Is It Even An UPGRADE? Sony WF-1000XM5 (COMPARED)

[@rolins3279]

In conclusion, buy the LinkBuds S with shape memory tips to have almost the same quality of ANC as the Xm5/Xm4, better microphone in phone call than the XM4, and also almost the same sound 🔊 quality, since the shape memory tips will improve the sub-bass and treble.

[@Archasro]

Any recomendation bro? What brand?

[@rolins3279]

@@Archasro What are you looking for in particular?

[@rolins3279]

@@Archasro If you want something really complete, quite good and cheap, OnePlus Buds 3, something really good in the $150-200 range, Huawei Freebuds Pro 3, the Jabra Elite 10 / 8 Pro are also very good, the most complete on the market right now are the Technics AZ80.

[@rolins3279]

The OnePlus Buds 3 are very good and not very expensive $60-$80, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 3 are very good in the range of $150-$200, the Jabra Elite 10 /8 are also very good at almost all levels, the best overall on the market currently are the Technics AZ80.

[@Archasro]

@@rolins3279 no, i mean the eartips for linkdbus S.

[@Triro]

I'd recommend for silicone eartips for the xm5 and linkbuds, is the azla max asmr. As it has a silicone mesh and it provides basically the same noise cancelling performance as foam tips due to the thicker design of them.

[@b9807281]

I tried XM5 and Linkbud S, finally I bought LinkBud S, coz its really comfortable, but XM5 isn't. Also LinkBud S sound quality is good enough for me and my wife too. If XM5 can reduce the size as same as to LinkBud S, I would buy two.

[@hendriknienhaus3820]

I use the linkbuds s since one year nearly every day. I love everything about them. But the find my buds function would be so great. I lost them already two times for several weeks in my own house (Fell under a table and stayed in shorts which came back in to the closet). Now I have a case for them and a attached an AirTag so that I can find them. But now they are not that small anymore. Still better than losing them.

[@evolution5052]

Can I get them ? Any issues?

[@danieltriana9610]

Still good after two years man or what?

[@TheJDM3]

Speak to chat made me realize how much I hum/sing when I’m alone 😂

[@pickyaudio]

100%!

[@jub8891]

im on my second set of linkbuds s.. they have great sound and comfort.. the sound signature out of the box is just what i like.. sadly the first pair developed terrible wind sound on one side if anc or hear'thru are enabled.. i think the mic had been damaged somehow.. just be careful not to get it moisture damaged or it might also have the same problem

[@01starnet]

Guys always keep your receipt with it , because batteries never last long on these devices. You may need to return

[@R-Allen-Car-Sales]

I have 2 pairs of LinkBuds S and love them. Got my first one 18 months ago and second one 6 months ago. One at work, one at home. Never tried the XM4/XM5 buds but im just not needing any better quality. Plus i dont want anything clunkier. I can sleep on the ear that has it in.

[@Kenji-Tsuyoi]

hopefully they fixed the battery got the XM4 and one bud dies in 30 mins now with little use since the software update

[@MiniNoahTheWorm]

lol your timing is insane. My xm3s have finally lived their life after about four years and I've spent the good part of this day trying to figure out what to buy. Pretty sure it's gonna be the xm4s or the linkbuds s so this video is spot on for what I'm looking for

[@MiniNoahTheWorm]

@@NickelCobalt7 Have actually not checked those out yet, had a quick look at the az60 but from the info I found it seemed to do decent in a lot of categories but not really stand out in any way. Also I somehow managed to find the Linkbuds S for what would be equivalent to like $90 which is insane so I'm probably gonna go for that. Edit: Just gave checked out technics Az80 and they're a bit too pricy for me, don't want to push far past $200

[@pigg20021]

Amazon has a deal on Linkbuds s right now. I'm a Samsung guy myself bud the buds2 pro didn't fit me correctly. The Linkbuds are outstanding and sound better than the Samsung IMO

[@daidalos1508]

I had the AZ80, buds 2 pro and the xm4. I have really big ears and the AZ80 just fit the best due to their special shape. Soundquality was the best on them too. Buds 2 pro were just to small.

