Not a Rip Off?! Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Bose vs AirPods Pro 2 vs Samsung 🤔

Comparing the Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Bose QC II Earbuds vs AirPods Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro.
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00:00 Sony WF-1000XM5 vs QC II vs AirPods Pro 2 vs Galaxy Buds2 Pro
00:51 Call Quality comparison
02:54 Active Noise Canceling comparison
05:00 Sound Quality Comparison
06:54 Sony WF-1000XM5 or Bose QC II?
09:10 Sony WF-1000XM5 or AirPods Pro 2?
11:39 Sony WF-1000XM5 or Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

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[@Methenavigator]

After a year, your videos are still that specific and detailed. Great job!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thank you!

[@cooluser23]

Love your reviews. Look forward to an extensive microphone test.

[@eladnonnac]

Are you using the pre production model for the XM5 that seems to cause an issue with call quality for other reviewers. Also firmware 2.0.1 seems to have solved call quality issues for other reviewers as well. Is that what you're using?

[@edwinjin7205]

Thanks Aaron, this comparison video is exactly what I need.

[@raymondchandler469]

Very good as usual, but Aaron you really do need to try some other ear tips in the Airpods Pro 2. I have the Bose QC II and the Sony XM4 and XM5s and, with the properly selected ear tips. my APP2 have at least as good to a little better ANC than any of the others, including the Bose. And, as you know, you mentioned the APP2s were not staying in your ear well, which is a sign you need different tips. ;)

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thank you! Yes foam tips definitely help

[@Fabiomiguelseverino]

Hi raymond, one question please. In terms of bass, which is the best for you? Sony wf xm5 or Bose QC 2 I'm looking for quality but also bass! Thank You!

[@GadZookz]

The XM5s has. Just arrived so it is time to break out the old EW and adjust the EQ! 😃

[@lancewatanabe2733]

Been using my XM5s for several days now. The size of the XM4s never bothered me at all. In fact, the new XM5 form factor actually fits me worse. The glossy finish is terrible and makes the buds slick in the hand and in the ear. Overall the XM5s seem to function well... they just don't offer a large enough improvement over the XM4s (unless they were too big for you). Upgrades - Transparency mode sounds more natural. Small improvement to call quality. Touch controls now allow ANC, playback and volume controls. Downfalls: No big ANC improvements. Glossy finish make for smaller/slicker earbuds and require more finicky adjustments. Overall volume is reduced. Some devices can't seem to tell the difference between the XM4s and the XM5s. 4-tap volume adjustment is basically useless - too many taps to be practical.

[@ricanthony13]

How was the battery life of xm4 and xm5 compare?

[@lancewatanabe2733]

@@ricanthony13 I don't have hard numbers for you, but the reported battery life is similar to the XM4 (when new) - before my sudden battery drain after firmware upgrade and subsequent Sony authorized replacement. The XM5s easily last just as long (but I'm not using multipoint currently.

[@boodz0]

I think upon reading this, I’m gonna decide to buy the pros 2. Ty

[@BlackPhoenix1996]

Most people use to wear earbuds while lying on bed (even sleeping), I think you could add a comparison between them and vote for the most comfortable.

[@gfguarnieri1]

A nice video. I was waiting for this.

[@kenroman777]

I got into stereo in 72 as I had a boombox and got a Koss headphone.. I cared for nothing but the sound of music It is true still in 2023 for me.

[@vlajkot6563]

A great review, i like it very much! Thank you!

[@goapeshit1424]

Must read if anyone is considering the XM5: I have a pair of old XM4’s. A firmware update screwed up the battery of my buds because the older models of the XM4 had a different battery and the new firmware was catered to the later models of the XM4 with the newer battery. This happened just after my buds warranty expired. Sony’s customer service is rubbish and still insists I pay for the repair. I would strongly discourage anyone from giving Sony a single cent. If you spend $300++ on earbuds, I’m sure you’ll expect to last at least a couple of years until you’re ready to upgrade. Not be screwed over by the manufacturer and be forced to upgrade to a new model. If this happened to the XM4, I’m sure Sony (following Apple’s footsteps) will do that to the XM5 when the XM6 comes out.

[@telquel7843]

Same for me.

[@janrohla3757]

Which firmware do you have on xm5? Because they released new one shortly after xm5 were released and it should help with call quality.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

2.0.1

[@neelsn007]

Was waiting for this comparison!

[@dustinpeterson6689]

I love the way you do reviews, I have used your videos for countless purchases!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Nice! thank you!

