Sony WF-1000XM5 vs AirPods Pro 2.. BEFORE you BUY!

[@hovardlee]

I have Iphone but want to use it with my Windows laptop so which one is better?

[@Le_Mon9]

Pricing is so weird. In Southeast Asia, you can get the XM5 for only around $200 while the airpods pro 2 is exorbitantly priced at around $300.

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Wow. Makes the decision easier I guess!?

[@Le_Mon9]

@@ThoughtsOnThingsyeah pulled the trigger a few days ago. Waiting for it to be delivered in a couple of days.

[@bobobunhunlol]

I’ve just ordered the Sony M5!!Thank you for helping me make up my mind 😅 I definitely prefer the appearance of the Sony

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Good choice!

[@utubeasif]

I have XM4 and in noisy environments the mic sucks, how is the mic quality in XM5 with IPhone?

[@remi1213]

I owned sony xm4 and they are almost perfect but call quality could be better... Iam looking to buy xm5 or maybe poly free voyager 60. Could you make a review of poly free voyager 60 compare to airpods 2 pro?

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

I don’t think I’ll have time Remi sorry 😞- packed calendar of other products now until end of the year. The Sonys are great though 👍

[@nitinthakur4407]

Which one is more louder plz plz reply 🙏🏻 I'm confused between these two

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Sonys have got more oomph 👍

[@nitinthakur4407]

@@ThoughtsOnThings oomph mean??? Plz tell me

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

@@nitinthakur4407 😂 better quality at louder volumes, particularly in the bass frequency.

[@nitinthakur4407]

@@ThoughtsOnThings 🤭🤭🤭 thanks brother 🙏🏻 love from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

@@nitinthakur4407 I have both, Sony are louder. You can increment the volume of the airpods via EQ but the sound is worse

[@esgarrodriguez]

This is exactly how I feel with the AirPods Pro 2, a lot channel says that they are better noise cancellation but after having the xm5 and the AirPods I also think the xm5 are 20% better with the noise cancellation

[@rolins3279]

A test of the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC and JBL Live Pro 2 or Earfun Air S would be welcome. 🙏🏽

[@pidgeonmc]

i found them both for around 200 euro, currently i have an android but im planning to get an iphone next, which do you think is a better choice based on that? (i value both sound quality but also stuff like practicality, size...)

[@tariccomatteo]

seeing the video I thought to take the airpods pro 2 but I have a question. with an android phone how do they go? since I have a samsung galaxy s23 is still worth the prna to buy them?

[@smallville7266]

In terms of the case size and dimensions, which one is more pocket friendly?

[@ethanjrdz]

I have the USB-C AirPods Pro 2 and the older Sony wf-1000xm4, and because of the slimmer and glossy case, AirPods just fit way more comfortably than Sony

[@guerito550hp]

i got the air pod 2 with usb-c through best buy for $200. a $100 difference to the sony xm5

[@kenc5966]

I have been using the Sony for 3 months . They are subpar on calls in noisy environments. Have to take them out for calls. Says everything

[@hlghouse2211]

Hi, Im confuse it Sony XM5 and Bose QC2... So I watched alot video and group on facebook - I see everybody said : software it sony not good example It's make Sony XM4 it battery low, and Bose QC2 connected it not good.. Can you suggest me - if you have $250 ,you choose sony or bose and other ? but i want used enduring and stable. Tks so much

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Not 100% sure what you’re asking but I think the Sony MX5s are really solid if you don’t want AirPods Pro. Ultimately a lot of it will come down to fit though so worth trying a few different models and see which you prefer. Hope that helps?

[@ChandanSingh-vk6pg]

Sony is good but it has AUTO ANC which nowhere in review is mentioned. AUTO ANC means if XM5 algorithm finds the needs of ANC then only it will trigger else how much you try ANC will not feel ANC atoll. It will trigger only if there are certainly noisy surrounding. But when it encounters very noisy surrounding then it fires ANC to full and its really dead s8lence then, kind ofscary. So if you are ready to use ANC o ly in noisy outsid3 its ok, otherwise its not capable to block ef3n fan humming sound inside completely. And there is no way to control it from app. Yes you can control AMBIENT SOUND by a slider in the app on a scale of 1 to 20. From 1 being on the least ambient( kind of silent) to 20 being highly ambient ( more sounds comes then then natural sound). So if you are passionate about ANC then be prapered for a shock.and yes sound is superior.

