In my opinion Zeb thunder is not as bad as you said. I have been using the same one for 6 months now and it works perfectly for me. It has all the features mentioned above, and you can also see dual pairing. And when I compared it to the Boat Rockerz 550, it was evenly competitive.
i got the akg k72, and for those complaining about the bass, the headphones isnt meant only for audio listening, it is a studio monitor headphones, which means that it has to has a near neutral sounds without any fx, so the sound has to be completely balanced, but if you are interested in bass, in spotify you have to option to increase bass
I have been using One Odio A71D for the last year and for 1999rs I can easily say it's the best value for money headphone out there. Sound quality and comfort is shockingly good (keep in mind it is wired only). Build quality obviously not the best but with some metal parts it doesn't feel cheap either. Add to that Usb to headphone jack adaptor, detachable microphone which comes in the box, and ability to connect another headphone to this one for shared listening is amazing. Also, the microphone is as good as podcast microphones Though there is slight wear and tear after intense travelling and usage, I am hopeful it will still keep going on like new. I would appreciate if the leather cups were easily changeable but that doesn't seem to be the case now
I am using Sennheiser HD450 SE , I can say it's pretty amazing, it's comfortable for my fit, and the sound quality I love it. It has a multipoint connection. Build quality is specifically terrific I can say it's the best build headphone in the price range. The only downside is long time video conferencing like meet or zoom, sometimes the mic just disconnects, its probably a bug but the company hasn't address it so far.
Sennheiser's audio is for audiophiles. People loving high bass would straight away reject them and sadly Indian customers prefer bassy sound over natural
@@sayan_ta.n I don't think it's all about customer here because it also depends on the type of the music created in the industry Though in majority of world people do like bassy music and is always talked about while reviewing casual headphones (not audiophile equipment) Personally even I like the bass but at about a certain limit Don't like that headphones which have mad amounts of bass and it becomes worse if they don't have good instrument separation
@@kevinsalmador739 Most of the brands have bassy sounds in most of their market releases and people preferring bassy sound is the major market. People who love natural audio is really less and hence brands can't get major market there. I also agree with your point of type of music generally produced worldwide is bit on the bassier side.. At the end of the day it's all about business..
I recently started using the XM-5 and One thing that was missed in this video was the call quality of the of the Sony headphones drastically improving from the XM-4 to the XM-5. I have used both to pick up calls and the XM-5 works really well in separating your voice from the noise and I have heard no complains. This is mostly thanks to Sony doubling the no of mics from xm-4 to the xm-5 (4 to now 8).
Infinity glide 510 is also great for 1500 INR, 70+ hrs of battery backup , balanced good sound quality and sturdy build. Only drawback is it doesn't cover the ears completely so after 2hrs it hurts to use
@@akshay6948 too much bass. Not much clarity. If this is what’s considered “good” I can good earphones for like ₹200. In fact earphones like the Apple or Samsung ones which come with the phone itself sound better and are basically free.
Using the Boat Rockerz 550 as my wireless headphones and the Eksa E900 Pro as the wired option, these two pretty much cover everything I need from my headphones. The Boat ones has great comfort and bass when I listening to music while the Eksa has superior comfort and balanced sound for gaming!
@@bishalghosh8161 I have been using them for more than 1 year and I haven't noticed any problems except that the build quality is a bit fragile and it has Micro USB instead of type C for charging
I also considered to buy those but ended up buying 450 pro becoz of the battery life and c type port. One charge does the job for 4-5 days, 7-8 hrs each day. Which is insane! I never had to worry about the juice till now. I have minor build issues with it but yes they are sturdy enough to bear my abuse.
Litsening to this on a boat rockerz 550 Bought it 3 years ago , still going strong Comfort is not this headphones biggest strengths but for the price level the sound is really fucking good
Zebronics Zeb Thunder are not that bad I have been using them since October of 2020 and not face a single issue with them, they actually impressed me when they got connected to my phone and my laptop with multi device support, I LOVE THEM. Some people might not llike them if they are coming from a higher end headphone brand but for 800 inr (price when I bought) they are definately worth the price if you are just getting into the world of headphones.
Yeah 😂 i was watching this with Zeb thunder and was like pratik mine work pretty noice! I charge it once and it gets me through the entire day, the Multi device pairing also works well too! And I've been using them for like more than a year now, i throw them sometimes even sit on then still they're surviving
XM3 and 4 had below average call quality. But sony seems to have fixed it with XM5. But in terms of Audio quality, some people felt it was a little downgrade compared to XM4. Also XM5 don't fold anymore like its predecessors and comes with a bulky case which is not ideal for travelling. How about a review of Sennheiser momentum 4 which is shaking the headphones market globally with its superior sound quality and claims 60 hours of battery life? I know it has been priced insanely high in India but in global market it just undercuts the XM5
M4 are better in sound but lack in almost every other department. Xm5 is having better mic quality over xm4 I can vouch for that. In terms of sound xm4 are better than XM5. Only get xm5 if you are a Sony fanboy with loads of cash to burn, rather go for Bose qc45 if you need best anc, mic and folding design.
@@simpleuserYT what was your indication by every other department? For me the most important thing is sound quality, if that is better there, it's an easy recommendation. For me call quality does not has to be the absolute best, but something that works fine is good enough. Also the battery life is more than double in M4. It really matters in long term usage, as battery deteriorats. So after 4-5 years of usage when Bose or Sony could run 8-10 hours at one charge, I expect it to better with Sennheiser. Back in the days I had XM3. I compared them side by side with QC35ii. I didn't like the soundstage of Bose with that model. But comfort and call quality was way better. In terms of comfort sony was good enough but call quality of XM3 was unacceptable. I don't really know much about QC45 though. It's just a bit confusing when they also have 700 series headphones
@@sumanmondalrock I mean M4 would only be preferred if you want best sound quality among bluetooth headphones because in that price range which is double of xm4. I think you can find ample wired headphones which will knock m4 out of the park. For battery life, anything above 20hr is golden. 4-5yr is a bit too long for me to take in to consideration for battery life tbh.
I don't know why all the youtuber skip Soundcore Headphones, I am very huge fan of JBL brand for its sound quality but when I listen soundcore OMG it just awesome. less money with best clarity sound quality boat very far from soundcore sound quality with same prize.
