Sony WF-1000XM5 - 2 Months Later ( 🔥 NEW RANK )

[@WhatGear]

Here is the Ridge Competition link : www.Ridge.com/WhatGear If you want to check out my comparison between these and the XM4 & Airpods Pro. Here is that video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ3VmZWggrmerK8

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

[@sebastianingelsson582]

Why should your traveling status have anything to do with the "product" if its not a navigation tool?

[@DamianNocun]

Hello ! thinking of buying those and thanks to your content (again) I decided to go for them :) PS: what is a case on Xperia ? like it a lot.

[@zooksierrarider]

I left my xm4's on the plane from my last China trip. Didn't even think twice, went to buy them again and found out there was the new version, still love them

[@black2fox1]

X4 is better i used to have it but i lost it i bought x5 today I'm returning it to buy x4 again

[@Milan_M95]

@@black2fox1 Never used xm4 i have xm5 they say its better and more comfortable and sound better

[@andrewmason9137]

Still have a pair of MDR-XB950N1s from when they came out nearly 7 years ago and they are in fantastic shape and work great! Picked up some WF10000XM5s around Christmas and have been very impressed so far.

[@cy5214]

Sony XM5 works great for me esp with different ear tips. Tried a bunch but the AirFoams Pro Universal fitment is great. Can't beat Sony sound quality.

[@Bob-x2u9b]

Um, Bose Knows.

[@gabrielpalomino9696]

@@Bob-x2u9bYeah that’s why they’re second gen looks just like SONY 💀 Nah bruv it’s all about the twist when putting them into you’re ear people jam them in 🤦‍♂️ Twist not push 😂💯

[@mrvang8077]

I just bought mine yesterday and did a whole night playing music. This by far the best earbuds. I usually never like earbuds due to irritation after 2 hours of having them on my ear. My ears didn't get sore or irritate after 10 hours of listening to my music using this Sony XM5 earbud. In terms of comfort they're the best. My only dislike is the battery life is kind of short. I had to recharge after 4 hours of listening to my music at a low volume setting. It stays on firmly in the ear and feels like it's never even there. That's how comfortable this little earbud was. The ambien setting is kind of a hit and miss. I notice that it doesn't resume back to playing the music when I'm not talking to people. I had to hit the play button on my smartphone to get the music playing again.

[@EduardoSilva-kg5xf]

When you shake your head do u hear a noise is that normal?

[@Bhisha96]

@@EduardoSilva-kg5xf you need to go see a doctor.

[@moparlinke]

Dont understand why anyone will want airpod style buds.looks like a toothbrush head hanging in the ears😂

[@Paghmani1sher]

Buds pro 2 from Samsung?

[@moparlinke]

@@Paghmani1sher Apple airpods 😅

[@Paghmani1sher]

@moparlinke no I ment wat u think about the buds pro 2 from Samsung My first ear buds R they good

[@brownlkt]

I feel airpods look like tampons hanging from your ear. I HATE the design. 😂

[@subarutendou]

because I just need to hang on my ear not jam in my ear. Is super uncomfortable and hurt my ear and get itch in about 5 minutes even I clean my ear. so even I am using pc, I still use airpod.

[@mikivli]

I want these but from the last model I heard Sony ruined the battery with an update to many users and I somehow feel like they’d do that to these once XM6 come out 😅

[@micha8469]

You can always downgrade, but overall I find this hard to believe. Could they ruin the battery backup? Yes. On purpose? I don't think so. This is a poor practice since people would stop buying their products in general, not just one particular product.

[@tommyjongen]

Yeah they ruined it, but not on purpose. You're actually able to RMA the xm4's even past warranty and get it fixed or even a new pair.

[@TheYeowyap]

@@tommyjongen can you shared some instruction to get RMA? I have xm4 and it is way way past the warranty period....

[@PetiePal]

The xm4 had battery issues bc they used xm3 batteries left over to use up stock and a firmware update burned then down. Has been fixed in 5s

[@Komatik_]

@@PetiePal It's not just XM4s. I had LinkBuds S earbuds and a firmware update gave them the same "one bud drains super quick, other's okayish" disease.

