I got beats studio 3 and Sony, I regret ever getting the beats. The gap between the two is enormous, If it weren’t for the nice option colors nobody would ever buy beats headphone, it’s absolute trash.
@@angrysasuke3875 Omg dude same here! I bought the beats studio 3 thinking I was cool but when I got them I was soooo disappointed in everything from lack of good bass to shitty noise cancelling, and guess what they broke after 8 months due to poor quality since my hinge fell off literally by sitting on my head, i did not drop them or hit them. Got them replaced via warranty for brand new pair and guess what? they arent being used you can find them on Facebook marketplace and craigslist LOL I am buying Sony XM3s and never looking back.
August -lmao mine broke too after few months, the headband suddenly cracked for no absolute reason despite the fact that i rarely ever used them, thought it was strange
P I z z a I literally just picked up my Sony xm3 for 240usd brand new, and selling my brand new beats studio for 200$ god the difference is night and day
Understand, but you do get what you pay for. The right cup interactions are worth looking into, else I would say you are correct. These are higher quality if you physically put them side-by-side with others.
Im still very happy with my Bose because I like the styling better and they are in a slimmer shape. Yes the Sony sounds better and has more features but im just in love with my Bose
@@patriotsouthern8123 are they loud tho? Because I listen to rap too I need something louder then the sennheiser's I got a few months ago... Like something loud in volume like the original Beats by Dre's but with better sound quality
I used both, from my experience, Sony has better sound quality, but Bose is comfier from longer hours usage, no stress on ears, whereas Sony made my ears hurt after a few hours of use.
It really depends on the genre of music you listen to. The Bose you can definitely separate each musical instrument when listening to rock, classical, jazz and has a wider sound stage. The Sony is more boomy and has a much deeper, yet artificial bass for hip hop, edm. If you're a bass head, Sony. If you're more of a musical enthusiast that appreciates a more purer cleaner sound, the Bose.
I have both and i can honestly say i enjoy the Bose far more than the Sony. The dual pairing and the physical buttons is much more convenient in my opinion. I bought the Sony expecting to be blown away due to all of the hype behind it but tbh i wasn't a fan because it sounds muddy from the bass imo. They are both good headphones but i would highly recommend whoever is considering buying them to try them both at a local best buy or other tech spot.
I've had my QuietComfort 35 Series I for around 4 years and they still work perfectly. I've had to replace the ear cushions once, and might need to do it again sometime soon, but they've never failed me.
Perfect well explained video, had a nice pace, and also matched the researching I did on these 2 headphones. Going for the sony's and I hope it's worth it. I've worn my friend's qc35s for literally 2 minutes and ever since then I've fell in love with it and anc headphones. The bose's comfort is king, it is like your ears are floating in space when you wear them, but I can get the sony's for free using a points program from my credit card (and the bose's aren't available in my cc points program). Well deserved sub! Edit: *disclaimer that this is from my experience so everything here will not be the same as your experience* The sony's are pretty nice, not as comfy as the bose (at least from my 2 minute experience from the bose). The most annoying part of the sony's are that they can only connect to one device at a time. If these would connect to two devices at a time, then switching between devices would be so easy. The app is also very easy to use and the cool part is the adaptive sound control. It senses when you are sitting down vs moving around so it will adjust the noise cancellation (not that I would use this since I wouldn't use this outside, but I was just really surprised by it when I walked around the house). The sound on these things are also superb, I was using a plantronics backbeat pro 2 before this and the plantronics definitely aren't as comfy or even close to sounding as good as the sony's audio quality (almost like I'm listening using a plugged in headset). You can also change the button for ambient control/noise cancellation to google assistant in the app, and the touch controls are a little finicky. I would have preferred physical buttons, but I guess these work pretty well for what they are (98% accurate touches every single time). The second con of this headset is that they don't pause music if you take them off, the plantronics did, and it is just such a convenient feature. You also look like an idiot when you try to palm the right can on the headset to activate the ambient control, but it's pretty damn cool. The mic also sucks on the sony headset, people will be able to hear you, but obviously, it ain't going to be very good.
Love the sound signature of Sony M3's but the most amazing feature for me is the ability to release cabin pressure during flights when reaching high altitudes and when landing, by activating the atmospheric optimizer of the headphone. I used it for a couple of international flights and cabin pressure on my ears hurts no more.It's so great.
@@lynnguyen7010 Yes you could, when you're on a flight, upon reaching a high altitude or when about to land and you start to feel then pain of cabin pressure on your ears, just press & hold for 3 secs the ambient button of the Sony's and you will hear a voice prompt "Optimizer start" or you could also do that in the Sony's Headphone app on the settings "Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing" and the cabin pressure goes away. You could repeat the process several times until you feel the desired comfort on your ears.
Agree. I tried Bose QC but they gave me headaches and made me nauseated. However with sony’s feature, its much more comfortable to use. No more pain or headaches!
Listening to this video on my Sony WH-1000Xm3 headphones bluetoothed to my Sony XBR65X900E TV. Having both of these headphones at my place of work made it easy to compare. Having owned many headphones and not really using any of them consistently after a couple weeks, despite enjoying them for the most part, I was surprised by how frequently I WANT to just pop the sony's on my head even for short periods. They just sound awesome, clean and rich and clear and full. Like you said, much better mids. Clean, punchy bass, not overwhelming bass, just rich bass that compliments the rest of the music, that allows you to hear other details. And I LOVE the ambient sound mode. As a parent needing to keep my ears open for my toddlers and the inevitable destruction they are wreaking, ambient sound is fantastic and allows me to hear my music, and my kids.
D K I was a Bose fan too (I own Soundtrue ultra in ear and soundsport) until Bang and Olufsen came along and Bose started to feel inferior and cheap to me in terms of sound and material..
Unless I missed it in the video, sound leakage is often a huge factor in deciding which set of cans to go with. The Bose lose in this category by a mile. I feel this needs to be a part of any thorough review. Thanks for your excellent work
I would like to buy either of this but I have heard the sony are pretty badly built, specifically around the hinge whom apparently keep breaking over time. That's ain't something I can afford to have happened to such a expensive item.
Hi, I like your video because I'm french and you speak clearly enough for me to understand you. Thanks to you, now I know which headphones I will buy and I have improve my english!
Great video! I got the Bose qc35 a little over a year ago and wear them for hours everyday. I sometimes forget I’m even wearing them but my favourite feature is switching from my iPad - phone by simply pausing one device. (If they’re both playing audio, the headphones switch instantly from one device to the next) I’ve never owned the Sony’s but they do look a little chunkier and less stylish imo lol
Sony wins: sound quality, call quality, lack of sound leakage. Quiet to your neighbor. With the Bose, my neighbor started bobbing his head to the beat right away.
Using the Sony's for a year now, superb flight silencing which was a key selling point for me, great battery power, USB C is a huge plus as my phone uses the same and only one charger is needed, the speed chargin is amazing too, not mentioned here is the sony NFC functionality which I use extensivly to switch between my PC/Laptop and my phone. They are really airtight, even when listening to music really loud my wife sitting next to me cant hear much which just adds to the overall listening experience. For sound quality I much more preffer the Sony's as well, did listen to both on pre recorded tracks in the store and well, they did just sound better to me but that is personal prefference.
