Sony WH-1000XM5 vs AirPods Max | Which should you buy in 2024?

[@maxwellconcepcion1477]

"Purse looking sleeve" You hit the nail on the head with that one lol.

[@echainzz]

😭😂😂

[@ethansevilla1395]

One thing I love about AirPod Max is it’s look, very slim and the aluminum makes it more premium. Oh, transparency mode and mic is the best in Max’s, even after 3 years since its release. But xm5 are great for overall use. Cannot wait for AirPod Max 2, just please with usb-c at least

[@echainzz]

Totally agree 🙏🏽

[@lazerusmfh]

@@echainzzbig fail on the AirPod max this year, bought the Sonys renewed for 225 bucks

[@mark_vs___]

lol “usb at least” is actually all they did on the new ones for 100$ more 😂😂

[@marty4072]

Watched so many videos on these headphones but yours actually finally mentions if there’s sound bleed. THANK YOU

[@echainzz]

🙏🏽

[@BarcelonasHotCrowd]

The Spacial Audio for movie watching is absolutely outstanding on the AirPods Max/Pro/3. Watching on a big screen with the Apple TV 4K and AirPods is an incredible experience with no lip sync issues etc. For me, this makes the AirPods worth it!

[@echainzz]

Oh wow! I didn't even know you could connect them to your apple tv. I just bought one last week and loving it. Have to try this now🫡

[@BBG-69420]

Yea but I feel I’ve connected my AirPods Pro2 usb c with the better latency and my Sony whxm5’s and never got lypsinc issues either wau

[@totoroutes5389]

Each has its own pros. The sony has better noise cancellation, less weight build, less price tag. The apple has better sound quality, heftier build.

[@BBG-69420]

I feel for what the age and price of the apple is it isn’t worth it just like a lot of their products and that’s coming from someone who’s planning on upgrading from a iPhone 12-16 plus and has a Apple Watch SE 2 and AirPods Pro 2 usb c

[@chuck7415]

@@BBG-69420 age doesn't really matter. The AirPods Max knocked it out of the park on their first go and don't have much room for improvement. I am a little disappointed that they didn't get the H2 chip, though. But yeah, price is typical Apple. You pay a premium, but at least they feel WAY more premium than their competitors. Another added bonus is FindMy. No other headphones have that.

[@FreeEagle1998]

I have both..i like both... so sony all day for millions of reasons. If youre picky and love to customize the audio then choose sony.

[@PhillipSoto]

If you have an iPhone and other Apple products, Airpods Max is excellent! If you have an Android, it's Sony XM5. Both are very good, but for me it's the Airpods Max! This video nails it for pros and cons

[@echainzz]

I appreciate that & couldn't agree more! 😄

[@joshosswald]

Thanks for keeping it clear, short and to the point. Helpful.

[@echainzz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EliaIorio]

Great comparison/review… simple and straight to the point

[@echainzz]

Thanks!

[@EliaIorio]

@ np 😉

[@d14ever]

You didn't mention that Apple products don't support LDAC codec. Does that make a difference in choosing which one?

[@echainzz]

I dont think so

[@danielkim1365]

do AirPods Max hurt your ear if it wears on your head for a while because of its weight? Also, do you think listening to Spotify or Apple Music make a difference between the two models

[@echainzz]

Not at all!! For listening tbh i've only ever been a spotify user so I wouldnt be able to tell you ngl

[@danielkim1365]

@@echainzz do you personally favor max or xm5

[@jokerpilled2535]

Yes it does, also my ears get sweaty. However noise cancellation is top notch. Also this is personal preference but I prefer leather ear cups over mesh. I wish I got the xm5 instead for the comfort.

[@robbyb.8905]

You should check out the Bose , quiet, comfort, ultras they’re pretty amazing, especially with their immersive audio feature. In my opinion the only thing they lack in is with battery the only got about 20 hours but they’re super comfortable

[@Sayid.M]

Yeah, they sound incredible with the immersive audio feature. An entirely different experience from the others. I still enjoy my XM5 though. It’s much less fatiguing for long listening sessions.

