*Which are your favorite?* PRODUCT LINKS ↘ Sennheiser MTW3 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/Momentum-True-Wireless-3 Sony WF-1000XM4 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/sony-wf1000xm4 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/GalaxyBudsPro M&D MW08 Sport 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/MasterDynamic-MW08 B&O Beoplay EX 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/BeoplayEX AirPods Pro 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/AirPodsPro
I like the senheiser, just like the brand and that they do not like other companies that have extra features for their phones. Sony is also good though
Mike it's interesting to watch this video and your best of 2021 video, the Sony earbuds went from 1st to 3rd! Would you say the golden ones (I forgot their name hehe) are your favorite or would you say Sony earbuds are still your overall favorite? Thanks for all the tech content, I always come to this channel along with MKBHD for making tough decisions on new consumer tech :)
Audio quality is my #1 concern too, I want crisp, hi fidelity with the ability to EQ it. I've seen so many reviewers have a hard time describing the audio quality of multiple brands. Good job, you were able intelligently describe the differences between them.
Man I am so obsessed with wireless earbuds that ever since I discovered it was a thing in 2014 I never owned another pair of wire earphones. Great video though, keep up the good work
I started going into wireless earbuds not very long ago as I still preferred wired ones. It was only quite recently that I discovered this sorcery we call ANC and realized that i've been living under a rock all this time lol.
@@BrianCheng24 i got some TWS from a small Asian brand called QCY from a website flipkart when I visited in India. I believe it was the T1 model andThe charging case came without a lid.
I own 1 premium pair (Soundcore L3P) but the rest are budget. It's a rabbit hole for sure, and a fun hobby. I have like 10 pairs, and use all of em depending on my mood.
I have had the Jabra Elite Active 75t for about 2 years now. Must say that I am more than happy with it. Great sound and moreover stays absolutely secure even while working out and sweating profusely
if you sweat a lot check out CharJenPro's AirFoams Pro Active Universal. My tips are wearing out and these seems like it'll be a good replacement for workouts when they are releasd.
Great review as always! But something I generally miss when seeing these reviews: I've owned three true wireless models by RHA and Jabra, and they've all been extremely buggy. However I don't see any reviewers approach this topic. For me it's the number one criteria that they work all the time, and it seems true wireless headphones are not yet all that stable
This video definitely helped solidify my choice of the MTW3 over the Sony's! Comfort is a must for me with how often I use them and I have heard a lot of mixed reports and complaints about the M4's hurting ears after even an hour of use. Thanks and keep it up!
Personal experience : I just returned Sony WF-1000XM4 for this exact reason. I wanted to upgrade to a premium ANC TWS. So, I tried the Sony, thought they were the best sounding earphones that I have ever used, had a very good ANC. I really wanted to keep those but even after 7 days of using them, trying out different eartips, I had to return them as they were uncomfortable just after an hour of use. I will be trying the Sennheiser MTW3 soon, really hoping they are comfortable.
@@abhinavsaprey4291 MTW3 ANC for me seems to amplify some already loud sounds (compressed air, power tools, fireworks/gunshots, hammer on metal) but they cut down on engine sounds while driving a car and other basic ambient sounds. Wind noise is a bit reduced from the TW2 but still not great.. While working I tend to not use the ANC at all because the sometimes amplified noise can get actually painful but the great fit means they are decent enough to passively isolate sound although it's not recommended to use for that purpose. While driving or using public transportation I always have ANC on.
@Onicorn if you're hearing gunshots the least of your concerns is how your earbuds pick up the sound. You should probably consider moving to another city. LOL
I feel like Galaxy buds are the most underrated earbuds in terms of audio quality, It´s very well balanced and the range is pretty good too for earbuds. For me, they are definitely n.1 out of those, but then again I am not a big fan of boosted bass and treble.
Awesome comparison. Not sure if this would have bumped the Sennheiser's up to #1, but they are apparently offering true multi-point connectivity in an update later on. I think if you consider price/value, relative to the B&O Ex (which I'm sure are amazing) the TW3 are probably the way to go. I'm also surprised at how much better Sony's microphone's are now, as in their XM2 and XM3's they were pretty much rubbish outside of a quiet room.
Really enjoyed this comparison video. Believe it would of benefited from the inclusion of a scorecard showing the final rankings & points difference between each of the models.
I love you! Thanks to you I have the headphones of my dreams. On your recommendation I bought BEOPLAY EX and I am delighted. I've never had such comfortable headphones, and I have small ears and everything always hurts. The sound is clear and saturated. My wallet is crying :D, but it's worth it. I bought the Liberty 3 Pro in January, but all the time the right or left earpiece didn't work. After 5 months the right earpiece stopped working altogether. I returned it to the service and they returned the money because it couldn't be repaired. I don't recommend it, I just got tired of dealing with them.
I wanted to thank you for your awesome reviews. I also take the chance to highlight a small correction. The Sony XM4 have up to 8 hours of battery in the buds with ANC, without ANC they can last up to 12 hours (depends on volume). With ANC off, you can get up to 36 hours with the case (3x12) which is quite a bit more than the Sennheiser M3s. As a recommendation, it could be interesting to list battery life with and without ANC. Cheers!
I love the Galaxy Buds Pro. The only drawback for me was the battery life. But I'm a little upset that my current favorites were only an honorable mention and that's the Jabra Elite 7 Pros
Wonder why you didn’t include the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. I owned those , the momentum 3, xm4 and apple pro. End up using the sennhiser and B&W the most.
Great video! I am really hoping there is a comparison on the video/audio latency. I actually returned MTW2 the second day after delivery due to the terrible latency, even though it sounds great.
