Sony WF-1000XM5 vs WH-1000XM5 vs WH-1000XM4 | Impossible To Compare?! 🤔

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00:00 Outrageous comparison?
01:09 Call Quality Comparison
02:48 Active Noise Canceling comparison
04:15 Transparency Mode comparison
05:05 Sound Quality Comparison
06:57 Sound Samples

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks for watching this video! On a side note, I have addressed this 10 days ago, and multiple times to individuals since, and I say again - For anyone wondering if my WF-1000XM5 reviews were tested on a pre-production unit, it was not. Reviews were done based on a retail unit with the latest firmware 2.0.1 installed. As a non-priority reviewer I got the unit the day after the launch, the same day the firmware came out. And that same day, I updated the unit, tested it, filmed and published a video. Moving forward, I will not respond to any questions about whether this is a pre-production unit as this topic has been addressed ad nauseum. Thank you!

[@cooluser23]

Can you pin this comment? I almost didn't notice it, and I had the same question.

[@cooluser23]

You might have to put this into the description of every Sony video. Still can't believe that Sony would let reviewers test units they knew weren't finished.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Ah yes, thank you! @@cooluser23

[@jamesmiller4487]

Hey, are you testing the WF-1000XM5 with a pre-production unit? Don’t hate me. Someone had to be “that guy”, and it was just my turn… 😂

[@aaronloudnwireless]

@@jamesmiller4487 😂

[@Rob-ey9hp]

Great video again! I think this goes to show how good the XM5 ear buds are. Would you consider a side by side comparison of the Noble Fokus Mystiques? Thanks!

[@Jornanfuentes]

Hey Aaron I really love the topic of your videos, you this was literally what I was looking for, but I didn't find any video who comparing earbuds and headphones,

[@megabaneen8057]

Thanks - excellent comparison . Very detailed. Just what we as a consumer needs.. reviews like yours😊

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks for watching!

[@martintempest]

The comfort of the WH-XM5 while wearing a hat/ keps mostly like me was bad. Also the ANC in store while having people talking next to me, the XM4 did a better job in my opinion. There for i ended up with the bose SE for 170$ for now and maybe getting the XM5 earbuds later 😊

[@joec2446]

Aaron, thanks for the videos. I have heard that Sony sent out pre launch xm5's to testers and the final product is a lot more polished, are you sure you have the final version? Also, not sure if you agree but I think ANC tests from noise produced from speakers in a room may not always be the most accurate. When I use ANC, the noise come from the surroundings with varying distances. Could the results be different when these are actually used outside?

[@Miiike604]

This reviewer is exceptional. Appreciate the time and effort you put into these terrific reviews. GBU 👑

[@Kyoze0]

Oh wow. Nice review. Thank you!

[@ddogevandergraph1863]

Wow, so much effort in one video. Thanks!

[@MBasaar]

Great vidoes as usual. Thank you!

[@emuPoco-F3]

Great work as always 👍

[@trevin550]

I like how you changed your shirt along with your headphones for the call quality comparison.😂 Keep up the good work. I enjoy your content.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks! 😁

[@beeroge1020]

Thanks for doing such detailed comparisons. I had a couple of questions: 1. I see a lot of people on the Sony subreddit saying that if you go into the headphones app and turn off adaptive sound control, then drag the slider under ambient sound control all the way to the right, and then slowly drag all the way to the left it will fix the rapid changing of anc levels. Can you test this and see if you notice an improvement? 2. You mentioned sidetone can't be turned off on the wh-1000xm5, but I've seen some people say you can turn it off and others say the headphones only play ambient sound when you're talking. Can you test if anc stays on during a call when you're not talking? My biggest complaint with my xm4 is the pass through picking up every little sound while I'm on a call even when I'm not talking. In a noisy airport or office it's almost impossible to hear what the person I'm talking to is saying because of background noise / keyboard keys and mice clicking, etc. Thanks in advance!

[@nova4476]

I own the WH-1000XM5’s (over ear). I can confirm that the ANC stays on when you’re on a call even if you’re not talking. You can toggle between ANC and Ambient Mode using the button on the left side.

[@beeroge1020]

@@nova4476 thank you so much for the info!!

[@AdvaitThakur]

Keep making such videos. I just found only channel to give demo of Hi res earphones, and second to do this High quality sound test.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks, will do!

[@TheF4d3r]

I have these headphones and like to watch these videos for fun. I like the headphones more because they are louder and much more comfortable to wear but have the earbuds for working out. To me the sound quality is very similar and is not compromised with the earbuds being so much smaller

[@GAMERCASB]

I use the noise canceling for sleeping i have xm4 WF and XM5 WF dose better Job for using if u your like me and sleep with ear buds

[@doniherald7745]

​@@GAMERCASBdon't sleep with headset 💀

[@c0ldg0ld86]

​@doniherald7745 it's not going to do anything except cause a dent in your head which goes away after an hour or even a few minutes

[@aaakmm1785]

Can you add to your ANC test also commuting (bus, train) noise?

