@@MikeOBrienMedia What do you think about jabra 85h elite? I head there were one of the best if not the best high end wireless headphones for working out
Pros: - decent transparence mode - can connect to 2 devices - comfortable but gets warm if wear for longer time - good grip + secure on head - easy to clean - decent microphone (block out background noise) - amazing sound stage - can connect to wire - controls are all on the right ear bud - good noise cancellation - aesthetic Cons: - app is a bit outdated - not too good for heat - not too good for workout cuz of the sweat, might damage it - same for rain / water - the case is large + not foldable
@@joshentertainment2 I just bought these and returned them because of a number of reasons but inside the box there is a paper that says no rain, no sweat, no liquid... They are not water resistant and have no rating. And honestly in my opinion, they aren't worth the 400 dollars. They don't fit smaller ears and heads like mine, the vegan leather is good but not enough cushion in the ear pads. The design is not good if you wear glasses because it leaks noise because of the fit. The noise cancelling is good but the AI gets confused at times and won't turn the noise cancelling back on even after a few seconds of picking up sound or moving. The headband is too small for my tiny head. The drivers are smaller than the 3s and 4s. I believe 33 mm drivers vs 44 mm in previous models. They sound almost exactly like the BOSE 700 with just a ted bit more control over the bass. The sound is good but more crispy than the 3s and 4s. I prefer my 3s over the 4s and 5s.
few months on still loving these. Work, exersising, traveling all great. Holding up great and continue to be even on my big ear big head super comfortable for long listenig.
I've had these for 7 months now. I bought these, and the best Bose and Beats to test them at home for which one was the best sound and noise cancelling. My son and I did a blind test on both of us. We both chose these for both sound quality and noise cancelling, wasn't even close. I used them for a 20 hour flight to Thailand and they were a life saver. Super comfortable. Battery lasted the entire trip. Had a crying baby three seats away, couldn't hear the baby at all when playing music at a normal level. Putting my hand over the right ear allowed me to communicate with the flight attendant. The ONLY negative I have experienced, and it may just be not knowing how to use them correctly, is that when I have them setup to turn off noise cancelling when I put my hand over the right ear they will also turn off noise cancelling when I yawn. That's annoying because I then have to turn the noise cancelling back on. Again, that might be me not knowing how to set them up correctly. I need to do some reading on that. Overall, they have awesome sound and great noise cancelling, and last a long time. Highly recommend.
a lot of people commenting on these not being able to fold down to reduce travel size, I'm glad they don't fold! I've always hated hinges in my head phones their usually the first thing to go reducing longevity!!!
Been using the XM5s for about a week now. They have been great overall, but I find that in some instances the automatic ANC feature struggles to give enough noise-cancelling for my environment. I prefer the manual optimising feature of the previous models. Just my opinion.
I tried the XM5 but as soon as the 1 hour mark passes, the clamping force and the shallower earpads really start fatiguing my ears. They sound and look great, but honestly I expected a lot more in terms of comfort because I don't just use headphones for an hour at time. Decided to return them and go for the Bose QC45. They don't sound quite as dynamic but are heaps more comfortable and have comparable ANC. At least, that's my experience with this product.
it was delayed in my country so I got the chance to read problems from reddit from actual users. It was interesting because despite reviewers saying it's very comfortable, there are people on reddit who said it was uncomfortable and the thin headband was digging on their head.
@@asterfield02 I wondered about that. I have the xm4 and they are very comfortable, but when I saw the xm5's, I was a little disappointed. It looks like they are trying look more like Apple, which I don't really like the look of. Aside from the look, a wider band distributes the weight more evenly decreasing discomfort. Sony should just do their own thing and not try to be like apple. I've had xm2, 3 and 4 and loved all of them and saw improvements with each new version, but I will probably skip the xm5's
I have tried Sennheiser, Bose, Apple, Parrot and Jabra. THESE are the best Headphones money can buy! Noise Cancelling is on a different level. Transparency mode is very good! Comfort is unbelievable good - I can put them on for 8+ hours. And call quality is even better than some dedicated conference headsets. And the headphones support 18W charging which no one is mentioning and is a killer feature.
