Finally an actually useful review of this earbuds. There’s so many “reviewers” who just prattle off what’s on the box and don’t even touch on how it actually is in use
So my wife got me these due to my wf-1000xm4 earbuds breaking (thanks to the battery destroyer patch that happened outside of warranty window…). Going from the ultra premium version to this mid-range version was actually a pleasant surprise. These headphones sit well in the ear, have great sound quality, and charge life isn’t too bad. ANC in the 1000xm range is obviously much better as it’s the top of line range, but for price, these headphones really do not disappoint. I think I’ll probably upgrade in the next 6-12 months, but these are a great pair of headphones if you want good sound, good charge life, and decent ANC.
This is literally what I’m looking for right now due to the same issue. I loved my Wf-1000mx4 but don’t want to pay other for the mx5’s so I think I’ve now made my decision.
I always find these reviews really super helpful. I do always expect to hear "test test testicle" after the "ice ice icicle" for some goofy reason. Great comparisons to help the buying process
Bought these recently and they're amazing. ANC isn't that big of a deal for me since I listen to rock and heavy metal. But so far having ANC on does make everything seem so quiet without any music playing...maybe it's just my ears. In the past I've tried so many budget earbuds that these earbuds are far superior than any I've tried before like Xiaomi true wireless or the soundpeats t2. Soundpeats gave me a lot of issues, kept going and and giving it to customer service every other month so that's one reason why I switched to a big brand like Sony. Hope they last for years and years.
It’s July 2024 and I’ve just bought a pair! I’m slightly death so buying more expensive ear buds with better sound quality would be wasted on me! I played some Nina Simone with the noise cancelling on and I felt like me and Nina were in a room together and she was singing to me alone! It felt quite intimate! I love mine!
always appreciate the review coming from you guys, very well explained, detailed, and have reference point for us to compare with other options, would love to see you guys review the Huawei's new buds or Xiaomi's
I have these buds and I'm very impressed with them the sound is nice voice sounds nice without any edginess a wide detailed sound stage as well which is even more important and the battery reduction is not so bad it spent most of its time now at 70% yesterday and I listened to it all day long I'm impressed.
Linkbuds S India price with regular discounts is quite competitive at ₹11k ~ $135. Based on your review, purchased “Linkbuds S” .. really happy with the mics for meetings on windows laptop. And they sound great with decent ANC.
@DHRME 7:40 I really like your content, but the Sony LinkBuds S does NOT have wireless charging, which is a significant misinformation in this video, it is the main reason I returned it, they also sound very disappointing in comparison to other earbuds in their price range, like the JBL Live Pro2 & the 1More EVO, on top of the poor and low quality plastic used for the charging case, it is surprising that no reviewer mentioned this!
Linkbuds S still cost 110 to 120 Euros, besides Sony claiming them to be 199.- on their website. So who would want to be a new product from the same brand with less features, lower performance and foreseeable more issues in the beginning if you can get the higher tier for the same price? What real price in the real world do you expect?
I don't know if it would make sense for you guys to do this or not, but I would like your take on 3 TWS available in the Indian market: 1. Realme buds Air 3 - Widely popular here.. you get ANC for around $50(or less with offers) 2. Oppo enco Air 2 Pro - Also quite popular for very fine-tuned sound siganture for its price around $40 with ANC 3. Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) - though they are very old but now priced around $60, I think it makes a lot of sense, especially with alexa built in.
I was little confused on sound quality of c500 v c700. It sounds like c500 might have better balance still with Sony's bass leaning sound? I like bass with some balance. I have enjoyed the Earfun Air for example.
Speaking of multipoint: since a couple of week Windows 10 latest patch breaks my Samsung S21 Ultra with latest Android 13 to play anything on any connected multipont headset, both Bose 700 and JBL Live Pro 2. I have to disable Bluetooth in Windows, then in an instant I can hear the sound coming out of the headset. No error messages or whatsoever, just hearing nothing. Did anybody observe the same?
Just now I am listening to Classic FM film scores with Johnathan Ross - powerful sound surprisingly deep base too! Comfortable unlike the XM4s I had for a while. Made me sore.
I paid 115eu for my linkbuds s a couple of months ago, so pricewise its almost the same. On all the other points i think the linkbud s are still the winnner between those 2.
