TOP 5 PREMIUM WIRELESS HEADPHONES [Tested & Compared!] - AirPods Max vs Bose vs Sony vs Sennheiser..
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- The Very Best ANC Bluetooth Headphones Tested Head To Head And Compared.
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Contestants:
Sennheiser Momentum 3
Apple AirPods Max
Sony WH-1000XM4
Bose Headphones 700
Sennheiser PXC 550ii
Jabra Elite 85H
Categories:
Sound Quality & CODECs
ANC (Active Noise Cancellation)
Physical
Controls
Features
Comfort
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Additional review notes:
Physical
Comfort/durability
Water resistance
Hot and sweaty?
Weight?
386g AirPods
Fit test - wear these working out?
Case
Controls
Features
NFC pairing
Can USB cable be used for audio?
Multi-pairing
Auto play/pause
App
Lag
Find my headphones
Microphone test
Sound quality
Quality:
ANC
Pressure/cleanliness/power
Transparency mode
Battery life
THE HEADPHONES:
Sennheiser PXC-550 II
LIGHT!
AFFORDABLE!!
Similar ANC performance to everything on this list
Sennheiser Momentum 3
Premium leather
Find with Tile (haptic)
NFC pairing
Works with USB cable OR Aux
Passthrough mode while playing music
SmartPause
AptX LL
Soft case :(
Alexa
May slide off head when looking down
Vibrate when calls come in9
Multi-point connection
Apple AirPods Max
Bose 700
Best case BY FAR!!
smooth gel headband
Clean aesthetic
Google assistant
Multi-point connection
Only AAC and SBC codecs (not good news for Android users)
Sony 1000XM4
LDAC
NFC Pairing
Auto transparency mode when you talk
Adaptive ANC
30 hour battery (but more like 20 with full strength ANC)
Custom ANC (based on test)
Great solid case
Very light and comfortable
App allows you to do a lot
Slight emphasis on 200 Hz
Small reduction in clarity
ANC superior to Sennheiser and Bose
Multi-point connection
APP
Sony 360 Reality
DSEE Extreme - audio upsampling low-quality audio files
Touch control mapping
Jabra 85H
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B&O H9i
Drop THX Panda headphones
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:42 The Categories
1:45 The Contestants
3:24 Category 1 (Physical)
7:44 Category 2 (Controls)
9:25 Category 3 (Features)
12:57 Category 4 (Sound Quality)
15:57 Category 5 (ANC)
17:52 Category 6 (Comfort)
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Thanks for watching!!
(1) Sony (Best ANC, second best Sound)
(2) Jabra (i don't have the build issue, maybe something in your model, best "compromise" for me, and that for lowest price - and the EMEA version has APT-X for some reason)
(4) Marshall Monitor (would be first because of sound quality, but bluetooth range is horrible)
(5) Momentum III (just awesome looks, but sound is a bit disappointing and i had Momentum II before, and battery lost capacity very fast)
Edit: I just learned the Jabra have 2 different models (Americas and EMEA/Asia). The US model is horrible, the EMEA model is great. Not shure why GN does this.
The Airpods Max ... well, at that price range they have to compare to Studio Headphones - and they loose badly.
I have to say that Valco VMK20 beats most on the list.
1. AirPods Max
2. Sennheiser Momentum 3
3. Sennheiser PXC-550 II
4. Bose 700
5. Sony WH-1000XM4
6. Jabra Elite 85H
"this case is easily the worst case that i've seen for a pair of headphones"
gentleman we have reached, *the worst case scenario*
haha i'll be *hear* all night
Booooooo get of the stage!
Okay. Ill be honest. I laughed.
you should hear yourself out :D
i bought the Sony WH-100XM4 one day before this video, and I was getting really nervous if I made the wrong choice, but I guess not, such a relieve
Do you still like them
I was gonna get them but I thought the non physical buttons would ruin it
Do you have a particular white noise problem when ANC is on??