How is the noice cancelling working so far on cutting out human voices on crowded place?? Does it cut out human voices?? I heard it doesn't have manual ANC intensity control? Have you used any other ANC headphones before so you can compare these two???
@@ramprasath1552 the ANC works fine One thing to mention is when there isn't anything playing through the headphones some close by voices can be heard but if you play anything everything is so good without any external noises, hope this helps
Just watched this 11 month old video having just bought a pair of XM5s two weeks ago. I have to say I love them. After only having them for two weeks I think your review is pretty spot on. There will always be things that can be improved like the USB’s listening issue but for now I’m totally happy with them.
loved mostly everything about the XM5. But the headband is way too narrow and not cushioned enough. I had to return them since they became too uncomfortable to wear after 30-45 min.
It seems like they're trying to be like Apple, sound quality aside, I don't like the design. They had a great design with the xm4' which I love, but it seems like they sacrificed practicality to be trendy, ugh!
had them for about 2 months now. only really got them for the gym and traveling. audio quality and noise cancellation is amazing. just only wished they folded and were more compact for travel
@@tonyramirez1112could you provide an update if they are still good for the gym? Considering either these or the Beats Studio Pro’s. By the sounds of it, XM5 are the better headphones but I’m in the Apple ecosystem so beats are useful and also I would feel much more comfortable wearing them in the gym to the XM5’s where I’ve seen multiple people say they do not stand up well in gym use.
@@tonyramirez1112 have they survived still? I live in a mediterrenean country so from spring all the way to autumn the temps are relatively high nowadays so you're guaranteed to sweat at the gym, but anc is very important to me which is why i want these specifically 😅
@@aboveaura4817 they survived and are still working with no problems. I ended up doing a body building show so they survived all that cardio and sweat. You can probably find a deal on them now
Do you use any apps or does it come with like different sound eq ?? What’s your fave? I can’t be bothered using an eq and manually adjusting treble bass etc as I’m not a musician. Wish these folder tbh lol Do they cancel noise good
@@Ohkeh640 they cancel noise the best. Industry leading. The sound quality is great. Very comfortable. Stylish. And the touch controls are superb. The only weakness here is the ambient sound. It’s not as good as the AirPods Max. But Sony makes the best headphones 🎧
I really appreciate your reviews. I’m having a terrible time with the Bose NC 700 headphones. I’ve already had 3 different pairs sent to me by Bose under warranty. I’m using as my main smartphone the iPhone 13 Pro. I have 3 pairs of Bose QC 35 II and all of them work PERFECTLY on phone calls - everyone hears me GREAT - if I leave myself a VM my voice is loud and clear. The Bose NC 700 sound like my voice is muffled and distorted - as if there is something covering the mic’s and blocking my voice. I’ve reset them multiple times - NOTHING helps. I have even tried them on several different smartphones. The iPhone 6, iPhone SE 2nd generation and the iPhone 13 Pro - of course the iPhone 6 is running an older iOS version of 12.X. My iPhone SE 2nd generation and 13 Pro have been tried with both iOS 15 all revs and now iOS 16. The NC 700 is muffled and distorted on ALL of the iPhones. I even tried them on my BlackBerry KEY 2 and DTEK 60 - the exact same problem with both BlackBerry Android smartphones and the iPhones. I’ve NEVER had any trouble with Bluetooth headphones before with any brand let alone Bose. They sound GREAT with music but my voice is all muffled and distorted as if the mic’s are being blocked by something. As I stated, all 3 pairs of my Bose QC 35 II work perfectly for voice calls. I also use AirPod PROS, Bose QC earbuds, Beats Fitpro buds - they all work GREAT for my voice on phone calls and voice recordings as well. The only thing that makes any sense to me, is that the Bose NC 700 want to pair with the LE (low energy) setting in the Bose audio app. Even if I pair them on the iPhone or Android smartphones directly in the Bluetooth setting without the Bose music app - I get the same terrible voice call results. I would really appreciate any input and advice you may have for me. Warm regards, Joel Toronto, ON Canada
Hahaha totally agreed on the Bose NC 700. I have one and it’s terrible for me given its high price. It feels heavy and hurts my head after not that long time of wearing. And the noise canceling is terrible as well, I have tried resetting and anything that might help in the community page. Nothing works.
