@@CEONTHEMAKING Its still a good thing to note because i wear my headphones 10 hours at a time for work so that would have def been important. Love the reviews man short and to the point keep it up
Collecting headphones is a bit of a hobby (especially since I'm noise sensitive). I wouldn't say I'm a huge audiophile, but I do listen to a TON of music. For earbuds... I have the AirPods Pro 2, Bose QC II, and Sony XM5s. For over ear, I HAD the AirPods Max, Bose 700, and Sony XM5s (cans). I got rid of all 3 because I realize I prefer earbuds. AirPods Max... way too heavy (and overpriced). Kept hearing my heartbeat, which was freaky... and the ANC was just ok. Bose is always great and I preferred them to the Sony's, but look... they're all good. Just comes down to preference. When it comes to ecosystems... I'm all in on Apple (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, MacBook, Mac Mini). To keep it simple, I'd say this... I use the Bose QC II when I need to block out noise. I also think they sound better than the AirPods Pro when it comes to listening to music. The Sony's sound great (and maybe a tad better than the AirPods Pro), but if you're in the Apple ecosystem... you'd be foolish not to use the AirPods Pro. I watch a lot of TV with my friend and she and I both use the "shared" pairing feature on the Apple TV. They also connect so easily with other devices. If you're NOT an Apple user and you want the best ANC and a great sound signature... Bose (but get the new Ultra ones)... or Sony (but I say Bose). Yeah, the Sony's have wireless charging and you can pair with more than one device at a time, but... It's just an extra click. Doesn't bug me. To me, Bose reigns supreme. Wish they didn't (their music app sucks), but... my two cents. I only go with AirPods Pro because I have way too many fucking Apple devices (they own my soul).
I've been stuck in between a lot and after reading your comment, I think I'll get a BOSE. I have sleep problems and I think this headset will solve it. I'm open to ideas.
@@karanveer3080 It depends on what’s most important to you. Bose has MUCH better ANC, so if you’re noise sensitive (like I am) and want to tune out the world… go with the Bose. If you want the best transparency mode and something lightweight… go with the AirPods. If you care about sound quality while on a phone call, I recall the AirPods being better (but not by much). If you need a case that’s super light and pocketable… AirPods. As for sound quality… they’re both good. AirPods have a better crispness (though the “Spatial” thing is a bit gimmicky to me; I leave it off), but the Bose sound slightly better to me (more bass). I find the Bose fit my ear better (meaning… once they’re in, they’re not going anywhere… whereas I constantly have to keep adjusting the AirPods to stay in, but also to keep a somewhat decent seal; you might want to try the Comply foam tips to see if those help). Everyone’s different, though. Your best bet is to buy both and plan to return one. At the end of the day, I use the Bose for my MacBook (because I value ANC above all else)… but I use the AirPods for other things (my Mac Mini, the Apple TV, my iPhone). When I’m out and about, I bring the AirPods (again… light, easy to carry, and great transparency). When I go on a trip, I bring both. AirPods for most situations. Bose for the flight and/or when people are being way too loud. I wish the AirPods had better ANC, but oh well.
@@twbuddha I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. I’m leaning towards buying the AirPods Pro 2, but my main concern is their durability-whether they’ll last more than a year. I don’t want to spend $250+ on something I’ll need to replace within two years. I’m specifically buying them for college use, to listen to music during breaks or while reading a book.
As someone who has owned The Bose QCII, The Apple AirPod Pro II, and both the Sony WF-1000XM4 and XM5. They ALL HAVE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES. The BIGGEST NEGATIVE for the Sony’s were THE COMFORT. The BOTH gave my SEVERE EAR FATIGUE AFTER ONLY 3-4 hrs of use. Personally I wish I could combine them all and make one PERFECT EARBUD. It would go like this: Comfort of the AirPod Pro II’s Pocket-ability of The AirPods Pro II as well. Sound of the WF-1000XM5 Noise Cancellation of The Bose QC II
@@johnnyrodriguez276 I would go with the Sony XM5’s for gaming, if not them I’d go with either the AirPod Pro 2’s or as someone who just bought a pair on sale at Target for $70 (normally $230) the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro’s.
@@Trollthug915 it honestly depends on what phone you're using them with. If you have an IPhone I would probably go with the AirPod Pro 2's. If you have an android, I'd go with the Samsung Galaxy Bud3 Pro's or Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's
The protrusion (rubber groove dot) on Sony's left earbud is to identify it as the left earbud just by our hand's touch. It's present on all Sony earphones/headphones.
This is a great comparison. I have small ears too and own the AirPods Pro 2. I love the comfort but they don't always feel the most secure. I have the Link Buds S too and while they feel more secure, they hurt after a while and my ears get tender. It's a struggle finding the best overall earbud for everything with my ears.
If comfort and feeling secure is important, get the Bose, they have stability bands of 3 sizes. Remember the sony are in ears, might be uncomfortable for some people, the other 2 stay on the outside of the ear canal.
I'm exactly the same man. Small ears, easily irritated. Got myself some Bang and olufsen Beoplay EX.. comfortable, but no way worth the money. Cost me $630 here in Australia and I've never been so disappointed. Want to love them but the connectivity issues are insane, walk through the city one ear just keeps cutting out.. crackling and popping. Hence why I'm here looking at alternatives!
Just got the XM5s and they are the best earbuds I ever owned. I was afraid because I own the XM4s and couldn't bear the foam tips. These new foam tips DON'T HURT AT ALL. The ANC is insane and the sound quality even better than the XM4s. I'm hype af.
@@Trollthug915 Probably AirPods. I'm satisfied with the XM5s but the foam tips get nasty quickly so you constantly have to rebuy. I have a store which sells original but still 4 bucks a pair. Bought like 20 already
Watching you from Italy, just press “thumbs up” for the technical quality of the video. Perfect voice recording, and amazing the little green plant when you recording on your table. Often maybe people don’t think about the work and investment behind something like this
Bose sound great! But connectivity is horrible! They randomly disconnect. Or show they’re connected but no sound comes out. They’re a pain to use. and the list goes on. From what I’ve read plenty people have this issue also. For the price definitely not worth it. Great review thanks
Connectivity is fine, just dont use the bose app for now. I only installed the app to update firmware and then do a equalizer. after that I deleted the app. No connection issues at all.
After a lot of research I went with XM5 with Galaxy S23 Ultra. I turned on the max bit rate in developers mode and with LDAC codec, XM5 are the best sounding earbuds for Android flagships. I compared it to Airpods and XM4 and these XM5 are the most comfortable and best sounding earbuds in the market. Airpods are good with iPhone only as Apple is still stuck on SBC & AAC codec.
