Sony WH-1000XM5 Review! Hear them vs AirPods Max, Bose QC 45 & Sony XM4!
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Sony's newest flagship Noise-Cancelling WH-1000XM5's are here! Did Sony make them actually sound EVEN better than the XM4's?
Find out what they sound like by hearing them for YOURSELF with my in-depth review that lets you HEAR what they sound like versus the AirPods Max, Bose QC 45's, and the previous Sony XM4's! 🎧 HEADPHONES 🎧 REQUIRED FOR BEST RESULT! This will blow your mind.
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0:00 Intro
0:56 Unboxing the Sony XM5's
2:21 First Hands-On
2:55 The Carrying Case
3:45 Sony XM5's Design
4:10 The New Ear Cups
4:49 Sony XM5's vs XM4's
5:29 The new XM5's 30mm Audio Driver
6:28 Features
8:34 XM5 vs XM4 vs iPhone 13 Pro - Mic Quality Test
10:31 How Do I Record Inside the Headphones?
12:08 Sony XM5 vs Sony XM4 Audio
15:04 Verdict
16:25 Sony XM5 vs Bose QC 45 Audio
19:06 Verdict
20:27 Sony XM5 vs AirPods Max Audio
23:06 Verdict
25:24 How Can the XM5's Be Even Better?
25:59 Sony XM5 Verdict
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Tracks for Audio Comparisons from Epidemic Sound www.epidemicsound.com:
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Freeze by Nbhd Nick
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Eine Kleine Nacthmusic
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One Hundred Time by LaKesha Nugent
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All Emotions by ELFL
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String Quartet No. 2 In D Major, K. 155: I. Allegro
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In My Bloodline by Ryan Gilmor
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Add It Up by Nbhd Nick
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Minuet From String Quintet In E Major, Op. 13, No. 5 Version 1
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I Will Be There by Terin Ector
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Not Long Ago by Ameryh
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Before The Dawn (COE Remix) by Wild Beaches, COE
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Baby Are you Really Hurting Me by Aldenmark Niklasson, Edie
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Is Brian a vampire? I swear he hasn't aged a day in 10 years.
🧛♀️🤷🏻♂️😂😂😂
@@briantong, can you do Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review?
I’ve seen him since he started CNET, maybe 17 years ago? Still looks the same. He’s dyed his skunk stripe all this time I bet he’s altered his genes and his kids will be born with a stripe 😂
That's why I like Asian chick's Asians don't age! Lol
He's just Asian
Since Jim’s Review doesn’t do headphone reviews anymore, Brian might be the king of these type of headphone reviews where we actually hear how it sounds.
what happened to him
@@techbasics6142 he quit the headphone reviews after getting one million subscribers few years ago to become a gamer on twitch
iPhonedo do it too
@@ChowDownDetroit he didn’t quit after getting a mil subs, he got them after he had already left TH-cam
Jim quit to do other things and headphones reviews was taking a troll on his life. He explain that in his last video. His production is still better than today’s reviewers.
Your audio comparisons in headphone reviews are always great. Keep it up!
To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.
What an epic review! Loved making the judgement by myself and having sufficient time to digest the differences. It then gets better when Brian gives an honest - no BS review. Legend 👍🏽
Thanks for the kind words!
Best review I have seen Jim’s Review Room. Great job, had fun listening to the sound differences.
Good Job Brian!! Your review is very accurate and you can hear the sound quality/ differences between mx4 & mx5. Keep it up.
This is the format of review that answers many questions when looking to buy headphones. The audio demos are creative, obviously is not the same like when you test the headphones in real life but gets you closer to how they really sound between them because not everybody can actually compare them before buying (I'm from centralamerica and can't test them in the stores nearby). Awesome review man, you got a new subscriber!
Exactly!
And what's important with these is that you are trying to listen to the DIFFERENCES, not the sound you are hearing. Because the sound you are hearing is very much determined and changed by the headphones you have on right now, and it will sound very much different in real life. These reviews can't show you how the headphones sound, what you hear is not how they sound. The only clear information you can get out of these are the differences and for that you have to turn your analytical mode on and analyze the differences you are hearing.