[@protectorh9167]

Thank you I bought them for my wife, she is very happy and now she is not using the headset anymore and using these earbuds every day on phone and laptop together.

[@Gadgetonomy]

Another great video mate. One thing is clear (or not clear in fact) is that after watching countless review videos on the XM5, there are so many conflicting opinions. At least you took the time to test them out, so I am looking at buying a pair, based on your review. I was considering the Jabra Elite 10's, which are a good competitor to the XM5's, so I would love to see a comparison/review with theses champs.

[@turbod4646]

Just go with xm5, I’ve had them for some time, and I’ve got quite a few other buds, 1 sennheiser doesn’t sound better they actually don’t they r similar honestly I think these r more detailed, the anc is still great I think people were expecting too much, it’s not a giant increase from the xm4 but if you need a good anc earbud this is the choice. Let’s be clear to me Bose sounds terrible, the ultras have weirdly high mid which is awful. The ambient mode is really ok, and that’s it just ok, the rest comfort is great and I’m ok with the controls if ur thinking about it get it. I don’t think Jabra is in the same league.

[@Gadgetonomy]

@turbod4646 I appreciate your reply, thank you. Since my comment, I did go ahead and buy a pair of MX5's, and overall I am very pleased with them. They aren't as comfortable to wear as I would like, but better than many others I have previously owned. The performance is top tier though!

[@turbod4646]

@@Gadgetonomy np bro, I’ve been using them for a long time honestly the foam are weird when ur new to them, my right ear was always flimsy but they are great

[@ogxt3rr067]

I have had quite a few headphones including Sennheiser MTW3, Beoplay EQ, AirPods Pro 2, Sony WFXM4 and currently the new WF-1000XM5. The sound quality of the Sonys is without a doubt the best I have ever tasted. I'm talking about the sound they have without the need for an equalizer. Its sound is the most balanced and the most fidelity. I bought them at Silver and they are very cool haha.

[@jacqueste4926]

how is the fit when it comes to doing active stuff?

[@mrktg147]

What about a comparison between these and Technics az60m2 and az80? Which one would you suggest? Thanks!

[@walter_marcus]

i dont think the mic quality will improve unless they go out and make another upgraded bluetooth codec for handsfree communication, ri8 now they still use SBC codec version from like the early 2000s that was used in handsfree communication( like thos business eardbud handsfree things that you can attend calls 24x7 or the one feature on your car stereo where you can attend calls) you can see that on a windows PC when you pair a headset for example say the XM5, it will show up as 2 devices in the sound control panel, one in the playback devices and other in the recording devices. in playback devices where your other sound devices show up, in properties>advanced for the XM5 you will notice it is using 16bit 48Khz which is aptX if its setup as "prioritize audio" in the sony headphones app while in the recording tab you notice the XM5s show up as a handsfree device with a sampling rate of 16000Hz(16Khz) at 16bit which even windows states is similar to "tape recorder quality". So until that gets upgraded across every device with a bluetooth radio, no amount of improving the built in mic or processing is going to make it better.

[@dariuszmisior6269]

just bought xm5 and first thing happened at the gym was continously turning off. I had to close app. Then it stoped and it was great. What option in app could cause that problem? I would rather use app than turn it off every time I workout.

[@fantasypolice]

In the app there's a "Speak-to-Chat" feature that turns off the audio/pauses music when it detects voice. It can be convenient but at the gym any noise from others or heavy breathing from me will activate it which is annoying. I just turn that off.

