Sony WH-1000XM5 Review And Compared To XM4 And XM3

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0:00 Intro
1:21 Case
2:49 Design
4:06 Fit
7:48 Tech Specs
11:13 Sound
13:51 Media Controls
15:01 ANC
18:23 Ambient Mode
23:19 Mic Test
25:41 Verdict
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Now I will admit, we got the Sony WH-1000XM5’s much earlier than I expected. I wasn’t expecting these headphones for another 8 to 12 months. Now even though the 1000XM5’s block out more noise, they sound a little better, and they have better feeling leatherette… their redesigned body has brought us all the way back to square one. Nonetheless, today we’re going to checkout the 1000XM5’s…. And we’re going to see how they compare to the 1000XM4’s, 1000XM3’s, and I’m even going to lightly sprinkle in the 1000XM2’s.
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[@jeff__w]

As someone who was considering upgrading from the XM3s to the XM5s, I really appreciated this very detailed and comprehensive review. Right now I think I'll hold off.

[@4virus1]

Get the sennheiser momentum 4

[@jeff__w]

@@4virus1 Yes. That's an option, too. 👍

[@AliAkbar-oh5dy]

Same still love my xm3s and still comfortable

[@ljp1942]

@@AliAkbar-oh5dy There are nothing wrong with the XM3s.

[@shauncameron8042]

Same here.

[@tomn8998]

Totally agree.... your reviews are by far the most thorough and honest. So many other reviewers just pushing new products. Thanks and please keep up the good work!

[@GYMCADDY]

I am glad that you appreciate it. This is why I refused a free sample when they were offered to me.

[@jerrycaughron7378]

No, He is an Apple fan boy.

[@anouaressanoussi]

@@GYMCADDY do companies not pay you if you're still fair in your reviews?

[@EddyWriter_]

Super detailed video explaining pretty much everything (and more) that I was wondering about when it comes to these headphones 🙏🏽

[@elmaster6207]

I was waiting for this video, I watch New Stuff TV, Gamesky, Unbox therapy, etc, but I never buy a product without watching Flossy Carter and Gymcaddy, Flossy gives reviews with an open mind and Gymcaddy covers really important information the consumer should know in a way nobody else explains.

[@RENMAN_AIO]

True

[@robnellywest2098]

@@RENMAN_AIO yep thatz true men

[@michaeldion4855]

I purchased my xm3's when they first came out and I can remember the initial sticker shock I experienced at first. Back when they were at full price it seemed like an awfully steep price for just a pair of wireless headphones. But, I had no idea how well they would perform and the level of jaw dropping audio quality that they would produce. Years of musical bliss has proven them to be worth every penny. Eventually I'll upgrade to the xm4's, but only after my 3's fall rotting from my grateful ears.

[@morningstarrss]

Same, same

[@alexambriz8999]

My friend got the xm5 recently as a gift and I kindly asked him if I could just try them on bc I’ve had my xm3’s since 2018 (and they still sound great) but he said no which ticked me off a bit to be honest but seeing how so many people still love their xm3’s too so I think I’ll save my $350 rather than buying a slightly better looking pair 😂😂

[@frankr2584]

Also don't forget....you can replace the foam ear covers to brand new ones

[@zirak93-2]

A very good and comprehensive review. Thanks, Gymcaddy. Your reviews are the best.

[@Nenad-]

I'll be sticking with my XM4s. They sound great and honestly, not being able to fold the XM5s is a big negative for me! Hopefully they bring back folding ability in the next generation. Maybe then I'll consider upgrading..

[@SamuelAlves-hx2uc]

Dude the best review I saw so far. Thanks man

[@stephenknight6562]

I was waiting for this too. Never miss his unique perspective.