Don't go simply for the best sounding one right now, because naturally those that are closest to your current headset will sound better, and those that are more distanced from your current headphones will sound a bit more weird.
However what I could absolutely analyze is, that the XM5's have more detailled mid to high ends, and I also could hear the slight rumble in the XM4's. Ultimately I will have to try out the XM5's for myself.
Answers many questions but not all questions
After watching hours of different reviews and comparisons - and learning little of how they really sound and compare - thank goodness I've watched this video that gave me a definitive answer to my questions. Thanks Brian, this was exactly what I needed.
Do we need to upgrade to XM5?
@@dyeace I was considering between XM4/XM5/Bose... and as I'm not a fan of overwhelming bass "drowning" the mids and highs, I did not like the sound of XM4's (and previous models). But I do like the sound of XM5's. This cleaner sound is to my taste. And having the XM5's compared to some interesting Bose models... I am now more sure about the decision to go with XM5.
Lowkey the best technical review I've seen for these so far
damn, really tempted to save up for the XM5's instead of getting the XM4's now. I don't really mind that it doesn't fold up, I love the fact that the new ones look so much cleaner
What did you end up getting and are you happy with your choice?
Your reviews are so detailed, appreciate your enormous effort on binaural comparison!
Amazing review. Thank you. :). Any chance of giving us some feedback on your thoughts of how good the noise cancellation is on the xm5s compared to the xm4s etc?
Thank you for the side by side audio comparison. I pre-ordered these base off of trust in Sony, but after this review I feel much more certain about that decision.
The binaural A-B comparison is actually super useful. Really well done.
Awesome video! Possibly the best headphone review channel on youtube!
I do have a suggestion that could further improve people's judgement of the headphones:
When you do the "brinaural experience" it would be REALLY helpful if you have the original track in the video so everyone can hear how the song is supposed to sound originally when switching back and forth with the headphones! Love your channel bro you've got my sub!
No one does headphone battles better! I was surprised how close the XM5's were to the AirPods Max. Still love my XM4's and don't see a reason to upgrade anytime soon... especially since you are able to get the XM4's at a great price right now.
I love my XM4's 😍
i bought xm4
really? the apple max sounds like a tin can compared to both the XM4 / 5. Gonna return my bose and get the XM5s
Love my Xm4 use them with my Samsung note 20 and “power amp” equalizer to tune them However I switched to iPhone 14 max recently n have iPad Pro , Mac Studio computer so I’m getting Air Max demo @ bestbuy amazed how they sound out box no adjustment needed
@@Komsan473 That was my thought always however tried them @ bestbuy sound amazing (using iPhone 14 max Apple Music) getting them from Costco. Use XM4 with my Samsung note 20 with power amp equalizer because need a lot of tweaking
First time I’ve had the pleasure of the Brinaural experience, great name, format and songs types to really show the difference. I’ve just ordered some XM5s as a result. Now really excited to get them. Great work Brian. 👍
Very well performed comparisons, outstanding review. Thanks a lot
Really great comparison Brian. I’ve never experienced anything quite like it! I used my Sony xm3, that was really cool! Was so cool hearing the differences! Great job! I’m tempted to go for AirPods max now I’ve changed back to apple
damn....the xm5s sound noticeably cleaner than the xm4s...I was hoping not to upgrade but now I'm so tempted....
If you already have the xm4 I would keep it. The main reason I wanted to upgrade was for upgraded voice calls but it is still trash with 8 mics.
@@edwinfndz I’m not 100% happy with the xm4 as they should a bit muffled when compared with my AirPod Max and other headphones that I have. This video and others have shown that the xm5 doesn’t have this issue. So yeah, for me it’s an easy upgrade
@@MF_OXF why do you have AirPod Max and XM4? can the AirPod Max not be used with other devices as well?
dude the design the microphones this is a masterpiece
After viewing several videos regarding XM4 vs XM5 comparison, this is hands down, the best! Thank you, Brian!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I love the fact that you put so much effort to make sure we can actually HEAR the difference!
I hope the ear comfort issue has truly been resolved because previous xm3/4 were so uncomfortable on my ears after 30 minutes .. but the ANC is worth it . Great review...