Love this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it and break it all down. I was shocked you said the Apple Airpods Pro kept falling out of your ears because I thought I was the only one! Both earbuds would constantly make their way out of my ears no matter what I did. I eventually returned them from how annoying it got having to keep pushing them in. Really appreciate your insight! :)
So glad you liked the video! If you like the AirPods Pro, but have the same fit issue as me, you might want to try the Beats Fit Pro! They’re almost the same earbuds, but have a silicone wing tip that holds them secure no matter what!
I found a similar thing with the AirPods Pro. I bought some Comply Foam tips for mine, and it's made a huge difference. They're more comfortable, bass is stronger, fit is better and they don't fall out at all (or feel like they will). Highly recommend the foam tips despite the high price, makes them so much better.
I really enjoy your reviews! Well presented and very detailed. I also think that sound quality is high on my list of importance when it comes to earbuds. I am a big fan of Sennheiser and would pick these as my number one choice in this review. Suttle design, great app, convenient touch controls, and GREAT SOUND at a better price than previous momentum 2. I had the momentum 2's and didn't care for the look and also noise canceling not as good as others on the market. I think they were too expensive ($300) for what you got! They did good with the momentum 3's. I have the Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless now, and think they are a great choice for the money. Great sound, features, etc. Thanks for your reviews. I look forward to more!
Great review. Your reviews are always comprehensive without being so long that it gets boring. You are one definitely one of the best tech reviewers on TH-cam.
Seems like you haven't tried the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pros yet? I ditched my Galaxy Buds Pro and XM4s for them. They just fit amazing, sound amazing, and have great ANC. Got them for $110.
I have tried them and they were a strong possibility for this video. I almost included them but unfortunately the 3 pros, like the 2 pros, have an ambient hissing that bothered me too much. Other than that, they were a solid pair of earbuds!
The fit of the LP3 is terrible though if you have large ears though. The largest wing doesn't fit all the way back to lock them in and due to their design with the primary amount of weight being outside of the ear makes them fall out often.
1st & second place are right, I own several B&O products and are amazing, but yes are expensive, MTW3 is another story, less expensive and an important fact is neodymium made for the speaker, such a thing, nothing out there can reach that feeling (5Hz bass is in non audible range) amazing, isn’t the best in some features, but after sound experience, all those became in a far second story, great product.
Whats really weird is that you can find the Galaxy Buds Pro for about 100-110€ here in Germany while most of the others have a similar price to the ones mentioned here. Even though I value sound more than anything else exept fit&comfort that makes them almost a no brainer.
I'm a little confused with the review because the buds Pro actually were the best only in the sound category. Infact. I went ahead and bought them just to try them out and they have really nailed down the sound quality to a T. This reflects the opinion of crinacle as well. The problem with the others are that they are usually emphasised v shape sound. If that's something your looking for it makes sense. But if you are looking for something a lot more neutral then it's the buds Pro. What further confuses me is that the Samsung buds also suck at the fit. Or at the very least it's polarising. Which automatically shouldn't give it a win in the fit category. And finally Samsung codec are a mess if you're on android but not on Samsung. They're fine with apple (aac) and fine with Samsung (scalable codec) but with the rest it's either sbc or aac. And aac implementation is a mixed bag on android.
Mike, I enjoy your outstanding videos on how you breakdown the various earbuds by category. I am just putting this out there. I am 67 so it is possible that my answers won’t be in alignment with most of your viewers. That’s ok. With me I am about the sound quality and just about everything else, is just bells and whistles. I am currently using the Bowers and Wilkins PI7’s and I am elated about them. The sound quality is exceptional. No bells and whistles. The app has no EQ which used to annoy me but I use the Sound ID app which helps a little. I have the Sony xm 4’s which are excellent, the Senny’s mtw 2’s and a first generation B & O’s true wireless. My next purchase will be the Senny momentum true wireless 3’s. Listening to music or a lot of other things in life are subjective. Continue to bless us with your skill set. God bless
Thank you for this exhaustive comparison. Sections organized with logic, faithful evaluations, and your great experience is appreciated. All your followers value and applaud this quality. Congratulations from Barcelona, Spain.
@@MikeOBrienMedia B&O is awesome. I've owned the beosound level and honestly it's the best portable speaker I've owned and naturally was quite excited for tws from B&O. The ex are amazing, though i wish they kinda looked like the EQs. In my opinion the EQs in Nordic ice and midnight blue. I hope B&O can get more colours too in the ex
Thank you for the comparison sounds great! But I have a couple of suggestions. You should do a comparison video to ambient sound and transparency mode whether they can be controlled by volume up or down or just one setting. Because I am blind I’m always interested in these noise cancellation headphones but not sure which one to buy because of transparency mode it’s important for me to be able to hear my environment. My second suggestion would be to do a comparison video to air buds that do not have noise cancellation! Because I am blind, I really like my AirPod third generation! Thanks for these videos I appreciate it
As a danish guy, im just proud that B&O still "got it". I bhought the E3, but the fit wasn't good. But now, after i spend a year with mediocre sound quality on my Samsung buds, i actually might break the bank and go danish again :)
Just got the MTW3 and the fit is just horrible. The angle between the inner and outer part is wrong (compare with the Sonys for example}, so the buds are just sticking out, hanging in the air. The fins don't do anything (since they don't touch the ear). Sound quality is ok I guess, when you get a good seal. Maybe true wireless just haven't gotten further in the sound department? Don't get me started on the bugs 🤯
hello, what headphones do you recommend for running and cycling that have good grip and good sound, the jayrbid vista2, beat fit pro, lg tone fit tf8 or some other headphone for 220 dollars, I'm going to switch to samsung s22, thank you very much
How about Huawei Freebuds Pro 2, i have to mention that i have iphone 13 pro but i heard that apple pro buds aren t the best in term of sound quality. Any opinion?
I will be picking one up and i am living in Turkey. We don't have the B&O here. The mtw3s are new so they are sold for like 5000 Turkish Liras(310 Dollars). I have the money for Airpod pros and XM4s but rumors say that Airpod Pro 2s will be coming on september for the same price and i am using iphone 13 so what do you think? Should i wait (i think yes) ?