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

I'm a Sony fan boy 100%. I love Sony products. I'm wearing the XM5s listening to this video. Unfortunately for the microphone test the Airpods win hands down!! 😮

[@ThcBanaman]

How are the foam tips for you? I have the XM4s and ordered the XM5s, will get them on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. For the XM4s I got Silicone tips because the foam tips hurt so bad after one hour

[@gabrielpalomino9696]

@@ThcBanamanAre you twisting the ear buds in you’re ear just just jamming them ? Plus clear you’re ears so you’re ear don’t get itchy people blame that on the foam but it’s really people not cleaning they ear 😅

[@Ellemurry]

I have the XM5 and Linkbuds S as back ups but both of them in my honest opinion are the best out there

[@sony1968]

I totally agree :) The result of Japanese humility

[@ThereIsOnlyOneRandom]

I had link buds but mics died quickly and I just thrown em in to bin 😂 Got airpods pro2 and they garbage, bought Sony's for my nephew and maan LDAC is really game changer, well even headphones which I have from Beo play sounds different and better on his Android phone than on my shitphone 14 pro 😂 I swear that big talk about ecosystem and Apple praising fanboys is just too much.

[@Gemneye6]

You WERE NOT FORCED TO BUY APPLE THO #CHOICES

[@souliszamantakis9373]

I BOUGHT THESE EARBUDS BEFORE 3 DAYS , I CAN SAY THEY ARE AMAZING.

[@SeRiOuS1675]

Great review I own the 4s and am on the way to get the 5s very excited

[@SeRiOuS1675]

got them in metal gear gray I'm a happy customer 🫡

[@sony1968]

USE IT WITH HEALTH :)@@SeRiOuS1675

[@maximilian_der_3379]

Im thinking about switching from the 4 to 5. Was it worth it?

[@SeRiOuS1675]

@maximilian_der_3379 totally the smaller size with the same punching power battery 🔋 I can sleep with them better than I could with the 4s

[@SeRiOuS1675]

I work in a factory setting 🏭 the ANC is legendary 🙌

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Excellent review. With the wfxm5 on sale on going for them. I've been impressed by Sony durability and these buds are a great all rounder. Does LDAC from an Xperia phone sound better than from other LDAC supporting android phones? I was wondering what happened at Harrods that got you marched out!

[@LSUCKAFREE]

I have have xm3 and 2 pair of Xm4 after a while for some reason the left ear doesn’t charge fully will only get up to about 80%. I hope these are better. Best buds on the market in my opinion.

[@amos232]

In your time of review, do you happen to face any issue with glitchy/stuttering connection? Like it sounds like it keep dropping or the sound will go from left to right. I always have this experience when i am on the subway or in crowded area. Not sure if it is just my pair that has this issue or Sony all along have this connection issue concern? And if yes, do you know if there are any possible solution to this?

[@WhatGear]

I think this happens when they switch codecs from LDAC. As they’ll auto switch if the signal gets weak.

[@amos232]

@@WhatGear hmm.. cause when i was using AAC, it also have the same issue. But definately did improve alot, with AAC and prioritise connection setting. Was abit disappointed to experience this at this price point when the only time i have this issue is when i was using the first generation of galaxy buds and no more since then. Hopefully they will have a software update to resolve the stability issue soon ah.

[@tejasarora540]

I’m getting XM4’s for 105$ and XM5’s for 250$. Which would you suggest/

[@Rob-ey9hp]

Great review, good scoring system looking forward to the next!

[@alwintom6478]

If anyone is using the wfxm5, are you guys experiencing some kind of popping sound when you move you head or while moving?. I mostly feel it while using noice cancelation

[@Bhisha96]

go see a doctor.

[@user-mt8gj4xv4v]

Loved this; can you do a review on the pixel buds pro?

[@kellypainter7625]

Nice review but I want to know why you got escorted out of sony?

[@WhatGear]

I wasn't thrown out of Sony...I was thrown out of Harrods. The Harrods managers got mad because I drew a floor plan of all the areas where we had no Sony stock... And to get my point across. I also drew a comic book style tortoise and a snail. With the them dragging the Sony stock to Harrods. And the snail saying to the tortoise..."what's taking you so long?" Giving it deeper meaning 😉 My manager at Sony found it funny. The Harrods people didn't lol 😂 🎩🤜

[@kongengorm3360]

For the price i would have liked me some NFC pairing. It's a nice feature.

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

The one thing I wish the XM5s had was a texture to the outside. They are super hard to get out of the case.

