apparently dropped into a puddle, only to get run over in said puddle and not retrieved for a few hours, and im wearing the pair as type this. Just listened to whole video with them they said fantastic as good as new 👍
are there any good earbuds (not going in the ear)? i know that that's the definition of "earbud" but apparently whenever i m searching for bluetooth earbuds i always get "in-ear" results...
Great video bud, I enjoy the solo winner format. I’ve had dozens of earbuds this year also and I only kept 3, Bose for ANC, Sennheiser for sound, and my pick for best overall…Nothing Ear. I choose these much more often than any other bud I’ve had, they’re just better in so many aspects and I got mine for 120$, simply the best for me. Great work fella
I've used thr AP4ANC, Nothing Ear (a), Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the regular Galaxy Buds 3 this year and I my most favorite one is the Airpods 4 with ANC. The only downside is that it doesn't have a volume adjustment but I love how it sounds when paired to my Pixel more than with my iPhone listening thru Spotify with the same EQ settings which I find odd. Mic quality is great. I love the open ear design and compact form factor. My 2nd pick is the Pixel Buds Pro 2 but only because I have a Pixel phone and I got it bnew for $90.
Best earbuds for sleeping category is smart thinking. I think plenty of people, myself included, use their buds for meditation (and may end up sleeping having their buds on).
My beats fit Pro gen 1 are amazing. I must have purchased them 3 years ago with zero trouble. whatever battery they use is amazing based on how long a charge lasts after using them every day all this time. The other day I thought about upgrading but there’s no justification.
I love my Bose QC Open earbuds. They are the best for me wearing both my normal specs, FitOver sunnies, and a sun hat. The hook style get uncomfortable after a while when wear these items. Whilst the mic isn't perfect. They sound great for my needs, especially audiobooks whilst walking, and being able to hear someone coming up behind me, cars and trucks, and not needing to remove them to talk to someone. Just be careful when scratching your ear haha. The only downside is the $450 AUD price tag.
I own oneplus earbuds pro (1) and there has been a big battery problem (right earbud losing battery lifespan) only after 1 year of using them. I also read some people having issues, with the "new" oneplus earbuds pro 3, stating their right earbud has 10% increased power usage. Keep this in mind when buying.
I realize this video is a couple months old now but imho the best value earbuds are the Samsung Galaxy buds FE. They're $60 on sale, have decent sound and mic. Just all around good buds
Would love your opinion on what you would recommend for a person who always used Jabra elite? Still using them till they die but what is the closest replacement?
I got the Soundcore Sleep A20 during the Kickstarter and they've been incredible. I had wanted some sleep earbuds for a while and heard the A10 were just a bit short of being great. When I saw the A20 had addressed basically every single complaint I had read about the A10 I had to grab them (especially since I could get them for $90 in the Kickstarter)
I am liking the Soundcore sleep buds. I use my Galaxy Buds Live and they do get hurtful on the ears after a while and the battery is not as good anymore. Great vid mate.
Technics AZ-80 for me. Gets little love, but has true multipoint, great mic, anc and sound quality. Accidently washed them and they still work like new. Choose these over my Galaxy buds pro3 and pro2 except when they need to be charged.
I’m glad there are so many brands out there for TWS but personally I believe Bluetooth neck bands are ideal ones for people on the go. Why there are NOT much options ? Can you suggest good one (excluding Boat, Oppo, Nothing, Oneplus, etc.)
Great video! However, the presenter could have included an estimated price for each item to provide a better understanding of the cost-to-value relationship. Nonetheless, the comparison was excellent.
What one will connect to the phone assistant if you're not standing right there with the phone like be 20 ft away from the phone then ask assistant to do something they don't mesh .
The 1000X M5 are definitely the best earbuds i've owned. Insane battery life, great audio quality and no "ecosystem" locking to speak of. A product can't be worth it if you have to pair it with a specific tool to fully use it
How have you been using them? I bought the linkbuds s last year and now the battery only lasts like 10 mins. And going by the comments I've seen on the internet, it's a really common issue at least with those. To be honest, I don't want to buy an expensive pair of buds from Sony only to discover that one year after the battery is trash
Extreamly uncomfortable
Hows the mic? Thats the only concern
@@arjunmohandas8870 Very good microphone. Possibly best I've ever used. Noticeably better than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, which have an OK mic
Mate you would have an idea if they would go on sale at any time soon I totally agree with you but I ain't willing o
To pay 200 euro for earbuds
Nothing Ear and Ear (A) with their clear calling technology dominates in the microphone catagory
Nothing and OnePlus knocked it out of the park this year. Kudos to them.