Have had it for over 6 months and I am on my 2nd one due to the first one breaking (hinge). Pros: -Great sound quality (bass is good) -Good microphone -Great speaker -Can control most aspects with touch feature -Can use app to tweak sound to your liking -Great battery life Cons: -It's all plastic and plastic breaks and this is a big con Once my warranty is up, I will go with the airpods max due to it being stronger as apple uses metal and steel
One thing I'm not seeing being mentioned anywhere is the insane amount of audio delay. It is VERY significant when on bluetooth. If you use these for gaming, buy a decent length aux cord because it is bad. Not sony's fault really, just bluetooth slowness.
@@Ketsy16 That's true, I'm only saying don't buy it as a wireless gaming headset like I did. It still works great and audio quality is amazing, but the delay can be bad and its just something I wasn't expecting.
@@bretthuston4727 well what were you expecting of course there is delay with bluethooth if you want a better experience get wirless gaming headphones like from razer with a usb dongle for connection then you will have a very low delay but cable is still better if you want to get every piece of delay out of the way :)
these headphones are terrific for the ederly who are losing their hearing but want to watch television programming or the baseball game without the rumble and rattle of others in any shared space. As you age surrounding noise is a huge barrier to hearing. Great review.
I just got a pair and am amazed at the comfort, sound and controls. I bought them because I have been hearing good things about them from patrons at the gym I go to. People are sweating heavily into to these doing intense cardio with no damage to speak of. Currently my gym headphones are the Skullcandy crusher evo, also no water protection rating and I have been sweating like hell in them a few times a week for over a year and they still sound like brand new, right out the box.
Watching again in stir up interest in hopes of holiday deals coming up. I really wish Purple made ear cups with the grid like their mattresses to help with sealing over uneven surfaces like glasses and hats, and simultaneously providing heat dissipation.
As a video creator, I prefer to use the wired connection (to avoid the Bluetooth latency). What’s the sound quality, ANC performance and latency in wired mode? Thanks! Great vid!
@@t.w.1672 No no, it's huge, around 150 ms. You just don't notice when watching content because the device delays the video with the same amount. But video editing is interactive, then that doesn't work.
Thanks for the great review... I've been waiting for this. I will be getting this next week and I really hope that there would be great improvements from someone using the XM4 earbuds.
@@MikeOBrienMedia Thanks again... I've seen your reviews on the XM4 earbuds as well. In fact your video was the one that convinced me to get it haha now your XM5 video will make me buy the headphone 😂
I have xm4 earbuds and I got xm5 headphones in a Sony store after I tried them and I was blown away by its sound compare to both xm4 earbuds and headphones. You won't regret :)
I have gone through 2 pairs of Sony headphones xm3 and xm4. Both broke at the hinge point. The xm5 suffer from same issue. It’s a known problem. Ear pads breakdown with frequent use. Sony wont replace under warranty. The cost to fix hinge and add new pads bring the cost over the cost of AirPod Max. Sometimes buying higher quality at higher cost is the cheaper option in the long run.
I tried them in the store along with 700s and I found the fit better with the 700. I guess it all depends on the size of the head. If you have a smaller head, I think 700 is better.
Great review, Thanks! Some are quick to say what’s sauce for the goose but when the ear is on the other foot, sometimes the secret sauce can be lost. Not this time though; It is all super good.
