AirPods Max vs Bose QC Ultra vs Sony 1000XM5 - Best ANC Spatial Headphones

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@Jrivas617 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the review - I really wanted to love the Bose QC Ultra's but there's been several gripes I've found after 1 week: Bluetooth pairing to another device from your windows pc will create a frequent call request to your PC machine that does weird things like constantly pause your videos or livestreams. If you wear glasses, a quick headshake or movement, also pauses whatever media is playing. Lastly, the ANC battery life has been shorter in my experience. I work a full 8 hrs through several hours of meetings then use them for a couple of hours of gaming. I'm generally usually between 30-40% by the end of day - creating a bit of anxiety for next day's use. I'm going to try the AirMax's after watching this review.

@cdtkabag139 2 ай бұрын

did you get the airpod max? how was it?

@AdamEarley2011 2 ай бұрын

I have to ask, how are you using them for gaming? Is there not lag using them?

@truthteller2711 4 күн бұрын

did u use the APM?

@txs_aden 5 ай бұрын

i honestly can’t decide if i should get bose qc ultra or airpods max and sony xm5 if not those too maybe if the airpods max 2 come same with sony xm6 if they i should just wait or just pick theses out i have no idea

@Tron1980s 7 ай бұрын

This review is almost accurate. The one problem I have with it is that you didn’t talk about sound quality, and after comparing the AirPods to the Bose I’m honestly shocked at how much better the Bose are then the AirPods. like the AirPods are actually quite bad when it comes to sound quality so I would still choose the Bose

@dimaroscadallacqua9926 6 ай бұрын

AirPods Max and bad sound quality? I have tried the Ultra and I own the Max, and AirPods are by far better headphones except comfort.

@truthteller2711 4 күн бұрын

@@dimaroscadallacqua9926 lol are u sure?

@dimaroscadallacqua9926 3 күн бұрын

@@truthteller2711 I’m so sure my friend. Unless people perceive the sound differently. I honestly perfect AirPods Max over Bose, and I used to own Bose 700.

@Alex-tu5vu 7 ай бұрын

Honestly I've tried the sony and bose in store and the bose hurt a little due to the pressure. The sony were relatively comfortable.

@zee9er Ай бұрын

Would you buy a pair of first gen AirPod max refurbished for $270?

@BillyBob-yl5un 23 күн бұрын

tbh i need that usb c but the price isnt bad for usbc-lighting still pretty fast charge.

@truthteller2711 4 күн бұрын

100%

@SilverTech62 3 ай бұрын

Compared these three myself, simply put...Sony. To me it had a better all-around sound. When you factor in that the Sony's are also the cheapest of the three the choice is clear.

@Project_Fast-w3k Ай бұрын

totally agree！the highest cost benefit ratio for SONY.

@Kevfactor 18 күн бұрын

My Sony headphones were great for a year. Good anc and good sound. But they recently broke at the hinges. Looking it up it seems to be a pretty bad design flaw. Like they are good in every other regard but don’t expect it to last long

@truthteller2711 4 күн бұрын

but if the only thing you cared about was quality?

@carolowens 25 күн бұрын

If not for the weight I’d definitely go for the Apple AirPods Max. A serious neck injury has me very conscious of their weight. I much prefer the controls on the AirPods Max as well to the Bose. I tried a friend’s older Sony and felt their audio quality not as good as Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra.

@Mehul0001 20 күн бұрын

I have Bose QC ultra, Apple Max, Sony Xm4 and xm5 and Beats Pro. To me Apple max is too heavy and no selection of equalizer like Sony. Sony XM5 is very light weight. Their 360 sound is amazing. Bose QC ultra connects to Bluetooth immediately and stops music moment I take them off. Also I can increase Bass and treble. Bass is amazing in Bose compared to any headphones. Beats Pro to me is more for exercise as it fits well on the head and very less chances of it falling off the head. Problem is it is plastic and the way we have to fold it makes me nervous as it may crack anytime. I have another 15 days to return these. I am definitely going to keep Sony XM5 available at Bestbuy for $279 on Dec 23,2004. XM4 on Amazon for $178.20, Bose QC ultra on woot for $279, Apple max on Bestbuy for $379 and Beats Pro for $149. I may return both Apple Max and Beats Pro as I am not very convinced about the sound quality. Max i have no problem with quality but very heavy.