I grabbed the Sony WH-XB910N for 8.5k. First I ordered the Sennheiser 450SE and was really disappointed with the audio quality. The bass was distorting and crackling at high volume. Then returned and grabbed the Sony’s and these are amazing. The bass is head rattling and the software is highly customisable.
@@khushwnt789 their wired audio products are the best but bluetooth audio was disappointing. I even gave the headphones 2-3 days burn in time but still the audio was disappointing
You missed Anker Soundcore Q30/35 They are best under 10k. Sound quality is even better than Sony WH1000XM4. They were critically acclaimed internationally.
Can you tell about the foam and leather condition after 1 year? I have heard replacing them is too costly and there is no customer service available here?
If anyone wants a slightly premium headphone for making music or to become an audiophile, I would highly recommend the AKG K361 or its bluetooth version. I bought it for around ₹6000 during Prime Day sale and can honestly say it is the best purchase of my life. Super comfortable, amazing sound...you will rediscover music after buying it.
@@lakshaysiwach3652 If you want really high quality music, then sadly right now only Apple music is available in India that provides lossless audio, which is paid. Or else Spotify and TH-cam music also provides quite good sound quality.
@@mohammedaassim3776 According to Z reviews the revised version of the bluetooth model is just as good now. But I can't comment since I bought the wired version
A wired akg worth just over 10k easily beats the airpods max and ofc the mark 5 in terms of sound quality,staging,seperation.. if ANC is not asked. So wireless headphones that does the same job for thrice the price is not for someone that listens to music and watch movies in house. Also tws is a better option all-round.
Pratik,I think you forgot "Infinity Glide 4000". like it has some really good features like 4 different music modes,NFC fast pairing,50 hrs battery. I've been using this headphone for like more than two years and i am completely satisfied 👍🏻
I think that a lot of the "good" headphones have been skipped in this video.DT 770 and DT990, ATH-M50x, DT 700 Pro X and 900 Pro X, Meze 99 classics, AKG K612, HD 560s, DT 880, Hifiman and HE 400 SE are SOME of the headphones that can be purchased for less than 20000-30000 rupees which sound good to a LOT of ears around the world. A mention of these headphones in the video would have been nice to say the very least, especially because you guys are a "Tech" channel. Not to mention the title of the video. I know that the headphones that i mentioned aren't exactly cheap, but then again they are cheaper than the XM5, by a fair amount. In my opinion, educating viewers on "alternative" choices for headphones is YOUR responsibility, especially since you guys have a 1M subscriber base and because you guys can potentially open the door to an entirely new hobby for a lot of people. Personally, I prefer your Phone reviews much more as they feel "researched" in comparison. I sincerely do not mean to be rude in my comment and i apologize in advance if it comes off as such, but these are just the thoughts that i standby in regards to this video.
Absolutely agree with your views. I have echoed the same points in my comment earlier. He seems to have cut across various pricepoints without showcasing the best in breed in those ranges, leaving out substantial brands the likes of which you have mentioned.
Recently bought Sony XB910N in Diwali sale at 9750/- Usually they retail around 14990. Amazing sound quality (wide sound stage and crisp and thumpy bass), great ANC, 40-50 hr battery life, full sony app support and the most comfortable fit ever. I have them on for my entire work day and even at night and charge it maybe 2 times a week. The only con is that dual device connectivity is a bit wonky. But for 35% off I can live with the compromise.
I had the JBL Tune 750 NC: their ANC was 0. I couldn't make out any difference between ANC being on or off. Since then I haven't bought another JBL product (though this doesn't imply a lifelong ban on JBL...). The dual pairing did work well though. Over 2 years later I bought the XM4s on sale for ~ ₹ 21,000, and their ANC is magic!!
Interesting to see there's no Sennheiser in the 2500-3000 list or below 2000. I have been using Sennheiser HD 202 Professional ones which i bought at 1900Inr 6years back and it's still working fine. The sound quality is good.
Prateek, I really regret saying this but you should’ve included Anker Soundcore Q10, Q20 and the Q30’s. They are really value for money, and actually have ‘good’ sound as compared to the Boat.
Have u faced any imbalance in Left and right channel?? (mainly on the Bass sounds) I felt that the Sound is little bit on the Right side. Left side feels little low in volume as compared to Right side. I tried it on three pair of headphones (same model Q10) and the audio felt unbalanced.
@@ArunKumar-ze4yd is that easily detectable by you ? If yes, then it may be some defect batch out there or Maybe you have sharper hearing and your ears are trained
@@Smzxe Realme buds 2? Garbos, crushed mids, vocals and bass practically are hugging each other. Sounds muddy as hell. Better with a jabra 3 elite, a bassy neutral sound
@@kevinsalmador739 i didn't buy all three at once but one by one. I tested them on my friend and 2 of 4 said there is an imbalance and other 2 were actually trying hard to detect it. And i Moved the slider for audio balance in accessibility settings slightly towards left so I'm good now.
Any reason for not including the bose qc45? It's in the same price point as sony xm4 and has physical buttons for control which should outlast touch controls on the Sony xm4
Where are Anker headphones which are way more value for money than JBL. Anker q35 is better than Sony XM4 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 is the best bluetooth headphone money can buy under $500 which has better sounds than XM5.
With great build comes great weight!! Also it will last 2 to 4 weeks in a single charge!!! But the most important is the metal frame and hinges... This thing is built to last!!! So i would highly recommend it... During sale it will be around 1500.Avoid boat even if u get it for free, will mostly break within 6mnths
@@dhinastark3610 I never use boat products because of poor audio quality. & yeah I agree, the weight is mostly because of big battery. I also own it currently, btw thanks for recommending.
What do you think pratik ? Should i go for the airpods pro 2 or the sony 🎧 xm4/xm5 ? Into an apple ecosystem but anc really matters to me .. is there a day-night difference between the airpods pro 2 and the xm’s ?
