Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Headphones VS Sony WH-1000XM5 | New ANC KING??

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

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[@GMitchell2012]

Why no review with with a wired connection? I ask because i wear my Sony phones with a balanced wire.

[@XiaoXinLie]

Which sound is the best?

[@Colinc1224]

That actual mic test was really useful to really hear the difference!

[@aryamanverma3553]

Winners of Each Category: Case/Foldable- QC Ultra Design/Build Quality- Tie Media Controls- Tie Battery Life- XM5 (30 Hours VS 24 Hours) Comfort/Fit- Tie Sound- Tie Ambient Mode- QC Ultra (More Features) Mic Test- XM5

[@drunkntigr]

And which one has the best anc without ear pressure?

[@trevin550]

Great video. Congrats on being one of the first reviewers to put out a comparison between these two headsets.

[@houman2009]

Not the first as yesterday another a KZbinr posted a review on the bose ultra headphones

[@Jaycuubb]

@@houman2009 Hence why his comment says, “one of the best”.

[@puck9351]

@@Jaycuubb first*

[@Tairneanach3847]

I agree so much

[@mtawali13]

That mic test was the decision maker for me, thank you

[@Abdullah.67H]

@@mtawali13 SAME 👍🏻

[@jrelwaldo]

Hi there! I recently got the famous Bose QC Ultra Headphones, and I can confirm that despite the drivers (speakers) being similar to the Bose NCH 700, this very recent model sounds even better than its predecessor. I also have the Sony WH-1000-XM4, and find that the QC Ultra's sound signature is much clearer than the Sony model. What's more, a little adjustment of the well-rounded bass, and the midrange drive the point home even further. *As a preventive measure, I'd advise you *not to exceed 65% volume, and to take a few listening breaks for the sake of your ears (e.g. 15 to 20 minutes for 1 hour's listening).* Indeed, these headphones have a lot in reserve, and I didn't notice any major sound distortion, which is very good quality. But be careful with your ears, because they're really powerful! And yes, the sound is very clear! Lightweight (257 grams), it folds neatly and has a wider, more comfortable headband. The depth of the speakers (especially for big ears - you don't sweat as much as with Sony headphones) and its active noise reduction are truly impressive! Somewhat superior to Apple's Air Pods Max, that is! For the moment (2023), in concrete terms, *it's the best noise-canceling headset!* At the same time, it's the most recent. We'll see how it fares next year (2024), with the future Sony WH-1000-XM6 and Apple Air Pods Max 2. The "attentive" (transparent) mode is a real success! A notch below the Air Pods Max, and a good notch above the WH-1000-XM4/5. You can clearly hear everything around you. The immersive mode is a bit of a gimmick, as it gives the impression that the soundstage is getting bigger, but I still find it well worthwhile, especially for films and video games! That's another world! I also note that this mode is a little more energy-hungry in terms of this product's autonomy (around 19h35 for me, as opposed to the 18 hours announced by Bose). In fact, as far as battery life is concerned, I think that Bose has underestimated its headphones, because without the immersive mode, and staying at 60~65% maximum volume, I've actually gone up to around 30 hours. The official press release claims 24 hours' autonomy. . What's more, a mode (even two) designed to cleverly save battery power has been integrated: _ Like Apple and Sony, the sound stops when the QC Ultra is removed... And restarts once the device is placed back on the head. _ Automatic sleep mode, when the headset is removed for a long time. It restarts automatically when put back on. Automatic pairing, no headaches, it works like a charm. Multipoint is amply correct, and the solid Bluetooth is certified in 5.3 (the latest available), which is much better in terms of wireless connection stability. A very good point in itself. The WH-1000-XM4 (which is in bleuetooth 4.2) that I've owned since 2021 can cut out from time to time for no reason at the moment... I don't know why. Maybe it's due to my smartphone being almost full of internal memory? I don't know. In any case, I no longer have this little inconvenience with the Bose QC Ultra. The application is nice and quite rich! It's straight to the point, and somewhat less sophisticated than Sony's, whose geekiness is its specialty. As for the buttons, they're all located on the right speaker, behind the ear. A touch-sensitive surface for volume, and incidentally a personalized touch-sensitive button (press for 2 seconds in the middle of the touch-sensitive surface and that's it), either to obtain a voice assistant, or to indicate battery level or something else, for example... Personally, I opted for the battery level. How convenient! And in terms of physical buttons, there are only 2. . The first, at the bottom of the right-hand speaker, is reserved for switching on the headset. . The second button is located a little higher up, towards the rear of the speaker. . The second button is located a little higher up, towards the back of the speaker. This button allows: _ 1 short click: play / pause; 1 long click: change mode (immersive, attentive, silent - additional modes can be added and/or removed, such as the outdoor mode with its more or less successful optional "windbreaker" function, for example); _ 2 quick clicks: next track; _ 3 quick clicks: previous track. Personally, I find these two physical buttons rather instinctive and less headache-inducing (100% subjective, of course). As for the tactile part, I find it better thought-out than the NCH 700 and the Sony WH-1000-XM4/5, in the sense that there's no tactile conflict when unwanted rubbing occurs, such as fabric rubbing when you're in bed, or when you're putting on a hood. The left speaker features a USB-C input for headphone charging only, and an input for... A 2.5 mm jack!... The 2.5 mm jack... I'll never understand why that is... Especially as the headphones must be switched on to be effective(!)... I really don't understand this choice... As far as phone calls are concerned, the people I'm talking to can hear me clearly, even when there's a lot of noise around me! It's not as sophisticated as the Air Pods Max, but it's still one of the most effective. My voice is clearly audible, and it's possible to adjust the volume of the voice when telephoning via the headset. I write this because none of the testers mentioned this detail generally. Unfortunately, it's impossible to obtain lossless sound via a wired USB-C cable (which is quite incomprehensible to me, especially given its high price at the moment). The French Batys headphones, for example (albeit more expensive than the QC Ultra), make this possible. Finally, the price is high (499€) for the moment, but will inevitably drop in the coming months (logically). And then the bargains will start rolling in over the coming year. It has to be! So, I've tried to be as complete as possible about my pleasant experience with these Bose Quiet Confort Ultra Headphones. Expensive, yes, it's undeniable, but very pleasant to hold, not at all uncomfortable on the head, light and very comfortable, this top-of-the-range headset (2023) does quite well, if not very well. A special mention for the active noise reduction, which so far puts it ahead of Apple and Sony. All in all, this headset is a success, far from flawless, let's be honest, but what it does, it does really well. Very satisfied overall. Oh yes, I almost forgot: *the ear pads are detachable and therefore replaceable, in case of any long-term wear and tear.* Hoping for interesting updates (USB-C wired sound, I dream of it! x) ) to come! Looking forward to hearing from you! Respect for your remarquable work!👍🏾🔥