Definitely
@@MikeOBrienMedia how do the nothing ear a's hold up against the cmf buds 2 pro?
Liberty 4nc Soundcore 🦬
nothings "buttons" activate themselves in the sun. trash
@@CTraincould it have been a faulted piece or is that something other people noted out?
I’m planning to buy new earbuds but I’m more on the budget side of things so It would be appreciated if you gave me your opinion.
The Technics EAH-AZ80 is the best earbuds among the MTW4, Master & Dynamic MW7 I've owned. The comfortability, LDAC codec, sound quality, 3 multi-connection, and stable connectivity are up to the top level. Not to mention the Jabra elite 3 that is dedicated to YT on desk top computer.
I'm freaking loving the Samsung buds 3 pro! They're great for music, and everyone says that i sound good on calls.
I sound better on call with the buds 3 pro then on a regular call with an s23U
i agree with this, just purchased it yesterday!
I hate them doesnt fit my ears at all comes off
@@two_wanderedsouls try the smallest tips sometimes they slip out when dry but stick in after a bit on moisture from ur ear makes them grip
Agree, microphone is better than the airpods 4 too.
I sold my Airpods Pro 2 this year because I moved to android and there was no way to stop the "Airpods are moving with you" pinging sound no matter what solution I tried. I moved to Oneplus Buds Pro 3 and wow I don't regret it at all. They have blown me away and are easily the best buds I've ever used. They sound better than my Airpods Pro's and are very close to a lot of over the ear headphones I've tried. They're incredible.
What's the battery backup of single pair..
@@TheDaxtonOp amazing, i use them for 7-8 hours straight with anc on low at work
How's the anc in a noisy environment?
@@ianfarrales5266 Acceptable, it's not amazing there but it gets the job done, deep rumble is practically muted but high notes are still coming through
@@ianfarrales5266 gets the job done, deep rumble is gone, but highs still there
The Nothing Ear (a) are amazing. They’re my daily driver and I love them!
How is the bass?
@ Actually very good. There is a “base booster” equalizer preset and there is also an adjustable bass booster setting for the earbuds. Highly recommend you buying them
@ Very good. There’s a bass booster equalizer preset and an adjustable bass booster setting. Highly recommend this pair of earbuds.
How is the anc?
@ It’s better than you would expect. Definitely watch some reviews, but the anc is still very solid.
Womp womp on the Momentum 4's and One Plus 3 Pro's - I was super ready to do the upgrade from the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to the 3's and then Samsung kept gatekeeping features and changed the shape. Got the Momentum 4's and I love them. They actually stay in my ears, sound amazing, only downside is the microphone quality, which I barely use anyways. I agree with others here, would love to see a Best ______ Stem and Best ______ non-stem category at least for sound quality/ecosystem next year.
I was so hesitant on the shape change but I genuinely love my buds 3 pro they fit far better then my buds 2, 2 pro and buds fe and those all fit me well. I will say I have had issues with a tight hoodie on moving the earbuds that makes me miss the old design and sleeping
The coverage (or non-coverage) of the MTW4 seems weird here. 8 months ago they were his favourite new earbuds. Now they seem to have fallen out of consideration because they aren't different enough to the 3s.
I think change for change's sake is bad and if they are the best in some fields they should be named as such, not be excluded because they look the same as the old models. There are quite a few improvements under the hood afterall. If those aren't enough compared to the 3s in his opinion, he should have just added "If you already have the 3s, stick with them".
This stuff is all so subjective and personal. Like, everyone raves about the OnePlus BP3 - I got a pair, and they are good, but I cannot do stems. I also have to go down a size for ear tips just so they stay in my ears. But then, I wore them on a walk and all I could hear is my footsteps. The M4s are great for me. I need that wing tip design.
Why are you so clutch??💀I just thought about getting earbuds right now and bro already dropped a comparison vid. Mike of the O’Briens strikes again
I know Jabra is exiting the consumer space, but I've loved the Elite 10 earbuds. The microphone is great and the ANC is quite good
Was wondering too where the Jabra 10 were too, best ear buds I've had. Best compromise for size, quality and battery - and physical buttons too 🙂
@@robertskett8164 I do really appreciate the physical button :)
My dog just chewed my right old 7 pro. Absolutely devastated Jabra are leaving the buds world. I will get some 10 pros tomorrow, but loved the fit, sound and everyone always said calls sounded great.