[@Legenkilla]

Bose cant turn off anc

[@claudiapezzoli5708]

I would like to buy one of the two models, which one do you recommend? I'm afraid that the Sony headband, despite being light, weighs on the head. how is the sensation on the head? Do you feel the pressure? Ty ❤

[@echainzz]

Id recommend the airpods max personally

[@claudiapezzoli5708]

@@echainzz ty ^_^

[@jd2v239]

Sennheiser momentum 4 are an amazing pair of headphones. I love the sound over the airpods and the mx5. it's worth a try

[@jd2v239]

ah and 60hour battery life!

[@echainzz]

Ill check it out!

[@jd2v239]

other than that, awesome review, keep it up!@@echainzz

[@echainzz]

@@jd2v239 I appreciate it!

[@Sayid.M]

Best sounding headphones out of the box. Man the sound is amazing. So clean and well defined. Only issue I have with them is that they have a creaking sound from the yoke hinges whenever I move my head which can get annoying and the ear cups a little bigger than my other headphones.

[@Nightkrawler15]

I've owned the XM5's, Bose quiet comfort ultra, and AirPods Max. noise cancellation king goes to the XM5, However by a hairline margin. if you want better sound quality then go for AirPods Max. if you want the best of both worlds then Bose is your go to. honestly xm5 sound quality is pretty boring even after I customized the EQ. out of all these I stuck with the AirPods Max. only because I use them for the gym and I sweat. I can easily change the ear cuffs and replace them. You can't do that with the Sony or Bose. My headphones were becoming stinky and not really hygienic even though I was wiping them down after the gym.

[@echainzz]

Very solid response i like it

[@BarcelonasHotCrowd]

Here's a great tip for AirPod users. If you prefer a brighter sound, go into Accessibility settings - you have three further options!

[@s4q7u]

What’s the best wireless headphones?

[@angelmaldonado5657]

Hey bro which one of the two does not cause a pressure in your ear when you use ANC (active noise cancellation)? Because whenever I use the ANC on my normal AirPods Pro earbuds, they cause a pressure on my ear so I have to take them out for a break. Also which ones can I wear for a long study session

[@echainzz]

Personally I didn't feel that with either pair of headphones tbh. But if you do want a lighter pair, I would go with the xm5's

[@genesis697]

i just got the xm5 via amazon returns for 210 euro in perfect condition and for that price i think its more than amazing

[@Imnot-fj1yx]

سعر رخيص جدا في السعودية تبلغ 350 يورو

[@Cal827]

Hey man how does the sony xm5 and the beats sound on iPhone? Are they loud? Because I don’t know what phone you used to do these comparisons but I heard that headphones or earbuds that aren’t made from apple don’t sound as loud and as good on the iPhone.

[@echainzz]

Yeah they sound great!

[@tonykivanc]

We got a budget from work to buy noise canceling headphones every 3 years but im still stuck in what to choose.

[@echainzz]

Its all personal preference at the end of the day, go in store and try both

[@tonykivanc]

@@echainzz bro, reason why i cant decide is because there is a chance apple will bring a new airpods max next year. And i can only use this budget once every 3 years.

[@echainzz]

@@tonykivanc hmmmm im not sure at this point with the new usb-c model out tbh

[@maxicrafty4168]

i feel that the sound bleeding on the apple headphones are worse because i was sitting next to someone on the train andi could hear everything from theire headphones and i own a pair of sonys myself and the sound bleeding is deffinatly not asd bad i think the reason for the sound bleeding on the apples is the mesh matireal they use for the ear cuffs

[@Senko1800]

I really like the sound quality on your videos man

[@echainzz]

I appreciate that!

