Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing

[@DARTHSKATER7]

I got the XM3, XM4 and now the XM5. They have continued to get better every iteration. All of them still work great so there's always a back up. I've worn them for working out and hiking, they've taken a beating and still awesome.

[@philipadastra]

How does a 12 min review about a sound product only have 4 seconds of reviewing the sound. The sound is literally the most important part

[@mohamedahmed1023]

Because there aren't major sound quality improvements over the 1000xm4. The major issues of the prior gen buds had little to do with the audio.

[@elmaster6207]

As an earbuds collector I can say that earbuds nowadays sound really decent, even the cheap ones, what we want is the features to work 100% of the time, I own the XM4s, Momentum 3 TW, but recently I ended up using the Tozo OpenReal for almost everything, sound is really important but we need good call quality, great ambient sound, comfort, The XM4s didn't check all of those things, hopefully the XM5s deliver on all that.

[@jolness1]

Less so with wireless ear buds. Mic, comfort etc is more important unless sound is awful. The audio quality is similar to the xm4, which means good.

[@victorfernandes83]

Simple. He’s paid for the review. No review has even mentioned if these are louder than the wf1000mx4. That was a problem unless you only hear modern cds which are loud. Notice how on the wf1000mx4 review no one has ever mentioned this being bulky or too big. But now suddenly it was a problem? These are paid reviews they are paid to be positive and sell the product.

[@jamescassar5348]

The XM series always had amazing sound and wireless earbuds aren't just audio. It's the whole experience when you're paying that money.

[@big1matt]

I had the xm4s as well(still do) and just picked up the xm5 yesterday, and can confidently say rhat after extensive listening, the xm5s are much improved in sound details and voice/instrumental separation and clean/clear depth with music. I am very impressed actually, they sound a fair bit better than my xm4 over ears as well. This is with Tidal and ldac codec by the way. Hope this helps with additional description on sound of these earbuds.

[@victorfernandes83]

Why is no one mentioning of they are louder. The xm4 were too quiet.

[@big1matt]

@@victorfernandes83 I don't think I can accurately comment on the volume differences as I didn't have a problem with the xm4s with volume, if I turned the xm4s all the way up I wouldn't have any hearing now, if that helps.

[@sakshamverma1369]

@@victorfernandes83 AirPods go very loud but their sound quality sucks

[@ehabal-hanash2533]

How is mic on phone calls compared?

[@big1matt]

@@ehabal-hanash2533 Now that I haven't been able to get info back on, I have been on a phone call while on scooter at 15mph and also on a call in a noisy data center and didn't hear any negative comments on my side, but didn't get to ask anyone on my call quality. I will do some more tests and let you know of specific feedback I get

[@shmookins]

I already preordered them. The noise cancelling alone is worth it even without listening to anything.

[@aaronlarsen8412]

The noise canceling is super good on them

[@lionelb8227]

I went for the Linkbuds S after the XM4. These are a joy to use. Everyday, as soon as I cross the door at work, I put them on and everything is so calming. The way they pack so much in such small earbuds is really impressive A quick equalization and I have nothing bad to say

[@joaovguedes]

Don't buy this, Sony WF-1000XM4 has a firmware that killed the battery and they are not taking responsibility, google wf-1000xm4 battery issues or check Louis Rossmann's video.

[@Tr1tanX21]

How long ago was this because my linkbuds S didn't even last 2 years.

[@tototronic2]

Those chime notifications that happen when switching modes can be disabled very quickly on the 1000XM4 earbuds via the software. Flip off the "Notification and Voice guide" toggle under system settings. I would be very surprised if Sony deleted this very important feature! Those notifications going off every time the noise canceling software switches modes is very annoying.

[@Mercury0v01]

My order will be delivered by tomorrow, can’t wait to use them. A little complaint about the case led, the one from xm4 looks much better than xm5’s.

[@Solo.101]

How are they and how is the noise cancellation is it any better or the same?