On the volume thing, once you tap 4 times, you get a tone and then each extra tap reduces volume. It works but it is super flaky to get the taps right. On the left bud, they have that goofy spotify tap and that gets triggered more easily than the volume. Honestly, I don't think the WF-1000XM5's are all that great. I couldn't get a good seal out of any of the foam ear tips and I don't get a seal from the Spinfit CP-360's either but the app likes those better than any of the foam tips. I should send them back but I kind of like them too.
quite agree with you @kellypainter7625, I own the Bose and Airpods pro 2 as well and returned the XM5, I have big ears and couldn't get a proper seal with the XM5 with stock eartips or the sedna earfit I own :-( , I really wanted to like them though as the features are great but I really love the airpods pro 2 for phone calls and the QC2 for music and ANC which is the best due to the fact that I have a better seal with the QC2 than any other earbuds.
Yeah, I noticed the irritation on the left ear too. What I like about the XM5's is the ability to access the LDAC codex on Android phones. This greatly improves the sound above the others.
Yo! the video quality and editing is on another level. I love the fact how you went straight to the point without any lengthy introduction or unrelated topic. Great job!
Dude… been waiting on your video. I’ve been torn by the Bose vs xm5 for the last 5 days. Been testing them but I still found anc king still the Bose. I keep thinking I might have defective one or something because I just don’t get how the xm5 is better at anc during my real world testing. But everything else you said was spot on especially about the bass being better in the Bose
I came from the xm4 and owned the Bose qcII for around a year. Since I washed them with my clothes, I replaced them this week with the xm5. Bose have imo. bette nc and better base, the touch functions worked very vell, so perfect for traveling. The case is super bulky, no wireless charging and even broke on me. Call quality was terrible, I always switched to the phone because ppl. couldn’t hear me. Pairing with devices failed from time to time. The xm5 case is a dream, for running you can turn down nc at all, call quality is decent enough and sound is apart from the base a bit richer. Multi device pairing works great so far. I’m not a big fan of the touch functions of the sony. Overall I would go for the Sony as the more complete package if I could choose again.
@@0xStevenx0 omg man🤣 I washed my xm4 aswell and replaced them with xm5 now...😂😂😂 so funny to see someone who exactly went through what I went...ngl I hated myself when I saw my xm4 in washing machine....ufffff
s @0xStevenx0 No has even talked if the xm5 is louder than mx4. Its so strange that no one mentions that when a lot of complaints about the mx4 not being loud enough on olders CD. Also, Sony is a gamble these days, a lot of people had issues with the battery on the xm4, its strange how so many people are paying the top price taking a gamble like that.
So essentially, if one wants pure music experience go for Sony. If one wants ear buds to address calls, conversation with some music where music is not the focus then go for Airpods if one has Apple products.
Your reviews are one of the two or three I consult consistently to improve my knowledge base and decision making. You call it like you see it, and never come off as a shill for a company or product. Maintain that high integrity and continue your great work! In that vein I never noticed the braille bump on the left bud on the XM5, but in hindsight it does appear to be a good feature for the sight impaired. Lastly, I swapped fhe foam buds for a pair of CP360's and did they ever make a difference imho. Got a great seal, solid NC, and strong bass response. Tips do make a difference1
I had Sony XM4. There are many XM4 with battery drain problems after 1 year and Sony skipping on XM4 software update on this issue and goes straight to XM5. Sorry, no Sony. Only Airpods pro or bose worth considering at this price point.
Another thoughtful and reasoned review of the XM5's, For now, I'll stick with my XM4's. Just today, I discovered the app has a feature in beta for EQ tuning. Just playing around with it, they really improved the sound quite a lot. I got my eye on an acoustic guitar, so I'll use the money on that. Thanks for this video. Be well.
Wireless charging of anything other than devices that don't have charging ports is the worst invention I can think of. Its a waste of power plant resources, degrades the expensive rare earth metals needed to make batteries and adds unnecessary cost to the device that could otherwise lower the price or increase the specs like a larger battery, better quality microphone, etc. We really need to kill mag safe charging and standard wireless. It's a mountain of e-waste just to save 1 second of effort in simply plugging in a cord.
If you want to make energy usage more efficient go after big industrial plants, planes, locomotives. Wireless charging wouldn't even register on the pie chart
I've listened to a few reviews and I think you did the best job. Why? Because of the objectivity. You gave real reasons for why one was better. One person started out showing they had 5 pair of Air pods, and nothing beat them on every feature. The one thing I did hope that you'd address is battery life. In the mic test to me the Bose was the worst as it seemed like you were talking out of a closet. The other two were close and could be one or the other depending what is important to you. One seemed a little more stable, the other seemed cleared most of the time but did fade.
Great comparison: I pre ordered the Bose Ultra and although Multipoint might be my end need (thus may get Pro 2's) I will likely keep these as long as the ANC quality is top notch.
Great video. I just got a free pair of Bose quiet comfort 2 with my phone purchase. I'm not a fan of earbuds but these have changed my mind. They sound amazing and best of all are secure in my ears.
I think the Sony buds could reign supreme by adding swipe controls along with the existing tap functions. As well as more customize-ability with the taps. They have presets instead which works but I wish I could make each tap do something specific that I want.
Thanks, great video. Personally for me Samsung Buds Pro 2 is better option mostly because of the price I got them (105 usd on sale), they are fantastic, have perfect fit, and have amazing sound and features. I mean paying 300 usd for earbuds is not a great idea, so why pay 300 when you can get great option for 100? Piece
100 or 300 makes no difference to me at all, I just want the best. 200 dollars makes no difference as i can save over 2000 dollars per month either way. Either way, I got the bose on sale, I had the wf100mx4 on sale too. For me the bose was worth it, as the noise cancelling is crazy good, and the fit is secure and comfortable and the buds are loud, the Sony ones even on sale was not worth it as the buds were not loud enough, not so comfortable, and sound wasn't that great, also touch controls didn't work when raining, or sweaty fingers, Bose works on any conditions. I sold my wf1000mx4 to a friend for 100 dollars.
And samsung touch is supreme compare to all the other headphones. None all the top headphones comes even close to samsung in this regard. Too bad anc, battery life and wind noise cancellation are not its strong suit though
I think the Buds 2 Pro is underrated. It's one of the best, which is not surprising being AKG behind it. Samsung buds have crazy discounts all the time btw and it's not because they would be inferior. I owned a couple of them.