[@Abztract]

Can you share audio with the Sony headphones? Like on the AirPod pros you can share audio to other AirPods

[@echainzz]

I don't think so

[@cedricbrownnn]

i got a pair xm5's for christmas and i have tried airpods max before and i think that the noise canceling is better on the sony but transparency is better on apple but sound quality is better on sony if you have a android phone because you can switch the sound to high quality which is LDAC which makes your music sound crisp but i think the xm5's are better

[@echainzz]

Valid 🫡

[@Dabal_R]

I don't find any difference when I turn on Ldac

[@Omar_Marquez]

When are the AirPod max 2 coming out?

[@echainzz]

No idea

[@thinline8504]

I bought the AirPod Max last week. I think I wore them like 2 times..too premium I'm afraid to do any kind of activity in them..

[@echainzz]

I feel that, when I first got them I was super careful with them. Over time you'll get over it. I take them to the gym all the time

[@breakinggood-r2v]

hey erick when will be xm6 version gonna come, because i can wit for few more months in 2024 😅

[@breakinggood-r2v]

also i am using macbook air, andriod phone, i can afford both, so which you suggest me to.Also fact that i use laptop more than my phones

[@echainzz]

Not sure when the xm6 will come out

[@jadegamerz3662]

as an owner of Sony Xm5s, just get the Bose QC Ultras they are better than both the AirPods Maxes and xm5s

[@echainzz]

I gotta try those!

[@Legenkilla]

The issue is the bose Anc you cant fully turn off. Even on lowest setting its still on. So if it gives you the headaches or earaches ur screwed.

[@Dream99972]

Hi friend i never purchased any airpods before so its my first time I really want to buy airpod pro max u think its worth it? Cuz i wanna try it and my birthday is commin on 26feb i was thinking for my birthday gift will I regret it? I think airpods pro 2 is best value but i want headphones should i buy it or not man?

[@itztony5029]

dont buy the airpod maxes unless you get them at a good discount/renewed

[@echainzz]

Hey! I personally love my airpods max. They're my go to for music, the gym, and especially flights. I also have the airpods pros but i typically use them for meetings or just casually. I did pick up my AirPods pros renewed from Amazon though. You get a crazy deal.

[@MARIA-vu2ts]

I had the xm5s but traded them for the AirPods Max. The xm5s were very bulky and made it annoying to switch between devices. Tho, very light weight, super long lasting battery, and ofc power off button lol. I made the switch as they would press on my fresh piercings since the hole where the ear go in was very shallow. The AirPods Max weren’t actually heavy for me. I’m a gamer and I wear headsets that feel heavier than the maxes, ofc it’s a plus if you’re in the Apple ecosystem and they’re very sleek and NC is 10/10 Edit: I got extremely lucky and got a brand new AirPod Max unopened for super cheap. Yes they’re original and I made sure lol

[@echainzz]

W!!

[@oceanabx]

great Video bro, where can I find these sound effects

[@echainzz]

Epidemic sound!

[@oceanabx]

@@echainzz thanks bro

[@sabrinafernandez7116]

I love the AirPod max !

[@echainzz]

🫢🫢🫢

[@AlRossi2003]

It’s heavy and make my ears hot

[@Sayid.M]

I’ve never experienced the sound and comfort of the AirPods Max but I do have Sony’s XM4 and XM5 models as well as other premium headphones and I must say that the XM5 sounds amazing after EQ. The noise cancelling is also the best I’ve experienced. Better than the Bose QC Ultra in my opinion as the Bose has a slight hiss where the XM5 is total silence. I would be surprised if the Airpods max beats the XM5.

[@echainzz]

You should try the Airpods Max and see how you like them!

[@nastyoz]

This guys a pro 👌🏼

[@echainzz]

🫡

[@BlueeyTV]

These headphones are both really good. Maxs don’t have that good isolation tbh, but still my preferred. The Sonys are clean

[@echainzz]

Sony's are clean. Both great options 🔥

[@perfectlysureunknown]

Easy answer for me: Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones.