[@mauromartinoli7582]

When I tested an XM5 last week (on pre-sale demo) at a local store, I'm glad I'm not the only one who found the ear cups to be shallower. My ears touched the back of the cups and was very uncomfortable, even only after two minutes of wearing. I will definitely be sticking with my XM4 that are far easier to travel as they can fold. It's too bad that Sony felt the need to rush a product to market in an attempt to address the Bose 700, but in doing so, sacrificed comfort and practicality in the name of keeping up appearances with the other brands.

[@deykno87]

Lol dumbo 👂 ears

[@cheaserceaser]

XM5 for me are perfect fit. Maybe XM5 likes my ears.

[@fluoxethine]

Indeed slightly best ANC or call quality shouldn't be put over comfort. After some time now I regret buying XM5. Less bass and earcups feel like in XM2.

[@Mickieshelton]

Definitely more comfortable

[@dangerrrman]

Waited so long to hear your review of the XM5. Valuable as always! Thanks!

[@GYMCADDY]

😊

[@gt3grievous]

@@GYMCADDY Hi, I have a question if you can help me plz My dad have an xm4 and sometimes he let me use them, and I love how the base hits with +10 bass, but here it goes... 1.-Does the xm5 have a big difference in bass besides physicallity? 2.- Can I get that xm4 physicallity touching the eq? Tysm, u would help me a lot answering this questions, have a good day :)

[@BoeyChar]

Thanks for the great review. In your opinion which headphones has best mic quality?

[@grpapajim]

Excellent job dude! One question though... You mention in the mic review that there is still a better option out there... which is...? Thanks again and keep up the good job!

[@verynick]

Glad to hear my PXC 550 2 is still killing it and still going toe to toe with the big guys. This is a 3 year old headphone but still sounds great

[@chrissanchez6675]

Wow what an incredibly detailed review, will subscribe to watch your new content :]

[@KouroushMetal]

Excellent Review!! Thank You!

[@GYMCADDY]

Glad you liked it

[@bobfoss9446]

The best review I've seen. My military exchange has the xm5 for $329 but the xm4 for 299, so since the XM4 seem better, I'll save money and go with them. Those smaller drivers on the xm5 mean I would use more battery power for more oomph I think too...thanks.

[@iamwb]

Great review ❤

[@EleusinianDionysus]

great review thank you

[@Sqnder.]

Good review. Thanks.

[@mikepowell1616]

thank you for your great review. my xm3s are okay for now. I like the kick in the bass. thanks for saving me some $$$

[@GustavoSaramago]

Congratulations, you always have the best review.

[@GYMCADDY]

Thank you

[@kervinzamora7438]

I love your videos! Feedback: the repeating the entire name of earbuds and headphones is not enjoyable to listen to. In this video when you leave the "1000" out, the video is better. So you are already doing this now more than before. Good job. This being said, very nice detailed videos that answer all of our questions. Good job! Question: whats your take on Jabra 85H headphones? They are my choice because to my knowledge, they are the only water resistant headphones in the market, right? I am a cyclist and the weather in the Netherlands isn't great, so this feature is amazing. I hope they upgrade them soon.

[@Ethernyfis]

I tried them and yes, you were right about how shallow they are. Now having a Samsung with Exynos (LDAC>SC>APTX(no HD)>SBC>AAC(samsung implementation)) the logical conclusion would be to get a pair that support the former codec, but there’s no many of them on the market. Between XM4 and EAH-A800 which do you think would be better in sound/ANC/comfort?

[@anandboss7034]

Personally, I prefer the wider head band with the to points of attachment you get with the previous 1000mx headphones, it just looks and feels more sturdy in my experience, sony really had a nice design going, all the had to do was use some higher quality materials, and keep things similar. I just hope the don't stick with this new form factor for the next generation oh XM's.

[@GYMCADDY]

I think if the community is vocal enough, they could reverse course.