@@jyothiswarchandramohan7560 I didn't notice anything
I Listen to alot of Heavy Metal and Rap (Eminem/50 Cent) Dre Boom Bap Beats 808s. I want someone to do a Video telling me which are the best For Metal Highs and Rap Bass. I Like Vol Loud and I like a Really Strong Battery. Obviously your Sound is gonna be alot Different if ur jamming Mariah and Beyonce as opposed To Eminem, Suicidal Tendencies, 50 Cent and Metallica. Please help me figure out the best pair for me. Thank you very much in advance
This is probably the first time in my life I have had the patience to watch a 20+-minute review/comparison video. I love that you get straight to the point and delve into the details while remaining understandable.
Excellent video and immediately got me to subscribe!
Man for once i would like to stand up and appreciate the fact u take the time and reply to as many comments as u can whether they are hateful or loving comments. Not many youtubers do this and it shows how much u actively care about the responses u get from ur youtube videos. FYI i own 1000 XM4 's too and i think they are awesome.
13:00 for sound quality.
Thanks so much Mike. I stumbled across your video while searching reviews for wireless headphones and I have to say great job. I've watched countless reviews over the past week and I can honestly say I like your reviews the best. I say that because I've watched a few other reviews of yours and love how you're totally honest and make simple, but informative comparisons. Keep up the great work and I hit the sub button because you're awesome. :)
Great video again Mike!
I would only add mic test, mainly in these working from home reality.
Have just bought Sony xm4 and returned it after a week. Didn’t like the sound signature and felt really hot (I live in Brazil). Going back to my true wireless after this experience.
Really liked the categorizations! I think the choice for sound quality would also depend a lot on the person's music preferences in general, as all three in the top tier have their own distinct sound signatures. But awesome comparison!
Agreed. Thanks for the positive feedback!!
Really nice review. Fair and balanced for your own needs. Really helpful. THanks for putting in the work
Man you have perfect timing! I was literally just looking into this on my own! 😂 Your videos are always top-notch, keep it up!
So glad to hear it! I really appreciate the positive feedback. Which headphones do you think you'll be buying?
Me 2 lol
@@MikeOBrienMedia Your timing is very good. I think I might go for the Sony's or maybe the Bowers and Wilkins PX7's. Which do you think I should go for?
@@MikeOBrienMedia well going into this video I was considering the Jabras because I have loved my Elite 75t’s and their app features. But now I think I’m leaning towards the Momentum 3’s. Although ultimately I think I just need to decide what aspects of the headphones matter the most and go with that.
it is a pity that Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 were not included in this test.
The PX550 II has the same functions that you mentioned in Sony. You can pause the music and talk to another person without removing your headphones. In addition, it has modes such as: movie, speech ... Thanks to this, when you hear, for example, a podcast, speech is much better heard.
It's strange that you didn't include this information in the test.
A fabulous review. Very pleased with your work. I have the Sennheiser M2. Perfect for my needs.
Great review. The right information presented clearly and logically. I'm in the market for wireless headphones to use with my iPhone and Macbook and I feel like I understand the pluses and minuses of these premium models.
Good review. I just wish you added call quality as one of the factors (as it’s a factor for me). And although not a very popular headset, I would’ve preferred a review of the Surface Headphones 2 over the Jabra. Regardless, good video!
I was going to, but the video was already over 20 minutes, so I omitted that. Most premium bluetooth headphones have decent audio
Great video..Totally agree with your eval criteria and final outcome. Having both Apple AirPods Max and the Sony XM4, and having tested them both with different Music Streaming Services i.e Deezer, HiFi, Apple Music, Pandora, and Amazon Music HD, I can agree with you that the XM4 take the first place here
I'm glad you liked the video and came to the same conclusions!
For the price for sure Sonys are better value but AirPods max better sound and anc makes them the superior buy imo. Yeah the case is garbage but disregarding that it beats the Sony in most ways.