[@echainzz]

Great option!

[@JayceMars]

Looks like I'll be getting the sony one!

[@25mL]

that intro, clearly one of these headphones is compromising your posture LOL

[@echainzz]

My posture has been cooked 😔

[@luxuryfo]

going from xm4 to airpods max. deep in the ecosystem and im done with the plastic

[@echainzz]

W!

[@f8c3themusic]

Macy’s has the XM5 on sale for about $330. I bought them so fast lol.

[@echainzz]

Wow thats insane!

[@darwinlaureles]

Aitpods Max was released years ago. That says a lot about ots quality

[@Mr102185]

The Sony XM5's can connect to 2 devices simultaneously. Better than the AirPods Max tbh. Love both, but I like the XM5's better.

[@echainzz]

Oh wow! I honestly had no idea, thanks for that 🫡

[@Mr102185]

No worries. I truly enjoyed your video young brother. Keep up the great work. Wish you well. @@echainzz

[@echainzz]

@@Mr102185 I appreciate that!

[@Sayid.M]

The AirPods Max will connect seamlessly to all your Apple devices. If you use other apple products there’s really no comparison. Xm5 cannot compare.

[@Mr102185]

I know that. They are all Apple products. My original point was that the XM5's can connect 2 devices flawlessly! It's connected to my Mac Book Bro and iPhone. I used my AirPods Pro's and they connect seamlessly for sure, just not faster than Sony. And that is absolutely true! @@Sayid.M

[@BACKJALAGUER]

Both great but Apple wins this by a landslide. And I actually love the “purse” I think it looks awesome instead of a bulky case. It’s just Apple thinking outside the box

[@grogu360]

I had the Max. Sold it. Got the Sony

[@Dashmiello]

Re: sound bleeding, it's far worse in airpod max.

[@echainzz]

No shot

[@Noissss]

its crazy how you called a $400 pair of sony headphones “ on a budget “

[@echainzz]

Everyones budget is different 🧠

[@willm021]

Air Pods Max have better ANC ? Sorry but nope

[@dkkogmaw1311]

Xm4 are the best

[@echainzz]

I've heard great things

[@MaryPagano-q9j]

Haley Throughway

[@echainzz]

?

[@isabellefortin7561]

Im sorry but I liked neither of them ...I had them and sold it , even if the anc is poorer my favorite are the sennheiser momentum 4

[@christianthea1059]

Heard that momentum 4 has a issue with unbalanced driver “music sound more from one side” and connectivity issue that’s a huge con for me, how yours have been so far?

[@isabellefortin7561]

@@christianthea1059 mines are perfect no complaint the sound is balance and no connectivity issues I really love them and I've been using them for over a year now

[@AlexanderLindo]

Rock on! 🤘🏼

[@echainzz]

🫡

[@michaelklein23]

Sennheiser momentum 4 and Bower & Wilkins px8 are a better pair imo

[@echainzz]

Better than which one

[@svaxey]

AirPod maxes are trash… they sound so bad for $500… they are old as hell and they have old drivers, so sound and ANC is much worse. Not a good buy until apple updates the headphones (edit: everyone hating on me, what I mean is that airpod maxes are ok, not bad by any means, but for $500 there is so many better options. it has been 3 years since the release, and in my opinion, sony's heaphones are much better, even the xm4's. to eveyone saying im clue less, I am not. I own at least 10 pairs of high end headphones, and almost every single one outpreforms the airpod maxes.)

[@MaximusTheChosenOne]

lol having old drivers and being old doesn’t mean anything in this case…

[@typer1911]

professional recording studios nowadays still use headphones produced over 30 years ago. you know nothing about driver technology bud😂

[@CenterThePendulum]

I don’t think you have good ears.

[@FreeEagle1998]

I have both.. I'm going to return the a max 😅

[@RONderluck]

AirPods Max are fantastic and much better than the XM5s

[@meganmeggy3393]

sennheiser is shaking