Did any problems occur at low temperatures? (Ghosting at the touchpad shall appear at 10° Celsius and lower :/) would you recommend to by them now at this pricepoint? Had some really bad experience in the past with expensive headphones...
You forgot one crucial thing - how do both perform on the heat/sweat factor after wearing for 1+ hour? If they are uncomfortable, doesnt matter how good the sound quality is.
I had the borrowed the sony from a friend for a trip, I could not wear them longer than 2/3h at the time. Too hot and became unconfortable. Bought the bose and just came back from a trip from Bangkok to Europe, and for me the Bose where the right choice. I would give the sony a little bit better noise cancelling. But end of the day if I cant wear them for 6h or more at the time, Bose wins.
@RedPanda I tried out both of these for an extended period of time here in Dubai where the climate can be a bit warmer...well hot actually. I definitely became more uncomfortable with the Sony’s after 1.5 - 2 hrs and needed to take them off. The Bose somehow gave my big ears room and the curiously enough the music I was listening just felt lighter in the Bose. I wish it were the Sony’s though because like the reviewer, I think it’s a better product.
Alexander Binder Yeah I agree. I think with these type of headphones, comfort is even more important than sound quality. And as long as the Bose sounds decent, I would prob choose most on comfort, including resistance to sweating.
This is an excellent review, great content and presentation. One thing I will mention is that a lot of people tend to say that the Sony's have better sound quality because of the punch of the bass. I don't understand why people focus on bass so much when there's such a wide variety of music where bass is not always desired at the level that the Sony's offer. I do appreciate the equalizer in the Sony app though, but it is frustrating that people just seem to think that more bass means better sound quality.
Do you know whats even more annoying? The Sony's sound way too bassy if you don't apply EQ. They actually sound like shit - And you can't apply any EQ when using it wired. So you can kiss in-flight entertainment goodbye!
most modern music is super bassy. If you dont listen to bass heavy music then the sonys are not actually a good choice. Like me: I listen to mostly classical. The sonys are a bad choice for that
Just bought the QC35 II today and had a really hard time deciding between the two. To me it came down to the comfortability. And that is where Bose outshines Sony. At least to me. Yeah, the sound on the XM3 is a bit better (but not much). Also the overall tech is a bit more fancy. But these factors are not that much of a benefit and I can easily do without them. Either way both headphones are amazing and will make their owner quite happy.
Just looking at the bose, let alone handling it in your hands you know its in a diferent league to the sonys build quality. Having physical buttons excellent. i do like the app control of the sony, but that touch control is a pita!
I have both only because the Sony was on sale and had such good review. I do agree that the Sony does have better sounds, ANC, and app. For my head, the Bose is more comfortable. I also prefer the physical buttons on the Bose. One thing the reviewer didn't mention, but I realized very useful after many months of uses; the Bose can connect to 2 devices at a time and very easy to change to different saved devices in its memory without going to the settings of any devices. Sony can only connect to one at a time and to switch to another saved device requires you go to BT setting of current device to disconnect it and BT setting of 2nd device to connect it. I know it's a first world problem!!! My recommendation after many months of use is if you mostly rely on one device for your headphones, then I'd go with the Sony. If you constantly switch between devices (in my case - phone, ipad, chromebook, PC, and android tablet) and need 2 connections at a time, then I'd seriously look at the Bose. Ease of use and convenient do matter over times. I like the sound of Sony, but I kept gravitate to the Bose for daily use because how easy it is the change between devices.
Technically no, he is saying that they are a battle of the two top headphones out of all, but if he is talking about only the two headphones, then yes he is incorrect. But I think he is talking about best overall, just comparing the two best
You can use the Sony with two devices (limited). They have one bluetooth connection for HQ music playback (aptX, LDAC etc.) and one for HSP/HFP. For instance I can connect my voip phone (desk) with the Sony and playing music from my mobile. If a call goes in, I click on headset and can talk over the headphone. A colleague showed me that (he owns the Bose). The music on the smartphone won't stop, but its muted until you finished calling, then you hear music again ;) On my android system there is also written in the bluetooth connection that it can only play music and not used as a headset when I connect it with the voip phone. Maybe this works also with the computer. One downside, if you use it on the PC with the passive mode (with cable) it sounds like garbage, you have to activate them to sound like always (there is also an impendance change). Second if you try to use the microphone on Windows 10 then the output switches to the bad HFP mode instead using the HQ codec. But its not a gaming headset, otherwise it would be the best overall headset ever.
I really like the quick charging on the Sony M3’s & the convenience & even the voice message telling me when battery is getting low etc , just feels more of an advanced system that works so well in different areas on theses Sony headphones
I have the Bose qc35ii.. They are great but have one really nasty flaw that these indolent bastards will not fix despite untold customer pressure. For some odd reason, down to the BT standards, about half the devices you connect it to (esp android) produce low level sound. It may be a BT problem, but ffs, a $300+ headphone should be able to compensate!! If still in warranty, they will give you a replacement. SO WHAT? So buy Bose and be ignored when it has a design issues. The ignorance Bose has displayed in this regard deserves boycott and brand fold.
Both are very comfortable. I don't like Sony's issue with multi-bluetooth connections. Out of the box the Bose sounds more clear and better balanced. The Sony is way to bassy for me. The mids are a bit muddy. I'm a big Sony fan, but that made my decision for the QC35II.
Time for a counter argument. 1. The sony's cant be used in the cold, the touch controls go wack. 2. The 2.5 mm is to reduce weight, and the bose are lighter. 3. The bose are just more comfortable, snd they prob will always be. 4. 2.5 to 3.5 are easy to find on amazon and such
@@okene yeah. I found that when it comes to comfort, bose never looses...but...over all, i have been using the matshall monitor ii because of the sound signature, and the way they fold up
After comparing both headphones for 3 days, i went back to my bose qc 2 just because they sound better at max volume (unmodified audio), sony xm3 on the other hand have horrible uncalled for bass in most songs. I was fairly disappointed after all the hype... the bose qc are closer to reality.
My battery died on my Bose and guess what??? You can’t change the Bose batteries yourself, so after about 500 recharges they’re trash. That’s about a year and a half... the Sony’s battery is easily changed by the user.
Igor Perin I’ve always really enjoyed their balanced sound, and with the app, they are extensively configurable for EQ. The ANC is “good”, but not as good as the PXC-550 (which I’m also trying now), and certainly not as good as the Sony’s being reviewed here. I really like the Sennheiser sound profile, they start out very balanced, somewhat more bass than the normal profile, it very clear miss and highs as well. And they are VERY durable. Most times 8 simply put them in their microfiber pouch, put them in my bag and go. I’ve never had any issues with multi-device switching, nor any issues with comfort. Again though, after a week with the Sony’s, they seem like five-year old tech (which they are). I keep them for around the house listening and still use them as a Plan “B”.
I'm buying one or the other this week. After reading 100+ reviews on both, I've seen a common trend: The Sony call microphone (sound from the other end of your call) is pretty bad and headband breakage seems to be a common issue (not covered under warranty).