@@himlolo Sony's are better if you travel a lot but the max's are better for home use i guess.
airpod is heavy weight uncomfortable
i think noise cancelation wins due to skull crushing passive seal..not with technolgy
Great video, in-depth ranking of headphones was incredibly useful.
Nice, comprehensive review, Mike. Thanks. I have an older Bose that I use on July 4 and New Years to stave off possible PTSD stuff. They can get a bit warm after a while. For serious listening I use wired IEMs.
Do you have a Fiio BTR5? Best little device ever. Ordered the Drop 6XX to go along with it. If you like great listening it's a very reasonable setup.
@@chethammer I'm pretty sure most people involved in audio will know about the BTR5. That little nugget can easily drive HD600's, and sound actually amazing. (I personally have a BTR5 for my over-ears and a BTR3K for my IEMs)
Keep on making videos! Hopefully you'll get on the algorithm's side soon :)
Thanks. This is the off season for tech reviews, so growth is a bit slower right now
Excellent video. Really in depth and well laid out. I guess preference is probably more prevalent than actual sound fidelity. I have had the Sony’s and own the Apple AirPods Max. As far as pure sound, I don’t think anything is close to the Apple AirPods Max. The soundstage on them is the best I’ve ever heard on a pair of Wireless Bluetooth ANC’s. It’s just astounding, and I noticed it the second I tried them. Whereas the Sony’s soundstage, though good, sounds more clumped together, the APM’s soundstage is unbelievable, it’s like the way music would sound live, the way musicians would want it to sound. I went from the Sony’s which I LOVED more than my beloved Bose, to the APM, and have never looked back.
As far as the Sony’s, they have great bass, and great battery life, and great ANC, but I HATED the touch controls, just didn’t work great.
Nicely done - Perhaps you missed the opportunity to include the Shure Aonic 50 in your testing as they have been getting very strong reviews. Any chance for you to do a quick update?
amazing video, thank you for helping me pick between the Bose 700, momentum 3 & the XM4 ... ordering the XM4s now.
You also forgot to mention that the Sennheiser Momentum 3 can only be turned off by folding them, if you leave them hanging around neck or on a headphone stand unfolded they only go to standby and the battery drains
You can turn them off manualy. When you open them and you don’t want them to go on, simply push the play & pause button while opening them for 4 seconds and they won’t turn on so you can let them around your neck. In that way, they are off. So if you were listening to music you need to close them and re open them while pushing the button.
It doesn't seem to be widely known that the Momentum 3's can be powered off without folding them up. Hold down the "play/pause" button for 5 seconds or so. You will hear "Power Off" as confirmation. To power back on, you will need to fold up the headphones and then open them back up. Works great and useful for those that want to put these on a regular stand.
Great reviews Mike very thorough I'm actually surprised how Bose ranked lower in a couple of those categories. Nice job
I was surprised too. I originally thought they would rank a bit higher. Thanks for watching!!
I've tested all of these accept for the Jabras. I think the Momentum 3 has the best sound quality. The Airpods Max are fine but they focus more on vocals over the other instruments, where the M3s have better balance overall and instrument separation/vocals.
I totally agree!! Sennheisers just take you to another place when listening to them
Momentum 3 are good but with deep house which has elevated bass the m3's bass becomes tiring for me.
@Garygarlucia Luciani did you maybe get a chance to try M4's? If you did, did the sound quality improve?
I'm still rocking my qc35's and still love them
Hi. I would just like to know how the Bowers and Wilkins Px 7 stands
up against these headphones?
would have been nice to see a frequency response graph for the headphones because i am looking for a balanced headphones. i looked it up myself but still would have been nice.
Absolutely flawless review. Keep it up 💙
I appreciate your kind words. Thank you!
Flawless? No Bowers & Wilkins... "Flawless"? Aha aha aha haha.
No Bowers & Wilkins? Can't take this Dope seriously.
Got me my wh-1000xm4s and a pair sony earbuds (the name is just a pain to say) after watching your reviews, so thanks a lot for these videos! Staying subscribed for the day i decide to upgrade
Thanks! I am glad you like your headphones and earbuds!