@@rjesh2062 i think that the sony headphones will have better anc but not that portable… so airpods offer less but are practical outdoors and viceversa for the sonh headphones
Dude you are a psychic!! I watched one of Manu's old videos on headphones, published last year. But I just wanted a more latest version and here it is!!!!
like yeah... , I've bought it recently and ngl the sound quality is just 👌, underrated for this price and that crisp sound quality you'll never found any negative reviews (that's how product should be)
I wouldn't recommend anyone get wireless headphones under 5k if your priority is sound quality, at that price its better to get one good wired headphone or get one neckband/tws and one and one IEM (For example I use the Blon Blo3 when I really want to enjoy the music and Oppo Enco m31 when I'm watching movies or on bike - I'm scared of losing tws. I also have the Moondrop Chus but I wouldn't recommend it as It doesn't have replaceable cables and is uncomfortable for long use. Plus it's more of a balanced-well tuned one so it's not as fun as the Blon Blo3)
Currently using zeb thunder over two years.. No charging problem.. Yeah the build is cheap... But for 500 you get like sooooo much!! And coming to audio I agree that it doesn't have anc but for normal purposes like watching this video it's a pretty good steal deal... And I think you must have gotten a faulty one considering there were more than one issues.
One Odio could have been recommended its good for 3k price range... main drawback is build quality.... anyhow I'm into IEM and awaiting delivery of TruthEar Crinacle Zero
I have the pro 50's, the sound signature is exactly like the Airpods Pro(1st gen), with a bit more bass. The build quality is awful, I handle my stuff very carefully but still the hinge broke about a year later. Their customer support is good though, they gave me a new pair, no questions asked.
Currently using boat rockerz 550 for more than a year and undoubtedly the best headphones in budget with very strong durability and awesome comfort with very well balanced music just loved it ❤️
I have a philips shp9600. Sound is good but not worth the money. My brother's oneplus bulllet z neckband is 1600rs and it is nearly as good. but here is the catch . I can use philips for 8 hear straight and feel no discomfort or ear ache. I am planning on selling it for 7.5k .
How come AKG K361 BT is not in the list? Its damn good when it comes to the sound quality. Vocals are good Mids and Lows are pretty good , It also offers a great amount of comfort. It is a studio quality headphone, One down side of this headphone is that it doesn't offer ANC but it cancels out the good amount of passive noise because of its over ear design.
Oppo Enco X2 vs Buds 2 Pro? This will be my first TWS, and I'm also concerned about the longevity of these TWS battery, for how many years should a TWS ideally work ?
I'll say buds 2 pro. I bought it during last big billion sale and it's still working fine. But I would say buy a tws knowing that it will last an yr or so and 2 if ur lucky, even if it's apple air buds.
Have used Zeb thunder for bout 2 years now , they are working fine , just that the battery now only lasts for like 20 min. On full charge and the dual pairing function works really well on them , nothing premium about dual pairing
The JBL Tune 760NC is available for 2899 on Amazon Renewed. Some of these renewed items are near new condition. You can order, if it doesn't work or has some defects, you can replace or refund. At 2899 these are the best. I bought it renewed. Plus amazon renewed has 6 months warranty. (They just refund you if it stops working).
I have Fire boltt 1400 over ear headphone which I bought years ago for 3k.. This they made even before venturing into smart watches.. For me it's the best headphone I ever had.. But they stopped it's production abruptly long back.. After that I purchased many costlier ones like Sennheiser, JBL, Anker and had returned all of that coz it wasn't of that 3K fire boltt 1400 standard.. After that all the audio products of Fire boltt in market now are trash.. You know companies sometimes without looking into their marketing & profits for them, makes one super good product then purposefully stop their production as they finally realized they released it at so cheap price for that standard with literally no flaws.. That's a loss for them and they stopped it.. But I still use the old 1400 for around 5 years now.. The only thing damaged was the ear cushions and now I managed to replace them alone from some vendor..
l own realme buds air 3 and rockers 550 and i really think realme buds sounds way better than rockers 550 for me and i had a realme neckband in the past which also had better audio quality compared to boat edit : 550 also has dual device connectivity and rn its broken from the both the sides (credit my mom)
Q10 has Bass button ( trust me bro the Bass is 🔥), 60 hr battery , very good sound quality in its price range, premium build quality. Only problem is its weight.
Get Soundcore life Q10 or Tribit xfree go. Headphones with monster battery backup and really good audio output. You should get them around 2.5 k. Thank me later.
2:51 for my boat rockers 550 are one the most uncomfortable headphones,very tight on space for air,bought this a year back used only twice thrice . Also sound and video lag is there.
Pratik, so sad to see that you guys missed the legendary Soundcore Life Q10, within 2k that is THE BEST money can buy. Pros: Superior sound quality Outstanding bass performance ( literally you will feel the rumble on your ears) Extraordinary battery life. (Infact I forgot when I charged it) Dual pairing Nice cushions and build quality. Good for calls. Con: The only one I can mention is its weight. Otherwise the product is bang for the buck, you can't go wrong with that.
Just wanted to add to XM4, they're good no doubt in that, but if you have big ears, they're not comfortable, at all. I have to constantly take them off every 30 minutes or so because my ears get really warm or one part starts to pain.
I bought akg k371 for 5200, also I believe your list is quite unappropriate, we get hifiman deva for 10k, senheiser hd650 or hifiman sundara for 24k, sony xm4 is not match for them.
i wanted to buy boat Nirvana 751anc , it was 3999 at that time.. so i waited for the sale to start and guess what.. they increased the price 💀 keep the reducing price aside.. they didn't even keep it at 3999.. I'm so disappointed 3:50
Got xm5 last year in January at 18k with GST claim, and ngl I have no complaints about the money spent. It's just awesome, the ANC is so good that I use it without music for my morning meditation routine
I purchased xm4 and really got disappointed with the sound quality. It has good anc no doubt but sound quality there is so much disturbance. I heard airpod max you can distinctively focus on each instrument you want to focus but here it was disturbing.
Tribit xfree tune. I got these last year for 3.1k. And they're still pretty amazing dude. And the new ones the xfree go is lighter and amazing as well.
I have been using rockerz 550 for almost 10 months and i must say it's the way to go even if u have 2x the budget Very comfy, dual pairing, sound quality... I have used jbl sony etc but something about it is just on point...
@@_DashingAdi_ Kind of looks same for me. JBL does have ANC, but thats a preference, some need it some dont. and 10 hour less battery in jbl with 500+ rs. price.