@@robertskett8164I got these last Christmas for my self and man they are better then AirPod pro max by a long shot
Damn i didn't know Jabra was leaving i love my Jabra 7 and i have the Sony 1000X M4 but find them bulky barely using them...
His lisp is so adorable. And he’s so handsomeeeee!! Whenever he models the earbuds are the best parts of his videos. 😭😍🥰
One thing to mention about the AirPods, if you use a non AirPod device these do support automatic disconnect if you connecting them to a different paired device, so you can just connect on the new device without disconnecting (or disabling Bluetooth) from the currently paired other devices.
OnePus Buds Pro 3 are, for me, the best by far, that I ever had.
Second this
I agree
ive only heard good things about them i might have to buy them
@panda1412. I have them too, but I like the 3 pro more.
I 3rd this! I got mine last week and I love them.
I been using the Denon perl pro, really enjoy sound very loud and crisp clear sound quality,they are so clear I hear sounds and symbols I never heard before, these are definitely my favorite
Have you had issues with static/white noise occasionally in one bud? I may have to send my back, it's obnoxious when it happens.
@@electroduval831How long do you have them?
@@electroduval831 I had found that that noise happened during an extremely loud event outside of the earbuds. I was trying to use an impact drill once and I had the Denon pearl pros in, and when the impact drill was going, it caused the earbuds to do the static sound I just took them out of noise canceling and put them back in noise canceling, and it went away.
This is undoubtedly the best..the Denon Perl Pro
@@scorpionking4lyfegenesis264 I agree, they are pretty awesome! Very close to perfect. Transparency needs work and just a tad better anc. I just tried the Sennheiser 4 earbuds and they seem slightly better than the denon at the moment.
Thank you for the consumer focused approach 👍 Appreciate your thoughtful input
Momentum 4? How would you rate the Momentum 4 against the Nothing Ear (a)?
On sale for $199 right now now
And how about the B&W Pi8s?
Open earbuds have made me more social. I switched from 1000XM3 to the Galaxy Buds 3. Just being able to hear my surroundings makes me wanna talk more
Try clip style buds. The true openness and firing in the outer part of your ear (most reviewers don't wear them properly)makes them sound like listening to a stereo system rather than earbuds. Much easier to hold conversations and you don't notice them at all after a few days. Just sounds like your walking around in a videogame with background music
same but because was hard to keep the xm3 in the ear and dont like the tips inside, bud3 are more comfortable but their ANC is crappy, still have the xm3 for noisy workplace, just have to screw them in the ear and re do it 15mn later.
I have air pod pro 2, Bose qc ultra, Sony wf-1000xm5 and the beats fit pro. I always go for the Sonys. I can wear them all day, they last most of my 10 hour work shift. Good anc and sound. They are my favorite.
Oneplus buds are wicked good and wildly under appreciated. Been using them for a few years now (starting with buds pro 1). Have tried a few other ear buds in between but nothing compares to Oneplus’s sound quality and price to performance ratio.
OK, that is a huge number earbuds, but, without Bowers&Wilkins Pi8 or Pi6?!?!
Yeah I am kind of confused on how they didn't even get a mention in the footnote
The way you broke it down at [8:10] is super helpful! I wish more reviews were this detailed.
hey, have you tried the earfun air pro 4?, i basically has complete features and every codec and also is under 100$
I'm surprised the OnePlus buds pro 3 didn't win any categories. I have a pair of these and man these are so good.
And I thought I didn't watch the video clearly. Rewinded all the catagory for OnePlus. 😂😂
Are they better than airpod 2 in sound quality.
Buds 3 pro are so good
Can confirm
Yea just the battery life s bit bad
@@arjunmohandas8870 yes that is right. Not horrible but could be better
@@arjunmohandas8870 no issues with mine. Getting really good battery life.
one plus or samsung ? I have the samsungs and it sucks cuz the right buds isnt charging.
I am using the Edifier Neobuds Pro 2 and I am more than happy with it.
Been using it for 2 years+, it's so good that it makes it hard to upgrade
I’m so undecided between getting the AirpodsPro 2 and the XM5’s. I have an IPhone but i really wanna focus on sound quality and ANC. Which one should I get?