Bose qc ii is old but i had to go with them since i got them for 160usd new and with guarrantee. I never knew that theres an earbuds with this superb noice cancelling.
I got the AirPods 2 Pro since I was having issues with my Sony WF1000mx4 (just gonna call them Mach 4s from now on) and I gotta say…The AirPods 2 Pro are not worth the money. The sound is like semi distant. As if you had an earbud almost out of your ear. The sound quality is subpar at best. The noise cancellation is god tiere though! The call quality is absolutely amazing too, but I bought these for music and gym use. To be honest the sound quality sounds like it would be at best be worth $50 to $75 for the AirPods Pro 2. About the Mach 4s though, I noticed that the right ear bud was dying 50% faster than the left. I tried to look up online and many other people on Reddit and such were having similar issues. I just felt it was too coincidental that this happened right before the Mach 5s came out…I absolutely loved my Mach 4s and was so disappointed when BestBuy didn’t carry them by late July 2023. And then found out its because the Mach5s were coming out. Too suspicious
Appreciate your video I enjoyed the coolness that you designed into your room and all the aspects of the video capture, good lighting, good Shure Mic, and nice background fill music, you checked all the boxes of a good quality presentation. Your content was also excellent, filled with all the good up-front answering questions style. I really liked that you went outdoors to demo the three headphone mics, as most other videos don't go outside. Your editing was also good and smooth and brought us through the journey without feeling heavy and long. A+ thank you
I bought the xm4's in may 2023. They are very good earbuds BUT they just ain't comfortable , so I ordered myself the new AirPods Pro's . Thanks for the review
I just bought the XM5 and I'm beyond dissapointed in the noise cancellation. I can from Air Pod pros and the XM5 don't seem like they block any sound. I downloaded the app and tried all the different tips and it honestly doesn't sound like it works at all. With the air pod pros I could have them in and sing at the top of my lungs and barely hear myself, with XM5 I can hear everything.
What's biased in this comparison? Some of you just can't accept that fact that people's experiences with these audio devices are subjective. What's better for you may not be for another!
@@wisdomyaw03 when's the last time an apple product didn't have some sort of problem/defect? Or the last time they didn't purposely slow down there old devices encouraging people to buy new ones? Shady company with crap products, only thing they have going for them is the aesthetics. It's why everyone says apple is a female orientated company.
@@Jay-cq5qr So we found the “I HATE EVERYTHING/ANYTHING APPLE” GIRL!!! What is amazing is, WOMEN like you are the first one’s to REEEE AND SCREAM when you THINK someone is biased towards Apple!! As someone who has owned The Bose QCII, The Apple AirPod Pro II, and both the Sony WF-1000XM4 and XM5. They ALL HAVE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES. The BIGGEST NEGATIVE for the Sony’s were THE COMFORT. The BOTH gave my SEVERE EAR FATIGUE AFTER ONLY 3-4 hrs of use. Personally I wish I could combine them all and make one PERFECT EARBUD.
The XM5 I just got them and I like them but they hurt my ear. I use them in the gym and security is good but the comfort. I think I may return them. Especially with your call out that the foam tip breaks down overtime. Thanks to the feedback.
Get some Silicone tips from cheap earbuds. Preferably a big Selection of sizes. I had that issue with the XM4 and imho if you find the right size there is NO decrease in ANC at all
Cheers so much for your comprehensive comparisons and you confirm another YTers comparison and that’s that Apples voice sounds like it’s in a washing machine 😂❤
I own all three.. I purchased the Sonys first. sound great but the fitment is terrible, constantly adjusting them. I got so fed up that I purchased air pods pro 2, they perform very well but then the Bose qc ultras was released so I purchased them and they fit perfect and I’d say they are the best of the three
The Bose have a harsh nasal-sounding midrange compared to either the Sony or Airpods (or the Sennheiser for that matter) and you can't dial that out bc of the simple 3-band EQ vs the 5-band on the Sony and Sennheiser. They do have the smoothest bass response though, as you've said. With ANC turned on, the Bose have a noticeable hiss with no music playing. The Sennheiser is a step below the other 3 with regards to ANC but probably best or tied for best with the Sony for audio quality. (I have all 4 earbuds).
@@fygoa If sound quality is most important then either the Sony or Sennheiser. The Sennheiser MW3 are slightly more "lively" while the Sonys are more relaxed in their sound signature. But ofc, you can customize both via their 5-band EQ to w/e you like. Be aware that the ANC is a step up on the Sony though. Note that you'll very likely want to replace the MW3's stock silicone eartips with foam ones. I could never get any of the stock eartips to fit properly so the seal was compromised resulting in weak bass. With Comply foam tips the MW3 sound fantastic. Also note that the MW3 is nearly half the price of the XM5 right now, so it depends on your budget. EDIT: Just to add, if you're a total bass-head then go with the Bose. But they do sacrifice mids & highs clarity vs either the XM5 or Sennheiser.
@@chrisandsofia1919 should i wait for the bose qc 3 in September?? I have the airpods gen 2 and they feel more explosive than the bose for some reason but the bose sound better ofc
@@swivel1199 You might as well wait if you can. September is right around the corner. Plus, worst case scenario, the Sonys may come down in price a little by then.
For me , the Bose turned out to be a bust. Loved the sound and ANC. The two deal breakers was no multi point connection, as well as call quality. I made it work somewhat without multi point, and was still okay with that. But I drive a tractor trailer with a pretty quiet Volvo engine. However, with these call quality suffered greatly! The pitch of my voice was too high, I could barely hear the person I was talking to, and they complained of background noise on every call with call volume at max. This wasn't present with my JBL Live Pro 2 buds. So I returned the QCE Ultra's I bought from Best Buy and purchased the XM5's for the same price at the suggestion if the associate. After never watching a single review of the XM5's, I was and still am blown away by the sound, and the call quality while driving my truck was very on point. My buddy told me whatever I did was great as he didn't have to struggle big time to hear me, as with the Bose. I was extremely disappointed because I'm a Bose fan, as this was my third Bose product, which is why the was my first choice.
I've never tried the AirPods. But I'm comparing the Sony and the Bose on Noise Cancellation on this video, and Bose destroys Sony when it comes to blocking out voice, unlike what you said. The only problem is that the left earbud for Bose constantly makes a quiet static noise that is easily noticeable at lower volumes.