Would you prefer WF C700 or Linkbuds S and JBL lIVE PRO 2 as far as better call quality? Some say that WF700 has better sound than Linkbuds S do you beleive so?
I think the main difference is Lindbuds S does fairly strong noise cancellation on the microphone. The c500 and c700 tend to amplify your voice but don't remove sounds. On the good side, I think the 700 will not go robotic like Linkbuds S or Jabra 7 sometimes do if you have had really bad background noise if a garbage truck drove by while using phone.
are these earbuds loud is cuse lasted week I wanted to put msuic on my airpoids but they got broken so I ben having lots of issues with those head phones so what I will do is buy these earbuts does these ear phones sounds loud like very loud or do they have a lots of bass in to it or they have a light bass can you tell me how it shoulds
I think the JBL that they mention does have really nice microphone quality. I have been pleased with the Earfun Air although no ANC. Call quality always seem good: no complaints ever. I do more cell phone voice call than zoom as I use headphone for zoom.
Guys, what's the best airbuds for outdoor calls, noisy and windy conditions. I am retiring my Jbl twnc just because of this. N.b. i don't mind the cost but i cannot compromise on sound quality
I tested the C500 without ANC and the C700 with ANC. Same environment, 2 minutes apart. The C500 have better isolation than C700. How can ANC be worse than no ANC, I don't know. But I was surprised, and extremely disappointed.
Always enjoy your vids dhrme but imo after how shifty the xm4 were I say F Sony. Will stuck with soundcore status earfun soundpeats edifier 1more hell even tozo before I buy their stuff again lol
Do you know if the physical buttons can be disabled from the app? That’s my biggest frustration with the C500 model. Every time I adjust them in my ear, I accidentally press those. I wished Sony did something about it.
That sound profile literally made me yell "ew!" Because of the lack of low frequency sound power... I'm pretty convinced that these are mediocre all around.
You should tune your ears to identify colored and neutral tunning of sound... Wf c700 is neutral sound presentation like an artist is intended to listen.. if this is boring then how you would perceive eytimotic sound accuracy
Honestly these earbuds are atrocious, I put the earbuds in the case (fully charged) and it doesn't charge, I don't know if my earbuds are defective or not but it isn't a good look
One big complaint I have with these videos is that you say "pop-pop-popsicle" "ice-ice-icicle", but why don't you say "test-test-testicle"?! Im just kidding of course.
I haw Sony linkbuds S and realy i like them light ,litle and god att music and colls. Also it goes in pocket with noo problem whic is too mee first thing i wach. I both them forr 50% offer and for 90€ i haw too buy them and i know that is marketing and they are araund 150€ but that is super good deal. And in month off carying im satisfay all work wery good.
they have to differentiate their budget with their flagship & midrange sadly, but even alot of new buds that have LDAC wasn't really that good with their sound tuning to begin with, and yet their battery life definitely take hit with that more advanced Codec
well this is not working unconnectabe pice of crap worth to throw it to rubbish bin, souds suck anc is so so and some bright features are not worth to mention. better try something what is WORKING and CONNECTING
Correction: The Sony Linkbuds S does NOT support wireless charging.
For a moment, I had just changed my decision to buy XM-4 😅, because I really wanted to buy Linkbuds S for comfort 😅
Finally an actually useful review of this earbuds. There’s so many “reviewers” who just prattle off what’s on the box and don’t even touch on how it actually is in use
Thanks Marcus.
in my opinion, they are a nice basic pair of buds that sound good and respond well to EQ via the app. Comfortability and fit are strong suites.
I have to say that I think I sound better than the XM3s and XM4s and no problem with the batteries as yet.
i can't pair my 700N blutooth with my laptop...how? can any one give me suggestion?
So my wife got me these due to my wf-1000xm4 earbuds breaking (thanks to the battery destroyer patch that happened outside of warranty window…). Going from the ultra premium version to this mid-range version was actually a pleasant surprise. These headphones sit well in the ear, have great sound quality, and charge life isn’t too bad. ANC in the 1000xm range is obviously much better as it’s the top of line range, but for price, these headphones really do not disappoint.
I think I’ll probably upgrade in the next 6-12 months, but these are a great pair of headphones if you want good sound, good charge life, and decent ANC.
