AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 vs WH-1000XM5 - Impossible to compare?! 😳

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Chapters
00:00 The most obvious differences
01:16 Sound Samples Must-Knows
01:54 Sound Sample Comparison
02:45 Sound Quality Analysis
04:40 Call Quality (Quiet Conditions)
05:19 Call Quality (Noisy Conditions with Wind)
06:44 Active Noise Cancelling Test
08:34 Transparency
08:53 Why choose AirPods Pro 2?
09:45 Why choose Sony WH-1000XM5 or XM4?
10:08 Power users listen up!

[@GadZookz]

I want to compare my AirPods Pro 2 to a duck but I don’t own a duck so it won’t happen anytime soon. Still I can dream. 😍

[@aaronloudnwireless]

That's a video I would watch lol

[@GadZookz]

@@aaronloudnwireless I would be wondering what the duck was thinking while I was making the video. There are some videos that slow people down and try to analyze their thoughts based on body language and facial expressions. But how do you read facial expressions on a duck? Probably the video will never be made.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

@@GadZookz *intense thoughts*

[@fiddlix]

This I want to see…lol 😂😂😊

[@GadZookz]

@@aaronloudnwireless You mean the duck? 😁

[@harshitkumar586]

bro ppl would think that this is a weird vid idea to make a vid on but they don't know how much this specific vid helps ppl like me.... thank you soooo much for making this...

[@chrismerjane]

Comparing these three devices sounds awkward, but it’s the EXACT decision I recently had to make. I wanted top notch ANC for heaps of upcoming flights. For me: an ultimate deciding factor was use and comfort. APP2 would be a daily driver, as opposed to Sony headphones which would only be on occasion. I can also sleep (and turn my head!) with APP2 easily due to fit and comfort. Thank you so much for this review! It validated my decision with sound and mic comparisons 😍

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You’re most welcome lol.

[@AshishDesai444]

So i only use iPhone ( no other Apple products) and love listening to good quality music ( but not like a audiophile , just a normal day to day consumer ) and i have the option to choose from this 3 plus AirPods Max, which one should I choose ?

[@chrismerjane]

@@AshishDesai444 in my view, definitely AirPods Pro 2. They’re amazing and I have no regrets. And think about this: which will you actually take with you everywhere and get the most use from?

[@AshishDesai444]

@@chrismerjane yes that is true

[@dmarr4941]

This comment actually helped me too. I travel a lot for work and can't keep wearing the over ear headphones. They are just too bulky sometimes. I also fall asleep listening to things so this is perfect. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@tarartem]

Awesome review! Answers so many questions out from the box! Thank you!

[@TheEthNick]

Interesting to see how close the in ear buds are to decent overhead cans. Audio quality was the greatest differentiator as expected, but other aspects were closer than I expected. Also the XM5’s improvement over the XM4 with NC was very noticeable. I’ve never used overhead cans (too impractical for me), so this is very encouraging to see the APP2 close the gap, though that audio quality will never match those of headphones with such larger drivers.

[@mohammedshan3203]

The exact comparison which i was looking for ❤

[@Serhatbolsu]

Exactly what i am doing for the last 2 weeks and i like to hear your idea

[@techknowledgey6575]

I was exactly searching for this videos,the same devices.The only vid in yt,thnx a lotgy😊❤

[@cool-j7148]

It’s really shocking to see how good the AirPods Pro is when compared to the headphones considering it’s body and drivers size, and even beating them in some categories like transparency & call quality…

[@MrSYProductions]

Ikr I recently for the first time got xm5s as a all time AirPods Pro user it’s way more comfortable small and idk how but sounds way better toom

[@somekindofmonster3613]

To me airpods pro sound quality is not comparable to XM4. The immersiveness of XM4 is phenomenal. The bass, not only the sound but punch is important to me. Compared to XM4, airpods sound so flat. That is to be expected from an earbud, there are physical restrictions after all. XM4 noise cancellation is really good, but airpods handles wind and people talking better, I immediately noticed it. Airpods ANC Kinda creates a pressure in my ears, don't know if it's only me, XM4s does not create a pressure. In the earbud realm, the airpods are good. Because of the shape of my ear they hurt, not the most comfortable buds I have used.

