$300 True Wireless Earbud Shootout: Bowers & Wilkins PI5, Master & Dynamics MW08, Sony WF-1000XM4

We finally compare Bowers & Wilkins, Master & Dynamics and Sony’s True Wireless Earbud offerings Under $300. Brace yourself… it’s a long one!
Chapters
0:00 Long Video Warning
0:31 Introduction
1:52 Case and Earbud Design
6:15 Idle and Active Fit
13:00 Microphones
18:24 Ambient Sound and ANC Performance
25:23 Music Sound Quality
31:22 Controls and Functions
36:45 Connection Strength
39:45 Companion Apps
43:12 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
47:33 Appreciate Ya
#MW08 #PI5 #WF1000XM4
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Purchase Links
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Bowers and Wilkins PI5: amzn.to/3jZjFRk
Master & Dynamic MW08: amzn.to/3dI3tQo
Sony WF-1000XM4: amzn.to/2SwJmNI
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[@gohca88]

Awesome. was waiting for this. M&D just released the mw08 sport, might fit better and stay in when you’re exercising. ANC might be the same though, and no EQ still :/

[@UtmostCoin]

Yah I have plans on testing them next month after I finish the pi7s. The foam tips may help with seal and improve anc. I might be able to forgive the no eq because they sound great even without eq. Lol still gotta think if I wanna go green or silver Update: going green

[@sinclairarmour7608]

@@UtmostCoin what does that mean?

[@theemusicman]

Nice thorough review. The Sony’s do seem more versatile. I have the Sony’s but the silver/cream ones. I hate the color but received them as a gift. I also have the AirPod Pros, I prefer the Sony’s sound and ANC. APP has better transparency and more comfortable in the ear. I also tries the Beats Studio pro and I was surprised how good they are, but the transparency was terrible. One thing I don’t like about the Sony’s is the fit. I hate having to twist them tightly in to my ear.

[@UtmostCoin]

Yah Sony has some goofy quirks with the fit. They're good but something just a lil off. I'm surprised by the beats... A lot of people have been saying good stuff about them.. I gave up on them a long time ago haha. Thanks for checking out the video again my dude.

[@hlmmoore]

The Sony's are crap. Get you some Bower and Wilkin's PI7 S2 I love mine and the search is over for me on the wierless earbuds. I found my favorite and the best sounding.

[@bayjunior7385]

What are the best sound quality headphones you've ever tried?

[@sinclairarmour7608]

I am debating between getting the master and dynamic mw08 vs the Sony M4s.

[@UtmostCoin]

Depends on what your priorities are. Mw08 sport has better sound, fit(with foam tips), mics and battery. Sony has better ANC, ambient modes and app(configurability and eq). I love Sony features but ultimately picked the mw08 sport due to the better sound and mics.

[@UtmostCoin]

Earbuds? The MD mw08 sport, BW pi7, Sennheiser tw2, technics az70w... However I probably can only recommend the mw08 sport and technics since the other two have battery and other technical issues

[@sinclairarmour7608]

@@UtmostCoin thank you very much

[@sinclairarmour7608]

@@UtmostCoin one more question, do you think it is worth the extra money to get the MW08 sport over the regular?

[@DacAL_8]

I only use my earbuds for music. The Sony XM4 does it for me, I feel like maybe I need a little more bass or wider soundstage. (I had Grados before and mids and highs are very crisp and clean. I had) I’m thinking going for the Bose QC45 headphone, but having Bose before, they don’t have a crisp mids and highs, but has wider soundstage and better bass. I like bass a lot with clear mids and highs. The Grado PS500 I had long time ago was like that, except It’s cabled. What do you recommend for a better bass than XM4, but not loses the crisp mids and highs and large soundstage? You’re right about the XM4, it’s versatile when using their equalizer app. You can have 0 bass or up to level 10!

[@UtmostCoin]

I would suggest you check out the nuratrues or the mw08 sport.. their anc is not as strong (Sony is king there) but their sound quality is much nicer. The EQs are another option because they have jaw dropping clarity and separation and soundstage but they're significantly more expensive and they kinda lack controls and have fit qurks. I have videos on all of those earbuds if ya wanna check it out:p I'd suggest stay away from the Bose unless you only care about sound cancelling but you already have the Sony so that would be redundant.

[@DacAL_8]

@@UtmostCoin I’ll definitely check those mentioned earbuds! Thanks for the response! NO Bose for me then! LOL!

[@tanthomas2668]

I have bought the M&D mw08. I change the silicone tip to spinfit cp100. M size. It’s fit my ear well. Hope it solve your problems.

[@UtmostCoin]

Ive already returned them.. however I will be testing the sport version in the coming weeks.. those have foam tips that will hopefully be better fitting. After that I can just hope that the Bluetooth range is also more consistent on the sport

[@gdigenis]

@@UtmostCoin I just got the mw08 sport version and I am lucky that most of the tips are comfortable but I do always fear that they might fall out. I have aftermarket comply foam tips that fit and they definitely hold the earbuds in better than any of the stock ear tips. I do have the xm4 earbuds too, and while they feel more stable at first , I still find myself readjusting them in my ear as much as the mw08

[@UtmostCoin]

I'll have to check out the comply after I wrap up the mw08 sport review vids. Thanks for the tip

[@tanthomas2668]

@@UtmostCoin you are welcome

[@bayjunior7385]

which one has better sound quality? sennheiser momentum 2 Master Dynamic MW08

[@sinclairarmour7608]

Check Flossy Carters review on the MW08👍🏿

[@UtmostCoin]

They're a bit different.. Sennheisers are more neutral while the mw08 are more dramatic.. both sound great. I prefer the mw08 sport and think it's a better option if you're considering between the two. Tw2s sound great and have a better app and anc, but the battery is terrible and they had bad audio lag for videos when I had them.

[@UtmostCoin]

Love him

[@sayemak99]

Which is loudest?

[@UtmostCoin]

Probably the Sony.. but it's not controlled throughout the full range of volume

[@MisterFDF]

Is it true that the MW08 are (significantly) quieter than the other two?

[@UtmostCoin]

Ehh significantly is a stretch... Maybe like 10%. It definitely is a bit quieter but it also stays true thru the entire volume range.. the pi5s distorted on certain songs when I was at higher volumes

[@MisterFDF]

@@UtmostCoin Thank you!

[@UtmostCoin]

The sport version also came out recently... I have plans on reviewing them in the next few weeks

[@MisterFDF]

@@UtmostCoin One last question (as I got these today): Is it just me or is the "Max ANC" mode slightly different in sound? Seems a bit quieter than "All day ANC" and ANC off...

[@UtmostCoin]

Quieter in terms of music volume? hmm I don't think I noticed that.. unfortunately I don't have them anymore to double check, but I'll be sure the listen in for that when I get he sport version next week

[@joshr2280]

Bowers n Wilkins have the worst look of em all, they turn anyone into Frankenstein

[@UtmostCoin]

lol i never saw that until now.... and now i can't unsee it.

[@hlmmoore]

Theses ones are the Bower and Wilkin PI5 not the PI7's. The pi7's and by the way they all sounded like crap. Need to do something differant. Bad test. They all sound bad the way you play them. Sony's suck.

[@UtmostCoin]

The video title says Pi5. I did a full review on all these headphones and at the time of release they were around the same price hence the comparison. I also did a full review of the pi7. I agree the sonys suck.. theres been a lot of headphones released since this review that changes my opinion on these.