I've gone through 2 pairs of SonyXM4s in like 6 months. Both pairs just stopped charging after a couple charges. Don't know why lol.
@@elijahharing lol now that's unlucky. You know the so loved jabra elite 75t? Well my sister bought them twice they all broke within weeks😂 idk what to tell u man, it is stupid
@@harbyandrefrancofernandez3310 and the worst bit is I got them online so it takes ages to get a new pair because of all the shipping time lol
Good one, Mike👍🏾
I've got 4 of these headphones (NC700, CM4, PXC-550ii, and Jabra 85H) and I'm happy with all of them. Your rankings are really good, and spot on with my own take with these on a daily basis. 👍🏾👍🏾
Excellent! That is an impressive collection of headphones you have! I am really glad to hear that you agree with my rankings :)
Do You agree on XM4 having a better sound quality then the NC700? /Alex
@@52maq52 they do, but just slightly. The Bose are no slouch when it comes to sound quality, it's just that the XM4 has the LDAC codec going for it to broaden your soundstage. Now, that part aside, you would most likely be happy with either headphone👍🏾!
@@MikeOBrienMedia thanks Mike!👍🏾Just keep the reviews coming!
Hey, what would you say sounds better between the XM4 and the PXC 550ii(In terms of how natural they sound, sound stage and instrument separation)
One key area you've missed is the call quality and using these headphones for meetings. Other than that good review
Yeah the call quality on all of these is decent, but I still planned on including it originally. The video just got so long that I decided to cut that segment out. Maybe I'll include that test in a separate video
Don't butcher your colleage with the mic of Headphones. It's ok for a short call, but not for longer conversations. It's so exhausting.
Is the mic better than premium wireless earpods?
The two MOST IMPORTANT areas for most users
@@dangerousman4071 you can't compare earbuds with headphones
Great video. I was curious about the B&O brand, vs the Sennheiser IE 900 or HD 800s. Thoughts?
Nice video. Latency while watching videos?
Would you think about reviewing the DALI Casque IO-6?
Hi Mike, valuable test, detailed approach, thanks! Why have you skipped Denon AH-GC30? Not good enough for the top5? Short comparison to the top5 would be appreciated.
Hi Mike
Returning to the video to say that I am keenly waiting for your take on XM5 (especially vs Airpods Max). Love your reviews!
I'm interested In the Korg NCQ1. Designed with the DJ in mind but they have some very interesting features.
Nothing in this category is ever going to beat the DAC + amp + premium headphone audio experience but to me there are very specific reasons why you you go for and over ear wireless headphone as opposed to high end in ears and thats .. superior music quality, comfort and longer battery life.
I get it that fashion is a big thing for people in this "look at me" world, but over appearance and general aesthetics, if you're using these outside today how well they work with glasses, hats (even face masks) are considerations.
As it is with life I suppose, the more research I do the less certain I become ;(
Need this right now. Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for watching!!
Wooooow Mike!!!! What a compendious, rich and punctual review!!!!! It's craved me. It made a REAL comparison between the most clare staples of their industry home. It was a "scientifical" assignation of verdicts to any of the cans in each category, and it really felt like to hold them, to know them, to TRY them at the hi-fi store... through you!!!
And yet you have been so critic and rational, but still conveyed the passion for these objects of desire...that I share too :-)
So... really, boy, keep truly up.
This video is worth TEN or more other videos of others blathering of this and that, but they don't trace any line, any datum, any precise verdict, even if a personal 'n subjective one.
Tomorrow I'm receiving the second one of this list, the nc700, and I'm so looking forward to put my hands on it...💥💥💥
(Sorry for my improbable English, I'm case...)
Thank you man, and, Subscribed!
Recently just got the Sony WF-1000XM4 Headphone and I must say this is a great video, thanks for sharing.