[@Rithrade]

Thanks so much for this video, exactly what I wanted to compare to... especially the call quality and noise cancelling aspects!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem!

[@GoonCabra]

Hello there, just wanted to let you know your video was very helpful to me as I was in the market for new earphones/headphones. I went with the AirPod Pro 2’s due to call quality mainly as I participate in many video calls. Thank you!

[@juansebastiancepedabenavid4011]

So helpful video mate. People say this comparison doesn’t make sense but it totally do, actually is my current dilemma hahaha I can’t decide.

[@vjs857]

A handsfree is not supposed to compete with a headphone in terms of sound quality, but the Airpod Pro 2 was much higher than expected in the sound department compared to the xm5.👏🏻 Also the AirPods Pro 2's noise canceling was amazing as a handsfree👏🏻👏🏻

[@steveaustin6608]

Excellent Video, thanks brother 👏👏

[@parischatzigeorgiou43]

This comparison helped me a lot! I am looking for the best possible audio quality that Bluetooth may offer, so far regarding earbuds, the sound of AirPods sounds best to me (based on those comparisons through these special microphones in the fake head as a reference point) however there is a huge difference between the headphones (again to my ears) I could hear way more detailed sound though mx4 and mx5 way more balanced and the vocals where warmer (my opinion is that this way vocals are way closer to reality while the opposite feels very processed). I got an s22 ultra and I would love to take advantage of the promising LDAC, never had the chance to use it though before I buy them but at least on paper, it's the best codec for streaming lossless from Apple Music or Tidal. I have some budget earbuds (Huawei 4i) and they are OK, I'll invest in headphones and maybe I'll buy Samsung buds2 pro for their utilities on Samsung's ecosystem and gym/running.

[@mackymac9693]

This video helped a lot thank you!

[@kevalsolanki6292]

Very very Informative. Thank You.

[@stevemuzak8526]

Apple transparency mode & call quality is just unmatched. And NC is just ridiculously good.

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

To be honest, call quality is still really bad for all wireless devices compared to wired ones but that’s because of the limitations of Bluetooth as a standard. Listen to the recorded sound from them, it sounds very robotic and filters out the lower frequencies in his voice, most likely to save bandwidth

[@foxgaming76yt24]

On my speakers, the Airpods sound better by a mile compared to others, but on my current in ears, the XM4's sound better. It could be due to the fact that my ear and my room has different acoustics(and also the fact that my speaker and in ears have different frequency responses, although, as I'm sure you're aware, it's not exactly a fair comparison to compare the FR of an in ear and speakers). The Airpods just have that much more energy in the treble compared to the XM4's and the XM5's on my speakers, however, on my current in ears, the Airpods sound slightly as if the voice is trapped in a box, or rather have that slight telephone sounding timbre, which makes the XM4's sound slightly more pleasing, as it gives the sound a sort of thickness with every strum, although, the bass was slightly boomy. What I can say for sure however, is that I would put the XM5's behind the XM4's and the Airpods pro 2, when I made the comparison on both my speakers and in ears. Just had very lacking energy in the treble, so it just sounds really bassy, with the vocals muffled behind a wall of some sorts, relative to the other two at least. I am curious about the Airpods pro 2 though, maybe I'll give it a listen irl if there ever are demo units that is convenient for me to access.

[@ckgrafico]

The comparison is really good, thank you!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You're welcome!

[@hansthecreator7172]

Another great content! Aaron I believe in some vid you said you are from Singapore. Have you been at Singapore GP last weekend? That race was crazy.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks! I saw highlights of it later. Yeah it was insane

[@markbransby3057]

Thank you this video was really useful. I also am trying to decide between these options as I like over the ear headphones but also have an iPhone and want something to give me good quality sound whilst on the move. It may seem like comparing apples and oranges but this really did help me. I am going for the AirPods by the way!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thisisrohitsoni]

Very valuable feedback, Thankyou.