[@DashCamMoments128]

I heard many saying the same. In my case, I haven’t had any issues but found that pulling to the side is easier because it gets unstuck from the magnet first. Example: Pull the right end of the left earbud to the left, pull the left side of the right earbud to the right. Maybe it will work for you.

[@DashCamMoments128]

I come across a Sony website where they show images on how to wear them properly. They show an image suggesting that what I write before is the way they designed them to take them out of the case: pulling to the sides.

[@daraakinsooto7247]

Can you please review the Jlab Epic Edition? I feel these are going to blow a lot of premium competitors out of the water. I used own the xm5 earbuds but decided to return them for the Jabra Elite 10 because I wanted ones that have a high ip rating once I saw the ip rating on the Elite 10 and that the case has an extremely high rating I was completely sold. I will say that during my time with the xm5s that they are amazing overall and they look amazing. The spatial audio on the Elite works very well and I don't feel is gimmicky and is compatible with any music and streaming service and I have trulu enjoyed them.

[@sammiches6859]

I still use my SRS-X77. It's a gorgeous speaker with all the features I like in portable audio (I used the NFC function all the time) and sadly it no longer works without a charger plugged in. It's basically permanently attached to my girlfriend's computer now, but I doubt I'll ever find another one in good condition.

[@suzyhen]

I have one also!

[@schiebs]

I have a very very old JBL Extreme that is the same way :) I think I may have accelerated the battery damage when I lost the charger for it and started using an old laptop charger instead 😬 It was a bit too loud for what I was using it for outside the house anyway, which was carrying it on my back while I rode my bike 😂

[@rbnjr]

My question is how does it perform using a iphone? I want the better noise cancelling but use a iphone.

[@leewales6]

Any help, had these about 2 months left bud i can hardly hear, tired reset etc no joy , maybe blown driver or something? Not sure how they don't go loud enough, nightmare for the price 😢

[@WhatGear]

Sounds like you got a faulty set...

[@leewales6]

I'll try to get a new left bud then 😢

[@roti1873]

I need one for travel, office, cafe work, gaming and movies, and the gym all in one. Hard to find that.

[@EchoVerse_Sonance]

I have also been using the xm5 earbuds for 2 months and I absolutely love them, for me they are the almost the perfect gym buds in my opinion. However there are a few issues I have with them, with number one being the unstable connection I have with the buds, specifically when I'm listening to music, when all of the sudden, one of my left or right ear bud disconnects and the touch surface doesn't work. I believe this might be a software error but I could be wrong. I have also switched my priority controls between prioritizing sound quality and/or preferring good connection with the error being noticeable in both settings. The second thing Issue I have is having to quadruple touch to increase/decrease the volume, whereas the galaxy buds 2 pro has a more simplistic way of volume control, aka the touch to hold to increase/decrease volume. The third issue I have, which is more of a nitpick than an actual issue is very rarely having to re-adjust my earbuds for optimal noise cancellation and sound quality. Other than these issues I have, these buds sound phenomenal and are my top choice of gym buds. The microphone quality is good, I have no issues or complaints for mic quality. I'm not looking for the best microphone quality of ear buds or headphones. The ambient noise is great, same thing, I have no complaints.

[@felixfox8810]

Although I don't own these yet, I'd hope that they'll add a feature to customize the way you can control the volume. Seems to be one of the more common complaints so far.

[@WhatGear]

Yeah, agree. I think maybe a gym wing tip could be good & swipe volume control would be good. I experienced a little glitch like the one you mentioned once. I just put it back in the case and took it out again and it fixed it.

[@EchoVerse_Sonance]

@@WhatGear I will try that and see if that fixes the issue!:)

[@EchoVerse_Sonance]

@@felixfox8810 it's a feature we're glad that came to the xm5's that the xm4's lacked but having to quadruple tap is kind of a pain in the butt lol 🤣

[@tizio2332]

@@EchoVerse_Sonance hey i have galaxy bp2 too, and i want to buy the new sony mx5. Can I ask you if the sound and the ANC are that better? Especially anc, it's really important for me

[@M66GUS]

I have the model before this, the Sony XM 4. I used them for about 1-3 hours per week for just over two years. Then suddenly last month they started draining from full power to zero in about 30 minutes! I contacted Sony and they weren’t interested other than giving me their out of warranty rates, which were ridiculous. I expected more for my £200

[@zord0nTV]

Same here... SONY scammers!