[@Krunal.27]

Thanks for the review!!

[@samulacro_patavio]

actually I think you can have lossless and zero latency audio with the jack

[@recursion.]

brodie wrote a whole report.

[@woooshbait9696]

10-20% is loud enough

[@RickyLandi]

A trick for increase volume without risks, is wearing earplugs before the Bose.

[@laurenmcintyre4062]

Best comparison I’ve seen. So concise yet informative and clear. Thank you.

[@Yan.Ke.Ning1]

No link but you are god damn beautiful I'm shocked

[@mehdifarshchi1320]

I was really waiting for this review especially from you and how genuine and honest you are . Thank you so much 🙏

[@YoMamasFrienGaming]

You did an excellent job with the review. No biased opinions either

[@mrufo2297]

No Aptx support on any Samsung phones!! Returned and got Sony XM5 and using Ldac now. Noise canceling on the Bose had a little hiss as well, were Sony does not. Just little info no reviewers will say.

[@mariameimusic]

I typically have a hard time watching review videos because I get impatient but you keep things so short, sweet, and straight to the point . thanks!

[@thedetective8150]

I tried the Sony headphones XM5s for two weeks using them at the gym, mowing the grass, on a flight to Las Vegas, and driving a big box truck and the Sony ANC was fantastic and blew away my old Bose headphones 35s. The sad part was that after an hour or more wearing the Sony headphones XM5s the headband would cause pain on the top of my head which I never experienced with my old Bose 35s headphones. I like the Sony’s headphones ANC but for me, they are NOT comfortable wearing for over an hour. I ordered the Bose Ultra headphones and hopefully, they will be comfortable for hours of wearing especially on long flights.

[@miles5600]

would you mind giving me an update on how it is? when i bought my NC700's 3, 4 years ago i had this problem too but after a while it went away, maybe this is a break in period?

[@rendermystic3300]

@@miles5600 I will say I just got the quiet comfort not the 45s the new ones and I wanted to see the max amount of wear time and wore them for pretty much 36 hours straight even fell asleep with them on last night and I will say the top of my head hurts in the spot they were on but I doubt people are going to be wearing these to bed for 2 days straight but other than that literally the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever had if u wear them even like 7-8 hours a day u probably will have no issues at all

[@miles5600]

@@rendermystic3300 i hope that the ultra’s have the same comfort or even better. Thanks for the information :)

[@music4thesoul80]

I had to return my Sony XM5's because they hung way too low on my ears, almost like a weight. I had to take them off at 3hr point because my ears and the top of my head was so uncomfortable and sore. Also the "padding" (if you can even call it that) on the XM5's is almost non-existent. I'm currently wearing my new Bose Quietcomfort Ultras and they've been on now for almost 6 hrs and they feel fantastic, light as a feather. Sooo incredibly happy I made the switch. Sound quality was great on the XM5's but when the hardware itself is causing pain to your ears and your head, they've got to go.

[@s3999]

Exactly! I switched from old Bose QC to Sony XM5, and the ANC is superb, but wearing those headphones is just tiring. My head hurts after an hour of wearing.

[@TeaVR]

Watched numerous reviews and the mic test in this review (walking down the street) was perfect for helping me decide. THANK YOU!

[@attilab.2818]

Wrong decision.

[@MrR4ge89]

The bose sound great! I heard them at a best buy on display! Also the noise cancelling sounded pretty good. The quality felt premium in my opinion.