[@juancruzguerrero805]

This is an amazing video, tysm

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem 😊

[@thaioday6341]

I really like your comparison ❤

[@NYC19]

this really helped thanks

[@karlosss1868]

What an interesting comparison. Awesome!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thank you!

[@yuina88]

wow the fact the APP2 is comparable to headphones AND being cheaper is just insane. what a great product from Apple. The only major drawback is battery life due to being a earbud

[@aristes1880]

When you talked about call quality, you said that the AirPods Pro 2 and XM5 are close in clarity with the AirPods Pro 2 even slightly in the lead. I absolutely cannot understand why you would say that. To me it seemed that the XM5s did a much better job of isolating your voice and filtering out the wind and Café noises. I could hear you clearly with the XM5s, whereas with the AirPods Pro 2 your voice seemed almost distorted, at least by comparison.

[@MUSTAFK]

Bro i was literally waiting for this EXACT video😂😂. I am literally tryna choose between these 3 for school and commute

[@aaronloudnwireless]

😁🙌🏻

[@MUSTAFK]

@Phillip Banes Idk man i was high asf when i wrote that comment, also grammar nazis in 2022 are rare lol

[@shoobror8291]

Cringe comment@@phillipbanes5484

[@azlanikram9393]

exactly what I was looking for.

[@karlitoprochazka]

haha I am loving how you rock those headphones at the end. Thanks for the help, weird comparison maybe, but definitely what I was looking for. Since I am looking for headphones with ANS. And was afraid the pods might not be enough in comparison. Chose the AAP2, since I dont like the bulkyness for Zoom calls and the airpods just generally seem more compact.

[@amirkeren8386]

Thanks for your video. As I'm using both the Sony & Apple, I was curious to listen to what others think of the differences between them. thanks again!

[@IamRajaneesh]

I really need this comparison.

[@dmarr4941]

Thanks for the comparison.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You’re welcome!

[@HarinathSrinivas]

I have both, use airpods for travel and outside. Sony for watching movies and zoom at home! Both are damn good ❤️

[@TheChilator]

Good idea 👍

[@luism.2050]

I’ve had my airpods pro for a while and love their portability and seamless connection to my apple devices. BUT the noise cancellation is uncomfortable and not as good as I expected in my loud office open space environment. I’ve hesitated but finally splashed for the XM5, and boy am I not regretting it! The sound is noticeably better, and that ANC is incomparable. It very nicely isolate me from the colleagues brouhaha all day 😌. Much easier to maintain focus. Looking forward to testing them on trains or planes soon. A friend also noticed on a call with Telegram that my mic seemed better. Only slight annoyance for me is the touch function on the ride side of the headset. There’s plenty of space for good old tactile buttons. This would also prevent accidental touches when you just want to readjust the headphones on your head.

[@_libery7612]

Вот бы все делали такие обзоры как он. Это лучшее что я смотрела

[@Hanneke92]

Hi Aaron! You seem like the expert I can ask this to.. I’m having a TBI Traumatic Brain Injury and can’t deal with any sound at all. If decision would be purely made on ANC, would you recommend the Sony XM5? I’m currently using AirPods Pro 1st generation.

[@dashanebrown9564]

thank you so much, ive been contemplating which i was going to get for black friday, sinceci have an iphone ill just go with the pros 2

[@gumerzambrano]

same. hope they go on sale

[@willsonpena8696]

This is a great video. I can't even imagine how great headphones will be by 2025. XM5 compared to XM4 is a clear difference and the AirPods are pretty good too.

[@sahilsingh0929]

pretty sure the world’s ending before that with the lethal solar flares lined up for 2025

[@jonah2064]

I agree. AirPods Pro 2 is a perfect device for iPhone 😊. It is great for daily use😂

[@TheDeubelnator]

Aaron I really like your review you are spot on and so specific. I only have one question. Now I use my Sony Mark 3. I love them. Only now I also have an iPhone. Now when I play games on my PlayStation I use my Sony headphones wired on my controller so I can also talk with my mic in chat. Underneath I put my normal wired iPhone earplugs to answer phone calls quickly. Now I have 2 questions. Can I connect with the newer Sony headphones with cable and with Bluetooth on my phone. And question 2 do you think I can use AirPods Pro 2 underneath my Sony mark 3 so I can still call with them? I hope you can give me an answer.