[@mkobzday]

REALLY awesome review - probably the best and most realistic/truthful review that I’ve watched on the XM5’s. Thank you 😊 I have the XM3s and LOVE them bar 3 things - 1 - lack of multipoint connection which wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for point 2 - and when I turn the XM3s on, I never know which device they’re going to connect to (They’re paired with my phone, iPad and work computer and auto connect when I turn them on and I have to track down device and disconnect from it to connect the device I want to connect to), and 3 - the microphone and surrounding sounds it picks up when on work calls. I love the sound on the XM3s, the ANC, transparency mode and the comfort/feel/fit of the XM3s - I can wear them for hours on end without issues/discomfort. While I know the XM4’s fix some of these things, not sure if it’s worth the spend to upgrade. Initially I was thinking of upgrading to the XM5’s, but after watching your review, I don’t think they’re a value upgrade as they seem to take a couple of steps back from the ones I’m currently using

[@rafi21]

a little tip for you on your 11 month comment, on point #2, i figured out i can just power on the unit and continue holding to get into pairing mode, then on my intended device i manually connect to bluetooth. thus saving a step of tracking down where it connected it. similarly if i want to connect to my phone, i use the nfc instant connect feature skipping the pairing + connecting step. but yes, same for me, i came here looking to see if the xm5 was worth the upgrade but with his testing and explanations i will probably hold on to these longer

[@tallsz559]

Only more credible reviewer who I have seen without bias

[@robnellywest2098]

Thank u meen u are the man...i think i be with my whxm3 and 4 for shure now have a nive day G

[@LuteciaMark]

Finally a good reason to get even more discounted classic xm3 or maybe even xm4 (it's now cheaper on uk amazon!) ;)

[@iseeu-fp9po]

Excellent review. You pretty touched on every single subject about these headphones that I was wondering about. My heavily worn XM3's probably soon need to be semi-retired and relegated to the only be used in the sweaty gym. The problem I had with them were that I was never crazy about the bloated bass (compared with XM1), and the slightly creaky and non-sturdy plastic design which seems almost identical on the XM4's. My XM3's would simply eventually crack at the base of the speaker-arm (looks like a compartment on the inside of the arm, right above the speakers) when putting them on/off, and I had to glue them on again + reinforce with gaffers tape. I was hoping for a more sturdy construction.

[@MANGEKYOLOL]

This dude literally defined the issue I had with my air pod max and xm 5. I’m literally having to use xm4 gen because current gen designs are so unergonomic especially the tight headbands.

[@carolebowers9530]

I love the new case and don’t feel it is a problem - it has an awesome design that is tapered so it fits so well in my backpack alongside my laptop.

[@theditchhole]

You're thorough and straight to the point, thank you man

[@elmaster6207]

Don't worry about if we watch it at 2X speed, if the video is useful we will watch it even if is 1 hour, I felt that you covered every important detail here, yes I spent 28 minutes but Im $400 richer.

[@LE_NOMAD90]

They honestly should've gave these another name because of how different the design is from the XM line. A price drop will be interesting. Proudly keeping my XM4s. They're amazing.

[@MrCool144]

They have better drivers. 40mm is a must for ANC since a lot of the noise floor is being used to cancel noise which means bigger drivers have an easier time removing those droning bass notes. This means that the new Sonys either have to have less bass or weaker ANC, or they will distort more easily and have a Doppler effect.

[@henrynguyen6437]

The design needed a change. XM4 is so out dated.

[@Alex-bl8uh]

Xm5s are great. Better anc. Much lower background noise while anc activated. And sound is at least 20% better. Bass didn't git worse.

[@MrCool144]

@@henrynguyen6437 but the drivers didn’t need to be downgraded….

[@veganfuture4224]

@@Alex-bl8uh what about the comfort compared to the 4s? I feel like the review made some valid points

[@bhadreshmistry1615]

Charging time depends on the wattage of the charger, what capacity wattage charger you used ?