[@vonwerderc]

Wf1000xm5 noise cancelling seems amazing compared to xm4s. Definitely worse than the m5s though. I just wish they had more customizable controls.

[@mike8725]

Are the wf xm5 you’re using pre production ones?

[@darkfolie]

ey bro I have the sony WF xm5, but my microphone no works so good like yours. Could it be because I don't have Bluetooth 5? Or could it be a defect in the hearing aids?

[@saurabhjangir9874]

Hey right now im using xb700.. and i am bass music lover.. i gonna buy wf xm5.. should i buy .. does xm5 have better bass quality than xb700.. please suggest me

[@user-qs9mv7dv6c]

The WH-1000XM5 sound is dark... Thanks for the important comparison 🙏

[@cooluser23]

Thanks for doing a video on call quality.

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Any time!

[@Imstarshine]

Which one is best to block screaming kids (neighbours)?

[@RackBaLLZ]

Looking for a good deal on the WF-1000xm5 for black Friday/ cyber monday

[@parsae5962]

Thanks alot for your great review. Dude sony says wh xm4 has 360 deegre audio but you said it doesnt have spatial audio can you explain

[@tomgeurts4934]

Spatial and 360 not the same

[@Jornanfuentes]

I really liked one of your previous videos about the WH-1000XM5 vs WH-1000XM4 comparation.

[@diegol8864]

Hola, me recomiendan cmbiar mis wh 1000xm4 por unos wf 1000xm5?. Saludos desde México 😊

[@kshkripasana5035]

I used to have WHXM4 it was good until I heard cracking noise which irritates me alot😢maybe from the movable hinges. Now I own WHXM5, Love it 🤍 and also it does not hurt my ear n head & it’s lighter. Wish it won’t give me cracking sound after few months like what my XM4 did.🤞

[@juanfelipeavendanolinares6159]

Please, try to answer me as soon as possible 😢 (because I'm probably buying the WF XM5 this week or sooner)... Is the battery still working right? My wf xm4 had a problem with it, because it drained, and I'm thinking about changing them, so I wanted to know from someone who had them

[@alessiodalerci568]

Would it be better to take the new Sony Earbuds or the One Plus Buds 2? only care about the sound and battery life. currently have the liberty 3 pro soundcore

[@sony1968]

experience: Sony XM5 Best :)

[@jad4790]

The ANC works well in the plan? I mean i have a fly from Canada to Sydney and I need a quiet environment, does the xm5 Headphone do the job? And waht is better in this case, headphone or earbuds 🤔🤔

[@heladar]

Head phones isolate better cause of the passive absorption. You will never get it fully quite, you need to play music at the same time. The quitest environment you can get is using in ears and at the same time a sound absorber like lumberjacks use. No joke I fly like this and it's awesome.

[@GAMERCASB]

I love my xm5s I have the xm4 and wh xm5 I HAVE LOUD NOISY ac and let me tell u the xm5 dose good job blocking the sound noisy

[@nAcolz]

Hey Aaron, have you heard of the Hifiman Svanar Wireless? Do you think you could get a review for these?

[@thedude633]

The headphones sound much better wow. WHXM5 > WHxm4 > wf 1000xm5 > wf 1000xm4

[@user-pl3cu9ed5o]

Hi Aaron, do you have any recommendations for eartips for wf1000xm5? spinfit not suitable as doesn't have built in mesh

[@talayash3468]

Please review status audio between 3anc. 3 drivers on each earbud. I'm curious to hear your opinion on it

[@cooluser23]

Can you do a video comparing th WFxm5 to the technics AZ80?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

As soon as I'm sent a review unit, sure!

[@cooluser23]

@@aaronloudnwireless that sucks. Since it launched a few months ago, that probably means Technics is done with review units. :( Maybe do a Patreon find raising to get one?

[@narekv3251]

Can you also please tell which ones are the best for running and gym workouts?

[@adrisd192]

If you want it for working out, then earbuds are the best option, because they are waterproof.

[@omxga1270]

Excellent video! Have you experienced any change in sound as the ANC auto changes depending on the situation?

[@aaronloudnwireless]

As far as I can tell, any changes in ANC is noticeable but subtle and does not impact sound

[@securityprotocol7975]

Avoid sony TWS like the plague. WF1000xm4 user here. 1st pair got replaced within warranty, replacement pair is draining battery as well (1.5.0‌) but I am out of warranty. They don't even accept paid service (in my region at least‌). Wfxm5s are reported on reddit to have battery issues as well. Stick to the over ear ones.