[@kerbolax]

Just FYI doing a battery replacement on the XM3's (and 4) is pretty easy and cheap if you're a bit handy, there's videos here on youtube

[@MiniNoahTheWorm]

@@kerbolax Oh damn, I might look into that then. My linkbuds s delivery has been delayed like crazy anyway. Thanks for the tip

[@arjanvandehaar5049]

i have a xm4. today exactly 2 years now. i have a problem with the left one. the battery is empthy in 1 hour. it is empthy 2.5 times faster emtpy than the right. i use them about 15 hours per week. is this possible? what is the life span of the battery? are they geting old?

[@naibafYT]

Known issue, lots of one star ratings on Amazon because of that. My left one only lasts 40 minutes after 23 months of purchase, right one still has 66% of battery at that point. Think I'm not gonna buy a Sony headphone with such a bad battery again. There are rumors that this issue is caused by a firmware update and Sony might replace them even outside of warranty, depending on your luck. I sent mine in via Amazon warranty but haven't heard of they're gonna replace them, just crossing fingers.

[@yvandespommes143]

known issue but contact sony even if out of warranty, be kind and polite and they will most likely help you like they did to mine even almost years out of warranty

[@MechFrankaTLieu]

You don't have time to squeeze the foam eartip , but guy , sorry to hit on you , but foam eartips are design to be squeezed and then fit into the ear canal , but in case you are so into this try Earbond or Symbio eartips instead

[@ganeshmudaliar9666]

I am confused which one should buy linkbuds s is half of the price of xm 5

[@ElRobin]

Is it true that sound quality drops when you use them with NC off?

[@shashitej9991]

Pls help me with this, the linbud S and xm4 are almost of same price now so what would you suggest me to buy

[@pickyaudio]

XM4 are better as long as they fit you well

[@hollycumming]

like the vibe :) you answer useful questions in a relaxed way that's not too much to take in. nice work!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! I’m glad you find it useful 😊

[@pavankalyanpuligopu18]

please do a review of sony wf c700n

[@hunterridley73]

I had the XM3 ever since they came out I didn't like the foam tip so I used a silicone then I got the XM4s didn't like that they got rid of the silicone cuz I can't get a good seal with the foam tips so I use my XM3 silicone in a perfect in my ear every time first try every time now I got the XM4 same problem like no size fits me biggest too big and the mediums too small sometime I get the big in fit fine then it uncomfortable A lot of pressure in my ear so I just use a silicone The noise canceling stair really good with the silicone I wish Sony would just give two options instead of force you to use one option

[@abdullahtekerlek1307]

Is the xm4 in-ear sound quality better? Do you think there is a difference? Also, if you decide to buy xm5, my over-ear sound is good.

[@ritzygaming8470]

I use an ios device and ordered LinkBuds S is there any kind of issue for ios? Can i use Hi-Res audio on my apple music?

[@pickyaudio]

They work fine but you can’t use LDAC hi res on iPhone. They still sound great on IOS though LDAC only slightly improves the sound

[@ritzygaming8470]

How can i use LDAC Hi-Res?

[@BJPerryJr]

Another great Picky review 💯👍 keep doing what you do man. Great work 💪

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks my man! Appreciate it 😀

[@DragFruuts]

Love watching your videos! I've recently been wanting to buy a new pair but I'm confused on which pair to get. I also saw your more recent video on the SoundPEATS Air4 Pro and I was wondering if you could let me know how it compares to the Sony Linkbuds S and the Edifier Tws1 Pro (as my current broken pair). Which pair sound better for clarity and most natural sounding? Which one do you recommend between them? Thanks again for the great videos, you're honestly one of the people I go to for Audio recommendations! 😊

[@Blu3_777]

Cool just got the xm4s, still got to play with them tho. Thanks for the review

[@zonexslayer]

After 6 months of usage, how are they?