[@acerock013]

i had 2 pairs of the XM4s. The second i got because my first pair was run over and I thought I loved them, but then i lost one of the repalcement XM4s and i couldn't afford a 3rd pair. So I got the LinkBudS and I actually liked those way more. The XM4's were uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and they were heavy, but the LinkBudS were so much lighter and more comfortable to wear for hours at a time. A few EQ tweaks and I couldn't tell the difference between the Links and the XM4. This XM5 looks very similar in shape and form factor as the LinkBudS. So I am curious about these XM5's.

[@decki86]

the review is so calming

[@vertiliusdarkenius2088]

They are great. Unfortunately didn't fix the uneven battery drain though.

[@Gurenn83]

I am still using my Sony Linkbuds S and it just feels so great. So compact and I believe it is still the lightest wireless earbuds in the market. I never felt any ear strain at all. In fact, I fell asleep while wearing it and removed them when I woke up. No discomfort at all which really surprised me.

[@Rikorage]

I bought the ones with holes (forgot the name), also from Sony, for home use and to fall asleep in, which they are nice for that, but not 100% comfortable, but better than any other headphone I've used.

[@aakashthakurdasani3432]

Can we connect to Apple tv?

[@ronethridge9875]

good to know-how expensive are they/thanks much

[@AA-109]

I would love to see a comparison of the WF-1000XM4 vs. WF-1000XM5 vs. Linkbuds S. @Caleb which would you prefer -Linkbuds S or WF-1000XM5?

[@MercedesJordy]

I lost my last two pairs of Sony link buds s... Looking for an upgrade or the same pair again

[@vitaly6312]

I’ve had the headphone version, I think the XM2s for YEARS. And they keep working through dozens of flights and thousands of workouts. Between the airpod pros and the XM5 earbuds I chose these. Sony is just great. They SHOULD make an aviation headset though like Bose.

[@TheHalduur]

Is it my aluminum hat but I don't seem to be affected by the Sony WF-1000XM5 distortion field. I bought these earphones on day one and they are now lying in a drawer as I don't find a use case where they are better for me. I use the Bose QC 2's for flying, the airpods pro II's for general outdoor use and the Oladance Pro's at work and home. The transparency mode still makes me feel locked in and the notice cancelling is behind both bose and the airpods.

[@nasce.pt.Design]

do they stay secure during workout? thank you

[@Smellslikegelfling]

I bought the Anker Liberty 4 NC hoping it would be a cheaper alternative, but I learned that you really do get what you pay for. The noise cancelling is not even close to the level of Sony. Sound quality was pretty good, but the shape of them hurts my ears. Another thing, the silicon tips suck and you can't get foam tips for them yet. They have a proprietary shape that won't fit generic foam tips from Comply.

[@carlzg14]

Excellent review, where could I buy your Iphone case with stand? They look practical.

[@habibaghasafari2237]

Thanks for the excellent review

[@sauverse]

Hi there, can u pls share the case you are using for your iphone in the video, i like the stand it has for vertical view.

[@PaR2020]

I had the very first noise canceling Sony wf… earbuds. I dont remember it was 1 or 2 model. Then I had xm3, xm4 and now xm5. I liked all of them. They are not perfect and sometimes have bugs- ignore the touches and i have to put them back into the case. But the ANC, sound quality, battery life and comfort are outstanding. And the depth of base they can achieve is just impressive. It can hits my ears with base so hard no other large over ear headphones I have can (Bose 700, AKG k712 pro, Beyerdynamic 1990pro)

[@j.r.r.2185]

If you haven't already, how about the Bose quiet comfort earbuds? TY

[@Wiking983]

Hello! I bought a Sony WF-1000XM5 2 days ago. My only problem would be that when talking on the phone on the street, the other party often complains that they can't hear me well, they hear a mechanical voice while talking. Is there any way to adjust it? Thank you!

[@vwong3066]

Caleb, what iPhone case are you using? I really like the big circle foldable stand on it. Thanks!