[@bengalmassacer]

Personally I use the xm5 for music/ media over long periods of time. And using the galaxy buds pro 2 for phone calls. Not sure about in the video. But in a real day to day life use, the difference between the xm5 vs Galaxy buds call quality is night and day. Many people say they can barely make out what I'm saying with moderate/ low background noise... Side note, Samsung can be used with 1 earbud and have all the controls also

[@noumanshoaib979]

I totally agree, I have both Sony Mic is a big no

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Same with every sony ive ever owned. Garbage microphones... no idea how other people put up with it.

[@scottmorris2910]

I noticed when i did a firmware update on my whxm5 and wfxm4 spatial audio is not available on my samsung galaxy fold 4. Are the wfxm5 the same?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Yep I tried it on a Samsung phone and it's the same.

[@se-ro5ji]

Can u please review OnePlus buds 2 pro , my other choice is Samsung buds2 pro i don't know which is better and i would like your opinion which to buy

[@Vikarchmage13]

This is the best comparison video that I have seen!

[@Baishe_]

Are the Bose Quietcomfort 2’s really effective for planes or the Over The Ear Sony WH-1000XM5’s I can’t really determine which ANC is more powerful in terms of comparing the two

[@Kikuyo2]

But xm5 foamtips does last only 3-4 months. I use my pro 2 with azla earfit max, it does have bit better grip and offer other sizes.

[@karlo407]

Regarding sound quality comparison in the review, I played it in my car. At first, I thought the Sony’s were better hands down. But, then, I played the song from Spotify, also in the car. Using that as a reference, I was surprised that my opinion changed. Now I think the the AirPods sound the best, hands down. I’m only comparing Sony, Bose and AirPod because the Samsungs were playing a wholly different segment of the song. What accounts for the change in perception? And, is this an appropriate way to judge my preference?

[@karlo407]

@Aaron_XLoud_and_Wireless uhh…. What might that be?

[@majedalsaeed4388]

I love the way you compare some of the most popular earbuds in the market!

[@Fabiomiguelseverino]

Hi, great review!!! One question please. In terms of bass, which is the best? Sony wf xm5, Bose QC 2 or Buds2 Pro?? I'm looking for quality but also bass! Thank You!

[@faristaufiq8256]

xm5

[@Fabiomiguelseverino]

Thanks 🙏@@faristaufiq8256

[@watermelon1221]

thanks for including the buds 2 pro. the anc measures very well on a paper average dB measurement, but it has TONS of gaps in the ANC throughout the frequency response. You can really tell those gaps through your recording. Not even close for the galaxy buds. This vid deserves 100k views at least

[@MatthewRichardson1]

Yeah the ANC on the buds 2 pro sucks. I actually think it was better on the pro but the size of the pro made it a really bad fit.

[@twizardt]

Great as usual! So is it worth the purchase in your opinion?

[@Sailor-Moon1985]

It is interesting to compare the sound and noise reduction with the Technics EAH-AZ80

[@media_marc]

@aaronloudnwireless Hey there. Did you test the Sony headphones with a connected account using an app for your ANC test? In their review, Rtings mentioned that they consistently experienced weaker ANC when not using a user account.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Interesting hypothesis...

[@media_marc]

Somehow, I've gotten into the habit of buying every new TWS earbuds that are tested as having the "best" ANC, and I naturally came across your comparison. I thought that the new Sony earbuds didn't really perform well (like I said, all I care about is the ANC). So, I looked into more tests and read through them to see if it might be related to firmware or something similar. The fact that Rtings addresses this so directly confirms my suspicion. Could you take a look at the situation and maybe even test anew?@@aaronloudnwireless

[@Steve.Jawed.Chad.05]

Can the Freebuds Pro 2 be compared to them and to whom are they similar in this comparison in terms of sound quality and microphone?

[@tonynattrass]

So they are on par with last years earbuds? Which have the best fit for the gym?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

I prefer the Bose for gym.

[@Peterotica]

amazing how airpods pro2’s mics are still the best even in late 2023.. question: when you take them off from your ears, do the buttons/volume sliders get triggered? (also if you don’t have ear detection on, when you put them in, do those buttons get accidentally triggered?) thanks

[@Kikuyo2]

I like xm5 sound and envy they offer eq. Already got pro 2 and overall they have a better package for me.

[@Moloc2230]

Me 2

[@rolins3279]

I'm a Samsung fan, but I would never recommend the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, just like the Airpod Pro 2, I hate anything restricted to a particular ecosystem. The Bose are too expensive and only have ANC for them. The XM5, are just LinkBuds S with memory foam tips and sold too expensive. Just buy LinkBuds S or JBL Live Pro 2 + memory foam tips if you want to improve their ANC and get closer to the ANC level of the Xm5 or Airpod Pro 2.