[@chasechase4138]

Are you guys serious? 2 years seems pretty good.

[@DZero_Aperture]

Contact sony again. I contacted them after telling them that the firmware update nuked my battery life and they gave me a full refund.

[@Wyjadaczogorkow]

I only care about the sound quality. Beoplay EX, Momemtum TWS 3 or those Sony's?

[@polytonebox]

Any experience with ms teams on a windows computer built in software only?

[@hehe28-jb8ui]

Had em for 3 months left ear bud stopped working could turn on n off nc but no sound.. reset em re paired em to 3 phones nothing had to get a replacement

[@dirodekres5132]

I just want to know if they're louder than the m4s

[@HoLo227]

Had them for 2 weeks and liked some stuff a lot but when I tried them for running, I could not use them in transparency mode cause of the wind noises.. no comparison to the AirPods which handles it nearly perfectly in transparency mode.. Someone else explored the same issue with the Sony?

[@acemanawc]

Hi, I’m from WA State USA. Thanks for a great usability review. I have an issue that you didn’t address (probably because you didn’t have the issue). Ever since updating the firmware to 2.0.1, my XM5s secretly connect to my iPhone (15 Pro Max). It’s happened about 4 times. It starts late at night and through the morning when I discover the headset icon on upper right corner of Home Screen. Then I get a notification from the Sony app that your case needs recharging. Is there a way to disable this? I’m thinking once your buds are in the case they should be off…period. Thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

[@Klust413]

Did you try cleaning the charging contact points?

[@Ponstehgreat]

damn nice review. subscribed But I went with Soundcore Liberty 4 NC for the reason that I have the WH1000X-M5 one already

[@SamuelHollandsh]

Thx, I have a pair and after putting some silicone tips that I had laying around thankfully they surprised me coming from pixel buds pro. Thx for sharing!

[@richardnichols2064]

during setup i never see a blue light so i cannot proceed to application install and use the tools of the sony app. as a result this product cannot get great reviews. I wonder if anyone else has had this weird problem.

[@michaelcarson8375]

Thanks for going over the new software features.

[@KarmaTheory]

denon pearl pro?

[@marxman376]

Please tell me what wireless charger you're using in this video. Thanks

[@lummatravel]

Eurostar in Paris is just called Eurostar. Le Shuttle is the train you can take your car on through the channel tunnel

[@jamal2fulify]

I had an SRS-X5 and thought that was perfect. Then upgraded to SRS-X55 and couldn't understand how they just improved on perfection like they did. 👌😍

[@JoeGillian0]

Well me, i went directly with the SRS-X99, how can i top it?

[@Bob-x2u9b]

​@@JoeGillian0Bose Ultra.

[@daraakinsooto7247]

If you were to compare the fit and the sturdiness of the Jabra Elite 10, Jabra Elite 8 Active, Techniz AZ80 and Xm5 and Bose QC Ultra which would you choose?

[@mattd9330]

Jabra Elite 8 Active, great fit and practically water and dust proof.

[@sskhylmaz7506]

Friends, I bought Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, but it went to the service twice and they sent a new one, but I had a problem with that too and the last money was refunded. Now, the model I am wondering about is the Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC TWS Headset, but unfortunately it is not sold in Turkey and if I buy it from abroad, there will be a service problem. I will live, club house..electro house..rock..I listen to all kinds of music...I need to feel the instrument, sound quality and phone calls are important to me and right now I am left without headphones and senneiser momentum 4 is about to be announced!!!samsun buds 3 is about to be released. ..so what should we do???

[@ChristianHadianto]

do you face battery drain issue in this buds?

[@PetiePal]

What's that wireless charging pad?