I bought the Bose and music wise it was ok but for making and answering calls the Bose was horrible , you could hear everything in background , the Sony was ok and Apple was great
I love your comparison because you show them what actually you have experienced not for promotion someone and that’s what we need all of us just looking what is actually right product for us ..thanks again for that and keep it up 🌈🌈🌈
Ive had all 3. Apple’s buds didn’t stay in my ears. Sound wasn’t that great to me. The Sonys hurt after about 30 minutes to an hour. The Bose? Comfortable. Great fit. Great sound. I don’t care about the lack of wireless charging. Never leaving Bose again!
Seems like someone really loves the airpods. The rank is clear, 1. Bose 2. Sony 3. Apple Apple is better for conversations while sony is a beast in sound and Bose is the best noise canceling.
bose is great but I don't like the design too bulky, if they could get it smaller like the Samsung buds that's game changer for me, for the price the xm5 sounds bad on the mic
Even better than multipoint, to me is easy switching between devices. With airpods, you can literally just select them from the list of devices (even non-apple) and voila!
I have a pair of Bose and my girl has the AirPods. We've swapped them for workouts, phone calls and day to day usage... AirPods seemed to be best fitting on sound, comfort, security and overall connectivity. Haven't experienced the Sony, but based on the comments, it seems like AirPods may just be the safe bet.
I think to increase the volume 3 levels up on the xm5 you have to tap 4 times and hold down for the volume leveler to continue up & remove your finger to stop the increase.
Thank you for the review. I just bought my daughter the Bose and you're right in that they are very comfortable and the noise cancellation is great. However, she tells me that every now and then, she's experiencing a crackling buzzing sound coming from one of them. If you say the Sony are not comfortable, I'm wondering if you have run into any new ones you can recommend. The main use is music listening and working out.
@missdeas Agree, Bose gives a 90-day trial, but my daughter is deciding to keep them since the occurrence of the crawling sound is not all the time. Google recommendations are to readjust for nearby interferencances.
Just found your channel. Really dig the reviews. Would you put foam tips on the AirPods, or do you think it’s unnecessary? Thank you for the work that you do.
Thanks for the good review. I’ve had the XM5 for a day. Honestly X4 we’re better so far. Listen to both apple and boses (sisters) and think your pretty close
Each Sony earbud I've owned died within a month I'll pass and it's always the left ear. The Quite comfort 2 and quiet comfort 1 are my go to headset even more so if you want to ignore people. The air pods there cool if you got all apple products.
Just came across your channel. I like this video, i like your breakdown. I need to upgrade my bose soundsport and I think ill be going with the XM4, do you know if theres much sound quality difference between them? Any help or feedback would be much appreciated
Great review, I stick with AirPods Pro 2 , they are just super comfortable, tons of features and easier to use than Sony xm5 , like volume control , 4 taps? Just to lower or increase it ? No brainer AirPods Pro 2 is the winner .
I have Sony's xm3 and xm4, both allow volume control by touching the side.... And with one single touch to increase it, 2 to decrease. I don't know why you say this is a new feature, and that it needs 4 taps...
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The little bump on the left is a braille indicator i believe for easy feel for which earbud you are holding
Ahhhh ok....thanks!
@@CEONTHEMAKING Sand it down with a fine grain.
haha nah. I usually don't wear earbuds much longer than an hour anyway.
@@CEONTHEMAKING Its still a good thing to note because i wear my headphones 10 hours at a time for work so that would have def been important. Love the reviews man short and to the point keep it up
Very helpful for users with blindness.
Collecting headphones is a bit of a hobby (especially since I'm noise sensitive). I wouldn't say I'm a huge audiophile, but I do listen to a TON of music. For earbuds... I have the AirPods Pro 2, Bose QC II, and Sony XM5s. For over ear, I HAD the AirPods Max, Bose 700, and Sony XM5s (cans). I got rid of all 3 because I realize I prefer earbuds. AirPods Max... way too heavy (and overpriced). Kept hearing my heartbeat, which was freaky... and the ANC was just ok. Bose is always great and I preferred them to the Sony's, but look... they're all good. Just comes down to preference.
When it comes to ecosystems... I'm all in on Apple (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, MacBook, Mac Mini). To keep it simple, I'd say this... I use the Bose QC II when I need to block out noise. I also think they sound better than the AirPods Pro when it comes to listening to music. The Sony's sound great (and maybe a tad better than the AirPods Pro), but if you're in the Apple ecosystem... you'd be foolish not to use the AirPods Pro. I watch a lot of TV with my friend and she and I both use the "shared" pairing feature on the Apple TV. They also connect so easily with other devices.
If you're NOT an Apple user and you want the best ANC and a great sound signature... Bose (but get the new Ultra ones)... or Sony (but I say Bose). Yeah, the Sony's have wireless charging and you can pair with more than one device at a time, but... It's just an extra click. Doesn't bug me.
To me, Bose reigns supreme. Wish they didn't (their music app sucks), but... my two cents. I only go with AirPods Pro because I have way too many fucking Apple devices (they own my soul).
I've been stuck in between a lot and after reading your comment, I think I'll get a BOSE. I have sleep problems and I think this headset will solve it. I'm open to ideas.
How long have your bose qc ii last
I’m planning to buy new earbuds for my iPhone 13, it’s the only apple device I’ve. Which one would you recommend Bose or AirPods Pro 2?
@@karanveer3080 It depends on what’s most important to you. Bose has MUCH better ANC, so if you’re noise sensitive (like I am) and want to tune out the world… go with the Bose. If you want the best transparency mode and something lightweight… go with the AirPods. If you care about sound quality while on a phone call, I recall the AirPods being better (but not by much). If you need a case that’s super light and pocketable… AirPods.
As for sound quality… they’re both good. AirPods have a better crispness (though the “Spatial” thing is a bit gimmicky to me; I leave it off), but the Bose sound slightly better to me (more bass). I find the Bose fit my ear better (meaning… once they’re in, they’re not going anywhere… whereas I constantly have to keep adjusting the AirPods to stay in, but also to keep a somewhat decent seal; you might want to try the Comply foam tips to see if those help).
Everyone’s different, though. Your best bet is to buy both and plan to return one. At the end of the day, I use the Bose for my MacBook (because I value ANC above all else)… but I use the AirPods for other things (my Mac Mini, the Apple TV, my iPhone). When I’m out and about, I bring the AirPods (again… light, easy to carry, and great transparency). When I go on a trip, I bring both. AirPods for most situations. Bose for the flight and/or when people are being way too loud. I wish the AirPods had better ANC, but oh well.