Depends on the price point you're aiming at, the B&Os top premium price (but have multipoint connection like airpods), mtw3 you can find them on amazon or other websites. I think you should wait for the new Airpods. Also, I believe they'll be the same price as the current Airpods Pro.
I’m very surprised that the Bose quiet comfort earbuds didn’t make it on to this comparison as I would rate them higher than a few on here. That said, I’ve had to return mine 2 times already since the left earbud suddenly just dies after a few weeks of use. Hence why I am here. If I have to return them a 3rd time, then this video helped me chose the senheiser as a replacement. Thanks!
@@mhvmvd breathtaking. I'm not an expert, but definitely the best true wireless that I ever owned. The bass is amazing and with a bit of eq voices are crystal clear. Samsung probably will show on August the buds pro 2, which I'm excited to compare with the senns (only if Samsung decided to change the shape)
How do you like the EX Vs the EQ? Wanted to prefer the EX but found some of the highs slightly harsh. EQ seemed to have better imaging too. Fit of ex was much better though and controls far superior. Case of the ex could be smaller too
The mic comparison was quite shocking, but thanks for doing that. I watched another video of yours as well, comparing Airpods 3 and Airpods Pro, and for me the noice cancelling/reduction on what other people hear, is the most important thing to look out for. And you've made that decision much easier. Thanks!
I like a ton of bass but still love clear mids and highs so i think I’ll settle with the master and dynamics mwo8 cuz those are rough also and I’m hard on my equiptment
Great review. I have the Galaxy Buds Pro and 1000xm4 and am selling the M&D MW08 Sport for the reasons you stated. It's a half baked product that needs a lot of refinement.
Just picked up the Technics and am totally shocked at how great they sound. And they have a great feature that isolates your voice from background noise when on a call so the person you're talking to can hear you clearly. Compared to the Sony XM4'S, which are very good, these are much better, specifically for that reason and the soundstage is better. I'm very curious about the B&O's if they're worth the money.
another great video! just got the sennheiser twm3 and b&o ex. overall I gotta give it to sennheiser however b&o takes it for sound quality..but just a slight. keep it up!!
@@inv3st_eth839 I rated the sennheiser higher for "overall" but b&o's audio quality is better imo. the sennheiser just better for me in design, fit, app support, button customization. don't get me wrong they are #2 for sound. and I own and have tested alot of ear buds.
Great review, thank you. Which of the reviewed ones has volume control so that I can adjust the volume on the earbuds themselves? Nobody ever mentions this feature when reviewing Bluetooth earbuds and I don't understand why...
Opinions on the Klipsch T5 ii ANC? Was about to pick those up before seeing people mention the Sony 4s going around but I hear their tips are VERY uncomfortable
I had the Sennheiser MTW3, Beoplay EX and Beoplay EQ to play around with. For me, the Sennheiser MTW3 > Beoplay (EX|EQ). Beoplay became more like Apple paying an overpriced premium for the brand. About the review. You SHOULD mention that noise cancellation (as well the sound quality) pretty much depends on how good the seal is! I had some garbage in ears with had a better noise cancellation due to a better sealing. I recommend anyone to focus on the build quality, drivers, software and ofc how good they seal!
No, apple is overpriced because the extra cost only comes from brand name clout. B&O actually delivers extra in no other category that the others do which is true craftsmanship and quality, and also beautiful design. They pay just as much attention to that as they do sound, which still happens to be the best in the group. They should be more expensive considering how much more they offer
In terms of features, one, I really hope someone employs one day is the ability to have separate control profiles depending on whether or not you are using a single or both earbuds. For example, I often use only one bud, when listening to a podcast so having volume control split across both of them isn't a good solution. Often I find myself having the exact same controls set up on both earbuds which is a bit of a waste IMO.
Mike, which one is going to really thump me with bass heavy rock/metal music? The sony mw4 were so disappointing I returned them today. My Buds pro hit pretty deep but aren't loud enough. So what should I go with?
Owning or having owned all on you list except the Master and Dynamic I must agree, when it comes to sound quality I don't believe anything is close to the B&O EX. You simply get the best detail in the sound, in the highs and lows you don't get from the others. I tend to use the Comply ear tips that come with this for best fit and sound. I also agree the Momentum TW3 are my second favorite, that sound quality is slightly below the EX, but they tend to be more versatilein use and have better noisecanceling. I tend to go back and forth using these two depending the circumstance, the TW3 do fit better for me, so tend to use them more when active.
Just bought a pair of Beo EX - but might switch to Sennheiser for better ANC with still good sound - but haven’t decided to return the EX just yet - feeling them out - also have a pair of sound core liberty pro three coming in the mail to test out
I wonder how your list would change if you went solely on ANC and/or transparency. And how would the list go if it was strictly and only based on sound quality.
The galaxy buds pro imo sound a lot better than the sonys. If you really want something good sound wise get the fiio utws5 with your choice of iems. It's lightyears better than any of these. Only draw back is no noise cancelling or ambient sound, which I can live without. The sonys are way over hyped.
Isnt the freebuds pro good enough to be in ths comparison? Cuz I have the 3 earbuds pro which is Freebuds pro Galaxy buds pro Airpods pro I mainly use freebuds pro cuz the sound quality and anc mode for me are great, and same as the 2 pros. But the freebuds pro also has easy volume control and that made me main the freebuds pro.
@@starboy5888 one of the main reasons I really want the beo ex it's because of the look of the case and the look of the earbuds it's just so amazing that's why I'm having trouble between those and the mtw3
@@pugondabox I highly recommend the Beoplay EX bro. The pictures don’t do justice as they look stunning in real life. The way the oxygen glass plate shimmers in light is like an expensive pair of jewellery and the sound is absolutely insane! Such a clean neutral signature sound with tight bass
What I don't like is that often the App / Firmware Products seem to always be throwing out in the Sales pitch .... Future updates, YOU COULD / MIGHT (like the Galaxy Buds 3 pro) get Bluetooth LE compatibility or some other carrot which is more than likely a Lucy holding the football for Charlie Brown to kick.