[@Diar-1]

I had a hard time deciding between Apple and Sony. in the end I bought Sony! I think it's really good. Sony is known for its best quality. Sony has experience. i really like it.

[@neemzer7968]

im ordering the m5s now ☺️ thank you

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Awesome!

[@strangerwe9776]

You have an iPhone?

[@neemzer7968]

@@strangerwe9776 yeah, i ended up getting the beats fit pro tho, as they are best for working out and all around uses. o tried the m5s they are really nice but they won’t be ideal for working out

[@FanApex-g7y]

Love the background music please tell me you have playlist for them

[@waqasahmed-uc1vg]

With AirPods Pro2, they tend to slip out of my ears after wearing them for sometime. So I was thinking of going for Sony only if they would stay in- but not sure if they would as the oily skin would make them slip out too perhaps ?

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Sounds like you might need something with more hold.. have you considered Beats?

[@theaveragejoe838]

You should go with the beats fit pro!

[@j.taveras8447]

AirPods are useless for staying in my ear. They’re only useful for sitting the house, in the gym I have to adjust them a million times as they’re constantly slipping out.

[@ethanjrdz]

I have the USB-C AirPods Pro 2 and the older Sony wf-1000xm4, and I get you, AirPods falls more often despite having the right seal. However I use more the AirPods for workout since the controls are sweat resistant, Sony’s sometimes if I get too sweaty would have “ghost touch” or simply won’t work at all

[@btrue2day]

i noticed that reviewers almost always say that if you are in the apple ecosystem, the airpods are a no brainer but never if you are using android the airpods are not an option

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Not sure what you mean? AirPods are an option if you use Android, just not the best because you’re limiting yourself based on codecs

[@CursedSabbath]

@@ThoughtsOnThingsdoes the same apply to the XM5’s on iPhones?

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

@@CursedSabbath sort of, iPhone codecs are limited so no matter which buds you use then the quality is constrained (unlike on Android). But if you’re not an audiophile you probably won’t notice, and in that case, it makes AirPods one of the best options for most people due to ease of use, ecosystem and battery life etc. That doesn’t mean AirPods sound the best with iPhones. XM5s sound better, but they’ll sound even better on an Android (provided you’re using a music streaming service that can use hi-def audio - Spotify doesn’t at this time). Hope that makes sense?

[@daidalos1508]

Its not just the sound quality, most meatures, mostly ALL don't work with Android and the microphone doesn't work properly. Its the same the other way around if it's a bud from a phone company. Apple users should Stay with their ecosystem because testing other devices in combination with iphone will make them think everything outside Apple is worse. It feels like Apple does so on purpose.

[@streetspirit956]

@@ThoughtsOnThings This is interesting. I'm an android user and contemplating which of these 2 to get. I use Spotify and didn't realise they don't use hi def audio (whatever that means!) What is the best music streaming service to use on Android?

[@surfside16]

I have the Air pods 2 and I like the functions but I have the Sennheiser which has better sound quality. I've had Sony in the past (older versions) and they also sound better. I am interested in sound quality primarily because I just use earbuds in the gym while I work out. I think I may be buying the Sony's because of the sound quality.

[@alexcliffo6396]

Great content as always! Thanks 🙏

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Appreciate it!

[@hunterridley73]

I know some people that think they have an iPhone that only can use your pods or the earpods pros so they don't you look at any other earbuds

[@sam-515]

Superb content..thanks..subscription earned 😊

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Thanks Sam 🙏

[@opiapr]

I have 3 pairs of Airpods Pro so that I am never without a pair on me. I use them extensively and love them. But I still got a pair of M5 to use exclusively with my Walkman zx707 and love the sound profile.

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Headphone goals!

[@prezonfa6177]

Just bought my Sony XM5 from Best Buy, it’s amazing ❤

[@MartinNyxel]

Nice comparison, thank you! But still,...I fell like it's more about your personal choice than technical differences... ☺️ and for me this battle may lead to owning both of them. 😅😁

[@abzk7]

Great review 😊

[@enigma137]

Sony case also charges in 1 hour. It has fast charging you are biased and not using a fast charger. Sony fits more snugly.