😄Hahaha!! I'm laughing because I literally spent yesterday abd all this morning doing the same thing! I ended up ordering the Bose... N I'm still questioning whether I made the right choice💆Idk... They'll be here tomorrow, so I guess I'll see then! Lol. It was between these two in this video(Sony & Bose), and also the Beats Studio3 were also in the running when I first started researching. I not so quickly cut the Beats out of the running. Lol! Tbh I just love the look and variety of colors they come in. That's all... So I figured instead of buying $300 headphones cuz they're aesthetically pleasing, I should be smarter! Anyways... I'm blabbering now. I almost wish I got the Sony. I guess if I really change my mind I'll just exchange them! Good luck👍🙂
At this point, paying for Qc35 is plain stupid even if I have always been a bose fan. And I really cant figure out if its arrogancy or blind faith that driving Bose to still think people are going to pay for a headphone which at this point is at least 2 years behind. At this point, I am not sure how long can I wait. I guess its time to switch to a sony
I 100% disagree with the sound quality argument. Sony bass is dull hitting (like a dull knife). It doesn't have enough sub bass impact (rumble). There is a little too much mid bass hump. The bass isn't very punchy at all. Increasing the bass (via clear bass) does not fix the dull hitting bass. Also, the Sony is veiled in the midrange and lower treble (they sound incredibly dark). One must EQ these regions up a few dB to bring them to neutral. The although the Bose doesn't have the quantity of Bass as the Sony, the Bose has a better sub bass impact and is more clear and detailed in the midrange. The soundstage is a bit larger too. The only problem with the Bose is that the lower treble can be a little harsh on some tracks. The Bose sounds significantly better than the Sony. After many weeks of messing with the EQ, I got the Sony to sound almost as good. Since the Bose sounded better, was more comfortable, could pair to two devices simultaneously (very important to me as I have 2 cell phones at all times), I sold the Sony after a month of use. I would give the Bose a 7.5 in SQ and the Sony a 6.5.
if you use this on a regular basis , you will find the headband will start to creak and pop like a haunted wooden door creaking. Sony has no headband replacement because it is "irreplaceable" I am tired of these companies selling us products that don't last very long. I will never buy another Sony product.
2 device connection at the same time is HUGE, while you are listening to your PC or TV you can answer the phone with the Bose not with the Sony. The other thing you leave out is customer service. Bose hands down will beat Sony. I will never buy another Sony product because of the crap customer service they have.
As I have compromised hearing in both ears, I would like a more detailed review on the Sony sound-molding & equalizer features in the Sony app. I'm returning the Bose I just bought & getting the Sony. Music & TV are more important to me than ambiant sound dampening. Thanks for a well produced & informative video. Catmandude
I got the Sony pair. They are my favorite headphones (so far) that I've ever had. I'm new to noise cancelling tech, so it's nice, since my neighbors are very loud. I can tune them out and everything else (instead of pushing in uncomfortable earplugs). They seem to work well on phone calls, though I was told I sound like I'm "in a bubble".
I’m glad you’re one of the very few honest about their mic. Actually it’s not because of wind. Overall Sony perform very poor even in indoor noisy places like coffee shop or chatty office. With some people getting very early batch of Sony, the mic is unusable at all and I’d suggest sending them to Sony. Bose mic win not only its physical implementation, it is its processing picking our voice way better than anything in the market. I’ve posted mic tests of lots of headphones and you’d be surprised how many headphones struggle as comparing to Bose.
Wouldn't one be a fool to spend 300$ on average headphones only because they have a better microphone? I'd rather get the 10 other better features for the same price.
@@SpringloftStudio Talking about solely the Bose vs Sony, the ONLY two features the Bose has better are the double Bluetooth connectivity and the SLIGHTLY ever better comfort. The Sony butchers the Bose in every single other department. Have you even watched the video? The Sony is a no brainer for the ultimate package seeker.
So many things wrong with this vid: 1) The name is Sony 1000xm3 and not sony 1000xmk3 2) There is no person sane who would say sony is more comfortable than bose. 3) The QC35ii are not 0.8 grams lighter but 20 grams lighter. 4) Bose is in no way better than sony in noise cancelling. I could go on and on but no one will ever read this comment.
@@abhijeetnarang1791 For me , yes, Sony are much comfortable than Bose, second the noise cancellation is by far best on Sony. Thats the world man, different persons different opinions
I only listen to classical music and have been enjoying the Bose QC35 II for almost two years now. Those headsets are just FA-BU-LOUS !!!! The sound quality is more than divine ... It leaves any other headset in the dust !!!
Sometimes I put my Sony's flat on the table and ...just admire the beauty of the "beast". They are my first ANC headphones and I'm loving them. The only down side is the limited multipoint connection and I think, for having tried the Bose, the comfort as well. It's just an inch below the Bose. Sondwise, I like some bass so it's excellent. When I need less bass all I do is just adjust it in th app.It's all a matter of preference.
If you are use a lot of time disconnecting and reconnecting the headphones from phone to pc then you may enjoy this little program i made. It sends a message to your phone to turn off Bluetooth and then activates Bluetooth auto-connect on your pc. It can all happen by clicking a keyboard shortcut to. github.com/Jesper-Hustad/HeadphoneBluetoothSwap
@@janzac4797 Bose has the upper hand on comfort ability. But it's not like you cant have the Sony's on for hours. Bose is just lighter. That might be the only thing bose has on it
The sound quality on the Sony is bloody awful. The base overpowers all the other frequencies. The bass is bloated and completely uncontrolled. I tested the Sony through a hi-res nw a45 player. Made by sony. I had flac tracks which are encoded in 24bit 44khz. The sony was also connected with there propriety codec LDAC. I couldn't believe how bad these sounded
I have the Bose QC 35 II headphones. Incredible clear sound, great punchy bass, and best of all they make screaming kids on long haul flights go away :-)
How does Sony win exactly? The touch controls are meh.. There are phantom touches outdoors when raining/dew/precipitation.. The comfort isn't as good (shallower ear cups) .. The mic and sound cancelation isn't as good (as per your review) .. The only thing the Sony has going is the battery life and a little more oomph with the bass (also louder) .. The Bose has a respectable 22 hrs battery life (longest flight I have taken is 16hrs) and has the bigger sound stage + more balanced crisper sound (less distortion) .. How does Bose NOT win? .. In my opinion it's because people finally have an alternative to the original? .. I owned the QC15, QC25 and now the QC35 .. IMO Bose is tried and tested, reliable, its the original (the classic) and is the typeform in this category .. BOSE wins.. Just my opinion.. PS: My opinion is from owning both headphones and also from having brand loyalty to both Sony and Bose.
Great review. This is the first review that mentions Bose still used a 2.5 mm jack. Everyone else, and Bose website, says it's 3 mm...which is true for one end of the cable but not the other end. Thanks! The proprietary cable is a deal breaker for me. It was difficult to see what was on your phone's screen. I noticed you stretched out the Bose headphones to demonstrate their flexibility. You didn't do that for the Sony's. Why not? And...I'd like to know if you can turn on ANC without connecting to a device? I read somewhere that the Bose will automatically turn off if not being used. And, when switching between ANC modes, does the music dim, or is there an announcement, or do you just have to listen for the changes?