Why were not the Bose included? They are highly recognized in the ear phone category. I’ve bought many brands. Though I use the IPods with my Apples I have butter sound with all 3 other Bose models I own Excellent video
I agree with a lot of this. I have all those earbuds and the B&O are the best without a doubt. Wish they had better NC. My favorite over all earbud taking everything into consideration however is the Technics EAH-AZ60. Seem to keep going back to them as my everyday earbud!
You have senn3 and B&O ex. Both is new and reales date is same Why you bought both, no sense. Ok but can you compare sq , im only interested in sq, anc and other stuff is important but not crucial for me.
@@nikeu6077 agree that it makes no sense. I am sort of nuts when it comes to finding the perfect earbuds. While sq is most important, I wear them a lot outdoors so nc is important as well! The Technics seem to give me the best of both worlds and a good fit as well.
@@pugondabox They are both good. If noise canceling is important go with the Sennheiser. If sound is most important then B&O ex. Not that the mtw3 doesn’t sound good…it does and much cheaper. I wear earbuds while walking so I tend to use the mtw3 more because they sound good and cut out excess noise.
Love how detailed the video is! Also disagree completely with the design rankings 😂 the Sony's definitely look the best with the rest looking from ugly to boring IMHO
*Which are your favorite?*
PRODUCT LINKS ↘
Sennheiser MTW3 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/Momentum-True-Wireless-3
Sony WF-1000XM4 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/sony-wf1000xm4
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/GalaxyBudsPro
M&D MW08 Sport 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/MasterDynamic-MW08
B&O Beoplay EX 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/BeoplayEX
AirPods Pro 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/AirPodsPro
I like the senheiser, just like the brand and that they do not like other companies that have extra features for their phones. Sony is also good though
Mike it's interesting to watch this video and your best of 2021 video, the Sony earbuds went from 1st to 3rd! Would you say the golden ones (I forgot their name hehe) are your favorite or would you say Sony earbuds are still your overall favorite?
Thanks for all the tech content, I always come to this channel along with MKBHD for making tough decisions on new consumer tech :)
The galaxy buds pro have nickle charging contacts, and gave me a rash.
So not those. Apparently it's common with cheap earrings as well.
Correction: the Galaxy buds pro are IPX7. So they're better than the Beoplay EX in that respect.
Mike, can we cooperate for hifi music products?????
Audio quality is my #1 concern too, I want crisp, hi fidelity with the ability to EQ it. I've seen so many reviewers have a hard time describing the audio quality of multiple brands. Good job, you were able intelligently describe the differences between them.
which do you recommend?
yeah. which one do you recommend?
Man I am so obsessed with wireless earbuds that ever since I discovered it was a thing in 2014 I never owned another pair of wire earphones. Great video though, keep up the good work
I started going into wireless earbuds not very long ago as I still preferred wired ones. It was only quite recently that I discovered this sorcery we call ANC and realized that i've been living under a rock all this time lol.
What was the first TWS that you got in 2014?
@@BrianCheng24 i got some TWS from a small Asian brand called QCY from a website flipkart when I visited in India. I believe it was the T1 model andThe charging case came without a lid.
I own 1 premium pair (Soundcore L3P) but the rest are budget. It's a rabbit hole for sure, and a fun hobby. I have like 10 pairs, and use all of em depending on my mood.
They are so convenient
I have had the Jabra Elite Active 75t for about 2 years now. Must say that I am more than happy with it. Great sound and moreover stays absolutely secure even while working out and sweating profusely
if you sweat a lot check out CharJenPro's AirFoams Pro Active Universal. My tips are wearing out and these seems like it'll be a good replacement for workouts when they are releasd.
That’s what I have. Been thinking if it’s worth upgrading or not
Great review as always! But something I generally miss when seeing these reviews:
I've owned three true wireless models by RHA and Jabra, and they've all been extremely buggy. However I don't see any reviewers approach this topic. For me it's the number one criteria that they work all the time, and it seems true wireless headphones are not yet all that stable
Especially air pods pro
Paid to review or given free samples to test, they don't want to upset their masters.
Great review, I think a mid-range review would be dope too, $150 price point. Lots of competition there.
This video definitely helped solidify my choice of the MTW3 over the Sony's! Comfort is a must for me with how often I use them and I have heard a lot of mixed reports and complaints about the M4's hurting ears after even an hour of use. Thanks and keep it up!
Great to hear!
Personal experience : I just returned Sony WF-1000XM4 for this exact reason. I wanted to upgrade to a premium ANC TWS. So, I tried the Sony, thought they were the best sounding earphones that I have ever used, had a very good ANC. I really wanted to keep those but even after 7 days of using them, trying out different eartips, I had to return them as they were uncomfortable just after an hour of use.
I will be trying the Sennheiser MTW3 soon, really hoping they are comfortable.
@@abhinavsaprey4291 MTW3 ANC for me seems to amplify some already loud sounds (compressed air, power tools, fireworks/gunshots, hammer on metal) but they cut down on engine sounds while driving a car and other basic ambient sounds. Wind noise is a bit reduced from the TW2 but still not great..
While working I tend to not use the ANC at all because the sometimes amplified noise can get actually painful but the great fit means they are decent enough to passively isolate sound although it's not recommended to use for that purpose. While driving or using public transportation I always have ANC on.
Mtw3 Can use only one Buds ? (Juste right or just left?)
@Onicorn if you're hearing gunshots the least of your concerns is how your earbuds pick up the sound. You should probably consider moving to another city. LOL
Great quality review as ever Mike and no BS 😊 Going by your review my pick is the Senns - but why no Bose QC in this mix?