I got the Sony xm5 but ended up returning them. There's a major glitch with these wireless headphones which nobody talks about, when connected to pc, the audio switched to AG hands free mode, here the quality of audio drops to below average and you hear lot of noise. If you're going to be using them only from your phone, go ahead. Will work great. But if you're getting them to both work and leisure then think twice. Also, speaking about the Anc, it's just decent when compared to tws
In my opinion Zeb thunder is not as bad as you said. I have been using the same one for 6 months now and it works perfectly for me. It has all the features mentioned above, and you can also see dual pairing. And when I compared it to the Boat Rockerz 550, it was evenly competitive.
Thanks brother I have ordered it just now 😇
@@thenoxiouswizard7594 does it met your expectations
Rockerz 550 has better sound quality
Yes bro .
@@thenoxiouswizard7594 soo, is it good?
i got the akg k72, and for those complaining about the bass, the headphones isnt meant only for audio listening, it is a studio monitor headphones, which means that it has to has a near neutral sounds without any fx, so the sound has to be completely balanced, but if you are interested in bass, in spotify you have to option to increase bass
Only audiophiles can understand
I have been using One Odio A71D for the last year and for 1999rs I can easily say it's the best value for money headphone out there. Sound quality and comfort is shockingly good (keep in mind it is wired only).
Build quality obviously not the best but with some metal parts it doesn't feel cheap either.
Add to that Usb to headphone jack adaptor, detachable microphone which comes in the box, and ability to connect another headphone to this one for shared listening is amazing.
Also, the microphone is as good as podcast microphones
Though there is slight wear and tear after intense travelling and usage, I am hopeful it will still keep going on like new.
I would appreciate if the leather cups were easily changeable but that doesn't seem to be the case now
LOL Realme Buds 2 sounds better than Oneodeo A71D/Claw SM50
You should buy and listen side by side 😂😂😂😂😂🤡
I am using soundcore it is wonderful
@@ashishranjan3674 yeah , me too . Just facing problem with its earcups as they have gone through some wear and tear (also they are too expensive ) 🥲
@@Ayu_97 same here man
@@Ayu_97 same here , soundcore life q10 user for 3 years now
But I bought a headphone before watching this 😔 pratik I think my life is over. 🗡️
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You should have added more options before jumping directly to xm4 like Sony XB910, Sennheiser HD 450, HD 350 & Soundcore etc.
I am using Sennheiser HD450 SE , I can say it's pretty amazing, it's comfortable for my fit, and the sound quality I love it. It has a multipoint connection. Build quality is specifically terrific I can say it's the best build headphone in the price range. The only downside is long time video conferencing like meet or zoom, sometimes the mic just disconnects, its probably a bug but the company hasn't address it so far.
Sennheiser's audio is for audiophiles. People loving high bass would straight away reject them and sadly Indian customers prefer bassy sound over natural
@@sayan_ta.n I don't think it's all about customer here because it also depends on the type of the music created in the industry
Though in majority of world people do like bassy music and is always talked about while reviewing casual headphones (not audiophile equipment)
Personally even I like the bass but at about a certain limit
Don't like that headphones which have mad amounts of bass and it becomes worse if they don't have good instrument separation
@@sayan_ta.n sony MH1C>Sennheiser HD600 😂😂
@@Smzxe I'm not talking about some specific model here, I'm talking in general.
@@kevinsalmador739 Most of the brands have bassy sounds in most of their market releases and people preferring bassy sound is the major market. People who love natural audio is really less and hence brands can't get major market there. I also agree with your point of type of music generally produced worldwide is bit on the bassier side.. At the end of the day it's all about business..
I have the Sennheiser 450SE, they have decent noise cancelling but they sound incredible, the battery also lasts about 30 hours with NC turned on.
I recently started using the XM-5 and One thing that was missed in this video was the call quality of the of the Sony headphones drastically improving from the XM-4 to the XM-5. I have used both to pick up calls and the XM-5 works really well in separating your voice from the noise and I have heard no complains. This is mostly thanks to Sony doubling the no of mics from xm-4 to the xm-5 (4 to now 8).
How good is the Bluetooth range
I bought 2 days ago, and these are very uncomfortable to me. Is it the same with you?
Should have bought Senhessier Momentum 4 instead. Its sound quality is better.
Which one would you recommend for bass lovers? I heard that XM4's bass is better than that if XM5. Is that true?
@@anushibinj Sony are overpriced. Get Anker soundcore q35 for bass.
Infinity glide 510 is also great for 1500 INR, 70+ hrs of battery backup , balanced good sound quality and sturdy build. Only drawback is it doesn't cover the ears completely so after 2hrs it hurts to use
Bro the sound quality is sooo bad though
@@TheRealTej sound quality is good wdym
@@akshay6948 too much bass. Not much clarity. If this is what’s considered “good” I can good earphones for like ₹200. In fact earphones like the Apple or Samsung ones which come with the phone itself sound better and are basically free.
Uncomfortable
boat nirvana is better
Using the Boat Rockerz 550 as my wireless headphones and the Eksa E900 Pro as the wired option, these two pretty much cover everything I need from my headphones. The Boat ones has great comfort and bass when I listening to music while the Eksa has superior comfort and balanced sound for gaming!
how long (years/month /day) have you been using Boat 550 ?
Do you notice any minor problem?
@@bishalghosh8161 I have been using them for more than 1 year and I haven't noticed any problems except that the build quality is a bit fragile and it has Micro USB instead of type C for charging
I also considered to buy those but ended up buying 450 pro becoz of the battery life and c type port. One charge does the job for 4-5 days, 7-8 hrs each day. Which is insane! I never had to worry about the juice till now.
I have minor build issues with it but yes they are sturdy enough to bear my abuse.
Do you use 7.1 surround sound option in eksa ? I personally don't like it in music but sometimes i enable it for other tasks
@@crazyylife No, I haven't installed the software since it's pretty bad and I prefer using it as it is.
Litsening to this on a boat rockerz 550
Bought it 3 years ago , still going strong
Comfort is not this headphones biggest strengths but for the price level the sound is really fucking good
Is it comfortable???
Base?
Zebronics Zeb Thunder are not that bad I have been using them since October of 2020 and not face a single issue with them, they actually impressed me when they got connected to my phone and my laptop with multi device support, I LOVE THEM. Some people might not llike them if they are coming from a higher end headphone brand but for 800 inr (price when I bought) they are definately worth the price if you are just getting into the world of headphones.