[@neemzer7968]

hey, thanks for the amazing video are they compatible with iphones? as an ios user are they my ideal earbuds?

[@Max.527]

Yes obviously. Any phone works.

[@rabezo]

did u use them during the flight?

[@kemibrowne2746]

I can't seem to get decent replacement tips from Sony. They've sent me single layer silicone tips that have no central mesh. Is this any good?

[@Bhisha96]

try them for yourselves, only way you could possibly know.

[@Sohaibdx]

Is it equal to WHXM5 Headphones

[@diegoecheverriarios2118]

You are the best tech reviewer. I cannot wait for the Xperia 5V review 😍

[@essthagod]

Would you prefer these over the galaxy earbuds 2 pro if you was using a samsung phone?

[@WhatGear]

I'm going to have to do a little comparison to give you an honest answer. I think the Sony's with the headphones app have an edge in software especially with the adaptive ANC Features.

[@felixfox8810]

They call it a Royale with cheese, I believe. Btw, why is the leaderboard only showing the XM5s?

[@WhatGear]

Lol that's right 🍔! They're the first ones to be graded using my new scoring system. So at present they set the benchmark.

[@pesh115]

How is overall "loudness"? I used to have a pair of Shure SE535s and they were amazing. The quality of sound was awesome and the loudness was great. In fact, I would find that i did not need to turn the volume up to the max to get the loudest sound. Sadly, I left my SE535s on a plane and now i'm looking for a replacement. I have tried AirPod Pros and they are nice but do not get loud enough for me when traveling on flights. How are the Sony's?

[@streetspirit956]

They are ridiculously loud particularly if you are using a high def audio streaming service like Amazon music. Using with my samsung galaxy s21 ultra I don't need the volume higher than around 60% of full volume. Remember it's dangerous to listen to music at too higher volume. You don't want tinnitus.

[@anolacseKB]

how about buds 2 pro

[@FMCREPAIRARMAGH22]

Main issue I have with them is with anc or transparency on they make an awful popping noise

[@LeeArcheruk]

Yeah, got the same issue with the Sony ear tips. Really irritating, using smaller tips avoided it but get more noise leakage. Had to put some Comply tips on to get rid of it.

[@FMCREPAIRARMAGH22]

@LeeArcheruk I'll have to check them out. I tried Azla silicon tips, and they made no difference. I will check our comply

[@Clickarn93]

Is it possible to use one earbud at the time?

[@Max.527]

Yes. Of course.

[@organicthebladerunner7382]

How would you rank these against the technics az80?

[@WhatGear]

That's a very good question... I'm working on it

[@jeremywhite617]

Has anyone had success finding different tips? I can’t get a good seal for noise cancellation despite trying all the sizes. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thank you.

[@AlvenmodFoto]

XM4 ANC on airplanes is laughably poor, have they fixed this then on xm5...🤷‍♂️ they are also very uncomfortable even after just an hour. Finally, battery life issues on XM3, now on XM4...when will we be seeing reports about XM5 also deteriorating...?

[@wallyrodriguez2230]

I have all kinds of trouble with people hearing me with these. Not sure why, because normally not on super-noisy environments.

[@SibTiger33]

Good job but the ambient mode isn't that great.. Also for mic quality try the Freebuds Pro 3..

[@dymnprez4926]

Does someone know where can I buy eartips for this earbuds?❤

[@huyphucnguyen5623]

can u test the technics az60 and mw08,bose qc 2

[@mista1medel]

Just got these.is there anyway to track them or make them eing if they are lost?google support says no sonys website says yes. All instruction and forums seem not work .can anyone assist?

[@RXP91]

Do you think you can sleep on your side with these?

[@WhatGear]

It's possible. But it may become uncomfortable depending on your ears

[@jcat96]

22:50 I only just came across your vid from XM5 reviews. PLEASE don't score anything based on what something _could_ be. A consumer "buying in" to a product based on promises is a terrible prospect. You say you had a beta build of the software, but still reflect that version and not "the possibility of that version" because it is a possibility.

