Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony Linkbuds S - Is It Worth To Pay More Than Double?

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0:00 Intro
1:10 Case
1:47 Battery life
3:05 Fit
4:26 Connectivity
5:34 Sound
6:52 ANC
8:34 Ambient Mode
10:08 Mic Test
11:42 Verdict
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So overall, Sony’s speakers, headphones and earbuds have all been improving very nicely over the last few months. And the sony WF-1000XM5’s have some significant upgrades over their predecessors. But today we’re going to see how the Sony WF-1000XM5’s compare to Sony’s linkbuds s which are a pair of really good mid teir ANC earbuds that I feel a lot of people sleep on.
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[@VLADICA94KG]

Hey, do you hear some wind noise as soon as you start call or start recording on Sony Linkbuds S? It is driving me crazy as I can't speak in any noisy enviroment (open office space / public street / train station)? Thanks

[@asan1050]

GYMCADDY!, Thanks Much!

[@gabrielar4783]

Great review! Can you tell please if the sony linkbuds or the wf5 are better then the sennheiser cx plus for sound quality? Thanks

[@Elazarko]

Could you please me which you recommend between the OnePlus buds pro 2 and the Sony Linkbuds S? For ANC that feels natural on flights and battery life.. Thank You!

[@zombieimpact2790]

Link Buds S. Very strong ANC and long battery life.

[@sebastianingelsson582]

As a person in the field of work as an Electrician I work both underground and at roofs. I havnt had a complain yet when receiving calls or doing em. Second True Wireless that I actually had after my Jaybird Tarah Pro that survived my testing non "Wireless" This Is the Sony Linkbuds S I talk about. Ofc nothing is perfect but would say Linkbuds are good, will test Sony WF-1000XM5 after new years.

[@franssu2229]

did you test the XM5s ? Do you find them significantly better regarding audio quality ?

[@cyleewelch5226]

Is there a way to choose what I want? The tap settings to be on the X5? I know this sound silly but i'm actually Thinking about returning them because I can't figure this out. I had to return the galaxy buds2 pro Because my set was defective and I decided to try Sony. Someone who wears one earbud a majority of the time, I hate not being able to choose what my tap options are.

[@j2xosorio24]

I'm using the Linkbuds S, but I'm guessing it works on Xm5 as well. You can change the touch sensor functions with the Sony headphones app, under SYSTEM section

[@technologyisawesome6913]

Bro I like your reviews 👍🏾

[@ramihabib2098]

I have the sony Linkbuds s , they are GREAT, but be careful you should use high quality audio files to get that great sound output that the LinkBuds s offers.

[@timchuk4916]

I really wanted a size comparison...the xm4s made me get the linkbuds s

[@cm.5023]

I was thinking the same thing. He should have at least held them side by side for comparison.

[@crash9706]

Im on android so air pods not the best option for me. I would pick xm5 right away if they had better call quality. What should i consider?

[@rupayan1956]

Considering i have an s23 ultra n a windows laptop with which i will use the buds.. should i buy the galaxy buds2 pro or pay more for the wf-1000xm5? Which will be a better value purchase for me?

[@absolutium]

The better value would be the Linkbuds S. Specially for multiple devices simultaneously.

[@rupayan1956]

@@absolutium In terms of sound quality as well?

[@absolutium]

@@rupayan1956 For some reason YT deletes my comment. It says: Sure just don't forget to install Sony's application and then enable LDAC and perform the find my eq feature.

[@Flash363]

I've got the Linkbuds S, Pixel buds Pro, Buds 2 pros. Sonys block out the most noise. Then the pixel buds pro are really close they're very good. Then the buds 2 pros, they're not great, probably tier b.

[@zombieimpact2790]

I find the anc to be stronger on earbuds compared to headphones.

[@reneeli3828]

Cuz it's all in ur ear bruh

[@CubZeke]

The Sony's WH1000xm5 have excellent ANC for a headphones.