@@ExSkyCyclePilot True but Bose uses a proprietary cable. There's a notch in the headphones where the cable plugs in. Bose's cable fills in the notch. Regular 2.5/3.5 mm don't fill the notch (unless you purchase a replica cable). That might be a turn off for some. It makes no difference to me but my preference is 3.5/3.5 regardless.
@@justG01to05 Strange... My QC35s, manufactured in March, have no such notch, and the supplied cable is a standard 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable. In fact, I just happened to have another 2.5mm to 3.5mm standard cable, and I use it with my QC35s every day. I wonder when Bose made this change to a non-proprietary cable. I would also prefer a standard 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable, and USB-C for that matter, but accurate, neutral sound reproduction is more important to me, as are regular buttons, instead of that fiddly, annoying touchpad used by Sony.
@@ExSkyCyclePilot Thanks for that info re notch. The ones I tried on had one so I passed on buying them at that time. Maybe it was a store model and not the consumer version? I agree in that I'd rather have buttons versus a touchpad for play control but technology is pushing buttons out and the touchpad in.
I looked at a lot of these reviews just before I bought my Bose I was actually going to buy the Sony's. Then I tried a Sony's on to compare to the Bose. My preference Bose are just so much more comfortable. And they don't scratch your ear like Sony's
I live in hot climate. Which one do you think will make my ears less hot and sweaty for longer-period use? Debating buying one cause I can't get a proper answer to this.
@@meeravinod7165 Best way is to go to Best buy and try them on if you have the option. I found the Bose I can wear for long periods of time pretty easily but I haven't tried in hot climates so I don't know.
For God's sake focus the camera on the phone so we would actually see and know what is showing on the phone. With this much brightness it is impossible to see anything.
great Review. I am seriously considering the Sony .. I wish Sony can arrange to credit you a good bonus for every headphone sold because of this review. you deserve it dude (Y)
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When you accidentally get Beats to flex and regret it
xD that's oddly specific
I got beats studio 3 and Sony, I regret ever getting the beats. The gap between the two is enormous, If it weren’t for the nice option colors nobody would ever buy beats headphone, it’s absolute trash.
@@angrysasuke3875 Omg dude same here! I bought the beats studio 3 thinking I was cool but when I got them I was soooo disappointed in everything from lack of good bass to shitty noise cancelling, and guess what they broke after 8 months due to poor quality since my hinge fell off literally by sitting on my head, i did not drop them or hit them. Got them replaced via warranty for brand new pair and guess what? they arent being used you can find them on Facebook marketplace and craigslist LOL I am buying Sony XM3s and never looking back.
August -lmao mine broke too after few months, the headband suddenly cracked for no absolute reason despite the fact that i rarely ever used them, thought it was strange
P I z z a I literally just picked up my Sony xm3 for 240usd brand new, and selling my brand new beats studio for 200$ god the difference is night and day
0:37 "which one is best?" *looks inadvertently at the Sony's*
Nice, i didn't catch that at first
I SAW THAT! I see a lot of people do that! Example: mom hides phone* WHERE IS MY PHONE! 👀. Takes phone back*
Spoiler alert
@@Akaicchii good Cuz the video is 15minutes long🤣
‘I was very happy with the Bose until the Sony came along.’ 😂
haha me too
Understand, but you do get what you pay for. The right cup interactions are worth looking into, else I would say you are correct. These are higher quality if you physically put them side-by-side with others.
Im still very happy with my Bose because I like the styling better and they are in a slimmer shape. Yes the Sony sounds better and has more features but im just in love with my Bose
@@LEVEL3D i got sony 100xm2, but my relative got bose, after using his bose for awhile i do really enjoyed bose qc 35ii!
@@patriotsouthern8123 are they loud tho? Because I listen to rap too I need something louder then the sennheiser's I got a few months ago... Like something loud in volume like the original Beats by Dre's but with better sound quality
I used both, from my experience, Sony has better sound quality, but Bose is comfier from longer hours usage, no stress on ears, whereas Sony made my ears hurt after a few hours of use.
Agree with this guy
Agree i Used Sony My ear going hot
It really depends on the genre of music you listen to. The Bose you can definitely separate each musical instrument when listening to rock, classical, jazz and has a wider sound stage. The Sony is more boomy and has a much deeper, yet artificial bass for hip hop, edm. If you're a bass head, Sony. If you're more of a musical enthusiast that appreciates a more purer cleaner sound, the Bose.
@@liquid79 agree. Bose is perfect for jazz. The Old bass instrument Celo i think could not be heard in the Sony
@@liquid79 couldn’t agree more
13:03 Sony . You're welcome
thank youuu!!!!!
Thank you 😂
Microphone sucks
No Multiconnect, Very Stiff, Uncomphy. Sony sucks and Bose wins 100%
Dark Matter wrong Sony is rated a lot higher by other very popular you tubers and people agree Sony is better.
Digital trends uploading a video longer than 4 minutes? WOAH
They were very very happy until the Sony came along.
You said “save these two” instead of “except these two” I like your old English, sir.
I have both and i can honestly say i enjoy the Bose far more than the Sony. The dual pairing and the physical buttons is much more convenient in my opinion. I bought the Sony expecting to be blown away due to all of the hype behind it but tbh i wasn't a fan because it sounds muddy from the bass imo. They are both good headphones but i would highly recommend whoever is considering buying them to try them both at a local best buy or other tech spot.
Watching this video with my WH-1000xm3 :D
RoyBoy 123 !!! I have them but not using now :(
The same here 🙂
Me too
RoyBoy 123 Me too. Love them!
Same here. Very impressed
My defense on Bose is that in Bose you can say "Alexa play despacito" when something bad happens
Sony got alexa too
Gayyy
Mememaster 64 good to know :)
sony even has siri
Dead meme
I've had my QuietComfort 35 Series I for around 4 years and they still work perfectly. I've had to replace the ear cushions once, and might need to do it again sometime soon, but they've never failed me.
Does the battery still lasts long?
How often do you replace the ear cushions? Do you still use them today?
I always appreciate when a reviewer gives a straight recommendation, thank you.
which he didn't...
@@andrii3810 except he did. He said Sony hands down.
Perfect well explained video, had a nice pace, and also matched the researching I did on these 2 headphones. Going for the sony's and I hope it's worth it. I've worn my friend's qc35s for literally 2 minutes and ever since then I've fell in love with it and anc headphones. The bose's comfort is king, it is like your ears are floating in space when you wear them, but I can get the sony's for free using a points program from my credit card (and the bose's aren't available in my cc points program). Well deserved sub!