Yeah 😂 i was watching this with Zeb thunder and was like pratik mine work pretty noice! I charge it once and it gets me through the entire day, the Multi device pairing also works well too! And I've been using them for like more than a year now, i throw them sometimes even sit on then still they're surviving
@@hrithiknaagar127 I charge it once it gets me a whole week, not a avid used.
XM3 and 4 had below average call quality. But sony seems to have fixed it with XM5. But in terms of Audio quality, some people felt it was a little downgrade compared to XM4. Also XM5 don't fold anymore like its predecessors and comes with a bulky case which is not ideal for travelling.
How about a review of Sennheiser momentum 4 which is shaking the headphones market globally with its superior sound quality and claims 60 hours of battery life? I know it has been priced insanely high in India but in global market it just undercuts the XM5
M4 are better in sound but lack in almost every other department. Xm5 is having better mic quality over xm4 I can vouch for that. In terms of sound xm4 are better than XM5.
Only get xm5 if you are a Sony fanboy with loads of cash to burn, rather go for Bose qc45 if you need best anc, mic and folding design.
@@simpleuserYT what was your indication by every other department? For me the most important thing is sound quality, if that is better there, it's an easy recommendation. For me call quality does not has to be the absolute best, but something that works fine is good enough. Also the battery life is more than double in M4. It really matters in long term usage, as battery deteriorats. So after 4-5 years of usage when Bose or Sony could run 8-10 hours at one charge, I expect it to better with Sennheiser.
Back in the days I had XM3. I compared them side by side with QC35ii. I didn't like the soundstage of Bose with that model. But comfort and call quality was way better. In terms of comfort sony was good enough but call quality of XM3 was unacceptable.
I don't really know much about QC45 though. It's just a bit confusing when they also have 700 series headphones
@@sumanmondalrock I mean M4 would only be preferred if you want best sound quality among bluetooth headphones because in that price range which is double of xm4. I think you can find ample wired headphones which will knock m4 out of the park.
For battery life, anything above 20hr is golden. 4-5yr is a bit too long for me to take in to consideration for battery life tbh.
ranu mondal ko jante tum ?
I swear bose makes the best headphones
I don't know why all the youtuber skip Soundcore Headphones, I am very huge fan of JBL brand for its sound quality but when I listen soundcore OMG it just awesome. less money with best clarity sound quality boat very far from soundcore sound quality with same prize.
Yes true the I have soundcore space one and they are the best headphones I have ever worn
Agreed, I'm trying to buy under 7k but it's so confusing since there's no comparison for soundcore headphones
Brother I confused between Soundcore Q20i and JBL tune 770NC can you tell me the best one?
Listening Music is priority and bass
@@chiragpatel6842 soundcore Q20i
What' did u buy,@@chiragpatel6842
I grabbed the Sony WH-XB910N for 8.5k. First I ordered the Sennheiser 450SE and was really disappointed with the audio quality. The bass was distorting and crackling at high volume. Then returned and grabbed the Sony’s and these are amazing. The bass is head rattling and the software is highly customisable.
I bought the same during the sale . They are awesome..
i bought it too but returned it due to it's lowax volume
Sennheiser is the OG ok.
@@khushwnt789 their wired audio products are the best but bluetooth audio was disappointing. I even gave the headphones 2-3 days burn in time but still the audio was disappointing
You missed Anker Soundcore Q30/35
They are best under 10k. Sound quality is even better than Sony WH1000XM4.
They were critically acclaimed internationally.
Is it too heavy for long usage?!
@@ccccyyyghdlo3375what did you go for..so the soundcore q30 is uncomfortable?
I got soundcore q35 for 8k and these things are absolute Beast!
Can you tell about the foam and leather condition after 1 year? I have heard replacing them is too costly and there is no customer service available here?
I use Boat 550. The problem is it’s less of a headphone, more of dual speakers. Fit is comfortable though
If anyone wants a slightly premium headphone for making music or to become an audiophile, I would highly recommend the AKG K361 or its bluetooth version. I bought it for around ₹6000 during Prime Day sale and can honestly say it is the best purchase of my life. Super comfortable, amazing sound...you will rediscover music after buying it.
And it is the perfectly tuned to Harman curve and gives immersiveness like nothing else... Butt the bt version is a generation behind.
Which music streaming service do you use and any free high quality listening platform?
@@lakshaysiwach3652 If you want really high quality music, then sadly right now only Apple music is available in India that provides lossless audio, which is paid. Or else Spotify and TH-cam music also provides quite good sound quality.
@@mohammedaassim3776 According to Z reviews the revised version of the bluetooth model is just as good now. But I can't comment since I bought the wired version
@@lakshaysiwach3652 What @Rahul Ghosh said. Spotify on Very High sound quality is pretty good however.
A wired akg worth just over 10k easily beats the airpods max and ofc the mark 5 in terms of sound quality,staging,seperation.. if ANC is not asked. So wireless headphones that does the same job for thrice the price is not for someone that listens to music and watch movies in house. Also tws is a better option all-round.
I want headphones for all day studying and listen to my video classes. What would be the better option. Kindly reply.
Pratik,I think you forgot "Infinity Glide 4000". like it has some really good features like 4 different music modes,NFC fast pairing,50 hrs battery. I've been using this headphone for like more than two years and i am completely satisfied 👍🏻
It doesn't sell anymore
@@_.reaper._ it's actually good, you get 4 music modes, so u can listen acc to your preference
I used Zeb thunder for more than a year and I loved every single part of it
Don't know why TF this darn don't like it
I think that a lot of the "good" headphones have been skipped in this video.DT 770 and DT990, ATH-M50x, DT 700 Pro X and 900 Pro X, Meze 99 classics, AKG K612, HD 560s, DT 880, Hifiman and HE 400 SE are SOME of the headphones that can be purchased for less than 20000-30000 rupees which sound good to a LOT of ears around the world.
A mention of these headphones in the video would have been nice to say the very least, especially because you guys are a "Tech" channel. Not to mention the title of the video.