[@ericg1830]

@Digital Trends Does it have a *"LOST MODE"* Feature?!? I mean if you lost your old Sony earbuds before... The AirPods Pro 2 does.

[@msquirrel1]

The Sony Linkbuds S are so underrated! The noise cancelling is so good and the size and fit are perfect. I had purchased so many earbuds before, looking for the right one, and they are it. I would love to have some XM5s but i'm not in a rush to replace my linkbuds.

[@digiribigiri2124]

Isnt the sound quite ,,weak" cuz of the 5mm driver size?

[@msquirrel1]

@@digiribigiri2124 i think the sound is great. I got them to replace my xm4s and while there is a difference in sound its not that much of a difference. I have them tuned with custome EQ.

[@unotoli]

@@digiribigiri2124 Good sound, especially with EQ. There are plenty of good (and technical) reviews, no big complaints. MX5 will be better, but S is 100$ on sale.

[@morganwallacesmith]

Agreed. Linkbuds S are so light and with the eq tuned right the sound is amazing and the noise cancelling is great and they’re so light. Works great at the gym and for working

[@KL-xv5gj]

You are totally right ! LinksBud S is the best! Even compared with XM5 and XM4 in terms of comfort, call quality and consistently good sound quality and battery life ( much better than XM4 for durability). I don’t think this video objectively presents the ANC and call quality of Sony XM5 ANC earbuds which are not truly that great according to many other latest reviews. XM5 rated low on ANC and call quality because the foam ear tips fail to cover the ears entirely for many people and come off easily.

[@ocoossss]

Does those black ones get super visible fingerprints?

[@derekm6220]

What’s that iPhone stand? Case?

[@m4nc1n1]

Just got these yesterday and I agree with you 100%. Me and you actually have the same use case with TWS. I use the Air Pod Pro 2s as my daily driver with my iPhone. I wanted something with multi connect for work. I have the Linbuds S and I too love them, but wanted more Audiophile quality when I listened to music. Hard to beat the comfort of the Linbuds S and the Air Pod Pros tho. I had the XM4s, but returned them because of size...the XM5s are much better than the 4s. So we will see if I think they are worth the $300 by the end of the week. Then decide if I want to keep them.

[@AdilQuraishi]

So how did it go? Did you like XM5??

[@fontexstudios]

did you return them?

[@Target135]

It’s funny that you started by saying “would you buy them again if you lost them” as Sony did not add the 1 feature I want. There’s no findmy feature built into the Sony app or compatibility with the iPhone findmy app. I’ve owned 2 pairs of xm3s and currently use xm4s, but when I lose them or they stop working I’m getting AirPods Pro 2

[@xuaalbito8303]

was supposed to collect today but guess what argos screwed up my order getting next day delivery with currys tomz very excited as I lost of of my XM4 bud a few months ago

[@MRawesomeness213]

How would these be for working out

[@nitinthakur4407]

Plz plz reply tell me which one is more louder I'm really confused Airpods pro 2 vs this one

[@birdtj82]

Sony will sound louder. It’s best using one for Iike sitting down somewhere, n d apple 🍎 for chores, cuz its small n light. SONY ear buds sound AMAZING.

[@ivandimitrov778]

Hello. Please give me some direction. I want to know which headphones are better in terms of music, bass, quality. I will use them mainly for this. I'm torn between the Sony hm5 and the Bowers & Wilkins pi7. Please, if you have other suggestions, write them.

[@yourobson]

How would you compare sound quality and especially noise cancellation of WF-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM5? Do those even compare? I have WH-1000X3, AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 1 and the Sony are absolute best in noise cancellation followed by Max and far behind are the ear buds AirPods Pro 1. So is there still such a big gap between in ear and over the ear headphones? The price is similar and comfort is better with in the ear I guess. What's your take on this?