[@Blu3_777]

@@zonexslayer i mean got the xm5s now along with dozens other earbuds but they are great. I love them for podcast not really for music because the bass decreases at loud volumes around 70% but still has more sub bass than the xm5s. Ultimately I switch between different earbuds on a daily bases but my overall best one I can recommend are the OnePlus buds pro 2, they have they strongest sub bass and are very comfortable. I use them everyday for working out which I wouldn't even dare use any Sony's

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another great one, Picky! 👍

[@pickyaudio]

No worries!

[@romaindumont1114]

Hi, i saw some of your video and you seems to really know your job. I am looking for some earbusd around 150€ for me. I need noise cancelling and the most important to me is the comfort. Do you have something to recommand? Thank you

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! LinkBuds S, Nothing Ear 2, Soundcore Liberty 4NC, OnePlus Buds Pro 2. There are some many options now days but any of those and you're all good.

[@harshcondition4397]

Hi, can you provides sound quality rank of all true wireless earbuds you ever tested in your next video? It might have a lot of views. Thank you.

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for the idea!

[@XypherLim]

What eartip that you recommend for linkbuds s? For comfort

[@franciscogomezleo9535]

What about the battery issues?

[@bolddennis]

Do you recommend the Spinfit W1 on the buds?

[@pickyaudio]

That should work fine

[@vidim6023]

sony linkbuds fit ?????

[@ZedAbuAbdo]

Sidetone feature that can't be turned OFF is the reason I didn't get the Linkbuds S

[@kiryuukazuma04]

The only thing that XM4 users concerning about is if Sony have do something to prevent the battery draining problem yet. I have XM4 for 2 years and a half and I have to send it to the Sony Service center every year to replace the battery

[@yannbank6641]

Which ear tips sizes have best bass for Sony link bud S?

[@pickyaudio]

Whatever ear tips give you the best seal. So generally the largest ear tip that will fit your ear canal

[@yannbank6641]

@@pickyaudio Thanks .

[@holenwegerike3001]

I have wf-1000xm5 the sound and noise canceling are on a completely different level. its very helpful when i had a PTSD attack to stop the overstimulation to calm down .the app is not realy good tho in comparison to other buds. What realy sucks for me : i cant conect te buts with my ps5 and ps5 i sony to

[@jeremythornton2464]

Sony frustrated me with eartips size all they had to do is add XL size Technics give you that choice excellent review thanks

[@pickyaudio]

Yea a strange choice, no worries!

[@motibeats_pro]

Another awesome video!

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you!

[@jack98472]

Great review brother :). Last week I lost my Jabra elite 75t. I know you had them too and I want to buy similar earbuds with the same "bass" quality. Could you please recommend me some earbuds I wont regret.

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! That's a tough one the 75t tuning was pretty unqiue. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 once you EQ them are the closest though. Sennheiser momentum 3 as well

[@jack98472]

@@pickyaudio I ordered the mom 3 after I saw your 1 year review

[@AlfacinhadaTecnologia]

Isn't a little bit bad, testing this earbuds with a phone that came out in 2019(Android samsung s10) without bluetooth 5.3 and LE? And speak about latency? Great video you explain everything very good 👍, I beat the latency would be different with a s23ultra for example.

[@pickyaudio]

yea it would 100% be better. I do plan on getting a newer android phone

[@ThcBanaman]

Foam tips are best for the XM5s, if you can stay patient. Memory foam adapts and the seal is insane. Couldn't make the XM4 tips work, they hurt. XM5 tips are great

[@Mildly_Irreverant]

YES IT IS 100% AN UPGRADE!! The Linkbuds S sound absolutely terrible and I truly fail to understand why reviewers on KZbin are talking up the way they sound. The flagship XM5 buds are a MASSIVE upgrade with regard to sound. The ONLY redeeming feature of the Linkbuds S is the fit - they fit beautifully and even more so with the SpinFit Omni tips that I purchased to tailor the fit. I am so very happy that I returned the Linkbuds S and upgraded to the XM5 flagships. I paid $199 for the Linkbuds S at JB HiFi and then $339 for the XM 5 flagships at JBHiFi via an Amazon price match.