[@k8130]

Thank you for this comprehensive review and the effort you made.. I have an mx3 and I will keep it and will not change. There are not many features worth changing

[@808DC2R]

Thanks for review I have a hard time choosing all the time and this Review seems helpful! Looking into beats etc but ended up searching on Sonys I’m new with this types and really for travel. With the non foldable and larger looking 5s the 4s imo looks way better also. Going to have to say I’m going with the 4s hope my choice is good!!!

[@AquaJinx]

Ur video helped me to buy the xm2 way back. Thx again. And yes I’m still using a xm2 with a new ear cup lol

[@oleksiykachynskyy4828]

Thanks for the great review and comparison! What about connectivity notification? Does it still notify every time "Bluetooth device connected"? Or we can finally turn off those annoying notifications? This is one thing that stopped me from buying XM4...

[@danielhenderson8316]

There's no voice whenever you turn them on, but you still get a chime whenever something happens.

[@zmanag5297]

I don’t know what Sony was thinking on these. Bose better take advantage of this and come in hot with the Nc700 2s.

[@przemysawwaowski4606]

Thank you! Are you going to compare them to Bose NC 700 etc.? I'm curious which headphones are best for phone calls in noisy/windy environment. I own NC 700 and I'm really happy with them. Cheers!

[@GYMCADDY]

Yes

[@AuribusAcoustics]

Just a quick note, driver size doesn't have any direct correlation with bass response in headphones

[@joannawrzelikowska3273]

I am suffering from misophonia and these headphones 🎧 are saving my life literally every day. Thanks Sony for this product. Love all of these models ❤️

[@allyas]

Same here! The WH1000XM3's literally changed my life

[@joannawrzelikowska3273]

@@allyas ❤

[@Dice8361]

Yes sir can't wait for this

[@EddieInzauto]

Can’t wait for a Momentum 4 review!

[@GYMCADDY]

Me neither. After I’m done with these Sony speakers the Momentum 4’s are next. And given that I love the Momentum 3’s, I am going to be extra tough on them.

[@sneakershowcase3992]

Time to get comfy for this 30min video! 😉

[@GYMCADDY]

You can also watch it at 2X speed 😬

[@alejandroelcid]

I didn't hear any difference in ANC during the testing, but my personal experience with the XM4 is that it is great at blocking out noise. Often when I have migraines I will wear them, even without listening to anything, as the passive noise isolation is enough to dampen low noises. Again, that is just my experience. I haven't tried any other headphones from the XM series, but the XM4 is a pretty good product and I would definitely recommend checking out local stores for deals on this pair. Awesome review as always. 👍

[@Trent_0001]

Excellent video.

[@sujannanda7003]

Hello you are doing really great. Just had one question- Is sony wh1000-xm5 comfortable with spectacles/eye-glasses?? Does it hurt our ears ?? Thank you

[@garyblackerby3226]

A great review. It does confirm my belief to stay with the XM4.

[@GYMCADDY]

I am glad that you enjoyed it. Did you watch it at 2X speed?

[@garyblackerby3226]

@@GYMCADDY No, I don’t know how to watch at 2x speed, my assumption is that I watched at normal playback. I will see if I can enable that. Thanks again for your review!

[@deathintheflesh4737]

I have the Sony wh xb910n and the controls at 14:09 also works, but only if you use the AIMP program. It also works in Spotify, but you need to continuously swipe. I have not looked in other apps, but maybe you will find another one where this feature may work.

[@fluoxethine]

Sony should release XM5 Extra Bass with 40-50mm drivers and same level of ANC

[@nhqbill]

Just got my xm4...best purchase ever!!

[@cheaserceaser]

I upgraded my XM3 to XM5. I can tell you XM5 sounds better than XM3 if that is even possible (all the notes are crisp balanced, no emphasis on particular highs/lows). XM5s are more comfortable and noise cancelling is about same (I haven't tried in noisy place yet).

[@assordante2205]

I have the xm3's as well. Glad to see your comment here.