[@MrPoliarinis]

Jbl live pro2 is actually very good. Started to appreciate those when using those under the helmet and pretty loud exhaust 😃

[@jesmeralb]

Regarding full control in one bud only, you have also the Huawei pro 3 and the Oppo enco x2. Great video, by the way.

[@jesmeralb]

@Aaron_XLoud_and_Wireless 🥉

[@YeahWellShutUp]

Which pair is most comfortable and stays best in one's ear when lying ear-down on a pillow?

[@Rob-ey9hp]

Great video/ comparison keep them coming looking forward to more videos👍

[@vicentvanmole]

Most exciting comparison by far.thanks

[@realkoko-loco]

This is why the actual tests are important. I actually heard LESS ambient noise during the sound test with Air Pods Pro 2 than with the Bose QC. Everyone’s hearing is different.

[@sebastiancruz8570]

I hope what sony improve mic quality with a firmware update beacuse linkbuds S are better in terms of call quality right now...and its a little dissapointing😢

[@user-jk6ug5rk8g]

Deciding between XM5s and QC2s. XM5s are 30% more expensive, from comfort perspective would QC2s be more comfortable than XM5s by a significant amount? I had XM4s and they were not comfortable let alone I had battery drain issues. Thanks

[@McDinkledorfM.D]

Hey mate, I've got the qc2's and although they are excellent I find the build choice a tad strange. They are quite bulky and the stem sits forward towards your mouth so then you move / feet hot the ground they tend to shift in your ears. Very frustrating

[@kameradochinchin9475]

Is it worth it upgrading xm5 from xm4?

[@lastone6104]

U can tell just how crisp and clear sounding the XM5 is . And the bass and gutiar sounds super good

[@JosephDawson]

As always great video... I would really like to see the WF-1000XM5 vs the WH-1000XM5. Based on the fact the WH-1000XM5 did beat the WF-1000XM4 by a fair margin I would expect that the WH would win again but I would still like to know what you think.

[@ayowser01]

🍎 vs 🍊

[@realkoko-loco]

QUALITY REVIEW! Thank you!!!!

[@faadi4852]

Great job bro 🥰 best compare vedeo 👍🏻😍

[@CarlosLemans]

I don't know why the call quality is not done in a real crowded environment and why the Nothing Ears 2 are not included in the comparison...

[@Kanuk97]

How is the transparency mode on the bose?

[@knofi7052]

You should have compared them with the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC as well. 😉

[@donnagathers6979]

Great video, and sound quality wise the Sennheiser 3 Earbuds are really good.

[@adyuaic]

I'm curious a vs between sony & jabra elite 7 pro

[@nulla9601]

Are they worth upgrading to coming from the Sennheiser MTW3? Side note: I can get the Sony XM5 for €220

[@thewavefafa]

No u wont find any earbuds sounding like senhinser momentum 3

[@thompson-mb1iw]

@@thewavefafa absolutely 👍

[@EVA-wn2do]

can you test the status between anc pleaseeee

[@Rob-ey9hp]

Grest video again just can’t make my mind up to buy or not. Thanks!

[@EugeneKee]

I can use the "find your equalizer" feature on my XM4 and it sucks. I prefer to tweak it manually. For me, the XM5 is not a worth to replace my XM4.

[@ItalianoVenice]

Hi Aaron, i will test new technics az80? 😊

[@krivanov]

Great video, thank you very much🤝

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem 👍

[@gr93cjs]

For sound quality if you care about "good wireless sound" definitely the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, of course if you're not a bass head or prefer to hear music with V shape profile.

[@natesmith3653]

I’d actually take any of the other pairs over Samsung for sound quality. Additionally, Samsung doesn’t offer the ability to use a Five band EQ or the Hi res codecs. They would be best suited for someone who already on the Samsung device. Everyone else should probably choose one of the other models mentioned here.

[@gr93cjs]

@natesmith3653 of course from an audiophile perspective, all TWS sucks and talk about hi-res is kinda ridiculous but if you pay attention to the sound graphics presented here, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has more balance sound (still consumer tws) compared to the others with a V-shaped sound. Of course, if you prefer the other ones, that's the sound signature you enjoy the most.

[@riktamsarkar7684]

​@@gr93cjsPlease don't call yourself an Audiophile. Nowadays people don't know the meaning of what being a audiophile is. Bose is far better in terms of sound quality than Samsung or Sony. Being a Samsung fan am saying this, I buy their flagship smartphone every year in love with Samsung device. The sound separation is far better in Bose you can listen to individual instruments far better in Bose. Bass isn't over boosted like in the Sony but as much as needed. The best earbuds hands down is Beoplay EX once you listen to that you will hate every other earbuds. This is top teir in TWS category the best even among top teir. The second best for me would be ATH-TWX9 or B&W Pi7 S2. Beoplay EX sound is as close to being in a concert as it can be.