Great video. Thanks for that. My key priority is taking phone calls and zoom calls in coffee shops and cafes, with lots of background noise and chatter. Is the Sony WH-1000XM5 good so that the person or people that i am talking to do not get distracted by the background noise and chatter? Do you also review earbuds - which earbuds would you recommend for phone calls and zoom calls?
I’ve been enjoying my XM5s since they were first released. But why does nobody mention that they’re GIGANTIC fingerprint magnets? This is one way in which they’re far inferior to their predecessor, which had a wonderful anti-smudge surface that felt much more upscale than the XM5’s smooth plastic. I also count the eco-friendly box as a negative, since it probably won’t survive until I’m ready to sell these and upgrade to the XM6. That makes not just the box, but the whole pair of headphones more likely to end up in the garbage since they sell more easily with the box. At least where I live.
I watched a different review and they mentioned that the telescopic headband has become looser, so it doesn't keep the size firmly, did you notice the same thing with yours?
I think Sony's software could be more polished for using the headphones with multiple devices, like a phone and a tablet. Data is not synchronized seamlessly between devices and often the Headphones Connect app crashes when changing devices.
I just purchased the Sony WH-1000XM4 Black Friday at Best Buy on sale for $228.99 and the original price is $349.99. I saved $121.00. I love the Sony WH-1000XM4 watching my 2022 Samsung OLED S95B 4K Smart Television. The Sony WH-1000XM5 is currently on sale at Best Buy for $50.00 at $349.99. The original price for the Sony WH-1000XM5 is $399.99. I prefer the Sony WH-1000XM4 because they're basically the same at the Sony WH-1000XM5 in my opinion. They both are expensive Sony Headphones and I think no one would disagree getting the Sony WH-1000XM4 for the Black Friday sale is a good choice.
I agree with most of what you have said. The only two things I disagree with are the ANC and the sound signature. I don't think the ANC is that great on these or even the Bose. I really don't understand what everyone is raving on about. Imo, out of the bunch Bose QC45 blocks out the ambience sounds though still not great. When your playing music and blasting audio into you head you can't hear anything anyway. I guess it depends on at what point do you measure the noice cancellation? For me it's when there is no music playing is the true measure on how well these do with noise. Anyway rant over ANC for now lol. The sounds quality is good but not as great as you've mentioned here, this is a subjective point though. The base is great as always, it's Sony's selling point but it somehow distorts the vocals. Even when you try messing about with the EQ the treble feels like you're on an airplane and you get that airy hissing noise. The clarity isn't spot on like the Bose. If the Bose managed to allow the EQ to be base punchy as the Sony that would the ideal selling headphone imo. Also one positive thing to point out the is no sounds leakage with the new Sony Mx5's which is plus point. Keep up the good reviews - I just found your channel recently.
Its great for short train rides and for work in office, but I wish it was easier to carry around. Have to strap it to a handle of my bag, since its uncomfortable around my neck.
The previous version XM4 earphones passed every sweat test while I was using them for a year. Just switched to XM5 headphones and stupidly went for a run what turned out to be a very hot day... Well... They didn't slip but they got soo sweaty inside. I got a bit scared but they still work so I guess if you don't sweat buckets from ears you should be good 😅
The first thing I noticed when I put mine on were just how light they were it’s crazy compared to my old Beats Studio 3s wireless I could wear the xm5s forever
@@Big-cc3nn is Sony connect just the app? Or is that a setting in the eq Ps. Nice pic NLE 😂 it’s my bday tomorrow can’t decide if I want these as a present. Tbh I read reviews that said they’re a fingerprint magnet don’t sound good when watching movies or UA-cam
I'll buy these when someone comes out with breathable mesh ear cups. I have had them on my xm4 and they make a world of difference! I was told the xm4 and xm5 earcups aren't interchangeable. If you can confirm that I would truly appreciate it!!!