[@jamal2fulify]

I'm using LinkBuds S as they're the smallest Hi-Res audio earphones with the noise cancelling. Dunno how much bigger the Mark 5 is

[@morganwallacesmith]

I have them both and honestly prefer my linkbuds s. The issue I’m having is finding ear tips to get a more secure fit for the xm5.

[@Ellemurry]

I have them both and they aren't that much bigger, actually pretty close in size

[@mopachi]

Is there any point to get these if you already have the wf 1000xm4??

[@zdroyuu]

In my opinion no. I got xm5 because xm4 had battery issue. But if I had a choice I would keep xm4 I found them better

[@mopachi]

@@zdroyuu thanks

[@diamantispithis2330]

My only complain is that Sony have not included or at least provide at an extra cost, a pair of XL tips. There are many users, including me, that L is just too small, not securing a perfect fit.

[@jarom1144]

I really want to get the xm5 but I have the xm4's and contrary to what you've said about sony products, they did not last. The ones I have are actually my second set that Sony exchanged for me because the first pair battery life was ruined. Now the ones I have now are doing same and one side only last about an hour on full charge. And then just a couple days ago, I shit you not one side stopped working entirely. So I'm in the market and want to trust the xm5 but gonna wait till they hit the year mark to see how they have faired. Might even just wait till next gen comes out.

[@johnhowellseroje4995]

Can u review realme buds t100?

[@WhatGear]

I can ask them. They don't seem to send me samples anymore

[@razgrizadler]

that's a lot of places you went but Sony is from Japan and that buds were produced in China and those two countries weren't on your list of travel so your review doesn't count. /j Thanks for a very detailed review. Very useful, I may check them out at the store.

[@wallyrodriguez2230]

Have you by any chance tried testing the mic with only one earbud?

[@pt020]

I still have a working Walkman (1985) that looks and works as new, I still have the Sony Ericsson W800i that looks and works as new ... I have so many Sony at home and they all still work and look as new... one thing I disagree .. I use NFC all the time with my headphones. (Sony WH-1000XM3)

[@Anfmethodjor]

Please, review Bose's QC 2 Ultra earbuds. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@PetiePal]

My xm5s return are on the way. I got the jabra elite 10s which didn't blow me away like the elite 85t did and I wanted LDAC too

[@snakemanstu]

I was toying with jabra 10 and xm5 in the end went for sonys.. Hope I made right decision!

[@terriblepainter7675]

I didn't find it helpful because you didn't mention the noise canceling performance on the plane. You only mentioned the comfort and security when wearing them on the plane, which one can test at home on the couch.

[@Johnedwardpeterson]

Just got JLab epic lab edition. My first high end wireless earbuds and I like them a lot so far. Maybe in a couple years I’ll get the newest Sony ones.

[@binman5233]

Sent mine back to Sony, I found the NC very disappointing. They did a reset and firmware upgrade, something I had already done and said they are working fine. Tested them today against my Bose Ultra and Jabra elite 10. I used the shower extraction fan as background noise. The Bose almost totally cancelled the background noise, the Jabra did a pretty good job and the Sonys hardly any effect. They proved to be next useless on a plane. To be fair, Sony after I contacted them again got back to me and suggested I try a number of other exercises and to get back if these failed. Anyone else think the noise cancelling is sub par?

[@luxinvitas]

I also find the NC disappointing, especially after some say it has great NC. No, they don't.

[@AnNguyen-rf6ze]

Just bought this earbud for a week. However, I'm very disappointed with the level of noise canceling e.g. when i'm in a coffee shop or a shopping center. I don't feel the any noticeable difference between the active noise cancellation (on) or passive noise cancellation (off - just wearing the earbud without turning on the noise cancelling feature). Does anyone experience the same problem? And how to fix it?

[@ehabal-hanash2533]

I have XM4 and there is a difference, try changing size of foam or adjusting it properly in your ears

[@PabloSalgado]

Hi. Is it worth the change from xm4s?

[@WhatGear]

In my opinion It is if you find the XM5s fit to be uncomfortable.