@Marian1st. 7 ай бұрын

I just bought Bose Ultra as an upgrade to Bose 700. First day, so I see a lot of inconveniences. The design is not as sleek nor durable, also the extra bass can be too much on certain songs. I think Bose played with the sound too much here. It’s more detailed , accurate , but it’s also more fatiguing with long listenings. It’s like they tried to emulate Sony, by bringing that sound signature closer to you. It’s more in your face, compared to their previous models. I liked the old sound signature because it was easy to listen to. It wasn’t detailed by any means, but it was fun as a background music, no matter the volume you would listen to. It takes a few days to get used to a new sound, so I’m working on that. Even if I would start liking the Ultra more, I think I would have a hard time getting rid of Bose 700. They are so easy to listen to. Fast to put on and most of all, they are not gimmicky like Ultra is with that immersive audio that tries to play with your head. Everybody turns that off, but yet, Bose made sure they charged us extra for the new inovative feature .

@jackmontana1334 7 ай бұрын

And how is Bose Ultra today, one week later? Do they have excessive vacuum pressure or noise?

@Marian1st. 7 ай бұрын

@@jackmontana1334 My opinion on these has changed. Starting with the second day I discovered that I actually like them a lot. They are super comfortable and they look great. Now I prefer the Ultra over the 700. Could be because they are new. But just judging the sound, Ultra sounds much better. I think they look better when you want them on. It just took a bit to get used to the change. There’s no vacuum pressure or noise. Noise canceling is the best. I even enjoy the Spatial Audio on certain songs. But there is a problem. When you’re walking with these on, you hear a crackling noise. It’s probably coming from inside the cup as your ears are touching the edges of the cup. It’s only on one side. Not sure what’s happening, but it’s related to the microphones. It almost sounds like the wind is blowing into the mic. It’s annoying and I wish they didn’t have this issue. At the same time, it’s not that much of an inconvenience to feel like I want to return them. My PX8 (which I bought a few days after I bought the Ultra), are much better than Bose. They sound better.and they are almost as comfortable as Ultra. Bower &Wilkins PX8 get more listening time, but I still enjoy the Bose for when I want more noise cancelling or a less engaging sound to play on a low volume in the background. I might get used to that Spatial Audio. Im going to keep them.

@jackmontana1334 7 ай бұрын

@@Marian1st. Thank you. Does your audio source have support for aptX Adaptive, which is stated in the Ultra codecs?

@Marian1st. 7 ай бұрын

@@jackmontana1334 No. Because I’m on iPhone. I do have FiiO BTR 7, which supports it, but not while the main source of listening is Bluetooth over iPhone. I’ll have to try other sources. Do you have these headphones too? If you do, how do you like them? If you don’t, I do recommend them, unless you want to wait for XM6.

@jackmontana1334 7 ай бұрын

@@Marian1st. No, I'm still searching. It will be interesting to look at XM6 as well. And I'm also looking forward to the release of a new model from AKG, all the leading brands have presented their new models, but AKG is waiting for something, not announcing anything((

@Marian1st. 7 ай бұрын

I think, if you’re going to spend $500 plus on Bluetooth headphones, you might as well go all the way in and get Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95. Or Focal Bathys. They both sound better. Otherwise , Bose is the best option.

@TheQuickyouknow 7 ай бұрын

There are certainly better sounding headphones like the ones you mentioned as well as V-Modas and N909, but the anc and transparency modes are trash in comparison. These are more about travel than sound quality.

@chriswang4717 6 ай бұрын

I own a h95 it sounds trash

@Marian1st. 6 ай бұрын

@@chriswang4717 I went with PX8 and it’s pretty good. Also like Bose Ultra.