[@nomad9696]

I love customers like you keeping the standards high :'D the best noise cancelling headphones on earth sound, pretty good.

[@isaacwutkee11]

I tried out the Ultras at Best Buy, as well, and was able to connect to my own phone and choose my songs. The immersive mode sounded incredible and is a huge selling point for me. I own the XM5s, and the music quality was similar if Immersive mode is turned off. Bose’s hear-through mode also seems just a bit clearer. And yeah, you can only judge noise cancellation so much while tethered to the store’s display case, but it was solid. I also own AirPods Max, which have the best transparency mode of the three, similar noise cancellation, and probably the least exciting overall sound.

[@KingKikikoi]

@@isaacwutkee11hiya could you please tell me which is comfiest between Bose, Sony and Airpod max?

[@isaacwutkee11]

@@KingKikikoi I think that’s a matter of personal preference. I find the AirPods Max to be the most comfortable. The XM5s don’t have a very deep cup, so sometimes I can feel my ears touching on the inside, even though my ears don’t stick out much.

[@KingKikikoi]

@@isaacwutkee11Thankyou!

[@JassieSinghKECG]

I really wanted to consider Bose but the mic performance is making me lean towards the Sony. Thanks for a great comparison.

[@hin0420]

Same here

[@ramsescamacho5196]

Samee

[@herrmanncs]

Its good for gaming mic ? Which better ?

[@michialphelps2339]

The Sonys have been the most comfortable overall about 4 years in a row. I don't know where you trolls get your facts from but next time you should research stuff before spouting none sense. The reason why is because Bose always has tight headbands and you can feel the pressure on your head, everyone can that's not biased like the pros aka GYMCADDY OR AARONWIRELESS OR FLOSSY CARTER. Bose also has cabin pressure which is absolutely terrible no matter how much there is. Sonys have verifiable better noise canceling than the new Bose headphones and they have no cabin pressure and no tight headband so you don't feel them squeezing your head to death. Bose does this to make up for their lacking ANC. So in short, we scientifically have already proven over and over that Sony is the king of ANC 4 years in a row and the Bose have worse ANC while also having cabin pressure and a tight headband. Bose has a flat sound signature and most people prefer Sonys sound signature because of the bass and how good it sounds overall with all media content. Nobody cares about noise separation, most people that buy these don't care about that just you nerds lol. Bose fanboys have been having a temper tantrum ever since the XM3s destroyed the Bose headphones and stole the number one King of Noise Canceling crown 4 to 5 years ago and they never had to worry since 🤣. Sonys look better too and have better software. Bose can only do SBC and AAC which is absolute trash and not High Fidelity audio like Sonys custom LDAC which is better than the best audio codec android and apple can produce as of the present. Nothing is subjective when your a professional, just little kids acting like men that know something when in reality it's a bunch of nerds in their mothers basements eating Cheetos yelling at their poor mom to get them the new Bose headphones for Christmas because if Bose fooled them once they damn sure can do it again and if mom bought you the last Bose headphones then I guess she will surely do it again right? Good luck with your inferior Bose headphones while people in the know order the XM5s refurbished on Amazon for $229. Get the silver ones, the black ones get fingerprints worse than any tech I've ever owned but the silver have zero fingerprints since I've owned them.

[@JLummin]

same boat but calls wasn't a priority as its going to be an at home music listening when I go out I just use earbuds which got the airpods so no issue taking calls. Had the XM4s so think I'll give Bose a try as it'll be my first Bose

[@morganfolk6468]

Thank you for the video!!!! Very helpful and nice to see the comparison side by side

[@supernovae8551]

I love how detailed this was, especially showing those tests at the beginning!

[@kunjiklub]

I used the QC35 for years and my ears would feel sore after a few hours of usage. With the XM5, I never had this issue so I believe the fit design makes a huge difference

[@michael-4k4000]

The qc35 are the most comfortable headphone ever made. The sonys do sound better, but the one thing no one should be complaining about the bose is the comfort

[@kunjiklub]

@@michael-4k4000 yeah comfort is very subjective. Bose QC series have great design though for some reason my ears get sore after wearing those too long. I can understand the mileage will vary for everyone

[@veryboringname.]

This shows how subjective comfort is. I've used the QC35 for years and find them very comfortable. I bought the XM5 and my ears get damp with sweat after an hour or two. I find them so uncomfortable that I find myself still using the QC35 over the XM5 when both are on my desk in front of me.

[@MrVh78]

@@michael-4k4000 💯

[@Qrzychu92]

for me it's the other way around. QC 35 were the only ones that weren't touching my ears, so I can use them 14h straight and not feel them at all

[@karolykrausz5534]

I´m quite shocked how poor the microphone quality of the BOSE was in comparison with the XM5. I mean, that was unacceptable and for such a quality Bose wants to have 429 USD? Sir thank you but no thank you.

[@jaycameronmusic5705]

I was about to buy the Bose for my desk job but that mic test failed them for me. Sony on the way.

[@karolykrausz5534]

@@jaycameronmusic5705 I have to confirm, you have made a good choice. I honestly do not understand how Bose could f... it up so much. I just don't get. It was not a money question.