How do you feel about the Technics Az80s?
I was debating whether to buy the Nothing Ear, but after this review I'm definitely getting them. I was debating between them and the XM5 and Oneplus 3 pro. I have a Galaxy S24 Ultra. what would you choose?
go for galaxy buds if you game in your device to enable zero delay on audio.
You should get the Oneplus 3 pro. but you should consider getting the galaxy buds 3 pro
@@joshminjoseph5301 i really don't like them
@@notukog oh then you should get the oneplus. you should watch the review of these buds from picky audio, he has a way more in depth review.
Galaxy Buds or OnePlus 3 pros
Hi mike! What I´ve missed is comfort. I´ve ear channels like a mutant (very narrow/tight) and ONLY the Bose Quitecomfort Ultra is a good fit. All the the others, without the wings, just fall out after 10-20-30 minutes. Maybe an idea for next year!
Try airpods pro 2nd gen
Same for me. I tested the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and regarding functions they are lightyears ahead of Bose and I so wanted to love them. But I still stuck with the new Quiet Comforts from Bose because they are basically the only headphones that stay in my ear because of the wing tips.
On those the static white noise is also way less than on the ultras.
@@simonhausenblas7619 I've just ordered those ones (Quitecomfort Earbuds) as well and will sell my ultras.
How is the microphone? I like the idea of using them for work as, like in the video, I sit at a desk all day and the idea of using them for work sounds great since people come up to me all the time. However, what about calls? I have meetings throughout the week and am curious if they would work fine or if I should look elsewhere.
@@Btone1018 the microphone from the Bose Ultra Earbuds is trash. If you're sitting in the totally quite room they are fine, otherwise your callpartner can hear everything, I repeat everything. Do not buy it for Office usage. The new model, the Quitecomfort (without ultra) should have better microphones, however better does not mean good. I'll test them later when they arrive.
I'm reading the comments and what I learned is that every buds are great! The market today is just so good, no buds are bad, It's just personal preference.
I love the Sony1000m5's. Amazing sound. The noise canceling is Outstanding!.
Sound quality is really a personal opinion. It also depends a lot on the type of music you listen to.
For me the Momentum 4 are great because I prefer the Sennheiser signature with my music. They also fixed all/most of the annoying issues of the 3.
But with so much good headphones these days there's food for everyone.
I can't imagine reviews any better than yours. Succinct, thorough and so clear and easy to follow. Thank you so much!
as an xm4 user for a few yrs, sony has great buds. most comfy I've used with a good mic, good ambient and noise cancelation... gonna be getting buds 3 pro soon because I want one set for work and one for home (the sony ones are really expensive)
The more I listen to these videos about earbuds, the more informed I become, the more I'm unable to make a choice.. I'd say what's missing from all these reviews is the sound quality aspect for music enthusiasts, who really can't compromise with trading quality for wireless and yet still want no wire attached.. is there something for us in this world?
Got the OnePlus Buds 3 a few months back and am in love with them! Best wireless earbuds I've personally ever owned! (I've owned one other pair 💀)
Does it have Active noise Cancellation? If so I’m getting it
For me the best overall earbuds are still the Sony Linkbuds S. Really good ANC but still good if I need to switch to hear my surrounding. They also work well for me when I am sleeping due to the low profile and perfect in-ear fit. And they come at a good price and can often be found at a discount around for just around 100 Euro.
Had them, were amazing... for a year, then the battery in the left earbud died. Heard it's a pretty common problem so unless you're ok with great earbuds for a year, I can't recommend them, sadly
I love mine only downfall is when having a phone call they automatically switch to awareness mode.
Multipoint connectivity on the bose qc ultras sucked so bad, I had to return them
@@zelkos365 I noticed the same. But from my previous experiences with the higher Tier Sony earbuds - I used the Sony WF-1000XM3 and XM4 before - I always had some kind of issues with those. The XM4 had much more connection issues with me, when switching between devices like IPad and phone and also in general often would not connect when I take them out of the pocked. The Earbuds seem to be connecting much more efficiently and quickly. On the XM4 one side battery went dead on me just about 2 years after purchasing so I could not return them. The Linkbuds S batteries seem to only make a more limited number of loading cycles. But they last about a year - but then I am considering myself a poweruser since I wear and use them probably 6-10 hours a day and daily load them. So I would much rather buy a new set of these every year for about 100 Euro than buy a new set of the XM4s or 5s for a much higher price every 2 years or so. Funny enough -I still use my XM3s occasionally - but the battery now, after many years only lasts about 40 minutes or so and they feel like wearing an elefant in my ear.