I know that the headphones that i mentioned aren't exactly cheap, but then again they are cheaper than the XM5, by a fair amount. In my opinion, educating viewers on "alternative" choices for headphones is YOUR responsibility, especially since you guys have a 1M subscriber base and because you guys can potentially open the door to an entirely new hobby for a lot of people.
Personally, I prefer your Phone reviews much more as they feel "researched" in comparison.
I sincerely do not mean to be rude in my comment and i apologize in advance if it comes off as such, but these are just the thoughts that i standby in regards to this video.
What are best headphones under 10k-15k..wired or wireless?
Need for music..Best possible sound quality
@@Naraayanayakg k612
@@VoyagerEugen thank
Absolutely agree with your views. I have echoed the same points in my comment earlier. He seems to have cut across various pricepoints without showcasing the best in breed in those ranges, leaving out substantial brands the likes of which you have mentioned.
You left the soundcore Q series....the Q10 is very popular and the Q35 is a superb competitor to XM4!!!
Do you know where to find earpads for Q10?? i saw one on the internet but the price was over Rs1000 which was too high.
I bought the Boat rockerz 550 during the boat sale that happened sometime in August and I've no complaints with it till now
And now?? Does it work??
Recently bought Sony XB910N in Diwali sale at 9750/- Usually they retail around 14990. Amazing sound quality (wide sound stage and crisp and thumpy bass), great ANC, 40-50 hr battery life, full sony app support and the most comfortable fit ever. I have them on for my entire work day and even at night and charge it maybe 2 times a week.
The only con is that dual device connectivity is a bit wonky. But for 35% off I can live with the compromise.
I bought Sony XB900N for around same price (9999).😁
@@rohitchaitanya7How?
How is it as compared to XM4 ?
I had the JBL Tune 750 NC: their ANC was 0. I couldn't make out any difference between ANC being on or off. Since then I haven't bought another JBL product (though this doesn't imply a lifelong ban on JBL...). The dual pairing did work well though. Over 2 years later I bought the XM4s on sale for ~ ₹ 21,000, and their ANC is magic!!
Thank you bro. I'm actually happy you got stright to point. I'm already subscribed with full notifcations turned on. ❤❤💯💯
as a Boat Rockerz 550 user, I approve this 100%, it is a really good one, especially for the price
how long (years/month /day) have you been using it ?
@@bishalghosh8161 it has been more than 1 year
@@pre_instar price kitna hai
@@abhaydudhpachare3102 tab 1499 ha
wired jaisa use kar saktw hai kya
Interesting to see there's no Sennheiser in the 2500-3000 list or below 2000. I have been using Sennheiser HD 202 Professional ones which i bought at 1900Inr 6years back and it's still working fine. The sound quality is good.
Prateek, I really regret saying this but you should’ve included Anker Soundcore Q10, Q20 and the Q30’s. They are really value for money, and actually have ‘good’ sound as compared to the Boat.
Have u faced any imbalance in Left and right channel?? (mainly on the Bass sounds)
I felt that the Sound is little bit on the Right side. Left side feels little low in volume as compared to Right side. I tried it on three pair of headphones (same model Q10) and the audio felt unbalanced.
@@ArunKumar-ze4yd is that easily detectable by you ? If yes, then it may be some defect batch out there or
Maybe you have sharper hearing and your ears are trained
@@ArunKumar-ze4yd actually buy realme Buds 2 earphone and listen back to back you will find that buds 2 sounds better than your Soundcore Q10 😂😂
@@Smzxe Realme buds 2? Garbos, crushed mids, vocals and bass practically are hugging each other. Sounds muddy as hell. Better with a jabra 3 elite, a bassy neutral sound
@@kevinsalmador739 i didn't buy all three at once but one by one. I tested them on my friend and 2 of 4 said there is an imbalance and other 2 were actually trying hard to detect it. And i Moved the slider for audio balance in accessibility settings slightly towards left so I'm good now.
Any reason for not including the bose qc45? It's in the same price point as sony xm4 and has physical buttons for control which should outlast touch controls on the Sony xm4
Imo QCs sound way better than xm4/5s.
Please put phone on charging. Your battery is always low
Har wakat muth marte rhebe to charge kaisen ba rahega
Where are Anker headphones which are way more value for money than JBL. Anker q35 is better than Sony XM4 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 is the best bluetooth headphone money can buy under $500 which has better sounds than XM5.
What about Soundcore life q10 in budget range? I think the only flaw is it's heavy weight.
With great build comes great weight!! Also it will last 2 to 4 weeks in a single charge!!! But the most important is the metal frame and hinges... This thing is built to last!!! So i would highly recommend it... During sale it will be around 1500.Avoid boat even if u get it for free, will mostly break within 6mnths
My friend had it and They are good. Especially battery life.
@@dhinastark3610 I never use boat products because of poor audio quality. & yeah I agree, the weight is mostly because of big battery. I also own it currently, btw thanks for recommending.
@@suhail-msk Yes, I also have it. Once fully charged it goes for around 2 weeks, even after heavy usage.
@@srb9596 i also have it and i haven't used any over ear headphone before so the weight doesn't bother me at all. i love it
And boat Nirvana 751 also supports dual connect same as the JBL one shown in the video
What do you think pratik ? Should i go for the airpods pro 2 or the sony 🎧 xm4/xm5 ? Into an apple ecosystem but anc really matters to me .. is there a day-night difference between the airpods pro 2 and the xm’s ?
Airpods have the best anc in all of tws.. So I think you should go for airpods
@@rjesh2062 i think that the sony headphones will have better anc but not that portable… so airpods offer less but are practical outdoors and viceversa for the sonh headphones
I think you should go for Drop PC38x wired headphones.
Its not a day and night different but if you are into apple ecosystem you should go for the airpods
@@swapnilmhaske2873 ok thank you 😊
Soundcore space NC is also a good choice. Great build, battery life and great sound quality worth every penny.
Honestly Zeb thunder is an amazing product, i bought it in 750Rs. In 2019 and it still working well.
how did you get it for 75 rupees?? and from where?
It stopped working for me though i purchased it last year.
Dude you are a psychic!! I watched one of Manu's old videos on headphones, published last year. But I just wanted a more latest version and here it is!!!!