Agree with Immortal Sun Kun, excellent no fuss review video, there's a lot of competition out there for reviews and this kept me interested all the way through.👍
Thanks Mike, I enjoyed your video. I wonder about a table for the visual people?
FINALLY!!! Got the best comparizon! Helped me a lot BOR! Thanks! =) gonna subs =)
Did you update the firmware of the momentum? Apparently their anc performance doubles
Very nice vid. The edit is great!
Underrated channel... very good video... thx brother
Thank you!!
Just wanna ask
What do you think of the bose qc35 2? Is it better than all the other headphones you mentioned in your video?
Amazing vid I know it has been a while since you created this video but I have an honest question for you I use my QC 35 II and I use them for work 8 to 9 hours a day (and I am not kidding you) I want to change them, would you tell me if it is a good option to change them for the new 45’s or are the 700’s comfortable to be compared with the 35’s?? Please help me with this I want to change them like very soon, thank you very much mate!!!
Great video. Finally one that goes over the physics/aesthetics. thx!
Now that's what I call an informative review! 👏 👏 👏
Still a goated review. I sent this to a couple ppl who wanted to get into headphones for college. This vod is a still good one
For women / people with long hair, the "tangle factor" would absolutely drive my decision. Bose, Jabra, and Sony had a sleek design that wouldn't catch my hair and annoy me each time I use the headphones 💆 🎧
Good point, though I might add my long hair never gets stuck/tangled in my Sennheiser PXC-550s, so they're also a good option.
Detailed review... Much Appreciated, Thanks very much
Really great video with details and explanations. One tip for improvement is to add a chart for the summary at the end of the video.
Thankyou for the review
i saw this while the momentum 3 are in sale for 270 and also de sonys and for what i saw, what is important for me, the momentum a no brainer. keep up the good work
On the Jabra 85H it has auto pause and play and also there's a feature that you can enable which allows you to answer a phone call just by saying the word answer or reject just by saying ignore. Also there's an auto answer feature as well.
Yes! I should have emphasized the price difference more. The big advantage is that they are so much cheaper than the others!
@@MikeOBrienMedia they have great mic quality as well. I use them daily because I talk a lot on the phone while I'm in my car and I've had no complaints from anyone about hearing me.
Hi mike you are awesome man and i think u will go a long way
Thanks so much!
This is an amazing video love it 👌👌👌
Thanks!
Hi love ur videos bro keep it up
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
How did you select the models tested? Noise cancelling model’s only? The following has near 25K reviews on Amazon. Audio-Technica ATHM50XBT Wireless Bluetooth.
I think you underated the pxc 550 in feautures. They have most of the features you mentioned on the others, like nfc, transperancy mode etc.
that's awesome review dude
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
Please compare Shure Aonic 50 with the others in the video, thanks!
I really like your reviews as they're very detailed.
Recently purchased the Shure Aonic 50 with Amazon.
Wow, was I shocked with the audio. The audio was no better than the FREE ear buds I have that came with my IPhone.
Returned immediately after receiving.
@@Jim-qc6gu
It's much better on my Android as it supports LDAC which iPhones don't support, also which iPhone model?
LDAC actually improves the sound quality by extending the soundstage.
It's pointless to buy this if you're only listening to either mp3s or Spotify as they're heavily compressed.
This headphones is meant for people who use TIDAL or any other Hi-Fi audio streaming service that allows you to hear the full audio quality.
Plus, it has a very flat sound signature for advanced tuning especially for musicians and those who tune manually.
It's especially good for classical, metal and rock music which have lots of different instruments for the wide soundstage but not so much for those with not a variety of instruments.
Drachentoter
IPhone 12 Pro Max
Also, I didn’t know that Shure Plus app only works with downloaded music, not live streaming.
@@Jim-qc6gu
I'm using a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which I actually hear visible difference in audio as I tweaked it, Android has more control over system wide audio
@@Jim-qc6gu give Tidal music a try during the trial.