Did you test the active noise cancellation? I'm sure it's excellent like before, but I'd love to hear the "Brinaural" comparison to the XM4 and Air Pods.
Based on these tests, I’ll go for XM4. They’re already discounted to 280 euros in France and they sound just as good to me, even though a little different. I’m replacing my old QC35 ll. They’re still awesome, just battery is weaker and I hate that micro usb.
You can get battery replaced with any local repair shops, bose is bose.. no doubt.. beat comfy best sound..
@@trulyblockchain Bose don't beat the Sony XM4's though. Definitely not the XM5's. Bose easily beat the Beats though.
@@porschepal7932 Even as a Sony fan I don't like the sound of the XM3/XM4 - IMO very muddy and boomy without the use of an equalizer. The QC35/45 sound more natural - especially in the mids. The XM5 sound better as well as the Airpods Max.
Thanks for your practical review. Blessings on your day!
Excellent review! Smart you covered different music
Was a previous user of the QC35 II's and ended up switching out to the Sony XM3's after replacing the former on warranty. I've been thinking of upgrading, and am interested in how much better the cancelation of ambient sound is while speaking on phone/Zoom calls for the XM5's.
call quality is basically the only true upgrade from the xm3 so if that is what is important for you, then go for it 100%
Dope review Brian, as usual!
Amazing work. Thanks as always 🙏🏻
Best design Sony has done so far. Futuristic, professional and CLEAN.
except they DONT FOLD
But less functional than ever before
@@raviatm The folding mechanism cost them a lot of warranty replacements.
@@Kids11111 mechanism? you mean hinge? LOL
@@raviatm yes, a hinge is a folding mechanism. A mechanism that is an extra point of failure for Sony.
The best review! Thanks!
First video that came up on google thank you for testing!
Well done Brian, great video
Brian, how would you rate the phone-call experience with: XM5 vs APM vs QC45.
I have the QC35mk1 - which I really like - and I think they sounded better during phone calls. I wonder if the QC45 maintains that advantage over XM5?
The Sony Xm5s call quality is amazing and excels in noisy environment. Vastly superior to the QC45s
I didn't realise just how good the airpods max's were in comparison to the other flagships, looks like I'll be scooping up a pair on sale to use alongside my Bose qc35ii and the airpods pro
I love the sound comparison you do! I am debating between the Airpods Max and the SM5's. This video was informative, creative, and enjoyable. Thank for making this! #subscribed.
Did you ever figured out which one to get?
@@julietruong6525 Yes!!! I went with Sony. I love them!!
@@VeNoMxSacrifice don’t?
@@julietruong6525 sorry edited that reply. Sony was supposed to go there.
@@VeNoMxSacrifice okayy lol it’s fine! Thank youuu for replying
Great thorough review and comparison. I have mixed feelings about the design, the sound quality is great, yet as you said not at Apple’s level. I’m still using my old Beats and waiting for a perfect headphone, couldn’t wear Apple’s for 10 minutes. May try those MX5s. My favorites for wearing a long time are still the Powerbeats Pro.
Very balanced and comprehensive review, Brian. The lack of support for Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio is a huge omission.
Thanks for the review. I’m gonna stick with my xm4 :)
Great Review! Thanks
Fantastic review! Super disappointed these aren’t double hinged and they have thinner head band. Otherwise they look like a great update to my beloved XM4s.
I want a quick shortcut which one is the best xm5 or AirPods Max?
THANK YOU FOR DOING THE CLASSICAL MUSIC!!!!
Fun Fact: Sony XM series headphones still work when the battery runs out, just plug the headphone jack included in the box.
Love this impressive review!
Excellent review!
If I am going to use them to listen to music with a lot of bass and guitars, such as heavy and metal music, which one would you recommend?
In the comparison between xm4 and xm5 it sounds like the xm5's bass L/R is out of phase, or did you enable some kind of spatial sound mode?
Nice work thanks.
I found a deal, someone bought the airpod max in my town and after a month he decided to sell them for approximately the same price as the m4 now, he has the receipt and box (everything from a well known store were he bought it from). So do you recommend the second hand AirPods max or new mx4?