Why u haven't mentioned soundcore life q10 which usually sells around 2k
like yeah... , I've bought it recently and ngl the sound quality is just 👌, underrated for this price and that crisp sound quality
you'll never found any negative reviews (that's how product should be)
I wouldn't recommend anyone get wireless headphones under 5k if your priority is sound quality, at that price its better to get one good wired headphone or get one neckband/tws and one and one IEM
(For example I use the Blon Blo3 when I really want to enjoy the music and Oppo Enco m31 when I'm watching movies or on bike - I'm scared of losing tws. I also have the Moondrop Chus but I wouldn't recommend it as It doesn't have replaceable cables and is uncomfortable for long use. Plus it's more of a balanced-well tuned one so it's not as fun as the Blon Blo3)
Currently using zeb thunder over two years.. No charging problem.. Yeah the build is cheap... But for 500 you get like sooooo much!! And coming to audio I agree that it doesn't have anc but for normal purposes like watching this video it's a pretty good steal deal... And I think you must have gotten a faulty one considering there were more than one issues.
One Odio could have been recommended its good for 3k price range... main drawback is build quality....
anyhow I'm into IEM and awaiting delivery of TruthEar Crinacle
Zero
I have the pro 50's, the sound signature is exactly like the Airpods Pro(1st gen), with a bit more bass. The build quality is awful, I handle my stuff very carefully but still the hinge broke about a year later. Their customer support is good though, they gave me a new pair, no questions asked.
Currently using boat rockerz 550 for more than a year and undoubtedly the best headphones in budget with very strong durability and awesome comfort with very well balanced music just loved it ❤️
Fr
Samee...Bought it in COVID and never doubted my purchase
mine cracked... got them replaced 3 times by sayig avaaz kat rahi hai lol
@@kushagra8839 aur unhone Maan bhi liya ?😂
@@dhruv7037 but bass is shit in this
I have a philips shp9600. Sound is good but not worth the money. My brother's oneplus bulllet z neckband is 1600rs and it is nearly as good.
but here is the catch . I can use philips for 8 hear straight and feel no discomfort or ear ache. I am planning on selling it for 7.5k .
0:28 which ear buds are those
How come AKG K361 BT is not in the list? Its damn good when it comes to the sound quality. Vocals are good Mids and Lows are pretty good , It also offers a great amount of comfort. It is a studio quality headphone, One down side of this headphone is that it doesn't offer ANC but it cancels out the good amount of passive noise because of its over ear design.
Yeah!!! I got mine yesterday. They are amazing..
Oppo Enco X2 vs Buds 2 Pro?
This will be my first TWS, and I'm also concerned about the longevity of these TWS battery, for how many years should a TWS ideally work ?
I'll say buds 2 pro. I bought it during last big billion sale and it's still working fine.
But I would say buy a tws knowing that it will last an yr or so and 2 if ur lucky, even if it's apple air buds.
@@aniket7512 10k+ for an year sounds like a horrible investment, did you face this issue?
@@vishnu_m1998 yeah cuz the tech isn't devloped that well.
Get buds 2 pro only if you have a samsung device else oppo
Watch Crinacle's video on Buds 2 pro. He said that it is the best sounding TWS of 2022. If you prefer sound over anything, go for it.
I think you got faulty model of Zeb thunder because I have been using it for 2 years and it has a very nice sound quality
Have used Zeb thunder for bout 2 years now , they are working fine , just that the battery now only lasts for like 20 min. On full charge and the dual pairing function works really well on them , nothing premium about dual pairing
Why didn't you guys include soundcore life Q10.
It's around 2.5K
Dual device pairing
Long battery life
Decent sound...
6:39 How to see price history?
The JBL Tune 760NC is available for 2899 on Amazon Renewed. Some of these renewed items are near new condition. You can order, if it doesn't work or has some defects, you can replace or refund. At 2899 these are the best. I bought it renewed. Plus amazon renewed has 6 months warranty. (They just refund you if it stops working).
Hey @teamTechwiser , can you guys review the boat rockers 450 which is the update to the 550??
I bought that Zeb thunder in 2019 and used it for around 1.5 years. After that rain cooked it. Was pretty good for 900rs at that time
1:47 That right there is where I ended this video. Indian youtubers know nothing about sound.
Fr India sucks bro
Agree
I want to let you know that the boat nirvana ANC also has dual device pairing. its just isnt in the specs sheet.
Exactly… i think its a underrated product.
soundcore life q 10
60 hrs battery life
dual connectivity
premium sound and comfort
price I bought 1800
Do you know where to find earpads for Q10?? i saw one on the internet but the price was over Rs1000 which was too high.
@@ArunKumar-ze4yd same problem
I have Fire boltt 1400 over ear headphone which I bought years ago for 3k.. This they made even before venturing into smart watches.. For me it's the best headphone I ever had.. But they stopped it's production abruptly long back.. After that I purchased many costlier ones like Sennheiser, JBL, Anker and had returned all of that coz it wasn't of that 3K fire boltt 1400 standard.. After that all the audio products of Fire boltt in market now are trash.. You know companies sometimes without looking into their marketing & profits for them, makes one super good product then purposefully stop their production as they finally realized they released it at so cheap price for that standard with literally no flaws.. That's a loss for them and they stopped it.. But I still use the old 1400 for around 5 years now.. The only thing damaged was the ear cushions and now I managed to replace them alone from some vendor..
l own realme buds air 3 and rockers 550 and i really think realme buds sounds way better than rockers 550 for me and i had a realme neckband in the past which also had better audio quality compared to boat
edit : 550 also has dual device connectivity and rn its broken from the both the sides (credit my mom)
@@happy_halloween98 trutru
which one to pick boat nirvana 751 or soundcore q10
Q10 has Bass button ( trust me bro the Bass is 🔥), 60 hr battery , very good sound quality in its price range, premium build quality. Only problem is its weight.
Justice for Soundcore Q10. The most underrated headphone.
Yes bro quality sound
Yep, best battery life and sound quality
Too heavy for long time usage
@@karthickrajgangadharan I used it for 10 hours straight, comfortable for desk work.
@@karthickrajgangadharan Bhai tumhare pass he kya ye
Get Soundcore life Q10 or Tribit xfree go. Headphones with monster battery backup and really good audio output. You should get them around 2.5 k. Thank me later.