[@Amex22]

Been running these for a month, fit sn't great they work their way out and have to adjust alot. They connect to my phone while in the case. Mustnt be seated correctly in there. Volume adjust is very annoying and can't be change as far as I can see. Case lid doesn't line up with the rest of the case and flexes doesn't feel quality or precise for the money. Overall wouldn't bother for the money.

[@TheArchstudent]

It would have been nice if they implemented the proximity controls of the Sony Open Ear LinkBuds

[@Rob-ey9hp]

Great scoring system great review, thanks. How about the Beoplay EX’s👍

[@JackJeganesan]

Please review Earfun Air Pro 3. I know its in a budget category but been hearing a lot of good this about this piece

[@paulmulks]

Anyone used them when running? Do they stay in the ear ok? I had the XM4's but sold them sharpish because I just couldnt get them to sit in my ears comfortably while running

[@ttube111]

The XM5 have absolutely no bass unless you put on the Noise Cancelling. Changing the EQ makes no difference unless Noise Cancelling is on. Pretty pointless if you just want to listen at home. Even the XM4 had excellent bass without noise cancelling. I returned the XM4 as they caused discomfort. The XM5 were a good size but atrocious bass. ANC is excellent. Stuck with my Sony C700N which have amazing bass and a great fit. AVOID THE XM5 IF YOU LOVE YOUR BASS. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

[@paulmulks]

@@ttube111 Cheers bro, the search continues then lol

[@rower41]

Tried a few different premium earbuds including the Sony. I liked the sound quality but I have to say I didn't find it to be markedly better than the Sennheiser Momentum 3s or the Technics AZ80s. In fact, to my ear, the AZ80s were better but that kind of thing is very personal so your milage may vary. The Sony definitely has noise cancellation nailed very well but the foam plugs are a big part of this. I had to use the largest tips to get the max control and I found them less comfortable over long periods of listening. Three things I really do not like about the Sonys are the shape... it feels like a polished river stone. I find it hard to orient it into my ear and the case because the shape is so irregular. This also affected my ability to hit the controls in the correct place to activate. I also do no like the controls particularly the quad tap--very fiddly. Lastly, and I know a lot won't be bothered by this, you have to have the box to pair them. If you carry the box around a lot, this won't be an issue, but I rarely carry the box and when I'm in a hotel gym or my gym in another city, I often pair with equipment and TVs. Needing the case has prevented me from pairing several times. Speak-to-chat is cool but I find it turns things off when I want them on or on when I want them off about half the time. Like if you cough your music pauses and the exterior sound is amplified. If someone talks to you, it does not pause... you have to be the one talking. So all in all I'd say these are a bit too gimmicky for my taste and the advantages don't outweigh what I find annoying.

[@patk4901]

What are the best quality Earbuds that do not fall out of Ears TY

[@WhatGear]

The most firm fitting that I have personally tested are the Beats fit pro & JBL reflect flow. It's likely due to the fact that they are specifically designed for sports.

[@garyblackerby3226]

I own the WF-1000xm4 and they have become useless due to the battery issue. I now need something new but not sure Sony is the answer. I want something with greater product life. Sony support seems to be lacking. How do you rate that metric?

[@tommyjongen]

You should RMA them back to Sony, they will fix them for FREE or even give you a new pair

[@martin4689kkhtfvlotffbk]

I had them 2 days b4 the tips started to crack. I have orderd new silicone tips to try them out.

[@rwczr9364]

I bought the SonyWF 1000xm5, I tried to like it, I gave it a week and i just couldn’t, i came from the AirPods Pro’s and AirPod pro’s second gen, and the fit with AirPods for me just were so much better. I saw myself constantly trying to adjust the Sony’s and switching the tips, and it was ultimately uncomfortable and it hurt my ears in general. I just bought the Song WH 1000x5 and they have been UNBELIBABLLY GOOD

[@TamarisJones]

I would love to see the Soundcore liberty 4

[@mikoyeshiro963]

Im seeing many complaining of battery life and drain.