Absolutely!
This is literally what I’m looking for right now due to the same issue. I loved my Wf-1000mx4 but don’t want to pay other for the mx5’s so I think I’ve now made my decision.
@@McKings11 how long did they last you?
I always find these reviews really super helpful. I do always expect to hear "test test testicle" after the "ice ice icicle" for some goofy reason. Great comparisons to help the buying process
Came here to say this! :)
Bought these recently and they're amazing. ANC isn't that big of a deal for me since I listen to rock and heavy metal. But so far having ANC on does make everything seem so quiet without any music playing...maybe it's just my ears. In the past I've tried so many budget earbuds that these earbuds are far superior than any I've tried before like Xiaomi true wireless or the soundpeats t2. Soundpeats gave me a lot of issues, kept going and and giving it to customer service every other month so that's one reason why I switched to a big brand like Sony. Hope they last for years and years.
Great, real, solid, well-rounded review 👍🏽.
I just received mine! Great ear buds in terms of ease of use, sound quality and features. ANC is not working very well but I can live with that!
I think they sound amazing. The highs and mids are crystal clear, and the bass is super heavy. Not bad for a pair of budget earbuds.
It’s July 2024 and I’ve just bought a pair! I’m slightly death so buying more expensive ear buds with better sound quality would be wasted on me! I played some Nina Simone with the noise cancelling on and I felt like me and Nina were in a room together and she was singing to me alone! It felt quite intimate! I love mine!
Great video as always, small note though. The Linkbuds S don't have wireless charging also they don't cost 200euros more like 130 to 140 euros
always appreciate the review coming from you guys, very well explained, detailed, and have reference point for us to compare with other options, would love to see you guys review the Huawei's new buds or Xiaomi's
I have these buds and I'm very impressed with them the sound is nice voice sounds nice without any edginess a wide detailed sound stage as well which is even more important and the battery reduction is not so bad it spent most of its time now at 70% yesterday and I listened to it all day long I'm impressed.
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Linkbuds S India price with regular discounts is quite competitive at ₹11k ~ $135. Based on your review, purchased “Linkbuds S” .. really happy with the mics for meetings on windows laptop. And they sound great with decent ANC.
Happy to hear you!
I have Sony wi C500 but i dont found it comfortable 🥲
What about this Linkbuds
@DHRME 7:40 I really like your content, but the Sony LinkBuds S does NOT have wireless charging, which is a significant misinformation in this video, it is the main reason I returned it, they also sound very disappointing in comparison to other earbuds in their price range, like the JBL Live Pro2 & the 1More EVO, on top of the poor and low quality plastic used for the charging case, it is surprising that no reviewer mentioned this!
You are absolutely right, we misspoke.!
Very comfortable!! Xm4s made my ear sore
For sure!
Linkbuds S still cost 110 to 120 Euros, besides Sony claiming them to be 199.- on their website. So who would want to be a new product from the same brand with less features, lower performance and foreseeable more issues in the beginning if you can get the higher tier for the same price? What real price in the real world do you expect?
Might go to sub 100 soon...
I don't know if it would make sense for you guys to do this or not, but I would like your take on 3 TWS available in the Indian market:
1. Realme buds Air 3 - Widely popular here.. you get ANC for around $50(or less with offers)
2. Oppo enco Air 2 Pro - Also quite popular for very fine-tuned sound siganture for its price around $40 with ANC
3. Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) - though they are very old but now priced around $60, I think it makes a lot of sense, especially with alexa built in.
No chinese maal please for review
Hello! I have a question. It is important to me, before i buy them. Are they comfortable to sleep? Or when you are laying to the side in your bed?
The linkbuds s go on sale for $150 regularly. These new ones should be $99
I was little confused on sound quality of c500 v c700. It sounds like c500 might have better balance still with Sony's bass leaning sound? I like bass with some balance. I have enjoyed the Earfun Air for example.
Great review. The price has now dropped to around 75 euros. Bargain if you ask me :-)
Speaking of multipoint: since a couple of week Windows 10 latest patch breaks my Samsung S21 Ultra with latest Android 13 to play anything on any connected multipont headset, both Bose 700 and JBL Live Pro 2. I have to disable Bluetooth in Windows, then in an instant I can hear the sound coming out of the headset. No error messages or whatsoever, just hearing nothing. Did anybody observe the same?