[@mkzai]

@@riktamsarkar7684 I agree that the Beoplay EX are the best since they are priced higher than all the other buds.

[@Blu3_777]

​@@natesmith3653illuminatkilla

[@wellwisher7176]

Sir, you are requested that please make a comparison video between, Sony WH-1000XM5 versus Sony WF-1000XM5.

[@ultramaster.]

Very good tests

[@mingmarlama7987]

as someone who uses earbuds for mostly listening music and watching videos, the sound quality is the main thing I want and Sony and Samsung are the preferred one for me.

[@aravindradhakrishna8660]

I was surprised to hear the sound quality on the Galaxy Buds, really impressive.

[@DrAlyElashry]

​@@aravindradhakrishna8660 I thought it was bad, but when I bought it and compared it to my xm4 I was surprised Xm4 has better noise cancellation and a slightly better sound quality Which surprised me I kept saying that samsung buds sounds like shit but it's not true they are very good 😂

[@mingmarlama7987]

@@DrAlyElashry well the regular galaxy buds or buds live have average sound quality but the galaxy buds pro line have amazing sound. Even the first gen buds pro has better sound quality than the AirPods pro 2. But the ANC and Transparency mode are weaker than others

[@riktamsarkar7684]

You people are not audiophile at all. Bose is far far better in terms of sound quality, the separation is very good. The best earphone I have tried would be Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and second B&W Pi7 S2 or ATH-TWX9. Once you listen to Beoplay EX you will hate every other earphone. Their is nothing compared to this. If you like normal thumping music you will love Sony. And Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has the best ANC better than any other earbuds on the market.

[@agoz6169]

​@@mingmarlama7987 Buds 2 Pro are bad imo, they have small battery, some time ago they literally didn't get any update for few months, ANC and transparency sucks, you don't even know if 24 bit audio is turned on, samsung codec is bad and you can't customize EQ, sound is objective but quality wise they aren't bad but still, they have too many drawbacks and Sony or Bose are just better

[@muhammadfirasbinmdazhari3227]

love your review no bias..

[@krivanov]

Why sony tells in a promo that xm-5 has the best noise cancelling?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

It's just marketing. All companies say that

[@forbiddenspatula4243]

You might be the only person actually comparing the XM5 to the QC2s. Everyone only seems to care about Airpods.

[@cooluser23]

Can you do the Technics AZ80?

[@Ciqaeda]

haven't watched you in a while, what happened to aaron *is* loud and wireless

[@pierre3205]

How is the Sonys comfort compared to Bose? AirPods Pro unfortunately falls out of my ears after a while… Do the Sonys feel intrusive in the ears compared to bose? I will be wearing the headphones for hours. Great work btw! Just subbed 😊

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks for the sub! Bose is a lot less intrusive than Sonys

[@jessiestarr4600]

I like the xm5s comfort more

[@ianmclean5541]

I tried the XM 5`s and couldn`t get the ANC to work AT ALL. I tried all the ear tips and a recommended 3rd party tips and got nothing. I assume I got a bum pair and I returned them the same day.

[@cooluser23]

Love your videos. Kina sad thqt your good content is behind a paywall. Guess I'll wait until some new B&O, or Bose QC3

[@SubaruWRC1996]

I've been using the Soundcore liberty 3 Pro's but they're starting to fail. I was considering the XM-5's as I want a good pair of earbuds that sound nice with full sound with good base and of course something that's comfortable

[@Cryptosavage.]

I have the liberty pro 's. Sound on them is superb, but battery drains fast. Just got the xm5 and sound real good with good battery

[@kartikpai2600]

I am getting hissing sound in left earbud of my Linkbuds s. I don't know how much is it worth to spend on Sony earbuds😢

[@rajeevjha5618]

Can I use single bud at a time

[@RN-jo8zt]

What about senhizer momentum🙄

[@canturkcivelek4896]

Great Video Thank You 😊

[@aaronloudnwireless]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jaxlittle4152]

Thanks for the video 👍

[@aaronloudnwireless]

No problem 👍

[@nitinthakur4407]

Sony wf XM5 vs Airpods pro 2 which one is more louder pls plz plz reply 😭🙏🏻😭😭 I'm really really confused between these two

[@SINCHIROCA07]

Can the XM5 work on my Sony tv?