[@tahabaig]

I had the same experience and I totally agree with you

[@samdespuig2677]

my sony xm5 headphone after 6 months of use the righr side is suddent stop working no sound kinda annoying

[@marcinm2871]

Lmao had my xm4s for a year, even with sauna use and plenty drops.never an issue.

[@VikasYadav-yj7ht]

when can sony xm5 earbuds arrive in india

[@AbdulJabbar-qu9sv]

We want Open Sound compar between Sony x5 vs bose qc 2 only!!

[@kostasbalikos8458]

I want to ask someone who owns the Comply foam tips. Do they really improve ANC and sound quality over the standard tips that come with the earbuds?

[@causey1956]

Good video as usual!

[@aaronloudnwireless]

Thanks again!

[@robertnoblitt518]

I have XM5 earbuds and XM5 headphones. Your sound samples with the earbuds sounded like they didn't have a good seal and lacked bass. Just last night I compared my XM5 earbuds and headphones for sound quality and it was no contest. The earbuds have much better clarity, detail and soundstage. I don't hear any hiss with either products. The XM5 earbuds can become a bit uncomfortable, but otherwise I prefer them to the XM5 headphones. Choosing tips for the XM5 earbuds can be problematic, but I'm currently liking SpinFit W1 tips.

[@sony1968]

Perfect WFXM5

[@wtfgadget]

I also own both of them but contrary to your experience, I find out the WH (headphone) produced more detailed sounds compared to WF (eadbuds). I hear some background sound with more clarity on WH, as if in WF I had to try a little bit harder to hear it WF can go toe to toe with WH depends on the song genre. in Acoustics sometimes I find out WF is slightly better in terms of clarity. while in EDM the WH is on another level

[@newwen2102]

Hi, how about the ANC? is it same as like in this video? the earbuds can compareable with the headphones? because i have a noisy fan for my laptop, so i need a good ANC and for the headphone of sony is hurt when u use it for a long time? Thanks

[@robertnoblitt518]

@@newwen2102 I can't say for sure which has better noise cancelling, although I suspect the earbuds are best if you get a good seal. If using for a long time the headphones are more comfortable than the earbuds.

[@btrue2day]

Hi Aaron, the wf XM4s are on clearance sale now and available at S$150 cheaper than the wf XM5s. Do you think that Sony's latest is worth the price difference?

[@VicinalElk44104]

From what I've been able to tell is that the wf1000xm4 is only marginally worse than the xm5's. However, that is with the wf versions, the ear buds. The wh100xm4's, which are the headphones, are significantly inferior to their successors, the wh1000xm5's.

[@universalmoto147]

What should I buy? Wf XM5 or WH XM5?

[@chelique.]

Received my WF-1000XM5 and hear a very subtle static noise without anc and transparent mode when nothing is playing 😢 Is it normal?

[@juliomillan1016]

Is it not tinnitus?

[@ferdinandferdibear5666]

Hello, I have a question! Is the sound better with the in-ear or over-ear Sony XM5

[@leehaoze2655]

I had goosebumps when the music changed from earbuds xm5 to the headphones xm5. The headphones sounded so goooood. Btw im wearing wf xm4

[@wtfgadget]

correct. I own both xm5 earbuds and headphone. when listening to headphone you'll hear richer sounds that you don't get on earbuds

[@juliomillan1016]

But how is it possible to compare if we are using different headsets.

[@newwen2102]

@@wtfgadgethi, please answer how about the anc? which one better ? thanks

[@wtfgadget]

the headphone is better@@newwen2102

[@herbcohenflow7867]

Wh1000xm5 are too big for my head even at the smallest setting. Very frustrating!

[@IlyasSahnoun]

You didn't even turn on noise cancellation on the wf xm5s, WTF WAS THAT? 💀

[@woofinu]

I (also?) prefer headphones for sound and noise isolation or cancellation, and use earbuds mainly for portability (both to carry and to wear).

[@bmwofboganville456]

I own the XM4 earbuds & the XM3 headphones. Not really tempted to upgrade (and the XM5 headphones can't be folded).

[@chuc.dxq3809]

Same here. The price/performance is not worth it.

[@BuffaloTLK]

I own those too. But I might just upgrade the earbuds because of the battery issue on the xm4 right earbud. My xm3 headphones still work like a charm.

[@alexu7o778]

I compared my xm3 with the new apple headphones, the xm3 are much better, the apples sounded so bad, are the xm5 better than the xm3?

[@miguelvieites4406]

My goal is to get the best ANC the market has to offer. I don't really care if it is from a headphone or earbud. Do you guys think i should aim for the Wh1000xm5 or the Bose QC earbuds 2? (Due to working in a super noisy environment, the best anc is crucial to me).