[@sibasishnayak6283]

You didn't do anything wrong but many people might have searched for Airpods pro vs 1000 xm5 and u saved them...

[@IKILLER147]

Hi, have you encountered a problem with the Sony WH-1000XM5 where the voice guide feature doesn't work with the new headphones even though it's enabled in the app? I tried three headphones and all suffered from the same error, even updating the firmware didn't help. It all seems to be the same series made in June and July 2022.

[@atky7032]

I had an XM4 and just got my AirPods Pro2 two weeks ago... I'm loving the pro2 so much. The transparency mode is so good.

[@AoT540]

I have the xm4’s. Like 6-8months (don’t remember) and they’re great but I don’t use them as much as my og airpods. The very first ones are meh but it’s just more chill to fall asleep with/ go with train/ calling,… should I get the airpods pro 2?

[@atky7032]

@@AoT540 I think you will enjoy the AirPods Pro 2 a lot. Don’t think you will regret getting them.

[@andredre8712]

I love the xm3 to death, quite a bass head here but now im considering the airpods 2, is it any good tho?

[@atky7032]

@@andredre8712 personally I love the fact that the pro 2 can match both xm3 and xm4 (I have both of them) in many ways (especially NC and ambient sound) and yet is small and convenient. I'm so used to the convenience of putting it in my pocket and using it when I need to. Furthermore, I'm using iPhone and Mac, and the Pro2 works better with these devices.

[@vhines10]

@@AoT540 hey, i had both until i sold my og app. I’ve just got the 2nd gen app and so much difference on sound quality, transparency mode it filters the unwanted sound especially when you biking. I’m not good on explaining things but go ahead do upgrade you won’t regret and you won’t use the sony’s anymore.

[@RamChantir]

Could please make a best eq settings for. Sony xb910N . I love to watch movies more but I am struggling to find best eq settings for movies. And I want to see more videos. Compare buds pro 2 AirPods pro 2

[@7motion985]

Hello ❤, I need your help. The WF 1000 m4 earbuds are on sale at 200 dollars. Vs the bigger WH 1000m5 400 dollars. Question.? Do you think that worth pay doble price for the M5. ? I had the Sony WH. 1000 m4 and did like it.

[@Hiimbald12]

I would love you to help me with my decision. I want some wireless headphones i can use with my new ipad, and maybe the iphone. The idea is to watch some ocasional series or movies (been able to have and inmersive experience), listen music, maybe take some phone calls, while i am on the go, like an airplane, a car, a hotel, etc. I was going to get the sennheriser momentum 4, as i heard they where better than the sony headphones, however, due the fact they dont fold, scared me. Which one would you recommend me? airpods pro 2, xm4, xm5, momentum 4?

[@ViciousPikachu]

So i have an issue and can you tell me if you have this too and if it's supposed to be Normal or i just got a defective pair twice? My xm 4 starts sending the noise in my ear through the mic when i do calling or anything which requires mic to be turned on... I can't use discord and play games because the audio quality goes terrible and i can hear outside noise from the mic which is supposed to send my voice to the other person. It's really noticeable if you sit next to a fan and do calling... As soon as the mic enable i can hear unwanted noise and no it's not ambient mode... It happens even when I'm using noise cancellation.

[@stacieberries]

This is the exact comparison i need 😂

[@thibautdumont9603]

So, I own both the WH-1000XM4 and the AirPods Pro 2. Sound quality is definitely better on the sony headphones, however my personal side by side comparaison in-situ with the ANC shows me that I get better results with the AP2, contrary to what we can hear in your video. I know that sounds crazy, but my roommate was watching a tv serie (action scene) and I switched quickly from one to the other back and forth and there is no call. I also read an article where they did tests in studios with pro. equipment and they got -34db for sony and -35db for the AP2. I guess that might also greatly depends on your ear; mine might be the 'perfect fit' for the tip size I put there.