Edit: *disclaimer that this is from my experience so everything here will not be the same as your experience*
The sony's are pretty nice, not as comfy as the bose (at least from my 2 minute experience from the bose). The most annoying part of the sony's are that they can only connect to one device at a time. If these would connect to two devices at a time, then switching between devices would be so easy. The app is also very easy to use and the cool part is the adaptive sound control. It senses when you are sitting down vs moving around so it will adjust the noise cancellation (not that I would use this since I wouldn't use this outside, but I was just really surprised by it when I walked around the house). The sound on these things are also superb, I was using a plantronics backbeat pro 2 before this and the plantronics definitely aren't as comfy or even close to sounding as good as the sony's audio quality (almost like I'm listening using a plugged in headset). You can also change the button for ambient control/noise cancellation to google assistant in the app, and the touch controls are a little finicky. I would have preferred physical buttons, but I guess these work pretty well for what they are (98% accurate touches every single time). The second con of this headset is that they don't pause music if you take them off, the plantronics did, and it is just such a convenient feature. You also look like an idiot when you try to palm the right can on the headset to activate the ambient control, but it's pretty damn cool. The mic also sucks on the sony headset, people will be able to hear you, but obviously, it ain't going to be very good.
I got an ad for the Sony headphones before this video😂
Illuminati bro
I use an ad blocker. Why don't you?
annecy49 no ad blocker on a phone
@@jarjarbunks2844 I didn't know that -- learned something!
You have been watching Sony headphones ads
9:56 just says it casually and continues on...I am crying laughing
Love the sound signature of Sony M3's but the most amazing feature for me is the ability to release cabin pressure during flights when reaching high altitudes and when landing, by activating the atmospheric optimizer of the headphone. I used it for a couple of international flights and cabin pressure on my ears hurts no more.It's so great.
Lloyd Lausa I had no idea you could do that
@@lynnguyen7010 Yes you could, when you're on a flight, upon reaching a high altitude or when about to land and you start to feel then pain of cabin pressure on your ears, just press & hold for 3 secs the ambient button of the Sony's and you will hear a voice prompt "Optimizer start" or you could also do that in the Sony's Headphone app on the settings "Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing" and the cabin pressure goes away. You could repeat the process several times until you feel the desired comfort on your ears.
This is the most underrated feature.
@@ahmatm2147 Yes it is, and possibly not all M3 users know this feature. Very helpful indeed for someone like me who do often flight travels.
Agree. I tried Bose QC but they gave me headaches and made me nauseated. However with sony’s feature, its much more comfortable to use. No more pain or headaches!
Listening to this video on my Sony WH-1000Xm3 headphones bluetoothed to my Sony XBR65X900E TV. Having both of these headphones at my place of work made it easy to compare.
Having owned many headphones and not really using any of them consistently after a couple weeks, despite enjoying them for the most part, I was surprised by how frequently I WANT to just pop the sony's on my head even for short periods.
They just sound awesome, clean and rich and clear and full. Like you said, much better mids. Clean, punchy bass, not overwhelming bass, just rich bass that compliments the rest of the music, that allows you to hear other details.
And I LOVE the ambient sound mode. As a parent needing to keep my ears open for my toddlers and the inevitable destruction they are wreaking, ambient sound is fantastic and allows me to hear my music, and my kids.
Any physical discomfort?
I was listening this video on Bose. I like it and no doubt Sony is great too. I have been using Bose Speakers 🔊 and Earphone for over 5 years.
D K I was a Bose fan too (I own Soundtrue ultra in ear and soundsport) until Bang and Olufsen came along and Bose started to feel inferior and cheap to me in terms of sound and material..
Unless I missed it in the video, sound leakage is often a huge factor in deciding which set of cans to go with. The Bose lose in this category by a mile. I feel this needs to be a part of any thorough review.
Thanks for your excellent work
Why? You watching porn?
So true
@@user-ib5mx8ro4k you don't want everybody around you listen to your music
I would like to buy either of this but I have heard the sony are pretty badly built, specifically around the hinge whom apparently keep breaking over time. That's ain't something I can afford to have happened to such a expensive item.
6:00 Bose vs Sony. battery life!
when he bent the bose headphones it made me gasp for a minute because Ive never seen anyone twist headphones like that
I Hate Snakeu you should watch some of JimsReviewRoom reviews of headphones 😯
@@lifegoeson1007 sadly he aint doing anymore reviews on youtube...been looking forward to his Sony WH1000-XM4 reviews..
Aaron Lo oh ok
search jims rveiws room bose qc35 he twists those mofos
Great video. So after watching 5 videos by top youtubers .... There's a consensus that Sony wins over Bose.
I do find the sudden appearance of multiple videos appearing in my feed that recommend the Sony over the Bose a little suspicious
Depends on how important accurate sound reproduction means to you...
Sony is great for noise cancelling?
@@DarkDonnieMarco Almost all reviews in YT as well as in Reddit agrees Sony over Bose. So nothing is conspicuous.
You guys deserve more subscribers! Very clean and great presentation.
Hi, I like your video because I'm french and you speak clearly enough for me to understand you. Thanks to you, now I know which headphones I will buy and I have improve my english!
Great video!
I got the Bose qc35 a little over a year ago and wear them for hours everyday. I sometimes forget I’m even wearing them but my favourite feature is switching from my iPad - phone by simply pausing one device. (If they’re both playing audio, the headphones switch instantly from one device to the next)
I’ve never owned the Sony’s but they do look a little chunkier and less stylish imo lol
Lol Sony looks way better and sleek than the bikini design Bose. Lol what's wrong with people taste
Haha. It’s 2019
Not 2002 hah. Those Sony’s look like joe Rogans bulky ass headphones lol
Haha. Pwssy!
Listen this on my qc35 mk2 😜
Caleb, products aside, I just wanted to compliment you for the production quality, theme and content of this video, very classy.
Sound quality is the most important factor of headphone! When do u buy it for phone call?
By far the best review of these two headphones I've seen...I'm so glad I found it!
Had the Gen 1 Sony, it was good but a little uncomfortable. Glad they fixed that. Waiting for Bluetooth 5.0 to upgrade.
You can still connect to multiple devices btw
Sony wins: sound quality, call quality, lack of sound leakage. Quiet to your neighbor. With the Bose, my neighbor started bobbing his head to the beat right away.
I disagree with you Bose is surely much kore comfortable, lighter in weight and fits to the head well. Sony falls of if you lay down. I used both.
It's literally subjective
Using the Sony's for a year now, superb flight silencing which was a key selling point for me, great battery power, USB C is a huge plus as my phone uses the same and only one charger is needed, the speed chargin is amazing too, not mentioned here is the sony NFC functionality which I use extensivly to switch between my PC/Laptop and my phone. They are really airtight, even when listening to music really loud my wife sitting next to me cant hear much which just adds to the overall listening experience.
For sound quality I much more preffer the Sony's as well, did listen to both on pre recorded tracks in the store and well, they did just sound better to me but that is personal prefference.
Did any problems occur at low temperatures? (Ghosting at the touchpad shall appear at 10° Celsius and lower :/) would you recommend to by them now at this pricepoint?
Had some really bad experience in the past with expensive headphones...
What i got from this video......
"ha ha ha ha.......woooooooooooooh!!!.........headphones can hurt, FOLKS!!"
假作真時真亦假 the video was nice, so what do u want dogs eater? get lost!
meshal alenazi An absolutely disgusting comment by an absolutely disgusting person.
@@restingpinguino 😂😂😂 dkm
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Blimey you're easily amused!
You forgot one crucial thing - how do both perform on the heat/sweat factor after wearing for 1+ hour? If they are uncomfortable, doesnt matter how good the sound quality is.