@@twbuddha I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. I’m leaning towards buying the AirPods Pro 2, but my main concern is their durability-whether they’ll last more than a year. I don’t want to spend $250+ on something I’ll need to replace within two years. I’m specifically buying them for college use, to listen to music during breaks or while reading a book.
As someone who has owned The Bose QCII, The Apple AirPod Pro II, and both the Sony WF-1000XM4 and XM5. They ALL HAVE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES. The BIGGEST NEGATIVE for the Sony’s were THE COMFORT. The BOTH gave my SEVERE EAR FATIGUE AFTER ONLY 3-4 hrs of use. Personally I wish I could combine them all and make one PERFECT EARBUD. It would go like this:
Comfort of the AirPod Pro II’s
Pocket-ability of The AirPods Pro II as well.
Sound of the WF-1000XM5
Noise Cancellation of The Bose QC II
@@johnnyrodriguez276 I would go with the Sony XM5’s for gaming, if not them I’d go with either the AirPod Pro 2’s or as someone who just bought a pair on sale at Target for $70 (normally $230) the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro’s.
@@johnnyrodriguez276 prolly xm5s, that one has the most accuracy
Which should I get then ? Looking to upgrade my air pods pro
@@Trollthug915 it honestly depends on what phone you're using them with. If you have an IPhone I would probably go with the AirPod Pro 2's. If you have an android, I'd go with the Samsung Galaxy Bud3 Pro's or Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's
@@MAGA4EVA1986 thanks man. I’m an iPhone user
The protrusion (rubber groove dot) on Sony's left earbud is to identify it as the left earbud just by our hand's touch. It's present on all Sony earphones/headphones.
This is a great comparison. I have small ears too and own the AirPods Pro 2. I love the comfort but they don't always feel the most secure. I have the Link Buds S too and while they feel more secure, they hurt after a while and my ears get tender. It's a struggle finding the best overall earbud for everything with my ears.
Don't get the Xm5 then... it's awful for small ears. I bought them and returned it for the Linkbuds S
The Jabra Elite 7 Active works well for me.
Try senhieser mtw 2 , small , loud and high quality sound and a good transparency mode with also a good call quality ( based on my usage)
If comfort and feeling secure is important, get the Bose, they have stability bands of 3 sizes. Remember the sony are in ears, might be uncomfortable for some people, the other 2 stay on the outside of the ear canal.
I'm exactly the same man.
Small ears, easily irritated.
Got myself some Bang and olufsen Beoplay EX.. comfortable, but no way worth the money. Cost me $630 here in Australia and I've never been so disappointed. Want to love them but the connectivity issues are insane, walk through the city one ear just keeps cutting out.. crackling and popping.
Hence why I'm here looking at alternatives!
Just got the XM5s and they are the best earbuds I ever owned. I was afraid because I own the XM4s and couldn't bear the foam tips. These new foam tips DON'T HURT AT ALL. The ANC is insane and the sound quality even better than the XM4s. I'm hype af.
Facts! I bought those yesterday at best buy.
I’m looking to upgrade my AirPods Pro . Should I go with Sony or AirPods Pro 2?
@@Trollthug915 Probably AirPods. I'm satisfied with the XM5s but the foam tips get nasty quickly so you constantly have to rebuy. I have a store which sells original but still 4 bucks a pair. Bought like 20 already
3:17 / 9:44 That little dot for visually impaired people. To identify left from right.
Got at it with a nail file.
Watching you from Italy, just press “thumbs up” for the technical quality of the video. Perfect voice recording, and amazing the little green plant when you recording on your table. Often maybe people don’t think about the work and investment behind something like this
Thank you!
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Congratulations!!👏👏👏 It’s been the best video, I’ve ever watched comparing those brands!!!
Bose sound great! But connectivity is horrible! They randomly disconnect. Or show they’re connected but no sound comes out. They’re a pain to use. and the list goes on. From what I’ve read plenty people have this issue also. For the price definitely not worth it.
Great review thanks
Connectivity is fine, just dont use the bose app for now. I only installed the app to update firmware and then do a equalizer. after that I deleted the app. No connection issues at all.
thanks for the tip. I`m going to try that@@victorfernandes83
Agree I got my Bose last week and while i like the ANC and the sound, i have to return them. They are driving me nuts with the random disconnecting.
Just got mine on Tuesday. I love the noise cancellation but sometimes they don't connect
After a lot of research I went with XM5 with Galaxy S23 Ultra. I turned on the max bit rate in developers mode and with LDAC codec, XM5 are the best sounding earbuds for Android flagships. I compared it to Airpods and XM4 and these XM5 are the most comfortable and best sounding earbuds in the market. Airpods are good with iPhone only as Apple is still stuck on SBC & AAC codec.
This was very useful.
I disagree. I sent my XM5s back after two days. ANC was terrible...my XM4s were much better.
Same using xm5 with samsung 23s ultra enjoying it
That’s weird. I tested both of these last week & literally xm5 are heavier & not a great fit over AirPods.
On the volume thing, once you tap 4 times, you get a tone and then each extra tap reduces volume. It works but it is super flaky to get the taps right. On the left bud, they have that goofy spotify tap and that gets triggered more easily than the volume. Honestly, I don't think the WF-1000XM5's are all that great. I couldn't get a good seal out of any of the foam ear tips and I don't get a seal from the Spinfit CP-360's either but the app likes those better than any of the foam tips. I should send them back but I kind of like them too.
I'll have to try that!
quite agree with you @kellypainter7625, I own the Bose and Airpods pro 2 as well and returned the XM5, I have big ears and couldn't get a proper seal with the XM5 with stock eartips or the sedna earfit I own :-( , I really wanted to like them though as the features are great but I really love the airpods pro 2 for phone calls and the QC2 for music and ANC which is the best due to the fact that I have a better seal with the QC2 than any other earbuds.
Yeah, I noticed the irritation on the left ear too. What I like about the XM5's is the ability to access the LDAC codex on Android phones. This greatly improves the sound above the others.
Yo! the video quality and editing is on another level. I love the fact how you went straight to the point without any lengthy introduction or unrelated topic. Great job!
Thank you!