[@iketutsuriyadharmasusila8026]

i use iphone which one better sony or airpods?

[@ethanjrdz]

I have both, and at least on software integration, of course AirPods are better since you don’t need a 3rd party app to setup + you have Find My Support on both earbuds and case. However, the Sony App its just fine to set them up, and the customization for your sound is way ahead than AirPods

[@MarioDENURRA]

@@ethanjrdz so, you using both with the iphone, which one has better sound quality?

[@alexn.t.6344]

With the xm5 my ears hurt so bad. Had to send them back. impossible for me to use them properly

[@alexanderalwayslate3855]

Super cool editing

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Thanks Alex 👍

[@jcbuk2us]

The MW08s are a real let down

[@streetspirit956]

Interesting that most review videos I've seen on youtube seem to rate the Sony buds higher than the Airpods pro but the Airpods have better reviews on Amazon. 4.6 against 4.1. Confused!

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

If you’re looking at US Amazon that might explain it. iPhones dominate in the US market, so majority of reviews for the Sonys will be pairing with iPhones (I’d imagine) and in that context they’re not as good as APP. So that might be skewing the scores slightly! Who knows.. either way they are both very decent buds 👌

[@streetspirit956]

@@ThoughtsOnThings Im an Android user (Samsung S21 Ultra). I'm so on the fence with which ones to get. The most important qualities for me are comfort, sound quality, ANC and battery life which means Im leaning towards the Sony's currently. But no doubt I will look at more reviews today and be back to the airpods! 😂

[@Rebby906]

Apple Music is where the eq is so they make you buy their devices to use eq but I think😅

[@venkateshvenkat7309]

Nice 🎉

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Thanks 🙏

[@lcdat]

My XM5s must be defective because the ANC is totally ineffective. Apparently, I am not the only one coming to that conclusion. AirPods Pro 2 all the way!

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Interesting! Not had an issue with them at all - was surprised how good they were actually.

[@lcdat]

@@ThoughtsOnThings I have decided to return the Sony's. I will see if I take another chance. Shame, they are well made and sound good otherwise.

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Would love to hear from others if they are having the same issue…

[@Asgaldh]

@@ThoughtsOnThings I had difficulties keeping the seal. I got an excellent result with Comply TrueGrip Premium tips. ANC and sound got better, and the seal and comfort is close to perfect.

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

I have both and the XM5s ANC are fat better than the airpods pro's one... also better sound. Airpods are better for work tho, they have better transparency mode

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

I have both... I prefer the Sony since the airpods tend to slip out of my ears... the airpods have better transparency mode tho

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Amazing how much of it comes down to fit if features are similar-ish

[@Aflaton-b3r]

love from Pakistan ❤

[@linuswerwer6513]

where is the disaster though?

[@Utshaw]

Above the clickbait

[@remi1213]

Sony the best!

[@nirajshrestha1977]

I bought xm5 and come to check wether my buy is good or bad😂😂. My trust on sony lead the race.. its the best earbuds in the Earth ❤❤

[@Ahjejs]

Don't buy sony. Google sony software update screwed battery wf 1000xm4

[@ThoughtsOnThings]

Interesting… first I’ve heard of this. Will have a look. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ethanjrdz]

Had three pairs of it, luckily the first two where freely replaced but the 3rd one I had to do it myself because of the ran out warranty. Bought my AirPods last month and I use them extensively for calls and workout, so we’ll see how they age

[@throne988]

Sony has battery issues and poor customer service. Buyer beware and buy at your own risk.

[@dangridish]

You should never buy Sony earphones kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2aVZqSnh62ipK8&ab_channel=LouisRossmann Yes, this is the previous model, but it shows what will happen to you if you run into problems with their product that cost you a lot of money.

[@clyth41]

APPLE FAN BOY...

[@viahttp]

Sony is the worse earbud i bought on 03.28.2024. It doenst fit well and when i am on call,person on the other side can not hear me well with Active noise cancellation. I am returning mine. Will stick with Samsung buds pro.

[@Aju712]

i think your piece is defective. My mic quality is excellent even in windy conditions

[@cosmic_gate476]

Had my wf-1000xm4 for over a year no problem, only switching to AirPods cause I got an iPhone

[@utubeasif]

I have XM4 and in noisy environments the mic sucks, how is the mic quality in XM5 with IPhone?