Hi-Fi actually makes a difference in quality
i understood the amount of hard work put in this video
Yeah it took a while 😅
I wanted to release it in December! The testing was thorough
In the "Additional review notes" section (in the text info), you list a category of "Can USB cable be used for audio?". If I understand the rest of it, it seems that the Sennheiser Momentum 3 is the only headphone where there is any comment on that, and on those you list "Works with USB cable OR Aux". But based on other reviews I've seen, I believe the same can be said about the Sennheiser PXC-550 II -- am I right on that? Do any of the other headphones support audio over USB? Do all of these except the the Airpods Max support audio over an aux cable?
Missing the B&W PX7 in this line up...or pretty much any line up. ANC could be a bit better probably, but the fit is great, physical buttons and the sound is absolutely amazing.
Very nice review!!!
excellent video ,, tysm!!
Dude you've been featured by Samsung's channel a week ago on the galaxy buds pro!
Incase you weren't aware lol
Yes I was aware of that. I'm really glad you saw it! Very exciting milestone for my channel! 😀
@@MikeOBrienMedia wow you are going places!
I have been planning on buying the Sony WH-1000XM4 but i wasn't so sure but you just gave me confidence. Thanks Mike
Best headphones review I have seen, thanks !!
I am thinking to buy the sony 1000mx4 very soon but no one has mentioned it so i was curious and I just wanted to ask does it have a good sound quality when I am watching youtube?
In the third category you forgot the really good bose app for the bose nc 700, u can adjust there everything you want. That was one of my reasons for buying them.
I find Ambient sound to be just as important as ANC, more so from a safety standpoint. Would your order change if you added that feature as a separate category?
if Ambient and ANC are more important to you, then buy based on that.
What camera did you use in this video? It’s stunning 🤩
Thanks! Canon M6 ii
I never comment but commenting on this video to let you know that you're a great reviewer. I bought galaxy watch active 2, buds live after watching your videos. Already own XM4s 👍
Only thing that didn't workout for me were the buds+ which were super uncomfortable.
so helpful, thanks a lot
Such a detailed review and you skip the mic? Oooof, I was really looking forward to see them tested. Also it would have been great to actually be able to hear (or not hear) the anc and not just "yeah that blocks level 26 sound". I just bought the xm3 and I was not happy with the anc for that price, though I neved had anc headphones and I was coming here to see some comparison and see what could be expected. Yeah well overall I'm a little disappointed. Cheers
I’m trusting u with these reviews cause I’m buying headphones 🎧 soon
Loved the review thank you! for anyone wondering, a lot of these are now discounted and it might change your mind.
I own the Momentum 3s and I love them. Yes, they are heavier and yes, they tend to be a little lacking when it comes to ANC but I work in a crowded office and I happen to have no issues with the ANC. The Sonys just feel weird. I was at a store trying all of them and the lightness is a benefit, but the cushion on the headband just feels cheap. I have beyer dynamics at home so I have an audiophile option here. I just do not feel like the Sonys will hold up for a long time. Just personal feelings though. The Sennheisers sound amazing, they feel comfortable enough for me and I mainly where them in the winter, so I do not mind warm ears 😂 During summer days I use the Momentum True Wireless II. Also a great recommendation on those. 🙃
I also have a bunch of Beyerdynamic headphones at home, absolutely love them. I wish they offered Amiron like headphones with anc, I would buy them without hesitation. I guess I have to go for the Momentums too...
Weird thing about they Sony's is that they're MUCH more durable than they look. When I first bought them I didn't think they felt very premium or durable. Now after a year and a half, they still look like I bought them yesterday. Not a scratch on them, and the headband and earcups don't show any wear. So yeah they feel sort of cheap and light, but from my experience they're practically indestructible
I just picked up the momentum 2s for $80. I cant wait to try them out!