[@entropy696]

Same for me. Sony is great for a routine/home office. Sounds fuller. But in terms of the versatility, AP2 is a major wjn here

[@MrP6687]

I can't decide between XM4 and AP 2 since there are a lot of bad review about xm5 and the xm4 price is better so I think I should buy Both XM4 and AP2 lol

[@entropy696]

@@MrP6687 it’s been a month for me and I haven’t touched xm4 ever since

[@MickeyYT]

Thanks bro for the video.i 2as just looking for this but how does Airpods Pro 2 behave with Windows laptop for Google Meet calls with dog barking/ winds rush or jackhammer sound in the background. Do you have any video on that?

[@samashpowell]

Greetings, have you compared the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to any of the competitors. Thanks for any advice

[@benkaku8202]

Just what I wanted

[@saifsherifayad5616]

I have the airpos 2nd gen and I'm having trouble to pick between getting the Sony mx5 or airpods pro 2

[@utterkid2]

the problem with the wh series is that, for some reason, sony tuned them wayy too bass heavy

[@johnk696]

Seriously doubt the xm4 were using the NC setting as the xm5 in this video because I've done xm3, xm4, xm5 and all 3 are almost identical. Especially xm4, xm5

[@MrBrayan1299]

Will it sound differente if I use a xm5 in a iPhone 13 pro max? should i go for max or airpods pro 2?

[@RockChampEnglish]

aaron, the xm5 noise cancellation is just so strong that you don't wanna use airpods anymore. When you sit in a cafe, the ear warming issue is not a problem. If it's on the go, the fact is , you just don't need strong noise cancellation,

[@ViciousPikachu]

I recently got xm 4 and Amazon gave me old one with yellow earcups and i hate it as it gives me headache which last for hours, itching, and burning sensation on the skin. The box wasn't open thought and had the transparent plastic wrap on it so maybe they replaced bad headphones. It also amplifiers wind and feels like the wind is breathing in my ears. It's horrible and i hate it. When i call or use GeForce now or anything which turns on the mic like the assistant through the headphones i can hear outside noise. And when calling i can hear outside noise too but i can also hear what the other person is hearing so i hear double voice of me. When charging once it's led started blinking and it was over heating and went from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes.

[@waycen8025]

hiii good video it is ❤❤ ❤you know one thing im concerned about is that, How do xm4 and AirPods pro 2 act when it comes to sudden human voice for example children screaming in your room ? I find few of this topic on KZbin 😢

[@rkkasotiya]

Hi could you please wear Airpods Pro 1/2 with ANC on and above that wear Sony xm4/xm5 with ANC on. What’s the final ANC results without turning on any music? Just curious if I can block out all noises somehow for eternal peace while doing my work at home. Please check out and let me know. Thanks.

[@Cathck]

How about the ear pressure feel when turning on ANC for all the devices ? Thanks

[@genericperson1002]

I own both xm5 and app2. App2 for ANC and size xm5 for overall sound quality, experience, and battery.

[@losmonster2079]

ANC is better in app2?

[@azarduscerebruz]

You know that the phone call test depends on allot of stuff, not just the headphones, just to point that out!

[@michaelboys2602]

Awesome video, Aaron. Here’s one for you to try. How about airpods pro 2 vs airpods max? I find the ANC on the pro 2s pretty much on parr with the maxes. Which is pretty damn impressive.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

I might do that! Stay tuned Thanks!

[@Zac_LDN]

It would be good if you can do the same audio comparison with the B&O Beoplay EX 👍🏽

[@yrtracingteam106]

I’m wondering, how quite it will be using the air pods and the mx5 at the same time with NC on 🙄

[@rohittkrr]

Noise cancelling on my AirPods 2 is definitely better than my Xm3

[@TommyLaw0626]

Thanks for the great content. I’ve been looking for exactly the same comparison recently. I am using a AirPods 1 and I’m still thinking between AirPod Pro 2 & XM5. I want a upgrade because my dad love watching movies/ listening to music very loud and talks very loudly in the living room when I’m studying in my room. But seems neither noice cancelling headphones or earbuds can fix it. Should I go for a upgrade or it just won’t help😂

[@golden00755]

So, what did you choose?

[@oleksandrkolisnyk7594]

No

[@user-np9oq3fk6n]

Thank you!!!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You're welcome!