I feel like Galaxy buds are the most underrated earbuds in terms of audio quality, It´s very well balanced and the range is pretty good too for earbuds. For me, they are definitely n.1 out of those, but then again I am not a big fan of boosted bass and treble.
Awesome comparison. Not sure if this would have bumped the Sennheiser's up to #1, but they are apparently offering true multi-point connectivity in an update later on. I think if you consider price/value, relative to the B&O Ex (which I'm sure are amazing) the TW3 are probably the way to go. I'm also surprised at how much better Sony's microphone's are now, as in their XM2 and XM3's they were pretty much rubbish outside of a quiet room.
Galaxy buds pro owner here and 24/7 on beast mode.i love my buds from sound to fit to anc.the buds are just that good!
Really enjoyed this comparison video. Believe it would of benefited from the inclusion of a scorecard showing the final rankings & points difference between each of the models.
I love you! Thanks to you I have the headphones of my dreams. On your recommendation I bought BEOPLAY EX and I am delighted. I've never had such comfortable headphones, and I have small ears and everything always hurts. The sound is clear and saturated. My wallet is crying :D, but it's worth it. I bought the Liberty 3 Pro in January, but all the time the right or left earpiece didn't work. After 5 months the right earpiece stopped working altogether. I returned it to the service and they returned the money because it couldn't be repaired. I don't recommend it, I just got tired of dealing with them.
Great review. Agree with beoplay EX being at the top of the market right now. Phenomenal sound.
So glad you agree! Thanks for watching
@@MikeOBrienMedia They are not “warm” enough for the ones looking for a pleasant experience. But they are definitely hifi analytical sound blasters
@@Amateur2k what do you mean by warm enough?
@@BoneMan1444 heard about lamps amps vs transistor amps? You know what warm amp signature means?
@@Amateur2k no I haven't heard of it
After your reviews bought MTW3!
And it's just a great model!
Great sound, very comfortable and good microphone!
Thank you for your work!
So glad you like them! Thanks for watching :)
I wanted to thank you for your awesome reviews. I also take the chance to highlight a small correction. The Sony XM4 have up to 8 hours of battery in the buds with ANC, without ANC they can last up to 12 hours (depends on volume). With ANC off, you can get up to 36 hours with the case (3x12) which is quite a bit more than the Sennheiser M3s. As a recommendation, it could be interesting to list battery life with and without ANC. Cheers!
What are the best Sony’s ? I don’t care about AMC imo it’s big gimmick as you can still hear outside noise no matter how good the fit is
I love the Galaxy Buds Pro. The only drawback for me was the battery life. But I'm a little upset that my current favorites were only an honorable mention and that's the Jabra Elite 7 Pros
buds pro fall out during exercise
Possibly a person to person situation. Mine are fine.
How's your battery? I get 8 hours. I use Samsung phone too but not sure that matters
jabra really suck for calls. good for music dough
@@Papiringou Music dough? Mmmmm, sounds tasty.
What I love is that your reviews are as well researched, well thought out, and organized as a written review but in visual form.
So rare to see
Wonder why you didn’t include the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. I owned those , the momentum 3, xm4 and apple pro. End up using the sennhiser and B&W the most.
Listening to this in my sony's xm3.....feels so good as I already have one of the best
Great video! I am really hoping there is a comparison on the video/audio latency. I actually returned MTW2 the second day after delivery due to the terrible latency, even though it sounds great.
Mee too, same reason, with some connectivity and battery issues.
From what you've heard of the upcoming Google Pixel Buds Pro, how do you think they'll match up? Looking forward to your future review of them!
Your content is amazing! Extremely helpful and thorough and the camera, background(s) you are using is perfect for the video too. Thank you.
Love this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it and break it all down. I was shocked you said the Apple Airpods Pro kept falling out of your ears because I thought I was the only one! Both earbuds would constantly make their way out of my ears no matter what I did. I eventually returned them from how annoying it got having to keep pushing them in. Really appreciate your insight! :)
So glad you liked the video! If you like the AirPods Pro, but have the same fit issue as me, you might want to try the Beats Fit Pro! They’re almost the same earbuds, but have a silicone wing tip that holds them secure no matter what!
@@MikeOBrienMedia Oh awesome! Thank you for the suggestion! I'll check those out. Appreciate the response. :)
I found a similar thing with the AirPods Pro. I bought some Comply Foam tips for mine, and it's made a huge difference. They're more comfortable, bass is stronger, fit is better and they don't fall out at all (or feel like they will). Highly recommend the foam tips despite the high price, makes them so much better.
@@milfken Oh wow that's good to know. Thanks for the tip! I really appreciate it! :)
@@victoria.rose333 Hope it helps for your ears too, happy to help.
I really enjoy your reviews! Well presented and very detailed. I also think that sound quality is high on my list of importance when it comes to earbuds. I am a big fan of Sennheiser and would pick these as my number one choice in this review. Suttle design, great app, convenient touch controls, and GREAT SOUND at a better price than previous momentum 2. I had the momentum 2's and didn't care for the look and also noise canceling not as good as others on the market. I think they were too expensive ($300) for what you got! They did good with the momentum 3's. I have the Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless now, and think they are a great choice for the money. Great sound, features, etc. Thanks for your reviews. I look forward to more!
Great review. Your reviews are always comprehensive without being so long that it gets boring. You are one definitely one of the best tech reviewers on TH-cam.
Wow thank you so much for your kind words!
I don't understand how PI7 weren't part of this....
It would be interesting with a updated 2022 list including the very newest versions from Samsung, Apple and Bose
Seems like you haven't tried the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pros yet? I ditched my Galaxy Buds Pro and XM4s for them. They just fit amazing, sound amazing, and have great ANC. Got them for $110.