Battery also died for me in 1 year
Love the denon perl pros. They are my favorite this year. Disappointed by soundcore changing the design from the liberty 3 pro the looking like everything else with the stem pointing out
I fully agree with the Nothing Ear it seems like they don't always get their flowers because they are half the price of all the top contenders. But they're my favorite for sound quality, the controls are great, and EQ is next level compared to everything else out there. Transparency could be improved its only about a 6/10 for me and ANC is like 7/10 but they're my go to buds right now.
Thanks! I completely agree
Hey Mike, you're one of the only tech TH-camrs I trust. Keep it up 😊
Thank you! I always keep my videos honest
@MikeOBrienMedia You should do a review of the Koss Ksc75. I was considering buying them and they're supposed to have unmatched sound quality for the price. Maybe do a YT short on them.
This video really helped me in my research of earbuds for the family. Can't drop $250+ per pair. That's insane for 6 people, but it got me a lot closer and introduced me to brands I didn't know about. Thanks for the help.
The momentum 4 buds were the best sounding headphones I tested this year with the personalized sound. Unfortunately on iOS, the max volume sucks.
Denon Perl Pros are better
Solution for poor volume ? Hard wired with physical amplifier ?😂
@@EmperorOfShadows Hell ya! someone else who knows about Denon! Best sound buds ive ever listened to.
What about the OnePlus buds 3 pro ?!
I have the XM5, Buds3 Pro, 2 Pro, Momentum TW3. The Momentum and Sony are by far the bests over all. Fits well, features and sound quality. I'm interested in try the Bose
Hi Anderson, which one is better for bass? ☺ Thanks!!
and then there's the Denon Pearl Pro which blows them all out of the water.
The Jabra Elite 10 gen 2 are really good.. can't beat the physical button control, great features via the app, they sound excellent and very comfortable. I didn't expect the nothing ear to be that high might have to check them out
Confused, you praised the Sennheiser TW4 basically as a new best, with a plethora of new features.
Yet here it doesn't even get listed apart from a footnote. Then you say it's only a small iterative improvement over the TW3, not just this but saying they're brilliant then not even listing them contradicts yourself and for me brings your integrity and consistency as a reliable source into question...
Mike is a great youtuber and fun to watch. He's also one of the most fully commissioned youtubers. You should treat his videos more like commercials than reviews.
Same as Flossy and plenty of other big name youtubers.
The TW4 are definitely awesome earbuds! Perhaps they deserved a more pronounced segment in this video, but for the record, I am not paid by any brands for this video. I always clearly disclose sponsorships and this video was not sponsored.
Honestly, I am kind of sad you view my videos as commercials. How can I change that perception?
@MikeOBrienMedia i might have been a little over-the-top by saying it's a commercial. I watch most of your videos, so I obviously enjoy what you do.
That being said, just because you aren't sponsored in this video, doesn't mean you don't have relationships that you'd rather not ruin. Its not much different than ESPN walking the fine line between reporting the sports news but not upsetting the sports leagues that provide their content.
As to how to change that perception? Maybe make a video about how the sponsored videos work. Maybe I'm believing some myths you could disprove.
@@MikeOBrienMedia yeah you are, keep lieing about it, it has been so obvious!
@@MikeOBrienMedia Your reviews tends to not have any criticism of the products. Maybe it's just your nature, but you have to include criticisms if you want to be perceived as unbiased.
Honestly wish there would be a section for best overall with nrr db rating or something along those lines. I wish in construction and use earbuds sometimes and would love to have the hearing protection as well as a great all around earbud. Great work as always
I care mostly about sound but am willing to pay more for good overall quality. I also have a samung. I'm wondering if I get Nothing Ear or Galaxy Buds Pro 3
9:20 the apple corporation air pod ANC sounds HORRIBLE... pumping, clipped, very off putting. I'd much rather hear some background noise than alien quality voice!
Agree apple mess it up when pairing with a non apple ecosystem
Great overall summary! Largely agree with the commentary.
I started the year with B&O EX & Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.
Upgraded to the Nothing Ear & Jabra Elite 8 Active. Love both of them.
Great review, I HAVE to have earbuds with tips like Bose to stay in place.