Dude… been waiting on your video. I’ve been torn by the Bose vs xm5 for the last 5 days. Been testing them but I still found anc king still the Bose. I keep thinking I might have defective one or something because I just don’t get how the xm5 is better at anc during my real world testing. But everything else you said was spot on especially about the bass being better in the Bose
Yea man, it's tough to pick a definitive winner
Nah man you didn't get shokz openfit they are the best openear
I came from the xm4 and owned the Bose qcII for around a year. Since I washed them with my clothes, I replaced them this week with the xm5. Bose have imo. bette nc and better base, the touch functions worked very vell, so perfect for traveling. The case is super bulky, no wireless charging and even broke on me. Call quality was terrible, I always switched to the phone because ppl. couldn’t hear me. Pairing with devices failed from time to time. The xm5 case is a dream, for running you can turn down nc at all, call quality is decent enough and sound is apart from the base a bit richer. Multi device pairing works great so far. I’m not a big fan of the touch functions of the sony. Overall I would go for the Sony as the more complete package if I could choose again.
@@0xStevenx0 omg man🤣 I washed my xm4 aswell and replaced them with xm5 now...😂😂😂 so funny to see someone who exactly went through what I went...ngl I hated myself when I saw my xm4 in washing machine....ufffff
s @0xStevenx0 No has even talked if the xm5 is louder than mx4. Its so strange that no one mentions that when a lot of complaints about the mx4 not being loud enough on olders CD. Also, Sony is a gamble these days, a lot of people had issues with the battery on the xm4, its strange how so many people are paying the top price taking a gamble like that.
So essentially, if one wants pure music experience go for Sony. If one wants ear buds to address calls, conversation with some music where music is not the focus then go for Airpods if one has Apple products.
Your reviews are one of the two or three I consult consistently to improve my knowledge base and decision making. You call it like you see it, and never come off as a shill for a company or product. Maintain that high integrity and continue your great work! In that vein I never noticed the braille bump on the left bud on the XM5, but in hindsight it does appear to be a good feature for the sight impaired. Lastly, I swapped fhe foam buds for a pair of CP360's and did they ever make a difference imho. Got a great seal, solid NC, and strong bass response. Tips do make a difference1
Thank you, that really means alot! Might have to try those CP360's!
Bro thank for identifying about sony's left side ear issue thank
I had Sony XM4. There are many XM4 with battery drain problems after 1 year and Sony skipping on XM4 software update on this issue and goes straight to XM5. Sorry, no Sony. Only Airpods pro or bose worth considering at this price point.
Another thoughtful and reasoned review of the XM5's, For now, I'll stick with my XM4's. Just today, I discovered the app has a feature in beta for EQ tuning. Just playing around with it, they really improved the sound quite a lot. I got my eye on an acoustic guitar, so I'll use the money on that. Thanks for this video. Be well.
I've been enjoying thatb feature too! It's helps alot and it's way easier than tuning them yourself!
@@MrVeeBlog my xm4s just went out surprised they aren't cheaper by now they are almost priced exactly the same as the xm5
Man, it’s so hard to choose. I lost my 2nd pair of Sony xm4s today. Will be making a purchase tomorrow.
Thanks for the insight.
Wireless charging of anything other than devices that don't have charging ports is the worst invention I can think of. Its a waste of power plant resources, degrades the expensive rare earth metals needed to make batteries and adds unnecessary cost to the device that could otherwise lower the price or increase the specs like a larger battery, better quality microphone, etc. We really need to kill mag safe charging and standard wireless. It's a mountain of e-waste just to save 1 second of effort in simply plugging in a cord.
If you want to make energy usage more efficient go after big industrial plants, planes, locomotives. Wireless charging wouldn't even register on the pie chart
I've listened to a few reviews and I think you did the best job. Why? Because of the objectivity. You gave real reasons for why one was better. One person started out showing they had 5 pair of Air pods, and nothing beat them on every feature. The one thing I did hope that you'd address is battery life. In the mic test to me the Bose was the worst as it seemed like you were talking out of a closet. The other two were close and could be one or the other depending what is important to you. One seemed a little more stable, the other seemed cleared most of the time but did fade.
Great comparison: I pre ordered the Bose Ultra and although Multipoint might be my end need (thus may get Pro 2's) I will likely keep these as long as the ANC quality is top notch.
i honestly dont remember where i get those points from, but the newer dac version is accurate
I think based on this video I'll go with the Bose. Apple wasn't an option for me from the beginning since I have a android phone. XM5 cost 300€.
Great video. I just got a free pair of Bose quiet comfort 2 with my phone purchase. I'm not a fan of earbuds but these have changed my mind. They sound amazing and best of all are secure in my ears.
Dope comparison bro. Compare technics AZ80 to sennheiser MTW 3. Let me get your opinion on those 2.
Could you please make a versus video between the Technics AZ80 and the Sony wf1000xm5? Would like to know which is worth the $300 asking price 🙏🏾
Yea, I plan on it!
@CEONTHEMAKING looking forward to this! Thanks a million - notifications ON! 😊
@CEONTHEMAKING looking forward to this! Thanks a million - notifications ON! 😊
I think the Sony buds could reign supreme by adding swipe controls along with the existing tap functions. As well as more customize-ability with the taps. They have presets instead which works but I wish I could make each tap do something specific that I want.
Thanks, great video. Personally for me Samsung Buds Pro 2 is better option mostly because of the price I got them (105 usd on sale), they are fantastic, have perfect fit, and have amazing sound and features. I mean paying 300 usd for earbuds is not a great idea, so why pay 300 when you can get great option for 100? Piece
100 or 300 makes no difference to me at all, I just want the best. 200 dollars makes no difference as i can save over 2000 dollars per month either way. Either way, I got the bose on sale, I had the wf100mx4 on sale too. For me the bose was worth it, as the noise cancelling is crazy good, and the fit is secure and comfortable and the buds are loud, the Sony ones even on sale was not worth it as the buds were not loud enough, not so comfortable, and sound wasn't that great, also touch controls didn't work when raining, or sweaty fingers, Bose works on any conditions. I sold my wf1000mx4 to a friend for 100 dollars.
And samsung touch is supreme compare to all the other headphones. None all the top headphones comes even close to samsung in this regard. Too bad anc, battery life and wind noise cancellation are not its strong suit though
I think the Buds 2 Pro is underrated. It's one of the best, which is not surprising being AKG behind it. Samsung buds have crazy discounts all the time btw and it's not because they would be inferior. I owned a couple of them.
7:50 your kid slams the door because you're not there waiting for him to give him a hug and some paternal love
You explained everything so clear and concise! Thank you 😊
No problem!
Bose qc ii is old but i had to go with them since i got them for 160usd new and with guarrantee. I never knew that theres an earbuds with this superb noice cancelling.
Old? They're not even a year old.