I have tried them and they were a strong possibility for this video. I almost included them but unfortunately the 3 pros, like the 2 pros, have an ambient hissing that bothered me too much. Other than that, they were a solid pair of earbuds!
The fit of the LP3 is terrible though if you have large ears though. The largest wing doesn't fit all the way back to lock them in and due to their design with the primary amount of weight being outside of the ear makes them fall out often.
@@MikeOBrienMedia I see! My pair doesn't have hissing but will cut out occasionally while on LDAC.
@@MelloHubb mine fit perfectly it couldn’t be more comfortable
@@MikeOBrienMedia totallly fixed -they are better than most of these. IMHA
1st & second place are right, I own several B&O products and are amazing, but yes are expensive, MTW3 is another story, less expensive and an important fact is neodymium made for the speaker, such a thing, nothing out there can reach that feeling (5Hz bass is in non audible range) amazing, isn’t the best in some features, but after sound experience, all those became in a far second story, great product.
Whats really weird is that you can find the Galaxy Buds Pro for about 100-110€ here in Germany while most of the others have a similar price to the ones mentioned here. Even though I value sound more than anything else exept fit&comfort that makes them almost a no brainer.
I'm a little confused with the review because the buds Pro actually were the best only in the sound category. Infact. I went ahead and bought them just to try them out and they have really nailed down the sound quality to a T.
This reflects the opinion of crinacle as well. The problem with the others are that they are usually emphasised v shape sound. If that's something your looking for it makes sense. But if you are looking for something a lot more neutral then it's the buds Pro.
What further confuses me is that the Samsung buds also suck at the fit. Or at the very least it's polarising. Which automatically shouldn't give it a win in the fit category.
And finally Samsung codec are a mess if you're on android but not on Samsung. They're fine with apple (aac) and fine with Samsung (scalable codec) but with the rest it's either sbc or aac. And aac implementation is a mixed bag on android.
@mike Obrien have you done a review on status- between pro or between 3anc ?
Which headphone has the best bass? I’m in between BNW PI9, sennheiser mw3 or AIRPOD PRO 2?
Mike, I enjoy your outstanding videos on how you breakdown the various earbuds by category. I am just putting this out there. I am 67 so it is possible that my answers won’t be in alignment with most of your viewers. That’s ok. With me I am about the sound quality and just about everything else, is just bells and whistles. I am currently using the Bowers and Wilkins PI7’s and I am elated about them. The sound quality is exceptional. No bells and whistles. The app has no EQ which used to annoy me but I use the Sound ID app which helps a little. I have the Sony xm 4’s which are excellent, the Senny’s mtw 2’s and a first generation B & O’s true wireless. My next purchase will be the Senny momentum true wireless 3’s. Listening to music or a lot of other things in life are subjective. Continue to bless us with your skill set. God bless
Excellent video - you've gained a subscriber. Really detailed and thorough comparison.
Always a great and thorough review on this channel. Definitely my go to for info. Thank you
Thanks so much for your support!!
I'm still going to use my Momentum TW 2 for a while, maybe until next year and then I will switch to the 3s. Great Video man
Thank you for this exhaustive comparison. Sections organized with logic, faithful evaluations, and your great experience is appreciated. All your followers value and applaud this quality. Congratulations from Barcelona, Spain.
Thanks Mike for getting the bang and olufsen beoplay ex for the comparison
They’re fantastic earbuds! B&O always makes unique premium buds (e.g. leather case, aluminum cases, etc) but these are the best they’ve ever made imo
@@MikeOBrienMedia B&O is awesome. I've owned the beosound level and honestly it's the best portable speaker I've owned and naturally was quite excited for tws from B&O. The ex are amazing, though i wish they kinda looked like the EQs. In my opinion the EQs in Nordic ice and midnight blue. I hope B&O can get more colours too in the ex
Great review 👌🏽
Been Waiting for this 🤩
Thanks a lot for helping to make the purchase decision 👍🏼
Great content ! Sony Linkbuds S coming on strong.
The technics az-60 should definitely be in this category.
Yes, definitely. I wonder why the reviews skip them 😲
Good choice, powerful with balance details
thank you. was going to switch from AirPods pro to M&D and the mic test just kills me as this is my most important attribute. owe you one.
Thank you for the comparison sounds great! But I have a couple of suggestions. You should do a comparison video to ambient sound and transparency mode whether they can be controlled by volume up or down or just one setting. Because I am blind I’m always interested in these noise cancellation headphones but not sure which one to buy because of transparency mode it’s important for me to be able to hear my environment. My second suggestion would be to do a comparison video to air buds that do not have noise cancellation! Because I am blind, I really like my AirPod third generation! Thanks for these videos I appreciate it
I am a businessman i travel a lot and use all brands of products including apple so the multipoint connection is a priority for me
As a danish guy, im just proud that B&O still "got it".
I bhought the E3, but the fit wasn't good. But now, after i spend a year with mediocre sound quality on my Samsung buds, i actually might break the bank and go danish again :)
Yeah these earbuds are great! I have tried some older B&O buds that I didn't like in the past, but these are fantastic
Just got the MTW3 and the fit is just horrible. The angle between the inner and outer part is wrong (compare with the Sonys for example}, so the buds are just sticking out, hanging in the air. The fins don't do anything (since they don't touch the ear).
Sound quality is ok I guess, when you get a good seal. Maybe true wireless just haven't gotten further in the sound department?
Don't get me started on the bugs 🤯
hello, what headphones do you recommend for running and cycling that have good grip and good sound, the jayrbid vista2, beat fit pro, lg tone fit tf8 or some other headphone for 220 dollars, I'm going to switch to samsung s22, thank you very much
How about Huawei Freebuds Pro 2, i have to mention that i have iphone 13 pro but i heard that apple pro buds aren t the best in term of sound quality. Any opinion?
Have you ever thought of giving the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pros a chance? Would love to see your take on those earbuds!
not having customizable audio is no big deal. you can use an advanced ap like power Amp to adjust and fine tune everything you can think of .