[@momofunnycape4117]

ive owned both airpods pro 2 and xm4 the aripods pro 2 noice cancelation is so much better then xm4, people say xm4 anc are better are the people who arent in loud scenarios , i walk from home to school 5 times a week and people and cars are everywhere, with the xm4 i always have to try turn the noise cancelation on untill i realise they where already on and im suprised how easily people voices go through, the xm4 sound better but you cant here the "better" if all you hear is people around you, all i can say is airpods pro noise cancelation is just unmatchable

[@asan1050]

ThanksMuch !

[@Runner50783]

I just sold my XM4, the Pro second gen are just better on almost every regard except Bluetooth range and compatibility with non Apple devices. The XM4 served me very well, but after using the Pros I just can justify keeping them

[@matthieu0538]

isn’t the quality from xm4 way better?

[@karinasowa2253]

Has someone xm5 and APP2? Which has better ANC?

[@wissemtrabelsi4745]

WH-1000XM5 WOW🔥🔥

[@antoniofigueiredo3812]

When are you going to compare the new Bose quietcomfort earbuds II?

[@buildwithk]

You just saved me money. I have AP2 and thought I needed the xm5’s too for better calls and ANC. It appears a slight sound quality improvement and a bit more base is the only thing I am missing (for not getting xm5’s as well)? Thanks again 😊

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem 😁

[@lgtv8526]

The thing that you had a thought of buying a headphones when u already have one is absurd

[@equero3008]

@@lgtv8526 why the fuck do you care? It’s his choice. To be honest having over ear for better sound quality and then in ears for sports and laying in bed is good. The lack of base with the AirPods is serious. Movies and music just doesn’t sound as good. I’ve experienced both and being able to choose between them on a daily would be great

[@kblanc955]

If iPhone doesn't support hi res audio then what headphones should i get im kinda confused ,ive been searching around online and cant get any answers , i dont want the airpods max cuz theyre too expensive and now the iPhone doesn't benefit from the sonys ....

[@SantoshKumar-pz2oj]

Can you please compare zabra elite 4 active VS SENNHEISER CX PLUS

[@autumnatic6507]

I really thought that the xm4 being a headphone made its audio quality and noise cancellation much better than airpod pro 2. I have the pro 2 right now and they indeed sound phenomenal, but after watching this review and reading the comments, Im not sure if I should still get the xm4. Kind of afraid they’d be underwhelming if the sound performance is not that much better the pro 2s.

[@momofunnycape4117]

dont you will regret it stay with airpods

[@uryuu7758]

Thank you! I am using an iphone 14 pro max that is why I appreciate this video so much as i am torn between the Sony XM5 vs the new airpods pro. Because of this, i will get the Sony XM5 😊 Ohh, I also have Samsung S10+ so it is okay if the Sony is not integrated well with Apple ios

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem!

[@user-ti6fy2hr3p]

yep，you can use Samsung to enjoy more beautiful,because it can offer LDAC.from a user of xm5 in CHINA.by the way,I use HUAWEI,it is amazing.

[@ercancavusoglu3179]

Hi, thank you for the great compherasion. I cannot decide between wh1000xm4 and Airpods pro 2. 2 hours of my day is on the way so ANC is essential to me but also I want sound quality. Is it worth sacrificing the portability if the XM4 is better than the pro 2?

[@pedronogueira7689]

What did you end up buying?

[@ercancavusoglu3179]

@@pedronogueira7689 Hi, I bought APP2 due to it's price and portability. Sound quality and ANC is better than xm4, transparency is top tier.

[@navneetjain0]

can you do a comparison of the oppo enco x2 with the original samsung galaxy buds pro

[@tjmtamas7233]

U r right! The 5 is the best!

[@manthanbamrotiya9623]

Can you use noise cancellation mode with Mac OS??????