Which ones would you recommend?
Beats Fit Pro are my all time favorite. Basically 3 years in a row 🔥
hey, what do you think of cmf buds pro 2? my friends have told me that they like them better than ear a so im not sure what to get, currently cmf buds are selling for 55€ so i would like to know if i should get them or ear a.
My favorite this year has been the "CMF Neckband Pro" 30+ hour battery, 40 bucks, ANC and transparency, never lose buds. I wish Neckbands were more popular, they appeal to me and many other earbud users. Same quality as the Nothing Ear (A) too.
I own most of the earbuds showcased on this list and my favorite everyday buds for me are the Pixel Buds Pro 2. The fit, sound quality, ANC, transparency, and battery life are all excellent. The size is also very small and compact. I always carry 2 pairs with me with one acting as a backup pair.
I have tried a lot of earbuds and I am really enjoying the Technics AZ80s. Any experience with those?
They are really great!
Agree on the Bose open ear. I bought a pair after your review and absolutely love them. I totally forget I'm wearing them and regularly forget to check the charge level because, who cares. So comfortable. The pairing occasionally glitches a little, but not to annoyance level. Thanks Mike!
I was expecting Jabra Elite 8 active Gen 2 for best workout earbuds, I am using them as well, it is industry leading in dust/ water proof ratings as well.
I have the Technics AZ40mk2's , very nice sound but I have just bought what I believe, from watching many reviews, but not given a mention by you, at all, the best earbuds currently on the market, the Bowers&Wilkins Pi8's , I am so looking forward to their arrival.
HI Mike,
I am confused between Bose quietcomfort ultra earbuds and Marshall motif ll ANC. For me sound quality is priority. I am more towards Bose earbuds but read many reviews regarding issues with their bluetooth connectivity, is this really an issue ? Please suggest which one should I buy.
funny i just purchased both, Bose quietcomfort Ultra and Marshall motif II ANC for $229 and $149 respectively (both on sale) and testing them against Technics EAH-AZ80 and Ipods Pro II i already have and so far im liking Bose more.
Woks amazing. Since AirPod Pro 1 now 2 is improved. I use for music festivals on stage, back stage, able to talk briefly w/ tech or musicians. They didn’t need to yell, just an outside high voice & filtering makes it clear & actively transparent otherwise & reducing 100+ db
I Want to thank you your videos are helping me keep my mind off the problems I'm having with my body While I'm in the hospital
I'm a mere pleb & only picked up a set of Denon PerL Pro's mainly cos of a Prime Deal sale. Figured its an easy return if it dont float my boat. Lo & behold, the DPP blew my mind. 1st time ever anything bluetooth can compete with good wired fullsize cans. Needless to say, I'm not returning the DPPs
I've used these when they were called NuraTrue Pro. Can confirm the sound is excellent once it's autotuned itself to your ears. I did find them uncomfortable to use for long periods, though
What's the best overall across both large and small ones?
I recently buy nothing phone 2a and then nothing ear 2024 ❤❤ combined it with apple music now you know my feelings
It sound great 👍
And you are a great reviewers with honesty ❤❤
One thing that I agree with your choices is the great sound quality across the board. Not too much bass and not too weak either. Those are really is generally nice earbuds
Got my Xm5s a couple of weeks ago and I can boldly say It cancels out everything when I'm outside.
I have a pair of Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2's that have been through the washing machine and the right ear bud was lost outside, apparently dropped into a puddle, only to get run over in said puddle and not retrieved for a few hours, and im wearing the pair as type this. Just listened to whole video with them they said fantastic as good as new 👍
are there any good earbuds (not going in the ear)? i know that that's the definition of "earbud" but apparently whenever i m searching for bluetooth earbuds i always get "in-ear" results...
Great video bud, I enjoy the solo winner format. I’ve had dozens of earbuds this year also and I only kept 3, Bose for ANC, Sennheiser for sound, and my pick for best overall…Nothing Ear. I choose these much more often than any other bud I’ve had, they’re just better in so many aspects and I got mine for 120$, simply the best for me.
Great work fella
For the multipoint, they have an app in windows store. Galaxy Buds manager; surely enough to be a multipoint option.
Love the helpful categorization!