[@eatcheesekobe]

To each their own, I have a separate mic with on computer, and have never really needed to use headphone mics even when using with my phone etc. the ANC is where it makes the biggest difference for me.

[@albagaoisan8140]

bose and sony in my cart today but i need the mic quality for work job sometimes so i placed my order choosing sony though initially im inclined to get the Bose

[@deepakbiwal395]

@@albagaoisan8140 hows your experience after buying sony xm5??

[@Bjorn_R]

I just wanna add that the Bose has a ipx 4 rating. I had read countless forums about sony mx5 dying because of moisture. If I am going to spend a ton of money on a headset, I dont want to risk it breaking because im wearing it outside. I think that it is criminally underrated feature, because sony, sennheiser and all the other big companies dont prioritize this.

[@ChrisGrosvenor]

Great point, making these the better headphones to get if you are working out with them.

[@citishadow04]

Where did you read that? Is it on there website?

[@Bjorn_R]

@@citishadow04 its kinda weird, I wrote to them and they responded that it had ipx 4 rating. I also saw an article afterwards stating it , so I think its genuine. 700nc and 35 ii are also ipx 4. My guess is that they are not liable for water damage if they dont promote it as resistant.

[@citishadow04]

Hmm that’s awesome. Yeah I have not been able to find that anywhere. That’s why I was curious. No over the ear headphones claim that. It would put these over the top if they did

[@ian-atg]

its true. i trashed 2 pairs of sony mx because they break in moisture

[@zirak93-2]

It's strange that Bose haven't fixed the hollow microphone quality. And especially with the price range they are placed on.

[@kimberlyargete9774]

True, I've had the QC35 and I've been a fan ever since and although I use it for meetings and calls, now that I see how clear sony's mic is, i might just consider getting the sony rather than upgrade to the ultra.

[@a-Tom-ic]

Great comparison video and just what I was looking for, plus high quality production is always appreciated

[@GadZookz]

Thanks!

[@marko_popovic]

Had a breakdown of my Sony 5's where my left earcup detached right at the swivel part. Quick googling and it turns out this is much more common problem than it should. Plastic around there is too brittle. I stress out that I always handled them with care, always in protective casing, etc. It happened after 13 months of usage, which is a really small time frame for something that is, or at least should be, a premium product. Now I am in the market for a fresh pair and if it weren't for a glaring discrepancy in microphone quality, I would jump on the Bose. This is the one thing holding me back, since I use headphones for work (zoom calls, etc.) quite often. I am not finding this type of pain point for Bose, but for those seriously considering Sony, please do some extra investigating :)

[@jwester7009]

What will happen with the Bose if you move one ear cup backwards on your head. Does it turn off and is there a way of disabling any touch panel functions? I wear headphones in bed before sleep while listening to quiet music. Sometimes I end up moving one ear cup backwards to lay on my side. If there is a risk of turning down the volume or turning the headphones off by accident then they are not for me

[@StraggleOn]

I'm about to pick up a set of headphones, i was hoping someone would put out this comparison video with the XM5 and the Ultras. This was helpful, thank you.

[@Jay_RiceCakee]

Ima be honest I js like the xm5z better so I'm going with the xm5z 😅😅

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

Go with the momemtum 4 from sennheiser haha far better than those two

[@MrR4ge89]

​@@Patrickmathieu0482based on what? You tried both of them?

[@KingKikikoi]

@@Patrickmathieu0482Momentum 4 was unwearable for me I returned it after full day wear 😢 wayy too hot on the ears

[@yoko_1989]

I just tried both yasterday and ended buying the bose ultra it is way beeter in ANC qnd sound quality But it is much more expensive 😅

[@filobonda]

Amazing video, starting with the tests at the beginning. Thanks!

[@9eRw1n]

Ultra is now $379 Black Friday on Amazon. Great video and great lighting!

[@liammacaogain3791]

Great vid! Thanks for actually giving an unbiased review of both products.

[@aBlackMage]

Thanks for the video, I'll definitely be picking up a pair. My QC 25 are slowly starting to give out on me and these just seem like a great upgrade. Especially reducing sudden loud noises seems really nice

[@apple5933]

Is there white noise when using the headphones and popping noise after the music stops? I also want to know whether multi point connection works well or not. Will qc ultra be comfortable for person with 62cm(about 24.5inches) head circumference?

[@Rizzan8]

Damn, before this video I was like 99% sure to go for Bose. However, after hearing the terrible mic, now I am at a crossroads...

[@cris_moves]

Great video. I was about to get the Bose Ultra, but the microphone comparison makes me want to just keep my XM5s. Thanks!

[@ElijahAngelo-lc2xq]

The Bose qc ultra went below 30 decibels while the Xm5 did I Lil bit above 30 decibels. Bose does better at blocking noise than the xm5!

[@sambitkoley2733]

Got the XM5 in $265 with card offers and in TGIF sale. Banger of a deal.

[@Vindeeni]

TGIF?

[@sambitkoley2733]

@@Vindeeni Great Indian Festival Sale.

[@tedraymundo9283]

Excellent comparison. Your narrating style is very smooth and calming.