I will be picking one up and i am living in Turkey. We don't have the B&O here. The mtw3s are new so they are sold for like 5000 Turkish Liras(310 Dollars). I have the money for Airpod pros and XM4s but rumors say that Airpod Pro 2s will be coming on september for the same price and i am using iphone 13 so what do you think? Should i wait (i think yes) ?
Depends on the price point you're aiming at, the B&Os top premium price (but have multipoint connection like airpods), mtw3 you can find them on amazon or other websites. I think you should wait for the new Airpods. Also, I believe they'll be the same price as the current Airpods Pro.
I’m very surprised that the Bose quiet comfort earbuds didn’t make it on to this comparison as I would rate them higher than a few on here. That said, I’ve had to return mine 2 times already since the left earbud suddenly just dies after a few weeks of use. Hence why I am here. If I have to return them a 3rd time, then this video helped me chose the senheiser as a replacement. Thanks!
Amazing video , i wanted to take your opinion in something, would you recommend buying foam ear tips for airpods pro?
Great video! Just sold my galaxy buds Pro because they were falling constantly, senns mtw3 coming tomorrow, I hope it's a good change.
I hope you like them!
what you think about them?
@@mhvmvd breathtaking. I'm not an expert, but definitely the best true wireless that I ever owned. The bass is amazing and with a bit of eq voices are crystal clear.
Samsung probably will show on August the buds pro 2, which I'm excited to compare with the senns (only if Samsung decided to change the shape)
@@AndoniTejerina do they fall out of your ears often?
@@zobel. they stay well. The rubber fin makes a big difference
I love the MTW3, other than Sennheiser I'd really like to see you cover the offerings from Technics. The AZ60s are a really strong contender here.
How do you like the EX Vs the EQ? Wanted to prefer the EX but found some of the highs slightly harsh. EQ seemed to have better imaging too. Fit of ex was much better though and controls far superior. Case of the ex could be smaller too
@MikeOBrienGiveAway On Telegram well this is a scam. Reported
The mic comparison was quite shocking, but thanks for doing that. I watched another video of yours as well, comparing Airpods 3 and Airpods Pro, and for me the noice cancelling/reduction on what other people hear, is the most important thing to look out for. And you've made that decision much easier. Thanks!
Sony xm4 vs Bose quiet comfort? Which one has best anc and sound quality?
I like a ton of bass but still love clear mids and highs so i think I’ll settle with the master and dynamics mwo8 cuz those are rough also and I’m hard on my equiptment
Great review. I have the Galaxy Buds Pro and 1000xm4 and am selling the M&D MW08 Sport for the reasons you stated. It's a half baked product that needs a lot of refinement.
How are the XM4s in your experience day to day?? Do they feel bulky?
Could you also review the Technics EAH-AZ60 ? - I like to see how you would compare these to the rest of the premium earbuds. Thanks
Just picked up the Technics and am totally shocked at how great they sound. And they have a great feature that isolates your voice from background noise when on a call so the person you're talking to can hear you clearly. Compared to the Sony XM4'S, which are very good, these are much better, specifically for that reason and the soundstage is better. I'm very curious about the B&O's if they're worth the money.
Great comparison. You covered everything and without bias.
Because I’m curious, did you ever get replacement ear tips for the Sony WF-1000XM4? If so, what did you go with?
another great video! just got the sennheiser twm3 and b&o ex. overall I gotta give it to sennheiser however b&o takes it for sound quality..but just a slight. keep it up!!
why you rate twm3 higher than b&o?
@@inv3st_eth839 I rated the sennheiser higher for "overall" but b&o's audio quality is better imo. the sennheiser just better for me in design, fit, app support, button customization. don't get me wrong they are #2 for sound. and I own and have tested alot of ear buds.
Great reviews Mike, you're the best 😍👌
Thanks so much!
Great review, thank you.
Which of the reviewed ones has volume control so that I can adjust the volume on the earbuds themselves? Nobody ever mentions this feature when reviewing Bluetooth earbuds and I don't understand why...
Thanks Mike, you've sold the Sennheisers to me cheers!
Opinions on the Klipsch T5 ii ANC? Was about to pick those up before seeing people mention the Sony 4s going around but I hear their tips are VERY uncomfortable
Nice detailed profiling video. BTW how about the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro where does it fit in Sound category?
On sound quality alone, how much better is MTW3 vs CX plus?
Both are great
i have b&o eq and i have a lot of money .. should i buy the b&o ex ..is the sound quality better ? and thanks for this amazing video
Can't you trade them in?
I have both EX and EQ. EX do sound better. Insane sound quality
@@starboy5888 thats great i will upgrade .. thanks alot and enjoy
@@Thelasthaho No worries 😉 I’m loving the EX and I know you will love them too! Enjoy!
Really nice video very informative and well formatted
I had the Sennheiser MTW3, Beoplay EX and Beoplay EQ to play around with.
For me, the Sennheiser MTW3 > Beoplay (EX|EQ). Beoplay became more like Apple paying an overpriced premium for the brand.
About the review. You SHOULD mention that noise cancellation (as well the sound quality) pretty much depends on how good the seal is!
I had some garbage in ears with had a better noise cancellation due to a better sealing.
I recommend anyone to focus on the build quality, drivers, software and ofc how good they seal!
No, apple is overpriced because the extra cost only comes from brand name clout. B&O actually delivers extra in no other category that the others do which is true craftsmanship and quality, and also beautiful design. They pay just as much attention to that as they do sound, which still happens to be the best in the group. They should be more expensive considering how much more they offer
MTW3how they perfrm in noisy enviroment?