@@brandonrohrer2245 how are they i seen them on some series on Netflix and the white one caught my eye gorgeous
One thing I have to add about the XM4s, as an XM3 owner, I can tell you that the sliding part of the yoke has a well known tendency to fail, as the small ring-like part that holds the two parts of it at the top cracks. Sony had similar issues with the 1000X and 1000XM2, but the redesign did not seem to help. there is a company that sells a replacement, but for a premium set of cans this is really disappointing. Plus, as the two parts of the yoke loosen, they begin to creak quite a bit when you move around. Now, as far as I can tell the parts in the XM3 and XM4 look identical, so I expect that in 6 moths or so we'll start seeing report of this happening on the XM4 as well.
Thanks for sharing! I will keep an eye on that and will share on Twitter if I start to see any issues with my XM4s!
It appears that Sony have thickened the part that cracked on my XM3 in the XM4, so I hope that solves the issue. The noise canceling and sound quality are very good in the XM3, and the XM4 are supposed to have very similar hardware in that respect
Can confirm. Both sides of my xm3s broke and I can't say it was due to me treating them harshly. So now I have these expensive cans with zipties on each side.
So......
After 1y or 2x 6 months later have they broken down?? Are the xm3s complete shit now?
Nice work, friend, do you have interest to review IEMs???
Great vid dude
just received the Sennheiser momentum one over the ear today Saturday man oh my go good
What's your opinion on buying headphones renewed off Amazon cause the xm4s are 260ish renewed which is quite the price discrepancy from the msrp
I'm searching for a headphone that would fit on my head as all the headphone I had before are too big and keep sliding...
I heard the Bose Noise Cancelling Bluetooth was good for small head.
Any advices?
nice and detailed. great effort. love from nepal.
I ordered the Momentum 3s the other day, and have been waiting more and more reviews and I wait for them to come in, and a lot of the things you said made me very excited!
With comfort, im sure I'll get used to them over time, and I am actually a bit paranoid when it comes to not knowing what's going on around me 😅, so that was perfect!
I have them and comfort is not a issue...there just as comfortable as any other headphone in my opinion. And the sound is unbelievable. I love them 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Just bought the Sony on sale for &248 at Best Buy for Black Friday. Great accurate review here. Overall it’s a great set of headphones especially for travelers.
Great video as usual Mike. Have you thought about how these compare to high-end and gaming headsets (without ANC) like the Audeze Penrose?
I haven't, but I will consider it now that you mention it. Without ANC, the market is completely different and there are some serious competitors. I briefly mentioned the Drop Pandas in the video for example
@@MikeOBrienMedia Thanks Mike. Great work with the channel. Loving the consistency as you build up the channel (I’m sure it can be relentless).
really great video to compare and pick, I went with the SONY WH-1000XM4, I hope they won't let me down
Would've loved to see the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 included in this comparison.
I love watching tech videos on stuff I can't afford
And I recently got some XM3s for like 125, so I wouldn't be able to justify replacing them anytime soon anyways
That is a great deal for the XM3s!
Nice
Dear Mike
thanks a lot for this interesting, informative, very professional and very helpful video, especially if someone is looking for a new pair of headphones.
Unfortunately it’s IMPOSSIBLE to buy the "Panda THX Drop" here in Switzerland.
Greetings from Helvetia 🇨🇭
Just order it from drop they ship to switzerland from the US. Bought some jeans last month from drop they arrived just fine. Also Sennheiser Momentum3 are 304.- on Digitec/galaxus right now thats about - 100 less than in other places.
@@hyrarls8788 thanks a lot for Your heads-up
Can you do a review of the Urbanista Athens earphones please?
Surely the Nuraphone needed to part of the line up, that aside, good review.thanks.
Thanks for your video
Muy buen video. Me encantó.
This was a really insightful shootout. I would love to see the XM5 and Shure Aonic 50 in another shootout ...
You might want to put a timestamp for the conclusion section, because for some reason it's not "most watched."
If you could try to get a Montblanc MB01, Shure Aonic, and a Beoplay H95 that would be nice premium sets to add to compete.
h95 all the way man