I got the AirPods 2 Pro since I was having issues with my Sony WF1000mx4 (just gonna call them Mach 4s from now on) and I gotta say…The AirPods 2 Pro are not worth the money. The sound is like semi distant. As if you had an earbud almost out of your ear. The sound quality is subpar at best. The noise cancellation is god tiere though! The call quality is absolutely amazing too, but I bought these for music and gym use. To be honest the sound quality sounds like it would be at best be worth $50 to $75 for the AirPods Pro 2.
About the Mach 4s though, I noticed that the right ear bud was dying 50% faster than the left. I tried to look up online and many other people on Reddit and such were having similar issues. I just felt it was too coincidental that this happened right before the Mach 5s came out…I absolutely loved my Mach 4s and was so disappointed when BestBuy didn’t carry them by late July 2023. And then found out its because the Mach5s were coming out. Too suspicious
Same here!
Appreciate your video
I enjoyed the coolness that you designed into your room and all the aspects of the video capture, good lighting, good Shure Mic, and nice background fill music, you checked all the boxes of a good quality presentation. Your content was also excellent, filled with all the good up-front answering questions style. I really liked that you went outdoors to demo the three headphone mics, as most other videos don't go outside. Your editing was also good and smooth and brought us through the journey without feeling heavy and long. A+ thank you
Thank you!
I bought the xm4's in may 2023. They are very good earbuds BUT they just ain't comfortable , so I ordered myself the new AirPods Pro's . Thanks for the review
One of the best reviews ever of any product comparison.
Thanks bro. Really appreciate it!
I just bought the XM5 and I'm beyond dissapointed in the noise cancellation. I can from Air Pod pros and the XM5 don't seem like they block any sound. I downloaded the app and tried all the different tips and it honestly doesn't sound like it works at all. With the air pod pros I could have them in and sing at the top of my lungs and barely hear myself, with XM5 I can hear everything.
Heavily biased towards apple, seems very sus…I’ve owned AirPods and got the new Sony’s. Xm5’s is clearly superior overall.
What's biased in this comparison? Some of you just can't accept that fact that people's experiences with these audio devices are subjective. What's better for you may not be for another!
Yes Yes
@@wisdomyaw03 when's the last time an apple product didn't have some sort of problem/defect? Or the last time they didn't purposely slow down there old devices encouraging people to buy new ones? Shady company with crap products, only thing they have going for them is the aesthetics. It's why everyone says apple is a female orientated company.
@@Jay-cq5qr So we found the “I HATE EVERYTHING/ANYTHING APPLE” GIRL!!! What is amazing is, WOMEN like you are the first one’s to REEEE AND SCREAM when you THINK someone is biased towards Apple!! As someone who has owned The Bose QCII, The Apple AirPod Pro II, and both the Sony WF-1000XM4 and XM5. They ALL HAVE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES. The BIGGEST NEGATIVE for the Sony’s were THE COMFORT. The BOTH gave my SEVERE EAR FATIGUE AFTER ONLY 3-4 hrs of use. Personally I wish I could combine them all and make one PERFECT EARBUD.
How’s the bass? Is it deep?
Great review. Wondering which to buy currently using Beats Studio plus buds.
The XM5 I just got them and I like them but they hurt my ear. I use them in the gym and security is good but the comfort. I think I may return them. Especially with your call out that the foam tip breaks down overtime. Thanks to the feedback.
Get some Silicone tips from cheap earbuds. Preferably a big Selection of sizes. I had that issue with the XM4 and imho if you find the right size there is NO decrease in ANC at all
Thanks im in the middle of a best buy - this helped me decide on the bose. Thanks and subbed
Cheers so much for your comprehensive comparisons and you confirm another YTers comparison and that’s that Apples voice sounds like it’s in a washing machine 😂❤
I own all three.. I purchased the Sonys first. sound great but the fitment is terrible, constantly adjusting them.
I got so fed up that I purchased air pods pro 2, they perform very well but then the Bose qc ultras was released so I purchased them and they fit perfect and I’d say they are the best of the three
Sony wf XM5 vs Airpods pro 2 which one is more louder pls plz plz reply 😭🙏🏻😭😭 I'm really really confused between these two
Thank you for another great comparison! 👍
The Bose have a harsh nasal-sounding midrange compared to either the Sony or Airpods (or the Sennheiser for that matter) and you can't dial that out bc of the simple 3-band EQ vs the 5-band on the Sony and Sennheiser. They do have the smoothest bass response though, as you've said. With ANC turned on, the Bose have a noticeable hiss with no music playing. The Sennheiser is a step below the other 3 with regards to ANC but probably best or tied for best with the Sony for audio quality. (I have all 4 earbuds).
I am going to buy one of these models. What do you recommend it? I'm interested of overall sound.
@@fygoa If sound quality is most important then either the Sony or Sennheiser. The Sennheiser MW3 are slightly more "lively" while the Sonys are more relaxed in their sound signature. But ofc, you can customize both via their 5-band EQ to w/e you like. Be aware that the ANC is a step up on the Sony though. Note that you'll very likely want to replace the MW3's stock silicone eartips with foam ones. I could never get any of the stock eartips to fit properly so the seal was compromised resulting in weak bass. With Comply foam tips the MW3 sound fantastic. Also note that the MW3 is nearly half the price of the XM5 right now, so it depends on your budget. EDIT: Just to add, if you're a total bass-head then go with the Bose. But they do sacrifice mids & highs clarity vs either the XM5 or Sennheiser.
@@chrisandsofia1919 should i wait for the bose qc 3 in September?? I have the airpods gen 2 and they feel more explosive than the bose for some reason but the bose sound better ofc
@@swivel1199 You might as well wait if you can. September is right around the corner. Plus, worst case scenario, the Sonys may come down in price a little by then.
For me , the Bose turned out to be a bust. Loved the sound and ANC. The two deal breakers was no multi point connection, as well as call quality. I made it work somewhat without multi point, and was still okay with that. But I drive a tractor trailer with a pretty quiet Volvo engine. However, with these call quality suffered greatly! The pitch of my voice was too high, I could barely hear the person I was talking to, and they complained of background noise on every call with call volume at max. This wasn't present with my JBL Live Pro 2 buds. So I returned the QCE Ultra's I bought from Best Buy and purchased the XM5's for the same price at the suggestion if the associate. After never watching a single review of the XM5's, I was and still am blown away by the sound, and the call quality while driving my truck was very on point. My buddy told me whatever I did was great as he didn't have to struggle big time to hear me, as with the Bose. I was extremely disappointed because I'm a Bose fan, as this was my third Bose product, which is why the was my first choice.