[@Xtermy]

Wonderful review, as always! Since you've now tested them both, which pair of earphones would you say is more comfortable - the QuietComfort Ultra or the regular QuietComfort (the rebranded QC45)?

[@vicenteragalch]

¡Gracias!

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

De nada!

[@lajazziamacklin8418]

I'm glad I found your video! I've been on a headphone hunt for brand new headphones ever since I bought my AUSDOM headphones at Wal-Mart, which I've had for a year now. I'm currently reviewing the Bose QuietComfort Ultra with different videos/reviews and so far I'm liking what I hear about these things! Speaking of QuietComfort, I saw these bad boys at BestBuy, placed them on, tested them out and I loved them immediately! So these are my brand new go-to headphones to replace my crappy AUSDOM and MONODEAL ones. But geez, they are EXPENSIVE! The reason I'm replacing my AUSDOM headphones is because their ANC is CRAPPY and I keep hearing my family's voices while I'm playing my video games. The MONODEAL ones suck because I have a headband that is wearing out now. Once I get the QuietComfort Ultra, my AUSDOM and MONODEAL headphones are going STRAIGHT TO GOODWILL!

[@aye3678]

Here in the UK the XM5's can be bought for 270-300 pounds. The Bose Ultra's cost 449 pounds. Quiet a big price difference for not much difference. My only gripe with the Sony XM5's is that the ANC is on auto mode and you can't set it to the level you want yourself.

[@dezze0n]

Did you download the app

[@johnrichards4097]

Pricing in the UK is BOSE at £449 and Sony at £305. And I think the Sony will go on sale. That’s a massive difference in process and to be honest I don’t think it makes them comparable.

[@roshanali4307]

Your videos are calm and to the point. The background music is soothing and complements the video well.

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Thank you!

[@Jaycuubb]

Overall, it seems that the Bose Quietcomforts take the win as the only advantage the Sony XM5’s has is the microphone quality. Great review, well done mate. Cheers

[@michialphelps2339]

The Sonys have been the most comfortable overall about 4 years in a row. I don't know where you trolls get your facts from but next time you should research stuff before spouting none sense. The reason why is because Bose always has tight headbands and you can feel the pressure on your head, everyone can that's not biased like the pros aka GYMCADDY OR AARONWIRELESS OR FLOSSY CARTER. Bose also has cabin pressure which is absolutely terrible no matter how much there is. Sonys have verifiable better noise canceling than the new Bose headphones and they have no cabin pressure and no tight headband so you don't feel them squeezing your head to death. Bose does this to make up for their lacking ANC. So in short, we scientifically have already proven over and over that Sony is the king of ANC 4 years in a row and the Bose have worse ANC while also having cabin pressure and a tight headband. Bose has a flat sound signature and most people prefer Sonys sound signature because of the bass and how good it sounds overall with all media content. Nobody cares about noise separation, most people that buy these don't care about that just you nerds lol. Bose fanboys have been having a temper tantrum ever since the XM3s destroyed the Bose headphones and stole the number one King of Noise Canceling crown 4 to 5 years ago and they never had to worry since 🤣. Sonys look better too and have better software. Bose can only do SBC and AAC which is absolute trash and not High Fidelity audio like Sonys custom LDAC which is better than the best audio codec android and apple can produce as of the present. Nothing is subjective when your a professional, just little kids acting like men that know something when in reality it's a bunch of nerds in their mothers basements eating Cheetos yelling at their poor mom to get them the new Bose headphones for Christmas because if Bose fooled them once they damn sure can do it again and if mom bought you the last Bose headphones then I guess she will surely do it again right? Good luck with your inferior Bose headphones while people in the know order the XM5s refurbished on Amazon for $229. Get the silver ones, the black ones get fingerprints worse than any tech I've ever owned but the silver have zero fingerprints since I've owned them.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

The unfortunate thing for me is that is one of the major areas I'm looking for.

[@letspika6344]

@@GalaxyNexus1 Maybe consider jabra evolve2 85, These have decent Sound and anc, but have far better microphone Quality and they are around the same price, at least in my country

[@cesardiaz1727]

Thanks for the thorough review! Sounds like ANC is better on the Bose, however call quality and microphone is high up in my list and it sounds like the Sony headphones have the better mic.

[@joe2253]

XM5 are fantastic for calls. Wind in my face walking next to a much busier roadway and it all gets cancelled out. I love them.

[@jeebtheboss]

Right, I'm so disappointed to hear that the Bose seems so bad with the mic... I tried the XM5 a month ago and I didnt like it much actually, so I was putting high hopes in this new Bose. Now I dont know which one to choose

[@c0uchsl0uch]

On the QC ultra's, if you take them off your head and the unit goes into "sleep" mode does that act like wear detection where all you need to do is put them back on and push "PLAY" or do you have to go through some BS to get them playing again❓ Thank you

[@1THEJUGGERNAUT1]

I went with the Bose ultras because I use mine primarily for the gym and something no reviewer ever mentions is the size of the cans. The Sony are massive. On some machines or with certain exercises they get knocked off my head or I have to take them off to do the exercise which of course defeats the purpose. My shoulder often comes in contact with the can which causes the music to play and stop or skip or turn off. So for me Bose with the low profile can and great anc that was the way to go. Oh and one other note the feature that turns the music on or off when you remove the headphones stops working with either one. I'm guessing because of temperature? Otherwise once they cool down it starts working again.