About the genius move
it's correct Sony also implemented this strategy in their new headphone series
When will we seem WF 1000 xm5?
Guyz plz a video on JBL 230NC, all reviews on YT are the promoted one and can't get a perfect video just like you guys make. Cheers to your work 🥂
Great review. I’m holding out to see what Sony comes up with to upgrade the WF-1000XM4s. Love you guys. Peace. 🎻🎸✌️🍀
Cheers David!
I had the XM4 which I found rather uncomfortable made my ears sore these fit really well very comfortable and the sound is better.
Expect the new XM5s in the next days (maybe 2 weeks). And personally I would wait. Go check the leaks, they seem to be pretty awesome.
My left side Sony ear buds don't charge in charging case but when I charge with electric circuit in earbuds then it have charge what is the problem
I do prefer rounded and long myself. You can’t beat it.
😉
For a similar price, this or the sound core liberty 4 nc? (Sound quality and anc followed by battery as priorities).
Just now I am listening to Classic FM film scores with Johnathan Ross - powerful sound surprisingly deep base too! Comfortable unlike the XM4s I had for a while. Made me sore.
Link bud s is still holding crown for sony
one bud (headset) use supported? ipad connection? 🎈
2:35 pop, pop, popsicle, ice, ice, icicle, test, test..... you should have said testicle
What is the function of the small button on each ear bud and how do I customize it
I paid 115eu for my linkbuds s a couple of months ago, so pricewise its almost the same. On all the other points i think the linkbud s are still the winnner between those 2.
Bro can u suggest me which will be best budget alternative to apple watch? For ios?
Wow... I think the anc is good. Not bad at all especially for $100.00
Bruh… the anc on the Sony WFC700N anc is amazing!!.. I have a pair and the anc tier is defo an A!! They drown out quite a lot…
Can anyone answer if it is possible to disable the physical buttons?? This is important to me.
Yes on the sony app
Hi DHRME, I have enjoyed your contents for a long while? I was wondering how to send you review demos?
Thanks for thinking of us! Do you work for a company? Our business email is info@dhrme.nl
@DHRME yes, I work for Unique Melody. We make hi-end in ear monitors, and we recently announced our first TWS. I will send you an email shortly
Would you prefer WF C700 or Linkbuds S and JBL lIVE PRO 2 as far as better call quality? Some say that WF700 has better sound than Linkbuds S do you beleive so?
I think the main difference is Lindbuds S does fairly strong noise cancellation on the microphone. The c500 and c700 tend to amplify your voice but don't remove sounds. On the good side, I think the 700 will not go robotic like Linkbuds S or Jabra 7 sometimes do if you have had really bad background noise if a garbage truck drove by while using phone.
test test testing got me every time.....🤣
Ah... Back to your usual top-notch and thorough reviews. Glad that unscripted thing didn't catch on...
Haha we might still surprise you. 🙏😬🤣
are these earbuds loud is cuse lasted week I wanted to put msuic on my airpoids but they got broken so I ben having lots of issues with those head phones so what I will do is buy these earbuts does these ear phones sounds loud like very loud or do they have a lots of bass in to it or they have a light bass can you tell me how it shoulds
Liberty 4 or sony wf- c700 or jpl pro+ tws? Pleaseeee
Good review
can I use my phone's adapter(max output 67W) to charge these earbuds ?
Any sony earbuds good with bass?....or any other buds at a reasonable price?
What do you think are the TWS with the Best Mic/Call Quality for under/around $100?
I think the JBL that they mention does have really nice microphone quality. I have been pleased with the Earfun Air although no ANC. Call quality always seem good: no complaints ever. I do more cell phone voice call than zoom as I use headphone for zoom.
I am getting it for 4000 INR should I go for it please reply ASAP before deal gone
Guys, what's the best airbuds for outdoor calls, noisy and windy conditions. I am retiring my Jbl twnc just because of this. N.b. i don't mind the cost but i cannot compromise on sound quality
I don't know how comfortable these will be in bed . C500 were pain in the ears while turning my head on my pillow ...
These are almost exactly the same.
Why even use them in bed to lay on the side lol
@@e921f because i listen to music in my bed
Is there a pairing button ?