He said he could wear it for about 6 hours without getting that incomfortable
I had the borrowed the sony from a friend for a trip, I could not wear them longer than 2/3h at the time. Too hot and became unconfortable. Bought the bose and just came back from a trip from Bangkok to Europe, and for me the Bose where the right choice. I would give the sony a little bit better noise cancelling. But end of the day if I cant wear them for 6h or more at the time, Bose wins.
I wear my Bose for long periods......they never get hot or sweaty on my ears
@RedPanda I tried out both of these for an extended period of time here in Dubai where the climate can be a bit warmer...well hot actually. I definitely became more uncomfortable with the Sony’s after 1.5 - 2 hrs and needed to take them off. The Bose somehow gave my big ears room and the curiously enough the music I was listening just felt lighter in the Bose. I wish it were the Sony’s though because like the reviewer, I think it’s a better product.
Alexander Binder Yeah I agree. I think with these type of headphones, comfort is even more important than sound quality. And as long as the Bose sounds decent, I would prob choose most on comfort, including resistance to sweating.
This is an excellent review, great content and presentation. One thing I will mention is that a lot of people tend to say that the Sony's have better sound quality because of the punch of the bass. I don't understand why people focus on bass so much when there's such a wide variety of music where bass is not always desired at the level that the Sony's offer. I do appreciate the equalizer in the Sony app though, but it is frustrating that people just seem to think that more bass means better sound quality.
Do you know whats even more annoying? The Sony's sound way too bassy if you don't apply EQ. They actually sound like shit - And you can't apply any EQ when using it wired. So you can kiss in-flight entertainment goodbye!
most modern music is super bassy.
If you dont listen to bass heavy music then the sonys are not actually a good choice. Like me: I listen to mostly classical. The sonys are a bad choice for that
I think that has to do with the trend in the pop music mixing. Might be wrong though...
@@anubisgod23 I am not audiophile, but in my opinion Bose sounds much better and you can hear more details.
@@rozrewolwerowanyrewolwer391 agree. I love bose
Just bought the QC35 II today and had a really hard time deciding between the two. To me it came down to the comfortability. And that is where Bose outshines Sony. At least to me. Yeah, the sound on the XM3 is a bit better (but not much). Also the overall tech is a bit more fancy. But these factors are not that much of a benefit and I can easily do without them. Either way both headphones are amazing and will make their owner quite happy.
4:50 LMAOOOO
Wow what a doozy
Just looking at the bose, let alone handling it in your hands you know its in a diferent league to the sonys build quality.
Having physical buttons excellent. i do like the app control of the sony, but that touch control is a pita!
WTF is a "pita"?
Mike Grand LOL pain in the azz
I have both only because the Sony was on sale and had such good review. I do agree that the Sony does have better sounds, ANC, and app. For my head, the Bose is more comfortable. I also prefer the physical buttons on the Bose. One thing the reviewer didn't mention, but I realized very useful after many months of uses; the Bose can connect to 2 devices at a time and very easy to change to different saved devices in its memory without going to the settings of any devices. Sony can only connect to one at a time and to switch to another saved device requires you go to BT setting of current device to disconnect it and BT setting of 2nd device to connect it. I know it's a first world problem!!!
My recommendation after many months of use is if you mostly rely on one device for your headphones, then I'd go with the Sony. If you constantly switch between devices (in my case - phone, ipad, chromebook, PC, and android tablet) and need 2 connections at a time, then I'd seriously look at the Bose. Ease of use and convenient do matter over times. I like the sound of Sony, but I kept gravitate to the Bose for daily use because how easy it is the change between devices.
Bluenycom
Multiple device connected are deal breaker and very convenient for me
Sony firm ware update will allow multiple connection soon.
Which has better sound cancellation? And how good is it
Ok thank you!
Thank you for upfront answer to which on is better.
Most reviewers don't do that.
Bose for me. Connected to phone and laptop which are perfect for my work, and they work in the cold.
Enjoy your shittier headphones lol
Vakil Gill 😆
Lol if he’s in a cold environment then it’s definitely the better choice.
"Which one is best" is grammatically wrong to compare between two things. The correct is which one is better.
Technically no, he is saying that they are a battle of the two top headphones out of all, but if he is talking about only the two headphones, then yes he is incorrect. But I think he is talking about best overall, just comparing the two best
Had the sony ones . Took them back within a week. The whole control set up is poor.
@Lee Ekemete the Bose but going back. Noise cancelling is poor
Robert Couch what are you going to get next? I got the bose and the noise canceling is so staticy I can’t use it and that’s what I really wanted
You can use the Sony with two devices (limited). They have one bluetooth connection for HQ music playback (aptX, LDAC etc.) and one for HSP/HFP. For instance I can connect my voip phone (desk) with the Sony and playing music from my mobile. If a call goes in, I click on headset and can talk over the headphone. A colleague showed me that (he owns the Bose). The music on the smartphone won't stop, but its muted until you finished calling, then you hear music again ;)
On my android system there is also written in the bluetooth connection that it can only play music and not used as a headset when I connect it with the voip phone. Maybe this works also with the computer.
One downside, if you use it on the PC with the passive mode (with cable) it sounds like garbage, you have to activate them to sound like always (there is also an impendance change). Second if you try to use the microphone on Windows 10 then the output switches to the bad HFP mode instead using the HQ codec. But its not a gaming headset, otherwise it would be the best overall headset ever.
I really like the quick charging on the Sony M3’s & the convenience & even the voice message telling me when battery is getting low etc , just feels more of an advanced system that works so well in different areas on theses Sony headphones
I have the Bose qc35ii.. They are great but have one really nasty flaw that these indolent bastards will not fix despite untold customer pressure. For some odd reason, down to the BT standards, about half the devices you connect it to (esp android) produce low level sound. It may be a BT problem, but ffs, a $300+ headphone should be able to compensate!! If still in warranty, they will give you a replacement. SO WHAT? So buy Bose and be ignored when it has a design issues. The ignorance Bose has displayed in this regard deserves boycott and brand fold.
Dude, you bent those Bose like crazy!!! It made me LOL. and again when you clamped the Sony on you EYE!!! Thanks for that!
Both are very comfortable. I don't like Sony's issue with multi-bluetooth connections. Out of the box the Bose sounds more clear and better balanced. The Sony is way to bassy for me. The mids are a bit muddy. I'm a big Sony fan, but that made my decision for the QC35II.
2.5 mm jack? Instant win for Sony...
ikr, what was Bose thinking?
It’s only on one side (headphone connection), the other side is a 3.5mm to plug into any regular headphone jack
@@vincentviviano8325 well that's kinda the point...
Time for a counter argument. 1. The sony's cant be used in the cold, the touch controls go wack. 2. The 2.5 mm is to reduce weight, and the bose are lighter. 3. The bose are just more comfortable, snd they prob will always be. 4. 2.5 to 3.5 are easy to find on amazon and such
@@okene yeah. I found that when it comes to comfort, bose never looses...but...over all, i have been using the matshall monitor ii because of the sound signature, and the way they fold up
After comparing both headphones for 3 days, i went back to my bose qc 2 just because they sound better at max volume (unmodified audio), sony xm3 on the other hand have horrible uncalled for bass in most songs. I was fairly disappointed after all the hype... the bose qc are closer to reality.