[@Sloba1992]

Sony’s last 12-14 months if you use it in gym, sony 4 lasted 13 months and became unusable sony 5 started having same problems after 14 months, I have been using Bose qc45 for 2 years and more often than Sonys and Bose never had any problems, Bose will outlast 2-3 models of sony headphones easily, I have proved that and many other people, never heard of case where sony lasted longer than Bose

[@aBlackMage]

@@Sloba1992 I can't personally speak for Sony because I've never used any of their headphones. But I can say that I've been using my QC 25 for over 5 years and they still work great. I work out with them, sleep with them, etc and only had to change the ear pads a few times. As someone who wants at least 4-5 years of use out of my tech, Bose is great.

[@miles5600]

@@aBlackMage I've now had my NC700's for around 4 years and the pads just started breaking. the headphones are durable and still work like they're brand new. i'm not upgrading for a while till something better comes around i guess.

[@sunofabob]

I primary use my headphones in the gym as well. I've been using Bose SoundLink since 2013. I want to use Bose more but the track controls on the Sony's is a great option. I think I'll be trying them out first. I can always fall back to Bose if Sony doesn't cut it when I'm lifting.......well now Idk, these other commenters are right about Bose. I've had 2 pairs in the last 10 years. I only gave 1 pair up because the muffs were beat while I was deployed and I had to use duct tape on them. And I just got new muffs last year on the pair that broke today.

[@ciw8688]

Can you turn off the anc of the ultras and still being able to listen to music like normal wireless headphones?

[@pragatikale7822]

Need comparison between Bose QC Ultra and Bowers and Wilkin px8. Which one is worth to buy? Help. Getting them for the same price.

[@aaaaaasdf]

Thanks for great comparison and explanations! I could decide which one would be best for me

[@richscott2483]

Simple Choice and 4 reasons why. 1) MDAQS The Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score results indicates BOSE Quiet Comfort Ultra and Momentum 4 are much better than the SONY WH-1000XM5. 2) Sony XM5 release date May 2022 MSRP $399.99 and Bose QC Ultra release date October 2023 MSRP $429. aka release date (age) and original pricing. 3) 2024 Holiday sale XM5 $299 and QC Ultra $329 both dropping $100. affordability as Sony XM5 should be discounted more because it is a year older than Bose QC Ultra. 4) On the other hand, the best audio/sounding BT headphones are the Sennheiser Momentum 4 release date August 2022 MSRP $349 and now on sale for $229 as $120 less. The Momentum 4 MDAQS rating is about equal to the Bose QC Ultra. Another thing: Momentum 4 just sounds better than Bose or Sony probably because of the 42mm dynamic drivers. The best affordable Bluetooth headphone which cost less of the 3 is Momentum 4. The quality is better than the Sony XM5 and just a small notch below the Bose QC Ultra. I own 2 sets of Momentum 4 headphones. Purchased Bose QC Ultra during this holiday period for trial/comparison for the last 3 weeks. Will be returning the QC Ultra because paying $100 more to get slightly better ANC and immersion/larger stage presence which don't really occur just not worth the money. Yes! ears get warmer with M4 but it compensates for individuals who wear eye glasses as in for comfort. Had gone to the Sony website and purchased the XM5. I really was tempted to evaluate the XM5 and compare them to the M4 and QC Ultra. A few hours later, it dawned on me I made a mistake, therefore I cancelled my order. After numerous review, KZbin videos, reading comment, going to Reddit, forums, Amazon, Best Buy, and other sites that have reviewed the XM5. I knew the XM5 have fallen behind and quietly bowed down to Bose QC Ultra and Sennheiser M4 for being better. You listen to different genre of music for pleasure as quality of audio makes it nice to listen to. As for BT headphones in this mid-level competition, the M4 has not been beaten or won over yet regarding sound. MDAQS: Scale of 1 to 5. 1 is Poor and 5 is Best. Anything above 4 is very good. for example: It's like college GPA as Provost list 3.9 - 4.2, Deans List 4.3 - 4.7 and President's List 4.8 - 5.0 Sony XM5: Timbre 4.3, Distortion 3.6, Immersiveness 4.1, Overall 4.2 Provost Momentum 4: Timbre 4.8, Distortion 3.5, Immersiveness 4.1, Overall 4.6 Deans Bose QC Ultra: Timbre 4.8, Distortion 3.2, Immersiveness 4.2, Overall 4.6 Deans Momentum 4 do not have LDAC codec, neither does the BOSE QC Ultra. However, Sony has LDAC but no aptX Adaptive or aptX Low Latency and no Snapdragon. The Bose QC (non-Ultra) are bit more comfortable than the newer QC Ultra, plus the QC (non-Ultra) have nice physical button controls. Only the Ultra has the Snapdragon codec which is an improvement over the QC non-Ultra. Sennheiser M4 do have Snapdragon 888 capability which makes pairing with Android phones made since 2021 more compatible and better to connect to. Last, none of the above mentioned have ipx4 Waterproof certification. Please keep your headphones dry, remove any condensation, moisture, water, and Sweat. Best to wear indoors and Low Humidity. Not for wear for any physical exercise as get Ear Buds instead.