[@miguelfernandes333]

You are not using the foam ear tips correctly and that is largely affecting your experience of the earphones. I know because I've gone through the same. You need to squash the foam before inserting them in your ears. once they are fully in, they will expand and properly seal.

[@mohammadzein504]

Great Picky showdown as always🙂 👌. Keep up the good work😎✌and thank you. The Link buds are truly great value in this company!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@geekinhard343]

The xm5s case is actually smaller the airpods. When your talking about total space taken up. I think its the first flagship earbud to be smaller than the airpods.

[@jayvarsity]

Just got the xm4 for 120. Did I make the right decision?

[@bioptimization]

If you won't have issues with batteries and overheating, then sure, it is a good pair of headphones.

[@asan1050]

Picky Audio, Thanks Much !.......

[@pickyaudio]

No worries!

[@scellyyt]

Ive had my linkbuds S for a while now, have you noticed a clicking sound in one or both while you walk?

[@pickyaudio]

Is it coming from the eartip? Some eartips can make a bit of sound when you move

[@scellyyt]

@@pickyaudio Well I can sometimes adjust it in my ear to make the clicking happen less frequently, so maybe. I was thinking of buying foam ear tips as a potential fix.

[@pickyaudio]

That could help!@@scellyyt

[@tech4life365]

Yes it is

[@allankvist6741]

My brother who's an engineer in an earbuds company says your latency measurements are far from correct, and newer good earbuds are below 100 ms. Im sure there is an explanation. What is your method of testing? Do you run sound thruu a lot of heavy dsp? Cheers!

[@pickyaudio]

My test is not super accurate. I film at 60fps then playback at 40% speed, count the frames between the gunshot and the sound. Then it's the frames divided by 60 x 40%. The lowest Iv'e tested is around 140ms with aptx adaptive. I think LE or LC3 can get below 100ms.

[@allankvist6741]

@@pickyaudio OK. Im not good with physics or math but maybe its nessesary to factor speed of sound vs light. I guess all apps for sound including the app for the earbuds should be disabled to compare. Well I dont have better suggestions. Now I have your attention, I will express my opinion about control from earbuds. I feel it shouldnt be considered in evaluation, since the less features the better for most users. You are used to juggle earbuds, bud many of us dont need or use the different tapping, but often tap something by accident stopping us from enjoying the music😄

[@SabariBhuvanendran]

Many are having issues with XM4 due to a glitch in the update that kills the battery life. From my experience, I am happy to say XM4 is really awesome and of the the powerful earphones out there in the market, even though it is from 2021, still rocking on. The only way to save your battery from the horrible software update is to uninstall the Sony's "headphones" companion app, once you have paired and configured the XM4 with your phone/device. That's how I saved my XM4 from the update glitch. Hope it helps. Thank you ❤ 😊

[@senyfelix1525]

I just commented in another video on yours but now idk if I should get the Linkbuds S or XM5 😂😂 heeelp!!

[@francesschaefer]

Very helpful review! Succinct but y😢es deep dive in depth and picky👍

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@a.tharuna.tharunnaidu1888]

Hi - Samsung wf-1000xm5 v/s jabra elite 10, which one do you suggest in terms of Sound quality and noise cancelling ?And price is not a constraint for me!

[@Dan-oj4iq]

Interesting fact about James is that even though he reviews ear buds with an all encompassing range of facts about every brand ......he has told us that he will always go to home speakers when he really wants to listen to music.

[@pickyaudio]

I do love my speakers ❤

[@francesschaefer]

💯 agree speakers are dope!!!❤

[@peterklapko3182]

Great great comparison like usually 😉 ..after returning momentum 2 almost 2 years heavy using and also ret. 2 pairs of momentum 3 tws with some issues I stayed with my sennheiser cx plus se edition and oneplus buds pro 2 and for sports activities sennheiser sport tws 😊 All my choices of my tws earbuds are also subject to your reviews and comparisons so thx Picky 😉..keep going 👍

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for the ongoing support I appreciate it!