If you're listening at max volume I can't take anything else you say about audio seriously
4:50 that was one hell of a bloody mary u had on your flight
🤔?
Haha
My battery died on my Bose and guess what??? You can’t change the Bose batteries yourself, so after about 500 recharges they’re trash. That’s about a year and a half... the Sony’s battery is easily changed by the user.
Great review - I just purchased the Sony's after 4 years with Sennheiser Momentum wireless. This will be a significant upgrade.
What's your feedback about momentum wireless?
Igor Perin I’ve always really enjoyed their balanced sound, and with the app, they are extensively configurable for EQ. The ANC is “good”, but not as good as the PXC-550 (which I’m also trying now), and certainly not as good as the Sony’s being reviewed here.
I really like the Sennheiser sound profile, they start out very balanced, somewhat more bass than the normal profile, it very clear miss and highs as well.
And they are VERY durable. Most times 8 simply put them in their microfiber pouch, put them in my bag and go. I’ve never had any issues with multi-device switching, nor any issues with comfort. Again though, after a week with the Sony’s, they seem like five-year old tech (which they are).
I keep them for around the house listening and still use them as a Plan “B”.
I'm buying one or the other this week. After reading 100+ reviews on both, I've seen a common trend: The Sony call microphone (sound from the other end of your call) is pretty bad and headband breakage seems to be a common issue (not covered under warranty).
😄Hahaha!! I'm laughing because I literally spent yesterday abd all this morning doing the same thing! I ended up ordering the Bose... N I'm still questioning whether I made the right choice💆Idk... They'll be here tomorrow, so I guess I'll see then! Lol. It was between these two in this video(Sony & Bose), and also the Beats Studio3 were also in the running when I first started researching. I not so quickly cut the Beats out of the running. Lol! Tbh I just love the look and variety of colors they come in. That's all... So I figured instead of buying $300 headphones cuz they're aesthetically pleasing, I should be smarter! Anyways... I'm blabbering now. I almost wish I got the Sony. I guess if I really change my mind I'll just exchange them! Good luck👍🙂
I'm using sony and it's awesome! ❤
I have both and I totally agree that noise cancelation is same and sound quality sony is better ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Blade Runner poster is the Scarface poster for geeks. I've certainly had one myself.
At this point, paying for Qc35 is plain stupid even if I have always been a bose fan. And I really cant figure out if its arrogancy or blind faith that driving Bose to still think people are going to pay for a headphone which at this point is at least 2 years behind.
At this point, I am not sure how long can I wait. I guess its time to switch to a sony
have you switched? I bought my QC35s a couple of weeks ago and I kinda regret it now, the sound is quite disappointing
Watching this video helped me make my decision in an instant. The only thing I was worried about was the sony one'svare not comfortable. Thanks.
Not so fast.. sony headphones are terrible for watching Tv because of the audio delay
Bose > Sony
Almost had a heart attack when he started bending and twisting the QC35s... wouldn’t dream of doing that with mine
I 100% disagree with the sound quality argument. Sony bass is dull hitting (like a dull knife). It doesn't have enough sub bass impact (rumble). There is a little too much mid bass hump. The bass isn't very punchy at all. Increasing the bass (via clear bass) does not fix the dull hitting bass. Also, the Sony is veiled in the midrange and lower treble (they sound incredibly dark). One must EQ these regions up a few dB to bring them to neutral.
The although the Bose doesn't have the quantity of Bass as the Sony, the Bose has a better sub bass impact and is more clear and detailed in the midrange. The soundstage is a bit larger too. The only problem with the Bose is that the lower treble can be a little harsh on some tracks.
The Bose sounds significantly better than the Sony. After many weeks of messing with the EQ, I got the Sony to sound almost as good.
Since the Bose sounded better, was more comfortable, could pair to two devices simultaneously (very important to me as I have 2 cell phones at all times), I sold the Sony after a month of use.
I would give the Bose a 7.5 in SQ and the Sony a 6.5.
if you use this on a regular basis , you will find the headband will start to creak and pop like a haunted wooden door creaking. Sony has no headband replacement because it is "irreplaceable" I am tired of these companies selling us products that don't last very long. I will never buy another Sony product.
had the same issue
2 device connection at the same time is HUGE, while you are listening to your PC or TV you can answer the phone with the Bose not with the Sony. The other thing you leave out is customer service. Bose hands down will beat Sony. I will never buy another Sony product because of the crap customer service they have.
Donald Klarich I found Sony’s Custer service crap compared to Bose too!
THIS IS THE BEST REVIEW EVER IN THE WORLD
The Sony 1000xm3's have better noise cancellation lol. I tested them both😂
What about the Bose headphones ?
@@dlococo6124 The Bose was good noise cancelling before the new firmware but now mehh.. Is bad.. Lot of reviews at this subject on forum..
You sound insane. What was so funny your comment that made you laugh so much? Or are you just being dramatic?
That is the way what I or most people like to hear - an honest, straight forward advice. Thanks+++
"No I'm not using Bixby Voice...ever." Totally agree!
I bought a month ago the sony m3 and its really really cool
I liked this video. I'm trying to decide which to get.
As I have compromised hearing in both ears, I would like a more detailed review on the Sony sound-molding & equalizer features in the Sony app. I'm returning the Bose I just bought & getting the Sony. Music & TV are more important to me than ambiant sound dampening. Thanks for a well produced & informative video.
Catmandude
I got the Sony pair. They are my favorite headphones (so far) that I've ever had. I'm new to noise cancelling tech, so it's nice, since my neighbors are very loud. I can tune them out and everything else (instead of pushing in uncomfortable earplugs). They seem to work well on phone calls, though I was told I sound like I'm "in a bubble".
I’m glad you’re one of the very few honest about their mic. Actually it’s not because of wind. Overall Sony perform very poor even in indoor noisy places like coffee shop or chatty office. With some people getting very early batch of Sony, the mic is unusable at all and I’d suggest sending them to Sony.
Bose mic win not only its physical implementation, it is its processing picking our voice way better than anything in the market.
I’ve posted mic tests of lots of headphones and you’d be surprised how many headphones struggle as comparing to Bose.
Ya people gave a hard time hearing me at times when calling but the enjoy the audio more than. Bose
En P sure! As long as you know it’s limit and loving it, enjoy it, what else is better than that? 👍🏼
Wouldn't one be a fool to spend 300$ on average headphones only because they have a better microphone? I'd rather get the 10 other better features for the same price.
Zakaria Youncha it is not just mic. It’s the whole package.
What other you you’d recommend, what features and why?
@@SpringloftStudio Talking about solely the Bose vs Sony, the ONLY two features the Bose has better are the double Bluetooth connectivity and the SLIGHTLY ever better comfort. The Sony butchers the Bose in every single other department. Have you even watched the video? The Sony is a no brainer for the ultimate package seeker.
I have both. I don't know why I still watch these videos
So many things wrong with this vid:
1) The name is Sony 1000xm3 and not sony 1000xmk3
2) There is no person sane who would say sony is more comfortable than bose.