[@stevemuzak8526]

I own XM3s and XM5. XM5 noise cancelling at noisy places is way better that XM3. That is the whole point of ANC.

[@MrProximace]

Another XM3 owner here. How has the mic quality fared for you? I personally feel that was the one objectively bad thing about the XM3s?

[@kkostadinof]

@@stevemuzak8526 All the professional testers state the opposite including the one in this video. I would take their word over yours.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

@@kkostadinof OR you can buy both and compare them yourself instead of relying on KZbinrs.

[@VynZography]

Hi. Great balanced comparison. I just wish you did audio comparisons with ANC on as this is why we buy ANC headphones.

[@mauromartinoli7582]

He did compare the ANC performance of all three (XM3, XM4 and XM5) in side-by-side comparisons. You can't see the hidden microphones he placed inside the earcups when testing. All three were tested with 'road' and 'busy cafe' background noises and the results are quite evident. You should wear headphones when listening to that comparison segment of this video because the ANC is quite good at reducing the noise level, and listening through speakers doesn't do the comparison justice.

[@VynZography]

@@mauromartinoli7582 Audio comparison with ANC on, not ANC performance.

[@devinbarajas-zepeda5587]

What's the song you use for the ambient test?

[@sebastiancandinegara1748]

How about vpt on xm3? Because there is a huge different effect on sound where you activate vpt

[@ac5126]

XM4 has much much better passive noise cancelling and much more comfortable ear pads. Mic quality is acceptable for the XM4 as long as background is not overly noisy. XM4 at a discount is a great buy period.

[@henrynguyen6437]

XM5 is better.

[@Alex-bl8uh]

Xm5s are great. Better anc. Much lower background noise while anc activated. And sound is at least 20% better. Bass didn't git worse

[@Alex-bl8uh]

@@henrynguyen6437 way better. Yes

[@Nenad-]

agreed

[@jameslabs1]

With the XM4’s did you ever notice “speak-to-chat” turns on sometimes even if you deactivate it in the app? Very annoying! Is there a fix? Help.

[@abe9560]

I like your honest opinion about the fit. My big ears really couldn't stand XM4's and I can pretty assume that XM5's will be even more uncomfortable.

[@damienphoenix1843]

Kendrick fan! You won me over! Just subscribed! Great job

[@TheBwithers]

Which headphones have the best mic quality?

[@BabuRaj-pr8gt]

Does this new headphones come with surround VPT feature from the Xm3.

[@luka5208]

Question, I need some help. I'm using these headphones at the moment, connected with my Mac. If I pause some clip on YT and take the headphones of my head....come back and put them on again, and then push play on the clip; there is no sound anymore....😞 At the moment I turn the headphone off and on to fix the issue.... Thanks for any tips!

[@JussiVaihia]

Upgraded from XM2 to XM5. So much better in every way.

[@veganfuture4224]

What is the comfort wearing them compared? Because I need the ones that are comfortable for the longest time

[@attilab.2818]

Any comparison with the Nuraphone?

[@tartertime89]

I want to know if they have fixed the popping in the right ear-cup. I returned the XM4s because of it and always call them the XM Poppers or the Rice Crispy headphones.

[@josephreddy7272]

Can anyone give me the best equiliser adjustment values in app for my XM4. With the default profile, i feel like the sound is little muddy. Thank you.

[@yourAVGconsumer]

U need to look at the Technics A800. They have the same basic design that the XM4 had but they sound so much better. Plus they even support LDAC if you connect to 2 devices at the same time as long as both devices have LDAC as well.

[@CalmConcept]

I'm also having issues with comfort on the XM5 headband. Going to let it wear in for a week or two and see if it gets any better but might have to return them and pick up an XM4.

[@zmanag5297]

So I am out on the XM5 cause of the larger footprint. I love the Bose QC45 because I travel a lot and they are compact, sound awesome with the eq adjusted and the NC is outstanding. I was a Sony XM4 guy but I found the QC45 are just better for me. I was intrigued in the XM5 but I agree with all your critiques of the newer Gen.