[@windowfries]

I believe the QC earbuds 2 are the best earbuds for ANC on the market, and the xm5s are the best when it comes to ANC with over ear headphones, so it depends if you want buds or over ear headphones. I've got the QC earbuds 2 and they're great, the ANC is honestly crazy. I find that they are pretty portable and easy to just take with you anywhere. I still wanna buy the wh1000xm5s though because I'm curious to try em haha

[@av365]

Why do reviewers never talk about the horrible mic quality of Xm5s in a noisy outdoor environment

[@xgadgetid8270]

What's WF-XM5 still got "delay" on LDAC audio quality 990kbps ?

[@football_prediction]

Still dont get it

[@cool-j7148]

I honestly do disagree with ur result on the transparency mode as Apple AirPods Max still leads the pack in that category for headphones and AirPods Pro 2 for earbuds…

[@melvinaperez2585]

From what ive heard on your sound sample, i think you interchanged the WF XM5 to WH XM5

[@maegnificant]

The graphs of all of these look horrible. Sony really tries to optimise these for the sound cancelling and while it works for that, they are just way too boomy and muddy sounding.

[@tonyr1596]

Great reviews as usual but I was very disappointed with the Wf-1000xm5's. Not comfortable for me and keep coming loose in my ears. Tried every size tips and they are no better. I don't like the foam tips either and for me ANC is nowhere near as good as the Bose Quietcomfort earbuds II or airpods pro 2

[@ishantsoni4748]

I just bought xm4 tws and it's hurting my ears

[@corey7219]

I have silicone eartips and it's such a better feel in the ear than the foam eartips

[@ishantsoni4748]

@@corey7219 can you share pic which one?

[@DavidChurcheese]

I'm sorry to ask, but how the hell did we arrive to a point where "TRANSPARENCY" is a selling argument?! The best way ever to have transparency is to REMOVE those damn headphones.

[@bartrevenge3337]

Ok and you dont have music

[@theoilisburning7444]

@@bartrevenge3337don’t need to listen to music 24/7

[@evereq8970]

Language

[@kcchiefsproductions8687]

I like wearing earbuds at work but I am nice enough to respond to people when I wear earbuds, transparency mode makes it easier. Same reason I bought the original link buds even though I have the wf-1000xm5. Not everybody has the same selling points.

[@EatChowAzz]

yeah, ure just the some who cant even afford one of those.

[@carlamorales5184]

The bad thing is that the wfxm5 has very bad bass, I understand that sony has opted to improve the treble and midrange that were missing from the wfxm4, but hey, they took away the punch of the wfxm4. Less detailed and it doesn't pop or buzz in my ear like the wfxm4 did :((

[@sony1968]

Hey man! tone control

[@jayzeept6059]

ok so day 1 of wearing the new XM5’s & im honestly disappointed…firstly the noise cancelling is not as good as the XM4’s & my guess is it’s due to the fit not being as snug so I guess the passive NC is way worse… Also wtf happened to the voice over?!! I found that super useful, the voice prompt would tell me how much battery I had left , which device I’m connected to & also which sound mode I selected..All now Gone which for me is super annoying & a huge fail from Sony. Look it’s day 1 so maybe I need to tinker with them but being totally honest right now, I wish I’d kept my XM4’s…Sorry Sony but I’m not happy.

[@football_prediction]

I personally think the airpod pro is better than xm5 because

[@herbcohenflow7867]

Because why?

[@denfishera]

@@herbcohenflow7867because when sun shines we’ll shine together

[@LucyWarrobots]

Sennheiser tw momentum 3 much better... hands down

[@raymondtan892]

There is just one problem with the wfxm5, their price 😂 cost more than thr airpods pro 2

[@Marian1st.]

All 3 sound bad. Go with something else.

[@brandonn3061]

Tweaking

[@burd7455]

bruh

[@LucyWarrobots]

I agree, i was sony wh/wfb1000 xm4 user but i switched to Sennheiser tw momentum 3, another world specially on high volume music much better than sony( plane sound) Same for comfort

[@Marian1st.]

I switched to Sennheiser MTW3 after my Sony WF-XM4 stopped working. I like them better than the Sony, and they are also much more comfortable. A bit too much bass out of the box. There’s still room for improvement.

[@LucyWarrobots]

@@Marian1st. Did you try new firmware with new sound setting? It increases notability the sound quality

[@nicksavage2401]

Wow... absolutely no way the buds x5 sound better then or are better they the xm4 headset let alone the xmy headset in any way. Complete joke review and I won't be watching any of your reviews after this joke. I have the buds 5 and xm4 head set and the 4 blows away the buds in every aspect mic not included.

[@Hehe778s]

You got mad at a tech review 😂

[@user-mp8ez7ic2z]

I have WHxm4, I have plan to buy WFxm5 earbud can I experience any upgrade In sound quality 😢