[@kaseegarcia1050]

thank for this! great video and content!! Helped make my decision clearer!

[@sundayfunkhouser9305]

Hey, that's a great review! Covered all my questions. Thanks, Sir!❤😊

[@kylosroom]

I have the Sony XM5. I wanted the Bose, they've been saying the sound quality is better. But I also use my Sony for calls, and the mic difference really mad me stick to my XM5. Thanks for this review!

[@dennis193]

Thank you! The Perfect microphone Test i was looking for. I have the earbuds Quitecomfort 1 and everybody is complaining when i call them. Do you have experience with Sennheiser Momentum 4?

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

I don't, unfortunately

[@Johnmims65]

@@CEONTHEMAKING if I could only get one should I get the Bose qc ultra earbuds, Sony wh-1000xm5 or the Bose QuietComfort ultra headphones?

[@johnjeoffreym]

my xm5 is too good but just that ear cups warm up after few mins of wearing,,,not sure how ultra handles this

[@seanriley6911]

Great video as I am in the market this year for some new Over the Ear headphones, leaning towars the Sony at present. Thabks again.

[@nomindvakabon619]

The Sony xm5 has a active ambient mode when it here sudden loud noise but its reaction is a bit sluggish compared to other headphones out there that has this feature

[@rikkidgermano9640]

Use the app, you can turn this off!

[@RaraFri]

This is by far the best review I have watched. Thank you.

[@karenpetronis2326]

Great comparison video for real world usage!

[@vxer]

Great video. Only thing missing is video chapters

[@frankbama3989]

Thank you for this review, I have been trying to find one I feel was honest and you did a great job. I have subscribed to your channel now. BTW you are 100% correct the Sony Mic does sound better and that really surprised me. I always felt like Bose would have a better mic. Thank you again!

[@Nilz4FR]

Do the Bose support the loss-less Apple format?

[@ilyagrigoryev26]

I absolutely love your reviews! Thanks!

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Thank you!

[@rnrbqr9632]

how does the ANC of the bose ultra compare to the Airpods max?

[@nespressoman]

Great review, thank you.

[@MOReillyIV]

Did you notice a difference in temperature on ears? I get hot especially when my ears are covered. If one had a noticeable difference in breathability/temperature I would appreciate your insight. Thanks for the review.

[@burning4theMaster]

Just for the noise canceling alone such as blocking lawn mower noises which do you think is better? I am currently using SONY WH-1000XM4.

[@patrickwebbii1630]

Great content. Can we get this same comparison Bose QC Ultra to AirPod Max?

[@MiguelHernandez-dm5eu]

Great review, great job comparing these two great headphones 🎧👍

[@Luix_OS]

I've been watching review over review and yours is top notch! Well done! One criticism, chapters would've been nice

[@srmrs]

Good job! Great review and comparison between these two excelents phones.

[@theg9750]

Very nice video. I have a question. I watch movies on my iPad Pro with AirPods Pro 2. Will using the Bose enhance my movie experience or will be similar to my AirPods Pro 2? Funny question, but an honest one. I’m not an audiophile so I don’t know. Thank you

[@BlackunPhinisheD]

Thanks for this review! I'm currently searching for good over ear headphones for exercise and these are my top 2 options. Do you have feedback on how they wear during a lot of movement?

[@jasonthomas9729]

I just bought qc45s like two months ago lol Not ready to change yet

[@Stuwie2x2]

I wonder, does this one call out the name of the caller when someone is calling ? Bose 35 qc had this function and it was pretty much the main reason why I returned wh-1000xm5 headphones. Also are the earpads replaceable ?

[@abufofana1084]

Comfort is the most important thing to me. I got rid of every single over the ear headphone I’ve ever had because of the clamping force. They constantly hurt and take away from my experience so I’ve been stuck with earbuds this whole time. The last pair I had were the Sony XM2's and those hurt like crazy. I want to dabble back into over ear headphones and was looking forward to trying the Bose QuiteComfort Ultra, but now it seems like I waited for nothing 😪

[@pandapig1174]

Same - big heads gotta stick together.

[@alanazen6390]

I have the Nose QC35II that I’ve used for years and I can wear them all day. No joke, I probably use them on average for about 4-7 hours every work day. Maybe they’re just broken in, or maybe it’s the design. From the looks of it, the QC45’s or even the new QC headphones look to have the same form factor. You might try a pair of those out. I’ve never had a pair of Sony cans, so I can’t speak to their clamping force. Good luck, I hope you find something that works for you! 😊

[@KingKikikoi]

Same!!! No point on these headphones if I can’t simple out them on my head 😂 😢😢😢😢😢

[@Gadgetibles]

Bose QC45 is the answer

[@abufofana1084]

@@alanazen6390Yeah I think that's the route I'll go. Thanks!