I kind of need that type c playback when gaming and listening to music because who knows when the battery will permanently die. Great video, and I needed that information 👍.
I was checking reviews before i bought these, this was the final convincing one. I am switching from the WF 1000xm4 which have been a bit of a bother. Can't easily find proper eartips ( my left ear is the problem, no size stays in). Plus, majorly, the batteries gave up ,didn't hold any charge beyond 1 hour. A change of Varta batteries was expensive. The sound is great for me, hence the return to the same brand.
I used to have that on my XM4, but cleaning that helped (def a pain to clean on the XM5 I imagine). ALso are you pausing them manually before turning them off? I found that pausing before taking them off will not resume when you put them back on.
Great video as usual! My advice to anyone considering these would be to figure out what's important to you. I personally don't care about transparency at all. If I wanted to hear someone talking to me more clearly, I'd simply take the headphones off for a few seconds. Plus, part of the reason I'll have the headphones on is so people know not to talk to me. Lol
I bought them the day they released... I really like them except I just hate that Sony doesn't make anything compatible. Tried connecting these to my PlayStation and that was a total fail.
I had the MX4, but could never get the multi-connection to work properly. Many people had the same issue. It was a deal breaker for me, and I switch to Microsoft Surface headphones. They work perfectly between teams call and phone calls. Has this been resolved with the MX5? Have you throughly tested this? I loved the MX4, so would really like to switch back to Sony.
I know it is one year later, I don't know if you switched to XM 5 but don't do it. I have them and I'm experiencing the same issue - I want to try another pair of headphones but I don't know which one. The XM 5 are terrible when it comes to connectivity
I use the touch controls, but I still prefer the button design they had before. The touch controls are sometimes finicky and annoying. To me, it seemed like they added cool new tech, when the old way worked just fine, better even. It would be nice if they at least offered a version without the touch controls lol
I have the XM4s but I've just bought a pair ofTechnics EAH-800 and so far I'd say that they are much more comfortable, sound better (with tighter bass, great midrange and treble), have a better app and have 50 hours of battery life. I was going to go for the XM5s but took a risk and it's paid off in my opinion.
If you are using USB C instead of a wired jack while charging and listening etc you will destroy the lithium battery so much much more quickly. It is never a good idea to do this.
@@bufosp Sure. The battery will continue to re charge itself while being used at the same time. So if you are using wireless charging or a duel type adapter to charge and play at the same time then it will far more quickly ruin your battery.
@@unitychannels They do not use the battery if used through AUX. If you have say an Xperia phone or using a head phone amp's jack then you will be absolutely fine. Just on a side note some head phones that are predominantly wireless based do a better job on wired Jack (AUX) than others, might be worth looking also at the Technics A800 as an example. Hope this helps :)
Yep completely correct, constantly charging them is the worst thing you could possibly do for the headphones battery and is going to kill it's life expectancy
Nice video thanks for posting it. I’ve had mine for two days now and I am trying to figure out why when a call comes in the volume is so low I can barely hear the ringer?
How does sweat interact with the swipe gestures? My phone doesn't like moisture on the screen when I'm using it; I have a hard time imagining that I'd have a good time with headphones that have to be controlled by that kind of mechanism. Same with the cooking scenario; if you wash your hands, do you have to realllly have to dry them before trying to swipe a gesture?