I just purchased the Sennheiser's my 1st pair of buds over $180
They're awesome. I don't even need to turn on bass boost and I love a lil thump
In terms of features, one, I really hope someone employs one day is the ability to have separate control profiles depending on whether or not you are using a single or both earbuds. For example, I often use only one bud, when listening to a podcast so having volume control split across both of them isn't a good solution. Often I find myself having the exact same controls set up on both earbuds which is a bit of a waste IMO.
This would be a huge selling point for me!
The Mtw3 has the option to choose between different accounts so I think it can fix the problem
Mike, which one is going to really thump me with bass heavy rock/metal music? The sony mw4 were so disappointing I returned them today. My Buds pro hit pretty deep but aren't loud enough. So what should I go with?
Great review! I heard that the Kef's are great in terms of sound quality and neutrality. Maybe you can address this with the other vid.
What is your opinion on the Galaxy Bud pro 2?
Great video O.B. Nice shirt.
Thank you mike I have bang and olufsen ex and finally had no doubt purchasing it ❤
In your opinion, would you buy the galaxy buds pro 2 or the new sennheisers? I have a Samsung phone
I would love the sub 200$ video 😍
Owning or having owned all on you list except the Master and Dynamic I must agree, when it comes to sound quality I don't believe anything is close to the B&O EX. You simply get the best detail in the sound, in the highs and lows you don't get from the others. I tend to use the Comply ear tips that come with this for best fit and sound. I also agree the Momentum TW3 are my second favorite, that sound quality is slightly below the EX, but they tend to be more versatilein use and have better noisecanceling. I tend to go back and forth using these two depending the circumstance, the TW3 do fit better for me, so tend to use them more when active.
I'm thinking about getting the xm4. What is your personal experience with them?
@@S1lvo_ They are very good all around and have a nice fit and better. They also have good noise canceling
Just bought a pair of Beo EX - but might switch to Sennheiser for better ANC with still good sound - but haven’t decided to return the EX just yet - feeling them out - also have a pair of sound core liberty pro three coming in the mail to test out
Thanks for helping me to decide, I'm going with silver medalist, Sennheiser M3 👍
I wonder how your list would change if you went solely on ANC and/or transparency. And how would the list go if it was strictly and only based on sound quality.
I'm curious about Bowers&Wilkins pi5&7 vs Samsung buds (any) 🤔
Currently using buds live with Samsung phone so they r pretty nice
I really like this review and found it very helpful for finding some high end ear buds
The galaxy buds pro imo sound a lot better than the sonys. If you really want something good sound wise get the fiio utws5 with your choice of iems. It's lightyears better than any of these. Only draw back is no noise cancelling or ambient sound, which I can live without. The sonys are way over hyped.
Isnt the freebuds pro good enough to be in ths comparison?
Cuz I have the 3 earbuds pro which is
Freebuds pro
Galaxy buds pro
Airpods pro
I mainly use freebuds pro cuz the sound quality and anc mode for me are great, and same as the 2 pros. But the freebuds pro also has easy volume control and that made me main the freebuds pro.
Hey dude What happened to the Soundcore liberty 3 pros they have stacked up against everyone that you featured on here
Hands down best buds for the money
I have the Beoplay EX. In terms of pure sound quality alone, they truly are world class. Insane, clean clarity with tight, accurate bass 🔥
Lucky you to own a TWS that costs a shitload of money. Enjoy your TWS.
Have you tried the mtw3?
@@pugondabox Nah bro. But I have heard many reviewers say they sound great!
@@starboy5888 one of the main reasons I really want the beo ex it's because of the look of the case and the look of the earbuds it's just so amazing that's why I'm having trouble between those and the mtw3
@@pugondabox I highly recommend the Beoplay EX bro. The pictures don’t do justice as they look stunning in real life. The way the oxygen glass plate shimmers in light is like an expensive pair of jewellery and the sound is absolutely insane! Such a clean neutral signature sound with tight bass
What I don't like is that often the App / Firmware Products seem to always be throwing out in the Sales pitch .... Future updates, YOU COULD / MIGHT (like the Galaxy Buds 3 pro) get Bluetooth LE compatibility or some other carrot which is more than likely a Lucy holding the football for Charlie Brown to kick.
uhh bose QC 2s? google pixel buds pro?
Which do you think is better between Galaxy Buds 2 or Jabra Elite 4 or Liberty 2 Pro or Soundpeats Air 3
Hi Mike Bro got one question, is Sennheiser true wire less mommentum 2 receive voice call in both earpod? Thanks more power.
Why were not the Bose included? They are highly recognized in the ear phone category. I’ve bought many brands. Though I use the IPods with my Apples I have butter sound with all 3 other Bose models I own Excellent video
May I ask linkbuds s and MTW3, which one is more comfortable? Thanks
I agree with a lot of this. I have all those earbuds and the B&O are the best without a doubt. Wish they had better NC. My favorite over all earbud taking everything into consideration however is the Technics EAH-AZ60. Seem to keep going back to them as my everyday earbud!
You have senn3 and B&O ex. Both is new and reales date is same Why you bought both, no sense. Ok but can you compare sq , im only interested in sq, anc and other stuff is important but not crucial for me.
@@nikeu6077 agree that it makes no sense. I am sort of nuts when it comes to finding the perfect earbuds. While sq is most important, I wear them a lot outdoors so nc is important as well! The Technics seem to give me the best of both worlds and a good fit as well.
@@causeydawg what do you think I should get between mtw3 and b&o ex. I just love the case for the b&o I hate the plastic feel of my xm4
@@pugondabox They are both good. If noise canceling is important go with the Sennheiser. If sound is most important then B&O ex. Not that the mtw3 doesn’t sound good…it does and much cheaper. I wear earbuds while walking so I tend to use the mtw3 more because they sound good and cut out excess noise.
How's the sound quality on the Technics?, Can you say they are close to B&O when it comes to sound ?
Love how detailed the video is! Also disagree completely with the design rankings 😂 the Sony's definitely look the best with the rest looking from ugly to boring IMHO