[@bigeasy5881]

Thanks for the review. VERY helpful!!

[@biggusotongus1121]

The XM5 retails for $280-ish now in my country. Living in a third world country, Sony (and ATH) has been the headphone brand able to drive prices to msrp here compared to Sennheiser & Bose. The Bose with msrp of $420 would actually retail for close to $500 here lol.

[@gracew2450]

The Bose ultra comfort earbuds have an issue with a mosquito sound in the left side, do the headphones do the same?

[@Jungbak]

just wonder, are the ear cushion on ultra headphones compatible with nc700?

[@aurelianvoicu6413]

Can they be used in wired mode with the USBC cable or only with the aux cable?

[@DanielVoyce]

That's a pretty poor microphone comparison but I am genuinely shocked that the Bose performs so badly on it when the NC 700's blow away the Sony's in pretty much every microphone test. Will wait for Aaron's test as he goes into more detail with simulated environments for the microphone (which is the main reason I'll buy one of these)

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Bose microphones have always had a weird echoey sound to me, both headphones and earbuds. Sony has never been overly impressive with microphone quality, but they got it right with the XM5.

[@michapiadowski2957]

I am extremely surprised how Bose have gone in the microphone test. My colleague had QC45 and the sound was perfect. He switched to NC700 and it’s distorted/robotic/fading out. I thought that QC Ultra will be great for the phone calls. In the shop I was astonished with the sound quality and especially the spatial sound. Unfortunately you can’t check them with BT without buying…

[@chrispaul9124]

So Bose QC Ultra #1 and Sony #2? Are sennheiser momentum 4’s 3rd?

[@mikeslyco]

@@irwanchel battery Sony? Compared to the Momentum 4's. Neither does the Sondquality compare to the Momentum 's. Sony has the best Mic and Bose the best comfort. ANC Bose, then Sony and at last Sennheiser.

[@taku322]

Can you do a comparison of the QC ultra and new QC please?

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Yes

[@johnrichards4097]

New QC is not much different to the 45

[@citishadow04]

My question is what setting did you use for ANC now that you can choose from 10 to 0?

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

"Quiet" is always 10

[@fidelavila8620]

I just got the Bose ones, is anyone else experiencing like a static noise when you make a small jump or sudden movement with your head?

[@sesardelaisla]

Bose earbuds microphone has been an issue from QuietControl 30 model released in 2016. For unknown reasons, they keep doing such design mistake. Pity.

[@alexander_hro]

I'm considering the Bose QC Ultra Headphones or the Sennheiser Momentum 4. ANC is secondary for me and the priority is the sound. Does anyone have both headphones to compare? Which one sounds better and is louder?

[@MrTurbo_]

Awesome review, i pre-ordered the quit comfort ultra headphones because my XM3's just died and bose always seems to be slightly ahead in active noise cancelling (which is most important for me) when they release a new product, and it's great to hear i made the right decision

[@vineyardsaker6195]

I used the wonderful Sony WH-1000M4 for years and I loved them. I recently bought the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Headphones and I also love it. Your video shows that the Sony has a better mic, but for me this is minor. ANC is what I am after, and, as you can guess, the Bose are simply incredible, vastly superior to the M4 (I dunno personally about the M5, sorry). Either way, I agree with the host - in either case you are going to pay top dollar, but you DO get your money's worth. I can honestly say that I recommend the Bose without reservations (but I am sure that the M5 must be also superb). Thank you for a good video!

[@isailinares2298]

can you compare the bose qc ultra to the bowers ad wilkins px7 s2e's??!!

[@focusssccgl]

Which is best in the ANC according to you?

[@thienson7195]

great comparison and very helpful

[@sleepx2]

I'm worried about eventual battery replacement. Is $300+ flushed down the toilet when it eventually goes out?

[@leelovegl]

Will the M5 pause when you take them off your ears ? I just started listening so maybe this ? Is answered . I am torn which ones to get . I get migraines easy so I was wondering if someone could tell me which ones are lighter on your head . Tysm in advance !!!

[@mwah6343]

the xm5's are lighter on your head

[@peupeuguy310]

will the mics work while connected with the 3.mm jack?

[@jessehayward8662]

Now, this is the kind of review I was l looking for. Thanks.

[@miles5600]

can we get a ultra vs nc700 review? am looking to finally upgrade those.

[@Feiloh]

can you or someone who owns bose quietcomfort if the device is out of battery, plugin cable still works but only if the device is 'turned on' button? saw from another youtube review when device is dead, plugin still works but requires the physical switch to be turned on. its not something big for me but would like to confirm this, thanks

[@icocity]

I Like your Nike Hoodie ! Can you sent a link where i can buy this hoodie. Thx

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

Sorry. I don't remember where I got it from. I've had it for a long time.

[@maksymfrost8846]

Hey there! Great job, thanks for your videos! Could you tell me please which one of them more suits for audiobooks and podcasts, I mean where are voices more natural and pleasant? Actually I already got Bose qs ultra and find them quite good for listening audiobooks but still I can change them if Sennheisers make the job with voices better than Bose. Or maybe there is better headphones for my purpose?Thanks in advance.