On the charging case, as far as I'm aware they need to be in the case to pair.
I tested the C500 without ANC and the C700 with ANC. Same environment, 2 minutes apart. The C500 have better isolation than C700. How can ANC be worse than no ANC, I don't know. But I was surprised, and extremely disappointed.
Always enjoy your vids dhrme but imo after how shifty the xm4 were I say F Sony. Will stuck with soundcore status earfun soundpeats edifier 1more hell even tozo before I buy their stuff again lol
Was interested until I heard they're not good for desert tornadoes, Sony plz.
Ikr, deal breaker
Do you know if the physical buttons can be disabled from the app? That’s my biggest frustration with the C500 model. Every time I adjust them in my ear, I accidentally press those. I wished Sony did something about it.
I have that same question!
When this will be launched in India
What about Oppo Enco X2?
The noise cancellation is not working
Closing 50K here 👍
Yes!
But... "You might get discomfort after 1-2 hours" is like an absolutely terrible rating 😮
Wish they had more bass other than that they are great
Dashing hearts rakishly melodizing ears
Thank you for your review! Not gonna buy it due to poor ANC performance, good marketing by siny though
When does the next Flagship come out from Sony?
$64USD now on Amazon. Might be worth it
Pop pop popsicle,
Ice ice icicle,
Test test testacle?
Should i get these for 50$ ??
From where
no they're worth 40usd max
That sound profile literally made me yell "ew!" Because of the lack of low frequency sound power... I'm pretty convinced that these are mediocre all around.
You should tune your ears to identify colored and neutral tunning of sound... Wf c700 is neutral sound presentation like an artist is intended to listen.. if this is boring then how you would perceive eytimotic sound accuracy
Honestly these earbuds are atrocious, I put the earbuds in the case (fully charged) and it doesn't charge, I don't know if my earbuds are defective or not but it isn't a good look
hard reset it. i had same problem with mines and hard resetting each ear separately fixed the problem
No matter how many times you mention the Earfün buds I'm not buying 😂😉
That's absolutely fine haha
You definitely should, these are true flagship killers
there should be a channel that judge all earbuds solely on Japanese anime songs.
One big complaint I have with these videos is that you say "pop-pop-popsicle" "ice-ice-icicle", but why don't you say "test-test-testicle"?!
Im just kidding of course.
😁
I haw Sony linkbuds S and realy i like them light ,litle and god att music and colls. Also it goes in pocket with noo problem whic is too mee first thing i wach.
I both them forr 50% offer and for 90€ i haw too buy them and i know that is marketing and they are araund 150€ but that is super good deal. And in month off carying im satisfay all work wery good.
You forgot to mention how dismal the battery life is on the linkbuds S.
I was expecting a detailed review of jbl tour one m2.
Is it better than the xm4s?
0:09 Saddest comment ever
Watching with sony wf c700 n..
Left side headphone is not working only right side is ok.
Thanks!
Why didn't you mention that you have to subcribe to a service to get 360 sound and pay money. If you did I would not have purchased these.
7.5 hours on the box
Yes!
Not good. Bought this one for my gf. And it keeps on falling from the ears+ itssssss big on 👂. Not happy should have bought galaxy buds pro2
it look like AKG
They are not that good.. WF-1000MX4 and link buds S are far better than this crap, same price for WF-700 can get better options indeed
If it doesn't have LDAC, than it is a waste of money.
they have to differentiate their budget with their flagship & midrange sadly, but even alot of new buds that have LDAC wasn't really that good with their sound tuning to begin with, and yet their battery life definitely take hit with that more advanced Codec
Popsickle, icicle, test.... icle
Test, test, testicle?
well this is not working unconnectabe pice of crap worth to throw it to rubbish bin, souds suck anc is so so and some bright features are not worth to mention. better try something what is WORKING and CONNECTING
Let me know the battery life after listening to them at max, then they may be telling the truth about the battery life.
What? Why does that 'tell the truth'? Listening to it at max for more than 15 minutes will almost certainly cause permanent ear damage.
yall fake
How so?
Solid review.
Pop pop popsicle
Ice ice icesicle
Test test 💀 Testing 😔
For the love of God, stop the terrible jokes
COUGH! (brand name cashgrab)
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