[@heatherphilips9227]

I'm sorry, but at these price points, I need earbuds that have replaceable batteries. Also, it would be awesome if Sony started implementing the ability to choose "your' full charge from 80%, 85%, 90% or all the way to 100%. This would help get more than twice the battery life out of them. What kills these tiny lithium batteries is the fact they at 100% the whole time they are in the charger. We can do better!!!

[@lyianx]

And hopfully, the XM5's dont have that pesky battery drain issue the earlier XM4's have... like mine >:(

[@plantmc9319]

I'm going to have to move away from sony earbuds altogether though they're great. I have the linkbuds s. The battery after about a year or so has gone garbage. Right earbud only lasts 1 hour max while the left earbuds battery is completely fine.

[@mikeevans7381]

It's getting harder for me to justify spending over 200 US dollars for a pair of earbuds. With how good the competition is getting. The Airpods Pro and Pro 2 being the exception if you're an Apple user. Thank you for the comparison nice job. 💯🔥🇺🇸

[@pickyaudio]

I agree I find myself recommending sub $150 buds most of the time

[@francesschaefer]

The price dropped to $128 for me on Amazon a few weeks ago!

[@francesschaefer]

This price drop has fit the ticket for comfort, sound, and price!

[@Hijynx87]

Yeah nothing beats AirPods 2 for general content and podcasts. Also the ambient mode is perfect. I use the AirPods Pro 2 and between 3ANC. 3ANC for movies and music….also I tried it with a Bluetooth transmitter on my ps5 and it was excellent lol. Maybe not for competitive games though. Creative bt-w4 or w5 is what I’d recommend if you want to use your tws on ps5/pc/switch

[@ritzygaming8470]

I got mine for ₹11K which is about 130$. LinkBuds S is worth the price.

[@norissima95]

6:10 Kenneth 🤩

[@pickyaudio]

haha I agree they do look a little strange

[@norissima95]

@@pickyaudio no I mean Kenneth Tanaka on the screen (maybe 6:12) 🙂

[@LatencyProblem]

Selamat Pagi!

[@hrgrn1300]

Thank you for the effort you make in making the videos. I am planning to get an earbuds that I can maintain my concentration while studying even without music. It seems to me that in the other video(kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmTFoYCBl5qZa6c), your ranking is different from this video in terms of the power of noise canceling, and I am a little confused. I have used Galaxy Buds 2 Pro before. Can you compares the Link Buds S to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in terms of noise cancelling?

[@ahsim0505]

I had the same problem while running. If you run with XM4s turn off ANC and abient modes (go to "OFF" options) and you won't hear any sound each time your foot hits the ground 😉

[@amirprog]

No silicon buds no buy and call quality suck. I'll wait another year. True w buds not worth yet

[@MrBerett315]

I purchased the xm4 and linkbuds s to get a true comparison. The xm4 were so poorly designed to fit the ear + weight difference, links were easily the winner. The only difference I felt for ANC was the foam tips. Ordered some on Amazon and there is almost no difference besides less ear fatigue. They use the same tips for anyone wondering. I'll get some xm5s and check difference

[@TheRaspberryExperiment]

I've had the Linkbuds S for a year or so. I love how light and comfortable they are, but I have had to get them refunded twice due to the build quality. I take good care of them, but use them daily all day. I have weird connectivity often and issues with the mesh, and have to frequently adjust things about it to keep good sound. I have tiny ears, so I'm hoping when I try the XM5s that my spinfit earbud tip replacements will work well enough to be more similar to the linkbuds s fit

[@Kikwatz]

Picky looks more and more like Jesus 😅

[@robwhitmore3040]

Doesn't squeeze ear tips. Frustrated with fit. Is this guy serious?

[@nikolayberestok9076]

Nah, Sony is dead for my after killing my xm4 earphones with a firmware update... working only 5 minutes... completely scam. DO NOT BUY IT

[@waynebickerton8197]

Apple is apply. Sony isn't apple....

[@markpomerhn76]

Bro, you need to cut your hair and beard.!

[@allankvist6741]

Thats where he gets his strength from. Plus it gives a lot of pussy. You should try it out. -I had to cut mine cause it got to much. Also long hair improves your musical taste about 65%.

[@pickyaudio]

nahhh