Do you know where to find earpads for Q10?? i saw one on the internet but the price was over Rs1000 which was too high.
i have been using zeb duke for about 6-7 months, love them. they should have been mentioned them in this video as these are better than boat rockerz.
Hey are u still using it and it yes then how is it by far?? And how's the sound quality??
2:51 for my boat rockers 550 are one the most uncomfortable headphones,very tight on space for air,bought this a year back used only twice thrice .
Also sound and video lag is there.
Pratik, so sad to see that you guys missed the legendary Soundcore Life Q10, within 2k that is THE BEST money can buy.
Pros:
Superior sound quality
Outstanding bass performance ( literally you will feel the rumble on your ears)
Extraordinary battery life. (Infact I forgot when I charged it)
Dual pairing
Nice cushions and build quality.
Good for calls.
Con:
The only one I can mention is its weight.
Otherwise the product is bang for the buck, you can't go wrong with that.
fr man 🤝
wsym its like 10k+
where to buy
It's 4
I got the q20
Just wanted to add to XM4, they're good no doubt in that, but if you have big ears, they're not comfortable, at all.
I have to constantly take them off every 30 minutes or so because my ears get really warm or one part starts to pain.
What would you suggest for larger ears?
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 are the Best for Bass and Hands free control Voice assistance. I just bought them. It is just awesome.
3:28 build quality is bad, mine just broke
same bro
@@shivuxop akg or boat ?
same bro
Can you please review EKSA e900? My friends are going CRAZYYY about it. They say it's too good for the price.
Missed Soundcore Q35 & the newly launched Q45. They should have been on the list.
I bought akg k371 for 5200, also I believe your list is quite unappropriate, we get hifiman deva for 10k, senheiser hd650 or hifiman sundara for 24k, sony xm4 is not match for them.
Where is Skullcandy
why you had not taken SOUNDCORE LIFE Q20 they are also good headphones under 3000 , with anc and more comfort then jbl tune.
Which is the best headphone with mic for calling?
Need suggestions for the same !
@@donteventrry most the people on net recommended orosound tilde pro or sony 1000Xm5
@@mehulparmar9976 if you want microphone go wired it's far superior to any wireless ones
i wanted to buy boat Nirvana 751anc , it was 3999 at that time.. so i waited for the sale to start and guess what.. they increased the price 💀 keep the reducing price aside.. they didn't even keep it at 3999.. I'm so disappointed 3:50
Now the price is 2999
Bro add time stamps to your video please
Got xm5 last year in January at 18k with GST claim, and ngl I have no complaints about the money spent. It's just awesome, the ANC is so good that I use it without music for my morning meditation routine
Using OneOdio Pro 10 and the sound quality is stunning 💜🌌
how comfortable is it ?
(earcup size and clamping force)
I purchased xm4 and really got disappointed with the sound quality. It has good anc no doubt but sound quality there is so much disturbance. I heard airpod max you can distinctively focus on each instrument you want to focus but here it was disturbing.
bro i used zeb thunder for 3 year
But you have bought it for 12 times 😂😂, just a joke don't be offended 💀
@@xenocigaming8764 💀💀
Yeh true new Zeb thunder with type c are amazing
Respect 🫡
Women...
Can you suggest any sites or provide any link to buy cushions for Razer kraken v3 headphone!?
Why does the techwiser keeps ignoring soundcore headphones it's less priced and best in specs 😭
@@chinmayroy4637 seems like it bcos obviously soundcores headphones have made good sake than Zeb and boats models....
Because soundcore headphones are not officially launched in India. The one's you get on amazon and flipkart are mostly likely imported by the seller.
@@clickbaiting7053 Do you know where can I find earpads for Q10?? i saw one on the internet but the price was over Rs1000 which was too high.
Tribit xfree tune. I got these last year for 3.1k. And they're still pretty amazing dude. And the new ones the xfree go is lighter and amazing as well.
I have been using rockerz 550 for almost 10 months and i must say it's the way to go even if u have 2x the budget
Very comfy, dual pairing, sound quality...
I have used jbl sony etc but something about it is just on point...
Sad to see no soundcore q in list. It's very good, clear sound and multipoint support. And additional extra bass button.
Soundcore q10 vs JBl tune 760nc?
@@_DashingAdi_ Kind of looks same for me. JBL does have ANC, but thats a preference, some need it some dont.
and 10 hour less battery in jbl with 500+ rs. price.
@@rns10 I ended up ordering Q20i lol.
Had to hear an earful from my brother 😖
@@_DashingAdi_ Dude I've heard it's very heavy
Can you clarify is it worth it?
i have zeb thunder for approximately 2 years man😐. They ain't that bad
Really helpful... please review the boat 551 ANC..is that over ear or on ear
I got the Sony xm5 but ended up returning them. There's a major glitch with these wireless headphones which nobody talks about, when connected to pc, the audio switched to AG hands free mode, here the quality of audio drops to below average and you hear lot of noise. If you're going to be using them only from your phone, go ahead. Will work great. But if you're getting them to both work and leisure then think twice.
Also, speaking about the Anc, it's just decent when compared to tws
There's a fix to your problem on reddit
you can change from headset to headphone config easily windows
@@rushichaudhary8759 yes did that but it would always go to AG mode. I read and tried multiple methods, none worked unfortunately.
@@connectionlost7216 can you post the link? I've read many threads, would be helpful if you can point me to the one you mentioned.
how could you return it
i mean where did you buy that from
I would recommend Skullcandy Crusher Evo for bassheads. I'm owning one, it's bass is unmatchable.
You forgot Soundcore Q20, it kills all the headphone under 5k, has anc , memory foam and the sound is great as well.
The boat Nirvana 751 has a few problems the earcups fall off and you have plastic all over, there is a problem with the mic less audio input
If you can review Sony wh ch520, it will be helpful!😊
Ty for the video.I needed this one
just a head ups dont go for 751 anc its has the worst build quality i have ever seen the physical body broke in a year of use
751 ANC is out of stock from everywhere 😭😭😭
Is there any other suggestion for 3k budget?
watching this on the xm5 and they're amazing in all the aspects apart from the not being able to fold thingy
I still love my Bose 700. If you compare it with airpods max or XM 5 's it is a bit behind but I'm happy with it.
One odio pro 10 is missing, I have been using them for past 3 years still they sound better then my nothing ear 1.