[@jwglista]

I like the Waltz For Debbie LP featured in the background. Nice to see another Bill Evans fan out there

[@ShepherdAtHome]

Do these earbuds work with Apple TV like beats or apple earbuds do?

[@fridonina]

After this review listening with my xm3's i'm sure i will upgrade to these xm5 ones. Thanks mate!

[@joaovguedes]

Don't buy this, Sony WF-1000XM4 has a firmware that killed the battery and they are not taking responsibility, google wf-1000xm4 battery issues or check Louis Rossmann's video.

[@Rafu01]

I would go with Senheiser Momentum 3 BUT I see so many complaints of the breaking down every few months. sony seems like more reliable option.

[@mikaeldalc]

I'm loving my XM5's. I havent touch my Bose QC2 earbuds since getting my XM5's. Im surprised how comfortable they are.

[@pojola]

Do the Bose have better noise cancellation?

[@Solo.101]

How are they and how is the noise cancellation is it any better or the same?

[@TomiokaningTomato]

​@pojola Bose usually has best noise canceling but Sony, has better sound quality and mics

[@Rehnstrand]

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[@Rehnstrand]

For me it's the opposite, I went back to my Bose QC2 because of better comfort and fit, better bass and noise cancellation. But I think it's all how a pair of earbuds fit a certain individual and how you perceive sound.

[@KwikTree79]

Question: I have had the XM4 for 3 years now and would you suggest this upgraded xm5?

[@strangelandian]

I can't believe your xm4s still work. My xm4 broke...twice. Xm4s have consistent battery issues.

[@DavidEsp1]

Sound great (after custom EQ). Sadly the tapping options are limited and volume and noise control not as convenient as with the XM4s, which could be set the same on both Left and Right, which was great when wearing one at a time (eg for head on pillow, hearing GF or "doubling" battery capacity).

[@ChrisGrosvenor]

How did the mics work for you in a crowded environment with a lot of people? I have had some issues with that which other reviewers have noted only mine arent prototype buds.

[@sidneysr7119]

Right now I've got the WH 1000-XM5 (which are the headphones) and I was wondering if the WF's have better sound quality than the WH's. I have a 100 day trial period for my headphones and I'm more of an earbuds person, should I send them back and get the WF'S instead? The only thing I really care about is audio quality so keep that in mind.

[@kwamax09]

After my current experience with WF-1000M4 battery issues don't think am going for M5

[@strangelandian]

Yeah I know what you mean. I've gone through xm4s twice and both times it was battery related. My first pair literally got its battery destroyed by an update, I didn't even know that was possible.

[@darkstepwarrior88]

The voice sounds better when you are talking with airpods indeed. Good to know how they function in a work call

[@hunterridley73]

I had problems with my old Sony XM4s earbuds so I immediately ran out and got Sony XM5s earbuds and don't regret it one bit and yes the nose camping is better on the new ones and I'm liking that Even though the older ones still had pretty good one noise canceling

[@franciscorodriguez4979]

Can you do a comparison video of them vs the Bose QC II Earbuds? Thanks

[@cocoasuransisemarang]

Ambient Sound volume is much too quiet / soft, even when set to 20 (max).. how to make it louder?

[@robblankenstein6825]

I have had Sony’s SBH80 bluetooth earphones for years and years and they are still going strong. I will be sad when they eventually fail. Not sure how I would go with these new little buds.

[@Glerox]

what about training or running with them?

[@av365]

I'm getting the wf xm4 for around $92... Should I still go with the xm5?? Is it that good? Pls advice Also, my phone supports only BT5.2 and not planning to upgrade for another 2 years. Do sony give updates for xm4 since xm5 is now released?

[@birdtj82]

Where do u get xm4 for $92? Such odd number . U gonna be careful get fake n battery life. My xm4 1 ear bud battery is dying fast. So u need to be careful. I heard battery life is gonna last 2 yrs. Make sure do not get the second hand.