During that last segment of the APM vs XM5, the Sony had better low end but APM sounded wider and more defined from the mids to the highs. Interesting finding I had when playing around with EQ in the Music app: Acoustic and Hip Hop presets seem to bring the APM’s sound closer to the XM4 and XM5 where the mids and highs become subdued whereas the overall bass sounds much deeper and more defined. I could be wrong, but based on your review, it’s as though the APM can do a very solid job of mimicking the sound of the XM4 and XM5…like three headphones in one lol.
Hello sir.. after using a week my right side is tight but my left side ear joint becomes very loose..it doesn't cause me any comfort issue or something.. but it's very loose but my right side is still.. is it normal? Should I opt for replacement?
That was a really great review! I was leaning towards the Sony XM5, but hearing the AirPods Max got me questioning my decision.
Which ones are made in China?
Gosh same
The Sony Xm5s are better bro. Period!!!
I actually have airpods max and b&w px7 but i want a bose pair, so between QC45 and 700 which is better in terms of sound quality? Thanks a lot
I wonder if can the EQ make the xm4 sound like the xm5 ?, And can it also do the same thing for xm5 to make it have more base like the xm4?
I got a pre-order for XM5 after watch your video, probably will deliver in the next two week. Can’t wait to try it!!!
One of the best review to buy headphone !Bro any idea when it will available in India ??
It would be a perfect review I think, if you had added NC comparison between XM4, XM5, and QC45 using binaural mic system. However even only the sound quality test really helps me a lot. Thanks.
Amazing Brian. Thank you. Nobody has done what you've done here. Wow.
I got to give it to Sony. I’m listening using my AirPods max wirelessly. The AirPods are a good headphone for comparing the Sonys due to the sound signature. When I got my AirPods max compared to the xm4 I had at the time, the xm4 sounded muddy. Not as wide of a sound stage and bass seemed to over take the track at every turn. On the xm5 it’s easy to hear they brightened up the sound a tad, pulled back on the bass slightly but it’s still a crisp solid thump. I’m thoroughly impressed Sony improved the sound quality this much
Awesome review!
Brain, would you say you can watch a full length movie with your airpods max without feeling discomfort?...Cause that is my tipping point. I understand the airpods have better sound quality than the xm5s and i am prolly willing to pay the premium to get the best...but i too watch movies through my apple tv with headphones- airpods pro rn (Until i buy an over ear pair) but if the airpods max cant last a full movie or are less comfy than the xm5s then that might be the deciding factor...help me out, thanks.
Awesome video dude -random question - what Apple Watch band is that one? Looks clean!
@PmOnNicegramOfficialBrianTong stop scamming people
I want to add that I own the APM, after previously owning the Studio 3s, and I can wear the APM for HOURS at a time. They do not feel heavy on the head and my ear don’t hurt at all after extended use, which has always been an issue for me. So I highly recommend them
Your binaural headphones comparison was brilliant! I could totally hear a difference
Yes with very good headphones we can really hear the headphones
I absolutely love the audio quality comparison, but I use my headphones for video conferencing A LOT. I need a microphone comparison to the same depth as the listening tests.
Could you do a Brinaural comparison with the Bose NC 700's. Those seem to be more of a competitor against the XM5's. Moreso than the QC's imo
How is the fit for the Xm5 cause I got goofy big ears and the xm4 made my ears hurt hence what made me go with bose qc45 but I miss Sony's soundstage and audio and app but if they don't have the comfort I want I'll have to stick with bose
Which one to buy xm5 or xm4 for EDMs bass heavy music first time sony buyer
hey man , this is the WYSIWG review ! good job. even audiophiles agree!
this is a very informative video
I have XM4 very happy and satisfied. Should I get the XM5?
Amazing work
Great job!
Listening on my Beats Studio3, gonna go with those Apples.
How comfortable are they compared to QC35/ll?
Bryan...When switching to compare sound clips from one to the next you could prepare loops with the different types of music, but they should be loops to make an easier distinction.
Which one has the best noise cancellation
Hi Brian! I subscribed! You you do a noise canceling battle with that 3Dio!!