3) The QC35ii are not 0.8 grams lighter but 20 grams lighter.
4) Bose is in no way better than sony in noise cancelling.
I could go on and on but no one will ever read this comment.
After your comment, do you feel better?
@@Jubeihong Would it be weird if I said yes??
@@abhijeetnarang1791 For me , yes, Sony are much comfortable than Bose, second the noise cancellation is by far best on Sony. Thats the world man, different persons different opinions
@@Jubeihong 😅😂 What do I know , I can't afford either🤣🤣🤣
I only listen to classical music and have been enjoying the Bose QC35 II for almost two years now. Those headsets are just FA-BU-LOUS !!!! The sound quality is more than divine ... It leaves any other headset in the dust !!!
Sometimes I put my Sony's flat on the table and ...just admire the beauty of the "beast". They are my first ANC headphones and I'm loving them. The only down side is the limited multipoint connection and I think, for having tried the Bose, the comfort as well. It's just an inch below the Bose. Sondwise, I like some bass so it's excellent. When I need less bass all I do is just adjust it in th app.It's all a matter of preference.
If you are use a lot of time disconnecting and reconnecting the headphones from phone to pc then you may enjoy this little program i made. It sends a message to your phone to turn off Bluetooth and then activates Bluetooth auto-connect on your pc. It can all happen by clicking a keyboard shortcut to.
github.com/Jesper-Hustad/HeadphoneBluetoothSwap
What about the microphone it has terrible review
I like the Bose QC35ll better tbh
Well done! I was looking for a wireless noise cancelling headphones, and this video helped with that decision. Thank you!
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Actual Price difference would have been helpful and no mention about connecting to Apple products, why?
they both go for around 300$ and 350$
Just sold my QC35II and bought XM3- of course hands down for Sony’s new model
Did you feel any different with sony on your ears during NC on?
@@misterpringles2384 I had QC 35s as well. Sonys is noticeably different.
@@jamesbernedo3204 Are Sony's more comfortable on the head? Even when having them for a long time?
@@janzac4797 Bose has the upper hand on comfort ability. But it's not like you cant have the Sony's on for hours. Bose is just lighter. That might be the only thing bose has on it
Hows the sound quality?
Even tho the XM4s are out, I got the XM3 for $169 at Costco! Couldn’t be happier with my purchase
The bose are ugly, they already look old.
Really?
@@Lingardinho_26 yes
The sound quality on the Sony is bloody awful. The base overpowers all the other frequencies. The bass is bloated and completely uncontrolled. I tested the Sony through a hi-res nw a45 player. Made by sony. I had flac tracks which are encoded in 24bit 44khz. The sony was also connected with there propriety codec LDAC. I couldn't believe how bad these sounded
This is so helpful, answers every question. Will be buying Sony!
Neither get the new Shure Aonic 50......
I have the Bose QC 35 II headphones. Incredible clear sound, great punchy bass, and best of all they make screaming kids on long haul flights go away :-)
00, 90's I was just checking 0009999 I was just
hate those kids!
Best review for Bose n Sony. Decision made... SONY
I really appreciate the informative, in-depth review. Thanks!
How does Sony win exactly?
The touch controls are meh.. There are phantom touches outdoors when raining/dew/precipitation.. The comfort isn't as good (shallower ear cups) .. The mic and sound cancelation isn't as good (as per your review) .. The only thing the Sony has going is the battery life and a little more oomph with the bass (also louder) .. The Bose has a respectable 22 hrs battery life (longest flight I have taken is 16hrs) and has the bigger sound stage + more balanced crisper sound (less distortion) ..
How does Bose NOT win? ..
In my opinion it's because people finally have an alternative to the original? .. I owned the QC15, QC25 and now the QC35 .. IMO Bose is tried and tested, reliable, its the original (the classic) and is the typeform in this category ..
BOSE wins.. Just my opinion..
PS: My opinion is from owning both headphones and also from having brand loyalty to both Sony and Bose.
The sony are probably the best headphones I have ever used. But both are great
Great review. This is the first review that mentions Bose still used a 2.5 mm jack. Everyone else, and Bose website, says it's 3 mm...which is true for one end of the cable but not the other end. Thanks! The proprietary cable is a deal breaker for me.
It was difficult to see what was on your phone's screen.
I noticed you stretched out the Bose headphones to demonstrate their flexibility. You didn't do that for the Sony's. Why not?
And...I'd like to know if you can turn on ANC without connecting to a device? I read somewhere that the Bose will automatically turn off if not being used.
And, when switching between ANC modes, does the music dim, or is there an announcement, or do you just have to listen for the changes?
Sony plastic is cheap replace them twice iam done boss is my new sound
3.5mm to 2.5mm cables are very common. There are tons of them on eBay.
@@ExSkyCyclePilot True but Bose uses a proprietary cable. There's a notch in the headphones where the cable plugs in. Bose's cable fills in the notch. Regular 2.5/3.5 mm don't fill the notch (unless you purchase a replica cable). That might be a turn off for some. It makes no difference to me but my preference is 3.5/3.5 regardless.
@@justG01to05 Strange... My QC35s, manufactured in March, have no such notch, and the supplied cable is a standard 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable. In fact, I just happened to have another 2.5mm to 3.5mm standard cable, and I use it with my QC35s every day. I wonder when Bose made this change to a non-proprietary cable. I would also prefer a standard 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable, and USB-C for that matter, but accurate, neutral sound reproduction is more important to me, as are regular buttons, instead of that fiddly, annoying touchpad used by Sony.
@@ExSkyCyclePilot Thanks for that info re notch. The ones I tried on had one so I passed on buying them at that time. Maybe it was a store model and not the consumer version?
I agree in that I'd rather have buttons versus a touchpad for play control but technology is pushing buttons out and the touchpad in.
I looked at a lot of these reviews just before I bought my Bose I was actually going to buy the Sony's. Then I tried a Sony's on to compare to the Bose. My preference Bose are just so much more comfortable. And they don't scratch your ear like Sony's
I live in hot climate. Which one do you think will make my ears less hot and sweaty for longer-period use? Debating buying one cause I can't get a proper answer to this.
@@meeravinod7165 Best way is to go to Best buy and try them on if you have the option. I found the Bose I can wear for long periods of time pretty easily but I haven't tried in hot climates so I don't know.
Sony makes you mind blowing..
Its funny cause I'm a Bose fan but ended up getting the sony....sorry Bose I still love you
For God's sake focus the camera on the phone so we would actually see and know what is showing on the phone.
With this much brightness it is impossible to see anything.
I don’t think God really cares about this, He has a few more important things to worry about. Say it as you mean it... for Hashim’s sake...
David Wills he he he you are hilarious, just tell us where is the funny part so we can actually laugh at it.
P.S get a life man
great Review. I am seriously considering the Sony .. I wish Sony can arrange to credit you a good bonus for every headphone sold because of this review. you deserve it dude (Y)
Qc35ii google assistant button can easily be reconfigured into a noise cancellation button.
I love BOSE but Sony wins on this video because Sony headphone has more enjoyable specially when you download the app😁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