I've never tried the AirPods. But I'm comparing the Sony and the Bose on Noise Cancellation on this video, and Bose destroys Sony when it comes to blocking out voice, unlike what you said. The only problem is that the left earbud for Bose constantly makes a quiet static noise that is easily noticeable at lower volumes.
I bought the Bose and music wise it was ok but for making and answering calls the Bose was horrible , you could hear everything in background , the Sony was ok and Apple was great
The left earbud discomfort after 1 hour is exactly what I'm feeling as well on my XM5's. Very annoying...
me too , is it because that little dot ?
I love your comparison because you show them what actually you have experienced not for promotion someone and that’s what we need all of us just looking what is actually right product for us ..thanks again for that and keep it up 🌈🌈🌈
Ive had all 3. Apple’s buds didn’t stay in my ears. Sound wasn’t that great to me. The Sonys hurt after about 30 minutes to an hour. The Bose? Comfortable. Great fit. Great sound. I don’t care about the lack of wireless charging. Never leaving Bose again!
Seems like someone really loves the airpods.
The rank is clear,
1. Bose
2. Sony
3. Apple
Apple is better for conversations while sony is a beast in sound and Bose is the best noise canceling.
Fantastic video. Not done yet but wow it's so detailed
Thank you!
2:52 This small thing is to see/feel blind what side it is R or L to put it in the correct ear side
Exactly the video I needed!
Thanks!
Did I miss a battery comparison? Would have appreciate a demo of actually charging the sony vs. apple. Otherwise, excellent summary.
Pretty sure if you hold after the 4 taps on xm5 it'll keep going up
That's what I've been told. Haven't quite figured it out yet.
If you keep tapping the volume keeps going up or down. You don't have to tap four times for one notch.
The xm5 case is actually smaller than the air pods. I see a lot of people missing this point.
bose is great but I don't like the design too bulky, if they could get it smaller like the Samsung buds that's game changer for me, for the price the xm5 sounds bad on the mic
Even better than multipoint, to me is easy switching between devices. With airpods, you can literally just select them from the list of devices (even non-apple) and voila!
To Me The Xm4’s Were Better Than The 5’s! Bose Comfort 2’s Are Really Nice For Loud Environments!
Can you elaborate? Cause I own the XM4s and am thinking about getting the XM5s too
I have a pair of Bose and my girl has the AirPods. We've swapped them for workouts, phone calls and day to day usage... AirPods seemed to be best fitting on sound, comfort, security and overall connectivity. Haven't experienced the Sony, but based on the comments, it seems like AirPods may just be the safe bet.
Very good with explaining all products.Thumbs up and I subscribe.
Your tech channel is one of the best. You do a great job of highlighting key features, nuances and your personal experiences.
Thank you!
Thanks for great comparison.
Good video as usual. Got a question though. Do the mics on the AirPod work as good with only 1 AirPod in the ear as opposed to 2
“That’s a lot of taps, Bro” 😂
I think to increase the volume 3 levels up on the xm5 you have to tap 4 times and hold down for the volume leveler to continue up & remove your finger to stop the increase.
Someone else brought that to my attention. Still gotta experiment with it!
Thank you for the review. I just bought my daughter the Bose and you're right in that they are very comfortable and the noise cancellation is great. However, she tells me that every now and then, she's experiencing a crackling buzzing sound coming from one of them. If you say the Sony are not comfortable, I'm wondering if you have run into any new ones you can recommend. The main use is music listening and working out.
I just got the Bose and noticed the crackling sound occasionally in the left ear. I've been checking post and it seems this is a thing
@missdeas Agree, Bose gives a 90-day trial, but my daughter is deciding to keep them since the occurrence of the crawling sound is not all the time. Google recommendations are to readjust for nearby interferencances.
Just found your channel. Really dig the reviews. Would you put foam tips on the AirPods, or do you think it’s unnecessary? Thank you for the work that you do.
looks like the the little pokey thing on the left is for visually impared folk to identify the left earbud
The fit depends on each person' s ear
Facts
great informative video. Great effort on the audo
Thank you!
Thanks for the good review. I’ve had the XM5 for a day. Honestly X4 we’re better so far. Listen to both apple and boses (sisters) and think your pretty close
Guess you could say that the xm5 really taps you out.
Bro can you please recommend me a earbuds in these three which is best in bass
And it helps for running
Question....what do you use to record your voice from the earbuds?
im bought sony xm5, thanks for the review
Sony King
Each Sony earbud I've owned died within a month I'll pass and it's always the left ear. The Quite comfort 2 and quiet comfort 1 are my go to headset even more so if you want to ignore people. The air pods there cool if you got all apple products.
Which one will you pick?? You should have announced the winner
That little bump is for people that can't see well or at all. They can tell left from right.
I find the Sony design very hard to get comfortable and fit properly
I have all of them and the bose qc ultra earbuds is the best
hi can you please specify and compare the prices of each and the battery life of ear bud itself not the case? thank you
also can you please specify whats best in terms of swear resistance as I use them for running
Just came across your channel. I like this video, i like your breakdown. I need to upgrade my bose soundsport and I think ill be going with the XM4, do you know if theres much sound quality difference between them? Any help or feedback would be much appreciated
That little dot on the left ear bud looks like it is there to help the visually impaired. Not the best execution.
I find in other reviews that the bump in the left earbud is hurting because it's not fitted correctly, what do you think about that?
05:25 when I see the red dot on the sony wf-1000xm5, I almost think that my screen has a stuck pixel.
Really awesome video!
Hi. Bose just released new latest models, they must be amazing, please take into consideration 😊
The battle of the goats the best 3s
Everytime a reviewer says "there is just something about the...... that makes it so good", it's a lost opportunity to actually explain why.
Great review, I stick with AirPods Pro 2 , they are just super comfortable, tons of features and easier to use than Sony xm5 , like volume control , 4 taps? Just to lower or increase it ? No brainer AirPods Pro 2 is the winner .
yall just are apple fans airpods aren't even top 10 in best earbuds top 20 yeah
@@raifordkenneth15 Who said so?
Nobody buys air pods.
Based on mic call quality For Android user is bose qc2 best ?
I'd go xm5 or airpods over QC2 for calls
I have Sony's xm3 and xm4, both allow volume control by touching the side.... And with one single touch to increase it, 2 to decrease. I don't know why you say this is a new feature, and that it needs 4 taps...
Volume controls aren't new, having access to them along with all the other controls at the same time is new.