[@samcarver5060]

Tried them both. Strangely found the linkbuds S anc superior to the XM5s. They're also way lighter, slimmer profile and generally the more practical option. Would take both over Jabras however.

[@armaanmodi]

yo the mic seems pretty bad on both that's unbelievable

[@geekinhard343]

I think the xm5s are the most comfortable stable ear bud ive ever used. I used to like the qc 2 better, then I got these. The foam tips seal so much better than silicone, and help them stay in my ears. I thought wing tips would keep them more stable. But foam tips, that are also hollowed out, make them stay in and never fall out for me.

[@zombieimpact2790]

The microphones on all of them sounded like garbage to me in loud areas.

[@user-on4kr1zd1d]

Umm let me guess! Apple fan boy!!

[@zombieimpact2790]

​@user-on4kr1zd1d nope, I hate apple. I don't have an iphone. I have a galaxy S22 Ultra. I have both the Sony link buds S and Sony 1000xm5 earbuds. The ANC is the same on both of them with the silicone coated foam ear tips from Amazon. The sound quality is much better on the xm5 ear buds. I never liked the mics of any of the ANC earbuds.

[@globalevents0]

It's crazy to me people care more about this than the sound.

[@Courits]

The purpose is actually sounding good. It's not a mic. That's a misunderstanding

[@michaelsidabutar2860]

I think most wireless earphones are not so good at recording voice, I suggest you to get the cable one

[@newfnshow031]

reviews say the linkbuds break quick. I got the beats studio pro sounds way better

[@wolfe_1610]

Could you review the new crusher 2

[@cnrhghs]

I just bought the Sony WF XM5 and im extremely disappointed with the ANC & ambient sound. It just doesn't work at all. Does nothing. The ambient mode just adds a hissing sound. ANC on or off makes no difference. Total crap.

[@Mingzhe583]

Can you wait for the WF1000 XM 6 that one will have the best AMC performance possible it's going to be better than it's predecessor

[@kifinz8737]

Coming soon in 2 years lol 😆

[@Mingzhe583]

@@kifinz8737 are you sure are you trying to lie to me just for doing that I know I'm the truth You're the lie it actually needs about 5 years for it to get released cuz of some potential stock bankruptcy

[@otmuzhil]

Xm5 sucks of their nc and design

[@spacemandave2345]

I love my linkbuds s…when they work

[@armaanmodi]

what happens and why don't they work always?

[@spacemandave2345]

@@armaanmodi one of the earbuds just stops working every 10-15 minutes of usage and you have to put them back in the case to reset them. Also sometimes if I look too far to the left the right ear stops working

[@KazukiMaeda48]

Mine always sudden disconnect after forgot to take out from the trousers before washing during my summer trip in Tokyo 😢😢😵‍💫

[@armaanmodi]

@@spacemandave2345 oof, try to avail warranty... my LinkBuds S turn on while being inside the case, something that also happens with my other earphones..so annoying

[@soulmortal142]

​@@spacemandave2345battery is dead dude

[@thedar7164]

sms separation???? can you please practice your enunciation... it's IN STRA MENTS ... try it. thanks.

[@Henry_Chinaski1]

the linkbuds have ultra poor sound quality and the eq basically does F all for them even full volume is not loud enough

[@junaidsultan1138]

Which device did you connect with

[@Goryglory0209]

Tahnks not buying any pony because there call sucks and the boom

[@kennymccormick8295]

English?

[@sharooona5758]

The sound quality of the Sony link buds s was extremely disappointing. The separation is horrendous and the sound is low for some reason. I have €10 Sony wired headphones, not only do they have a higher sound, the Quality is five times better plus the base does not muddy the sound. These earbuds where a complete let down and waste of money

[@kennymccormick8295]

Lol base. It's bass!

[@elijahfrancis2520]

Having used quite a bit of Sony headphone and earbud products over the past few years.I've come to find that their .Audio products are similar to their cameras on their phones. You have to tweak them to make them shine.