[@gameworldintel9924]

Yea I have the Buds 2 pros and the noise canceling is not like that. I can’t hear a single thing when I have the ANC turned on, even when I have nothing playing and in loud places. Also there is an app for them on the iPhone. The Galaxy Buds app

[@AbdulJabbar-qu9sv]

Is Sony wf x5 delivered spital audio??

[@kandi215]

Aaron X just might be the GOAT with this review. Great job! 🐐

[@sondesix_]

Love your reviews! Excited to get the XM5s!

[@damiwk]

Did you end up getting them and if so how are they?

[@thisoldman7142]

My review of the reviewer. Most informative, relevant information on KZbin, thanks. I’ve just ordered the Bose QC II FOR $199. (Black Friday 2023 - Amazon deal)

[@MsBachram]

I am getting more and more skeptical about the sound comparisons of earbuds on KZbin, because it always depends on used equipment and how they are conducted. The results on the channel "This is Tech Today" sound very different than here. I liked Bose tuning more in comparison there, but here I like the Sony better. Conclusion: you have to compare them in your ears... Everything else is not reliable.

[@manti1923]

Great work as always my man...I get the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro free with my new Samsung Tab S9.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thank you!

[@ehabghabbour1552]

After my experience with the XM4 and the battery failure after only one year, I will never trust Sony anymore or pay such amount again in their buds, so I'll go with their best compitetor, the Bose QC II and will sacrifice the call quality Thanks Aaron for such great video, keep it up bro👍👍

[@user-fe3tx8tb3r]

for anc u can go with bose i have xm4, qc2 and pro 2

[@user-fe3tx8tb3r]

u know what. i just made a phone call today for 30 minutes using qc2 and the other dont know even i was using earbuds. so qc2 calls isnt so bad

[@ehabghabbour1552]

@@user-fe3tx8tb3r the call was in noisy place or quiet place like indoors?

[@user-fe3tx8tb3r]

@@ehabghabbour1552 noisy place. i was at metro when making call

[@SheldonNG]

+1 my xm3 and xm4 , I rarely use them because they are uncomfortable, battery failure after only one year too. For comparison, my first generation AIRPOD PRO is still working normally after more than 3 years, i use it daily.

[@Thumpr110]

These reviews are so good.

[@super_co6621]

I just get the anker soundcore liberty 3 pro ❤ love them

[@kaizen5023]

The battery life is terrible, and you have to use a brain-tickling tip then crams them way in your ear to get good bass... i totally regret purchasing them. Also the part outputs the sound (where your tip goes on) is so slippery that silicone tips won't stay on but keep sliding off and getting stuck in my ear... worst buds ever. I have a $30 pair that are better.

[@dragonsofnorway]

The music used for sound test is wrong. No Bass, drums or electric gitar. Give us sound sample that including tracks that has that so we can hear how that would sound

[@damiancalvo4906]

Thank you very much for this comparison! They are spectacular work! Is there a chance you make this same comparison between the WF-1000XM5 and the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2? Thank you so much!

[@naim3968]

Listening to this on AirPods Pro 2s

[@bronzehawk3646]

buds 2 pro are goated in terms of sound stage and clarity but anc and some features are missed best for samsung users, airpods pro 2 are goated in terms of features and overall and for apple users its the best choice, xm5s are good for bass and anc and multipoint functionality its a great option if youre a android and windows user, i dont like bose at all but bose anc is goated

[@user-po5cw9dy3e]

Great comparison

[@SatishJunare]

Samsung buds 2 Pro is the most melodious when it comes to music and convenient for long term usage if you want to conduct your online meetings and calls. So productivity and pleasure both with convenience. ❤

[@danielkissgremsperger3242]

It keeps falling out of my ear, when I use the best eartip. Idk why they cpuldnt put the fins on it that the original buds had

[@zombieimpact2790]

From the test the anc sounded stronger on the Sony's to me.

[@MegaBobization]

WHAT ABOUT SENNHEISER MTW3 earbuds?

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Cant wait to see the bose ultras, from what im hearing the over ear versions have sony level call quality sadly.... hope its an easy software fix.

[@haiker77]

Airpods Pro 2 sound much more balance.. For sound quality i go for Airpods Pro 2

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

I have the XM5 and the AirPods Pro and the XM are better in everything except transparent mode. Everyone's hearing is different as I read in some comment below

[@-Abuthabet]

I want you to compare wf-1000xm5 vs huawei freebuds pro 2 ‏‪6:37‬‏

[@mynameisnabilll]

Thank you for confirming what i try to warn people all.the time to not do the same.mistake i done. Anc sony is worst it is BEST ONLY ON WHXM5 OR WHXM4 NOT WFXM 4 OR 5