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

The sound of the Bose 45 and the 700 was far superior to these . I like a wide variety of music and if I’m listening to classical music vs rock , soul, or environmental sounds , Bose delivered. I was disappointed with the Sony .

[@hgonz14]

Excellent review. I was hoping for better comfort. I like the Sony headphones but the Bose are always more comfortable. Please review the new Sennheiser MTW 3s

[@GYMCADDY]

I will, I have been using the momentum TW 3 for the past month. I love them. I'm just busy with the XM5's right now

[@james_wheelz]

what are the most comfortable headphones for those who love bass?

[@mattSTVZ]

So in your opinion which are the three best headphones right now in the market?

[@harryriveraconcha8908]

Buenos dias, Another comment, about the padding and the depth on the almohadillas | earpads are they easy to remove and swap for with the mx4 or the depth is the issue that makes it painful and unconfortable after a long routine, maybe the padding could be changeable Since the chubby~chubby k@$3 could fit and extra padding for different routine?!

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

Great review! Subscribe people! This guy is accurate and takes the time for the details. This is just what I was looking for.

[@adamgreenhill110]

This is the most detailed and critical review I've seen, you compared ALL the fine details. Things like this don't "matter" at first, but they start sticking out after a while. Thanks!! Also, which headphones are the quietest for walking? I find my XM3's make a loud "thud" on my ears, every step. But the pads are getting old.

[@crankybox9955]

How would you compare the MX5 to B&O h95?

[@AlexCrews]

I like the way it looks

[@maxshultz6502]

Excellent in depth breakdown of all the comfort features, including depth of the pads. I'll stick to the xm4.

[@oineza2]

Just wondering, in terms of sound quality, how do you compare it with Sennheiser Momentum 3?

[@danielhenderson8316]

They sound more neutral than the Momentums with better highs while the Momentums are still bass kings with higher SPL levels and still have a wider soundstage.

[@leonieschnieders190]

Just bought the xm4 for my bf's birthday. Happy I didn't wait for the xm5

[@Ben-ud9fl]

Should I buy these or the beats studios pro?

[@gtbigdog3507]

I need the depth. Sticking with the 4s and 700s

[@asan1050]

Thanks!

[@lochness3]

Which ones have the most noise cancellation?

[@gottago1885]

It’s a shame the XM5’s have essentially lost some class and portability from its previous generations. Glad I didn’t rush and buy them like I did when the XM3’s first released. I have no doubt the next (XM6’s) will be the top tier 10/10’s.

[@waxmiracles]

It’s very subjective, but I’ve owned the XM3s for a few years and have listened extensively to the XM4s and XM5. My XM3s were damaged and I was considering an upgrade. Ultimately, I just bought another pair of XM3s, purely based on their wonderful sound and comfort. The XM4s are the worst sounding of the three, imo. If you’re considering upgrading to them from XM3: don’t! It’s a downgrade in sound. The XM5s have a relatively clinical, flat profile which sounds excellent and arguably the closest replication of the original mix, but I use different, wired cans for serving that purpose. For travelling/pleasure, I want that wonderful ‘commercial’ sound profile that the XM3s do better than both their successors: 5db bass push (it’s a real kick), nice scooping out around, 2K and some air up above, all of which make them the warmest, most exciting and pleasurable sounding of the three sets of cans. This is, I think, what most people desire when they’re not specifically working with music//sound. I do also get a bit of unattractive honk around 2K on the XM5s, but that might just be my ears. The XM5s are also comfortable, but I’ve never had discomfort wearing the XM3s. Furthermore, I don’t think the NC is significantly better to justify all the extra money. Just my tuppenceworth.

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

So you think I should get the 3s over the 4 🤔

[@waxmiracles]

@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 If you can still get the 3s then I’d say yes - save yourself the money. Sony don’t make the 3s any more but you can still pick them up online from various places?