@SierraP 5 ай бұрын

@@chriswang4717same I’m returning them tomorrow.

@pauljordan7465 2 ай бұрын

Just bought the bose Ultra. Weight and anc. Weight and ANC were my prime concerns. As they are for aircraft travel. 6 hour tripsl

@mikerobbins4138 Ай бұрын

What is better sound quality especially when used on a plane

@boris2835 6 ай бұрын

Most comfortable? I wore a X3 for years so wearing the Bose feels a little weird…. Debating if I should exchange the QC ultra for X5… what do u guys think?

@krypticbee0816 4 ай бұрын

@Project_Fast-w3k Ай бұрын

@@krypticbee0816 agree

@frodemarkhus3692 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the review I really love the Bose QC Ultra's

@JayJay-sk3iu 7 ай бұрын

Having all three, your review is almost 💯 accurate. My only qualifier, based on personal preference, is that the AirPod Max have been the most comfortable for long listening periods.

@Jrivas617 6 ай бұрын

Having owned both bose and the Airmax's, I disagree completely. The Airmax's are EXTREMELY tighter when compared to the Bose. Infact, I'm 100% returning mine after this week. They're WAY TOO TIGHT and I like to think I've got a normal sized nogging. Again, for glass wearing folks, these things are clingier than that ex you once knew. That's a bad thing. Excellent sound and ANC and battery life from the AirMax's...just too damn tight and heavy.

@DeanT1987 5 ай бұрын

Yea I don’t agree I own the QC Ultras and the AirPod Max’s and I find the Apple is heavy, tight and awkward looking. I love the seamless integration of the Max with my iPhone as far as ease of use definitely the clear winner. As far as sheer comfort, sound quality and noise cancelling I much prefer the Bose QC Ultras.

@channy8000 3 ай бұрын

Which one is best for gym work out. I don’t think apple is good when you get sweaty as they use mesh for ear cups. I’m thinking the Bose one for my gym….not sure about the Sony

@seppeseppe-jq7nr Ай бұрын

Lol airpod max are painfull pressing the ears 😂😂😂 wth you talking dude 😂😂

@thebrilliancyofreality4408 5 ай бұрын

I’m an online teacher I have to teach my classes everywhere. I go sometimes in noisy environments and the max pro from Apple work perfectly for my needs most of my students don’t complain about background sound and a coffee shop.

@arjayvarious 4 ай бұрын

We dont need bias opinion.. i bet you youre going to agree that their product will be the best as long as the product have a apple name on it.. how about dont be any bias and try the other headphone

@polofunk 21 күн бұрын

Those airpods max are trash over Bose and Sony

@truthteller2711 4 күн бұрын

@@polofunk no theyre not APM are the best its just that theyre expensive

@harryw50 5 ай бұрын

Was able to get Airpod Max for $399 on amazon

@DaMixWizard 7 ай бұрын

When I buy the Iphone 16 Pro Max when its released, thats when I will buy the Air Pod Max. Hopefully the Air Pod Max 2 will be out by then. Right now I have the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. So I will go with the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra

@D33R00 7 ай бұрын

same. i’m also waiting for the 16 pro max!! that’s also when i’ll buy the APM.

@DaMixWizard 7 ай бұрын

@D33R00 💯 it's best to wait. The new headphones will come with usb-c, just like the iPhone. An it probably has a better case and an on/off switch

@D33R00 7 ай бұрын

@@DaMixWizard Facts!! let’s actually hope they come out w the APM 2 this year 🤞🏾

@bobbydazzler1780 2 ай бұрын

You forgot travelling. The Bose are superior for stashing in a backpack as they curl up smaller, the Apple case is a total ongoing cop out and embarrassment. Also you can look like a cartoon dog with funny ears wearing the Apple headphones. They just look silly.

@كابامارو-ذ8ر Ай бұрын

I tryes sony and bose for me bose bitter in anc bose has history with anc for airplane headphones

@Reflection_Wave 2 ай бұрын

Bose the boss 💫👍 Airpod looks vintage same as Sonos, Sony cant beat Bose sound quality.