[@headphoneboy]

@DigitalTrends still hoping for a proper video review of the Bang & Olufsen PX7 S2

[@abramians1]

As usual, great review! Love your channel! Quick question: How are these for running?

[@FreddyCloud]

Great review. I have the XM4's, and the 1000XM5 headphones. Needless to say, I love the brand, and I'll more than likely get these earbuds. My concern is the batteries ... my XM4's suffered from the reported battery drain issue, and I'm hesitant to purchase these if they haven't TRULY addressed that problem.

[@RockyKeegan]

Same here man. And they act like the problem doesn't exist to not honor their warranty. Last 2.0.1 firmware didn't solve it. Really mad at the brand.

[@vertiliusdarkenius2088]

they have NOT addressed the problem i have XM5 with battery drain issue.

[@GJL-mv4kj]

How is this Sony works with the AAC of iPhones?

[@batdroid2705]

This was a good review. Thank you

[@RobertNES816]

Why haven't you reviewed the Technics AZ80 or AZ60MK2?

[@cjmsAlugah]

what about gaming and latency?

[@randalllawkin]

How about the between 3 anc

[@brobob52]

Can u do the technics eahaz80 if u havent already.

[@BrettL250]

When you have an iPhone and you get a call and then open up these earbuds and insert it in your ear does it verbally tell you it’s connected like the M4 does? I hate that.

[@razorree]

i've just unpacked mine XM5.... first question (i had the same problem with XM4) How to enable AMBIENT SOUND and stop the music WITH THE SAME ONE TOUCH ?? sounds so obvious ... (and it works like this with Sennheisers) (i don't want to keep holding one earbud for a minute if i want to talk more - quick attention mode)

[@mr.laid-back]

Honestly, I'm getting those today when I finish work. When I got it I got a lot of settings on my phone 14 pro.

[@solarcj9313]

Do these get loud?? I need answers please. How do these stack up to the poeerbeats pro

[@gambitgambino1560]

Did you get the answer?

[@MrChalmers99]

I’ve got small ears and these fit my ears nearly perfectly, they do feel a little full, but the audio more than makes up for it!

[@HeathenGeek]

How about a review of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ?

[@imopn]

what is the pairing like between multiple devices? I think many peeps like me pair our headphones to at least one laptop and mobile. In a perfect world we would be able to pair more but alas. I do find that some buds really dont switch as seamless as they advertise and struggle to do things like listen to music on one device and suddenly taking a call on the other. OR sometimes do things at the same time on both

[@robertnoblitt518]

As I write this I have my WF-1000XM5 paired with my phone and laptop. The latest version of the Sony Headphones app does a fine job managing multiple connections.

[@BeyondNarratives]

Does this model FINALLY remove the biggest problem with the XM4: FULL TREBLE DROP after 70%, with muddy hell sound the rest of the way up?

[@Burn_In_Oled_On_Purpose]

Caleb, the mic clipped to your shirt sounds better than the sony and apple bluetooth earbuds since it sounds more natural than both sony and apple. I'm using my sennheiser hd 600 connected to the headphone jack on my sony xperia 1 iv android phone to listen to the mic quality comparison with both sony and apple. The sony mic sounds more robotic like your talking under water and the air pods pro mic sounds less robotic but it still has the robotic sound to it. I also have the rode lavalier go mic whenever I use the mic to plug into the headphone jack of my phone. I use a 3.5mm audio splitter to use my wired headphones and my rode lavalier go mic at the same time on my phone from the headphone jack when I'm commuting. I would have consider the rode nth-100 headphones but the reviews about the built quality is what turned off on getting the rode headphones since there is a microphone attachment that you can buy for the rode nth-100 headphones that plugs into the 3.5mm port on the rode headphones. The mics on bluetooth headphones don't sound as good and natural as a real mic that are plugged in from the headphone jack or a dedicated external mic like from rode, sennheiser, akg, neumann, shure etc. I even bought the akg lyra mic for using with android devices from the usb c port, I even used the headphone jack on my akg lyra mic to monitor my audio from my phone. I even use my akg lyra mic for plugging into my laptop for zoom meetings.