I've used thr AP4ANC, Nothing Ear (a), Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the regular Galaxy Buds 3 this year and I my most favorite one is the Airpods 4 with ANC. The only downside is that it doesn't have a volume adjustment but I love how it sounds when paired to my Pixel more than with my iPhone listening thru Spotify with the same EQ settings which I find odd. Mic quality is great. I love the open ear design and compact form factor. My 2nd pick is the Pixel Buds Pro 2 but only because I have a Pixel phone and I got it bnew for $90.
I would go for Jabra elite 10 as the best overall.
Most comfortable fit, physical controls that work in winter with any gloves on.
Always looking forward to this!
Best earbuds for sleeping category is smart thinking. I think plenty of people, myself included, use their buds for meditation (and may end up sleeping having their buds on).
Thanks! I haven't seen other creators include it as a category and I know it is useful for many viewers. I am glad you like that
My beats fit
Pro gen 1 are amazing. I must have purchased them 3 years ago with zero trouble. whatever battery they use is amazing based on how long a charge lasts after using them every day all this time. The other day I thought about upgrading but there’s no justification.
Great video! What would you say have the best microphones outside of the Apple ecosystem?
I love my Bose QC Open earbuds. They are the best for me wearing both my normal specs, FitOver sunnies, and a sun hat. The hook style get uncomfortable after a while when wear these items. Whilst the mic isn't perfect. They sound great for my needs, especially audiobooks whilst walking, and being able to hear someone coming up behind me, cars and trucks, and not needing to remove them to talk to someone. Just be careful when scratching your ear haha. The only downside is the $450 AUD price tag.
You should try the Devialet Gemini II, they are the best sounding earphones in my opinion and with amazing comfort and ANC.
I own oneplus earbuds pro (1) and there has been a big battery problem (right earbud losing battery lifespan) only after 1 year of using them. I also read some people having issues, with the "new" oneplus earbuds pro 3, stating their right earbud has 10% increased power usage. Keep this in mind when buying.
Hi! May I ask one more thing? Nothing Ear (a) vs Google Buds a-series vs CMF Buds Pro 2?
What's your opinion?
personally would appreciate a basshead category where there is lots of bass but still clean sound
Good idea! Perhaps something like the Master & Dynamic MW08 buds could win that
I realize this video is a couple months old now but imho the best value earbuds are the Samsung Galaxy buds FE. They're $60 on sale, have decent sound and mic. Just all around good buds
Would love your opinion on what you would recommend for a person who always used Jabra elite? Still using them till they die but what is the closest replacement?
I got the Soundcore Sleep A20 during the Kickstarter and they've been incredible. I had wanted some sleep earbuds for a while and heard the A10 were just a bit short of being great. When I saw the A20 had addressed basically every single complaint I had read about the A10 I had to grab them (especially since I could get them for $90 in the Kickstarter)
Sleeping with headphones is wild
Missed the Pi8's sadly.
Marshall motif 2 take the win for me! Absolute amazing sound and battery life is next level
Anyone knows why the microphone quality of airpods pro 2 does not sound good in for example Whatsapp but better in instagram and other apps?
I am liking the Soundcore sleep buds. I use my Galaxy Buds Live and they do get hurtful on the ears after a while and the battery is not as good anymore. Great vid mate.
I have the nothing ear a and I snowboard and they aren't the most comfortable with a helmet what would be a good recommendation?
didnt you see the sleep ear phenes's , yeah so they are kind of more in the ear and more comfy.
@@joshminjoseph5301 do they sound good or better than the ear a ?
Bro thanks for your work. This take time and observation to achieve this results. 🙏
Technics AZ-80 for me. Gets little love, but has true multipoint, great mic, anc and sound quality. Accidently washed them and they still work like new. Choose these over my Galaxy buds pro3 and pro2 except when they need to be charged.
2024 Headphones Awards pls 🎉❤
I’m glad there are so many brands out there for TWS but personally I believe Bluetooth neck bands are ideal ones for people on the go.
Why there are NOT much options ? Can you suggest good one (excluding Boat, Oppo, Nothing, Oneplus, etc.)
Great video! However, the presenter could have included an estimated price for each item to provide a better understanding of the cost-to-value relationship. Nonetheless, the comparison was excellent.
Thanks for the feedback!
The momentum TW4s are great, especially with sound personalization.
Where is sennheiser momentum 4 tws. List is incomplete without them.
He mentioned them at the very end of the video!
What one will connect to the phone assistant if you're not standing right there with the phone like be 20 ft away from the phone then ask assistant to do something they don't mesh .