@anta-zj3bw 5 ай бұрын

great review

@Alex-tu5vu 7 ай бұрын

Your AirPods right side cushion is upside down...

@kdrygz Ай бұрын

Bose Ultra satın aldım, eski bi Bose kullanıcısıyım ve konforu beni çok mutlu ediyor. Air Max denemedim çünkü deneme standlarında asla şarjları dolu olmuyor ama çok ağır ve büyük olduğunu gördüm.

@justinmacchiaverna4028 Ай бұрын

X4s have served me well for a long time, but the ANC is weakening, plus the sound quality is garbage. Definitely going to check out either the QC Ultras or the AirPods Max for my next pair!

@gimmepenalty 3 ай бұрын

You can get the air pods max for $300 the only thing that’s bad about em is comfort for more than 4 hours and also they haven’t been upgraded still

@1312ftp-j2v 2 ай бұрын

i wear them 8 hours a day no issues lol

@nathandownour2248 Ай бұрын

where in the world can you get them for 300 dollars lol

@gimmepenalty Ай бұрын

@ the lightning model goes on sale frequently especially on Amazon

@khorifanasreddine7652 7 ай бұрын

Great job with the review

@theaerolife 7 ай бұрын

My XM4 had a terrible known fault on ANC mic causing a shrilling noise, not buying sony again

@Bruhngus420 7 ай бұрын

don't they have a warranty?

@manta965 3 ай бұрын

Exactly why I did not really consider the Sony. Not only is that a common issue, but the hinges on the mx4 break easily, and I have heard similar about the mx5. I'm glad to see the bose are metal hinges instead of plastic.

@joshualoudenbeck8003 2 ай бұрын

I've had two pairs of the XM4's and spend on average about 5 hours a day on work calls. Both sets have had the screeching issue and one had an issue with heat build up and they would just tap out. I'm in a temperature controlled IT office and it's fairly cool in the room all day. Turning off the passthrough audio would reset the screeching, but it never fully goes away.

@randallellis138 22 күн бұрын

Just a comment that I owned Apple AirPod Max and in less than a year my AirPod Max failed to connect to my All my bluetooth products. Apple honored Apple Care and replaced them on the spot said they can't repair them. . Well in about the same amount of time the second pair of AirPod Max headphones refused to connect bluetooth to any of my products the same as the first pair. However Apple refused to repair them and only offered a replacement for $300.00 Dollars. I opted to NOT take Apple up on that offer as it would have had a total cost $850.00 dollars. Not a very good cost effected chose . I just purchased the Bose Ultra Headphones for $299.00 on sale and am almost as Happy with them as Apple who abandoned not just me but a whole lot of other AirPod Max owners. The Apple were great only when they worked disappointed with Apple for the first time.

@thetruth5672 6 ай бұрын

Bose sucks. Oh man it is clearly qc 700 with a very poor Spatial Audio feature. The sound from boss is heavy with no sizzle. The noise cancellation and fit are great. Otherwise in case of sound it is pain old QC700 and stands no way near the others

@faelrsc 2 ай бұрын

Bose win as usual

@deykno87 7 ай бұрын

Beats Studio pro needs to be in debate on spatial

@iknowthis99 6 ай бұрын

Neutral audio😂😂😂

@paulonvula6495 18 күн бұрын

Apple gadgets always carry off that show-off perception which for me it's big turn off. And that perception is manufactured by the company itself with their overhyped marketing tactics for products that are, at the best, on par with the others but never superior.

@cocomatef 3 ай бұрын

Bose all the way!

@canadiankrispybacon 3 ай бұрын

Apple, whether it’s their phones, watches and headphones are always Uber expensive, but always seem to have the worst batteries 🤔 I mean, half the Sony!? Why is it that Apple can’t seem to, of everything else..figure this out….I could see a couple hrs …but half 🤔 the time….for their money, you’d just think they would be able to at least be close to the Bose….7 hrs is a lot of time…and Sony we’re talking pending the mode…10 to 20hrs.