[@bhootz]

Differentiation between the 2 models is WF and WH

[@rajendradalei8483]

When it comes to fitting inside, I'll go for any Senneiheiser or Beats fit pro.

[@EnergeticTK]

Does it still have the wind noise reduction mode to cancel out wind noise when you're outside listening to music?

[@AllisonRoadWest]

Yes and improved wind noise cancellation

[@EnergeticTK]

@@AllisonRoadWest thanks 🙏

[@MuadDib74]

The camera mic with background noise sounds way better than either set of buds with NC imo.

[@BrickmasterinKy]

Just a heads up: If you're not an audiophile these wont be for you. I bought a pair of pixel bud pros, and then these new xm 5. The stock eartips are kind of a pain to keep in. Though the SS eartips did the best job. But these arent exactly intuitive or easy to setup. Im a contractor so im outside and move around a lot. And these just were a pain to get out of the case, or accidentally touch the controls on the buds. The transparency mode was kind of not great, though the anc was good. And also they did horrible in the wind. Also the earbuds charge at seperate rates which was weird. Needless to say I bought a pair of airpods pro 2 and all around its better, cheaper, the transparency rocks and the noise cancelling is great too.

[@NetvoTV]

Why companies so focus on noise cancelling on ear & headphones nowadays and not the main thing we want to enjoy with them which is sound quality? Is it because sound quality can't be improve much so they want to find other things they can continue to improve on each generation to drive more sales? We already immerse ourself into our digital life way too much and forgot to enjoy the nature and get to know new people, why not make new capability and marketing to make that easier to happen and more enjoyable?

[@aaronb9630]

It's because sound quality is subjective, I love a tweaked eq but some like flat. You can show an actual improvement for things like number of mics, number of drivers and new versions of the tech. Sound quality is being significantly improved on a lot of far more expensive in-ear monitors with integrated in-line amps and moving towards at least two balanced drivers and a sub per ear. IEMs don't care about noise cancelling though and it'll be a decade before that tech can fit in current on-the-go bluetooth in-ear heaphones with all the other tech. Honestly they just need to stop releasing on a yearly schedule because the tech upgrades for under $400 headphones are so incremental to be worthless and even the XM5 is still too big to be comfortable for those with small ears.

[@charlespts]

Great review ! :)

[@sll0824]

The anc is lost after I update the firmware!!!! Anyone know how to fix it!?? Before the update the anc is so impressive, but after the firmware update the anc is obviously weaker than before, I need to double check the anc is on or off because I barely hear any difference now!!!

[@RyanTucci12]

Where is the u7k review???

[@oldsalty3d122]

It’s funny how when I watch review videos of the XM5 and AirPod pro 2 headphones it varies as to which one is better. One person says the Pro 2s are better and someone else will say that the XM5s are better. It’s so bad that I had to buy them both to determine for myself which ones are better. Well, it’s no surprise, I love them both! I wounded how many others out there own both.

[@birdtj82]

Same here. I have apple ear pot pro2 then the Sony xm4. I use Sony the bumpy loopy one when i sit still somewhere at restaurant etc. n the apple one when i am walking around, doing chores. :)

[@producerevan88]

Ayyyye, the audio is perfect this time (if a little light on the pizazz) that last video with the wonky audio made me feel like my brain wires were crossed up lol

[@TacticalLeo]

I got these ear buds for my birthday. Also the first decent quality wireless ear buds I’ve ever put in my ear. I’m kinda a Sony fan boy when it comes to audio but I was seriously debating these or some Sennheiser earbuds. Sony won out in the end for me… For now.

[@DavidEsp1]

Warning: when wearing only one bud at a time, with ANC on, external/ambient noises sound like they're coming from the opposite direction. I guess that happens with all varieties (makes/models) of earbuds?