Hopefully they perform well in extreme cold. I had to go with Bose 700 just because of that.
Amazing Review! The best
For me I would probably chose the XM5's over the AirPods Max 2 based on signature sound. XM 5's seem to have a really good balanced sound before you start tweaking your preferences with the Equalizer which Apple does not let you do. That being said will have to wait and see when the new AirPods Max 2 come out either this year or next. These headphones will only be used for my IPhone or IPad at home.
Thank you for yet another awesome comprehensive and detailed review in particular the actual binaural experience test.
Although originally I saw no reason having to upgrade from my XM4 with its perfect folding portability to ginormous carry case of the XM5 for them not folding was not a exactly a winning factor for me to compel me to actually consider them, until I actually listened to them thanks to your binaural experience and very happy to hear that finally after so long Sony got the sound right at least for my taste, it was so nice and refreshing to hear a much better sound stage with clear and crisp instruments rather than keep harping about the it’s improved ANC where as at least in my XM3 and XM4 always some how sounded a bit flat like it is going thru a filter that is just butchering the mids and highs at least for me it did irrespective of having so many options to supposedly be a able to personally customising the sound to your liking the clean and crisp sound quality even with all the supposed customised controls in their app they Always sounded a bit muddy and muffled to me lacking that nice crisp highs no irrespective of what settings I chose but listening to your binaural test XM5 changed my mind as I was honestly pleasantly surprised to see how much more clear and crisper the sound was in XM5 compared to XM4 so I finally did see a competing reason to upgrade to XM5 as the Clarity of the mids and crisp highs was spot on for the music genre of my liking which is primarily is instrumental, jazz chill out - Lo-Fi - new age or vocals with a big sound stage. Having said that I also do own the Apple air-pod max abs Sony XM4s
Thanks again for a Bang up job Brian your reviews are entertaining fully comprehensive detailed and educational with out missing a single point about the product with real time sound samples that I find extremely helpful to choose and make the final decision.
No silly gimmicks no unnecessary theatrics just facts.
Keep up the great work Brian
Respect ✊
That right there is the longest sentence I have ever read. The full stop was just out of sight.
Tho how do the sonys compare when frequency corrected... Like I'm personally listening to this with corrected xm4s which "fixes" the muddy extra bass and in turn brings a lot of clarity
Hey can you do a shake test? I really want this headphones for the gym
nice review. Does 1000MX5 support PS5?
is it just me or the xm5s sound like the right side is louder? while the xm4 sounds comletely center? did you maybe get a faulty unit?
Hey Brian, what does “close to near perfect” mean?
If I don't have a headphone at the moment, I'd definitely buy the XM5s but having the QC 45s, no reason to upgrade. Thanks very much Brian
Hi Brian! I live in Brazil and here no one does headphones reviews like you do. Thanks!
I’m considering getting the AirPods Max, but in Brazil it’s very, very expensive. After watching your videos, I’m much more confident about that possibility. Thank you again! 🇧🇷🎧
I still can't believe I'm still watching you're reviews even way back when you were on Stir TV on the international channel lol
Damn Romeo! Nothing but love! I guess I'm doing something right...😂😂😂 thanks for rocking with me!
I own the Sony XM4 do you think it’s worth upgrading to the XM5?
what do you think about the sennheiser momentum 3?
The bass in Airpods Max is more deeper and the soundstage is quite wide. Gonna look forward to purchase them someday
Finally someone who knows how to review mainstream headphones. Keep it up!!
Sounded to me like the Max had better separation and vibrance in the high end. I wonder if they fixed that treble dip in software?
Yes the airpods max are the best for non audiophile ANC headphones they are the the limit between audiophile and consumer headphones
Is it me or does the recording of your voice from the studio mic (not the headphones) have some distortion/low bitrate graininess to it?
Or perhaps the artifacts from noise reduction?
I think choosing what headphones to wear depends on the genre of music you're listing to. For me, if I'm listening to alternative indie/rock or even pop music, I'll go with the cleaner sound as I wanna hear the vocals more clearly. For rap and edm, I'd chose the higher bass to have a great time. I've pre-ordered the XM5's since I'm due for an upgrade anyway