[@volli56]

These are an improvement over the 1st gen buds. kzbin.infoUgkxK5mc3yw4xA7Mf2j6k6n1Uqv_KUgrKdeM Pros: The fit is fantastic. This is the biggest plus. They stay in my ears when running and become unnoticeable. They are tight but comfortable. The sound quality is about the same as the 1st gen buds. They pair more easily with my LG G8 ThinQ and immediately reconnect when removed from the case. The sound balance is excellent, good but not overpowering base and clean mid tones and highs.Cons: The noise cancellation is good but perhaps a little less effective than the Bose ANC on the 1st gen buds. Passthrough mode as not as good as the 1st gen buds making it a little more difficult to hear conversations when in passthrough.

[@Saimiri1334]

I am using the AirPods Pro 2 right now and can tell you the sound sample for the song "Your Good Lies" is dead wrong. When I played the song it sounded a lot more like the XM4, but with a tiny less base

[@timincal2002]

Aaron, the AirPods Pro 2 support sharing a second connection with another AirPods Pro user. But it is only within the Apple ecosystem (iPhone, AppleTV etc).

[@adityadutta1409]

Hi Aaron I forgot to mention this in my previous comment, why didn't you use your favourite track "I'll get over you" haha ater seeing almost all your comparison videos that song is actually a testing benchmark for me 😂😂

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thought I’d switch it up lol 😂

[@knoekus]

You can listen to them on the website :))

[@dankyt9249]

I have airpods pro 1st gen and xm4. For daily and casual use as well as for calls and meeting I use airpods but at times for intense music listening xm4 are too good really. It is also very confortable but not made for vey frequent and casual use since its not that poratble.

[@rishabhshrivastava880]

Isnt xm4 better for meetings?

[@IrfanRosandi]

for those who have XM5 and AirPods Pro 2, which one is better from your experience for the ANC? I look into the best ANC in the market, still not sure whether to choose XM5 or AirPods Pro 2

[@patkundesu]

If you have an iPhone, I think APP2 works for you, by a lot of levels! If you use an Android instead, I think you might wanna look at XM5s, or maybe the XM4 TWS, depending on your preference. I have both XM5 and APP2. Weirdly enough, APP2’s ANC is stronger than the XM5… maybe it’s just the placement of the XM5 on my head? Anyways, APP2 is very comfortable especially if you go outside a lot. XM5s are still great, but I would say it’s not as comfortable as it generates a lot of heat on my ears. But yeh, for the ANC, I think it depends on your head structure. But at least for me, I find APP2’s ANC2 is better than my XM5s

[@kaankesen205lbsfuturechamp]

friends, i am listening mostly metal so what i need is guitar and vocal sound quality. which one should i buy???

[@TheGamingAudiophile]

AirPods Pro 2 sounds the best. It’s clear and balanced while the XM5 and XM4 sounds too warm. This warm sound masks the details of the sound. Headphone’s larger speakers offer a more powerful and spacious sound in comparison to earphones due to more air being moved. Sound is simply vibrations in the air. The Sennheiser Momentum 4’s are my favorite sounding wireless headphones. Also, the LDAC codec offers no audible benefits over AAC. It’s all placebo.

[@burd7455]

LMAO

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Great input as always! The debate is still raging about whether LDAC makes a difference. It's just a conduit. What matters more is the source and the ears.

[@TheGamingAudiophile]

@@aaronloudnwireless Agreed.

[@devtuber6507]

momentum 4s are my favourite ANC bluetooth headphones

[@UnknownSociopath]

😂🤡

[@user-fg7kk1kn6b]

hey man, can you able to turn off the auto ANC in xm5?

[@Metonyacakali]

Did you hear white noise on sony xm5 with anc on

[@adityadutta1409]

The broader sound stage and those thumpy mids and lows, while pretty good on the treble sides as well. For sound quality: the Sony's are better for sure (According to me) Portability and comfort: Airpods 2 are the king

[@stevemuzak8526]

Sony transparency mode & call quality sucks compared to Airpods Pro 2.

[@KOKOBC]

Personally I think the Sony is still more comfortable

[@erdem10xxx]

I have sony wh1000xm3 and airpods 2. I decided to sell xm3 and buy an airpods pro 2, smaller case is portability-wise better for me. Besides, I really hate xm3, its plastic design and crack sound when I touch the earcup really makes me angry towards this product.