[@bbwiebz3994]

Went to shop yesterday to try headphone version s u cant test earbuds due to hygiene reasons n the anc blew me away. Better than my work earmuffs.

[@TheJoaolyraaraujo]

The AP Pro 2. Transparency, AirTag feature and the seamless switching make it really hard to switch to other brand. I just wish a better sound quality.

[@thenonexistinghero]

Apple is all about convenience and marketing with most of their products. Just look at their Macs. They have poor performance overal, but... they run fairly smoothly and they perform extremely well in certain areas. Wouldn't be of any use for most people, but... they are extremely good for photo and video-editing. Not a whole lot better than a beast gaming rig you can get for even less money... in fact, while it surpasses them in certain cases for editing, it also doesn't quite measure up in a few other areas. Of course, then think about which people use a lot of photo and video-editing? They are... people in the media, people creating content. So they focus on the aspects that make the crowd that reviews them praise their products to no end, which will make average consumers buy it. Of course, consumers would be better off with something that is good in many things and not just a few and they can get that for significantly less money, but... well, brand power + smart marketing tricks them into thinking they need a Mac(book) Pro. If your really want something that's good, you're better off avoiding Apple products. They're good at most things... but not the things that really matter.

[@ArlVisal]

Which laptop you recommend for gaming and for students?

[@bernmitanyo_316]

Review the Denon Perl Pro

[@jonahfoxy]

I wonder what it's like for sports or running . One reviewer said it was problematic .

[@aaronlane05]

Would love to get some comparison reviews on ear buds for different types of music. I feel like some brands sound great with certain genres but not to good with others. For example I have some old Bose soundsports that play EDM great but lack when it comes to rock and metal music.

[@d.carter3850]

Should have led with the note about other reviews... I thought you were smoking something when you praised the mic performance. Now it makes sense!

[@venvedam]

Hi Caleb, can you seriously mow the lawn with these? Thanks!

[@aaronb9630]

These look good but I can't justify Sony charging $300 when you can get the more comfortable and nearly same quality Linkbud S for half the price.

[@fantasytky28]

Only if you don't care too much about sound and anc Even if you do, xm4 still way better in almost similar price to linkbud s, at least in my location

[@jltplease]

I loved the Linkbuds S. I got the bose earbuds. For their edtreme comfort. But if linkbids had better NC, id get that in a heartbeat

[@moshesani]

Sony m5 or b&O ?

[@drayshawngoodman1112]

Definitely understand I have the air pro 1 as my everyday with the iPhone and back up is Linkbuds S got brand new for 60$

[@kzenderni1353]

I think you should reconsider your light placements or intensity of the lights that shine on you. You look a bit washed out in this video. Never had this before. Great review by the way.

[@goldfinga786able]

Listening to u on my xm5 and u sound Fantastic

[@ranjantechnocrat]

I lost my AirPods Pro 2 😭, Now I am in a dilemma between Sony xm5 and AirPods Pro 2 (again).

[@nik3777]

I lost mine too ahahah

[@birdtj82]

@@nik3777 i have apple pro2 n Sony xm3 xm4. The SONY are SIGNIFICANTLY better in SOUND quality, like so good. It even sounds better on Sony ear buds than me listing to like loud in home speaker (sound bouncing). But yes SONY ear buds pop out easy. I use it when i am sitting down , at a location stationary. The apple ear buds are small , never fall off, like if u are walking, doing chore, walking dog…at gym…etcvery intuitive (u dont have enough time to adjust things). So thoes are Best for chores, on a phone call etc. cuz Sony microphone is not great. But really the sound quality just phenomenal . I would chose when i am a coffee shop, or patio etc. So yeah 1 for functioning , 1 for leisure . Suggest u pick 1 that fits yr needs First most. Then maybe add another pair later in the year. It adds up tho. But if possible.

[@alextanguay5886]

Did you try the find my AirPods feature?

[@CalleoPelias]

The xm4's sound awesome, but I use the linkbuds s way more these days.