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

@@waxmiracles both are the same price on amazon 🤔

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

I still am leaning towards the Xm5 because of better ANC and microphone quality plus there newer 😅 My Momentum 3 sound good but the Futures,Battery,ANC is definitely lacking but I'll wait for the Xm5 to get some updates and go on sale.Thank you for the indepth review 👍

[@Pablo-hw5ik]

Bro, i see you everywhere lol 😅

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Lol 😂 besides KZbin I love tech in general and I like to comment to share my thoughts and help with the algorithm 😄

[@Pablo-hw5ik]

@@TheAscendedTechNinja yeah man, we all love tech lol. Btw, your videos are pretty cool too. Would you get the Boombox 3?

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

As soon as it comes out I'm ordering it lol trust me im on it💯

[@chasesan]

Bought the XM3 forever ago, haven't had a reason to switch yet. Though I do also use the XM4 buds when on my motorcycle.

[@Smoki501]

Thanks bro gonna cop the xm4 locally for 300$

[@ethanmckinnon6349]

When do jbl xtreme 3s go on sale

[@maritjansen9802]

Is it just me who noticed that the XM2’s block out the most noise? 😅 have the XM5’s received any updates which justifies getting them for ‘better’ ANC, because in this video I don’t see it having better ANC…

[@chamade166]

The black version seem to have been engineered to be a finger stain magnet. Think I am exchanging for the white ones.

[@lething1237]

Then you haven't tried the QC45s. Those are fingerprint magnets, but still superior

[@chamade166]

@@lething1237 the QC 45 sound like 50s loudspeaker and their EQ is worthless to fix it so automatic return for me.

[@lething1237]

@@chamade166 I don't find that to be the case. Reduce treble slightly and they fit Harman almost perfectly

[@batyrkhanakzholov9640]

Same same ...

[@roosrave3614]

the mx5 are really loose on my head. they fall of really quick... is that different with the mx4?

[@Tomas-js4wt]

A very different review compared to other reviewers. Looking at other reviews, it's all good. Looking at your review, it's like taking off your rose-tinted glasses. I don't understand why there is such a difference of opinion on the product, but I respect your opinion and I will rely on it.

[@danielhenderson8316]

If you review these in isolation, these are gobsmacking, blow your brains out all over the floor headphones. Compared to the XM4's, I'd say they're about 10% better in almost every way execpt for the carry case size and if you're sensitive to cabin pressure. There's not enough to warrant an upgrade from the top of the category, but if you don't have any headphones, these are a fantastic one stop shop.

[@veganfuture4224]

@@danielhenderson8316 what about the comfort xm4 vs xm5 tho?

[@notme9038]

So unless you want a better mic I have no reason to upgrade from XM3?

[@kevinsmithgaming]

I think i'm going to cheap out a bit and get the xm3's for now. The seem not that far away from the new ones, especially for the price they're at. I just hope i can find some white ones. Thank you for the video GymDaddy😩

[@danielhenderson8316]

I'd do that only if going from your phone and tablet while you're out is not a big deal for you.

[@kevinsmithgaming]

@@danielhenderson8316 i mean, i have Truly wireless earbuds for my phone anyways. The only time I'd connect the sonys to my phone would be at the gym for 30 mins. Apart from that, i want it as a laptop wireless headset.

[@mkobzday]

I’m on xm3’s and if you’re planning to do work/ teams calls etc - I’d go for XM4’s because of microphone improvement and because of multipoint connection. If it’s strictly for listening and ANC, the XM3 are great

[@zwinata]

@@danielhenderson8316 what do you mean by this? I’m actually seriously considering XM3 as well right now. Non-headphone user right here looking for my first one ✋🏼

[@elknrut]

Tested both for glasses wearers. 5s don't seal well and noise cancelling inferior to 4 if you wear glasses.