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
If you wear them on your neck when not using them, are they cups facing down or out? Also, would really like to see you compare these to the new Senn Momentum 4 just out
There is a problem with having a phone conversation in a "quiet" environment and a colleague is sitting 3 meters next to you and talking. Then the colleague's voice will be very clearly heard by the person you are talking to on the phone. Here, the Bose 700 is still the king !!!
i can notice audio delay on xm 4 and the sound sounds too crisp and spicy when i use Bluetooth but with wire it sounds fine. It's most annoyingly noticable when playing apex legends mobile and using R-301 gun. When calling or using mic i can hear my surrounding noise or wind noise if I'm next to a fan. The sound quality goes down when you game using microphone or use it as a headset on windows or turn on mic on the Mac, it also switches to a different codec when turning on mic which u can see on mac. I regret buying xm4
well to be fit these headphones werent made for games in the first place mostly just music and working, which XM4'S to great the audio delay is apparent in most ANC headphones so you wont find much luck tbh
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I’m struggling to listen to him about working out what is he lifting or squatting Tuna cans 😂😂😂😂
My squat pr is 928 tuna cans right now, but I'm working on it
@@MikeOBrienMedia keep it up!
He called you out HARD!!
@@MikeOBrienMedia 🤣 I didn't even realize they made an xm5 already must have been a really really low key release if I haven't heard about it
@@MikeOBrienMedia What do you think about jabra 85h elite? I head there were one of the best if not the best high end wireless headphones for working out
why do headphone reviews require shots where you walk around looking side to side like you're about to commit a crime
Shhhhhh!!!!
Lol, to me it always looks like they are about to cross a street
People tend to talk from their experiences when comparing things. What have you been up to lately? :D
Probably because he's about to🤣
To see the headphones on head and what they look like on a man
Pros:
- decent transparence mode
- can connect to 2 devices
- comfortable but gets warm if wear for longer time
- good grip + secure on head
- easy to clean
- decent microphone (block out background noise)
- amazing sound stage
- can connect to wire
- controls are all on the right ear bud
- good noise cancellation
- aesthetic
Cons:
- app is a bit outdated
- not too good for heat
- not too good for workout cuz of the sweat, might damage it
- same for rain / water
- the case is large + not foldable
How you know the water bit
@@joshentertainment2 I just bought these and returned them because of a number of reasons but inside the box there is a paper that says no rain, no sweat, no liquid... They are not water resistant and have no rating. And honestly in my opinion, they aren't worth the 400 dollars. They don't fit smaller ears and heads like mine, the vegan leather is good but not enough cushion in the ear pads. The design is not good if you wear glasses because it leaks noise because of the fit. The noise cancelling is good but the AI gets confused at times and won't turn the noise cancelling back on even after a few seconds of picking up sound or moving. The headband is too small for my tiny head. The drivers are smaller than the 3s and 4s. I believe 33 mm drivers vs 44 mm in previous models. They sound almost exactly like the BOSE 700 with just a ted bit more control over the bass. The sound is good but more crispy than the 3s and 4s. I prefer my 3s over the 4s and 5s.
Went in an amusement park and it rained hard while i was in the ride with my xm5's hanging on my neck, still working perfectly
Basically the same for the xm4
can you connect a PC and a television at once or does one device always have to be a phone?
few months on still loving these. Work, exersising, traveling all great. Holding up great and continue to be even on my big ear big head super comfortable for long listenig.
I've had these for 7 months now. I bought these, and the best Bose and Beats to test them at home for which one was the best sound and noise cancelling. My son and I did a blind test on both of us. We both chose these for both sound quality and noise cancelling, wasn't even close. I used them for a 20 hour flight to Thailand and they were a life saver. Super comfortable. Battery lasted the entire trip. Had a crying baby three seats away, couldn't hear the baby at all when playing music at a normal level. Putting my hand over the right ear allowed me to communicate with the flight attendant. The ONLY negative I have experienced, and it may just be not knowing how to use them correctly, is that when I have them setup to turn off noise cancelling when I put my hand over the right ear they will also turn off noise cancelling when I yawn. That's annoying because I then have to turn the noise cancelling back on. Again, that might be me not knowing how to set them up correctly. I need to do some reading on that. Overall, they have awesome sound and great noise cancelling, and last a long time. Highly recommend.
Very informative thanks for commenting this. How do you feel about them now?
So basically you can just pretend to yawn to turn off noise cancelling instead of having to lift your hand lol
@@kongmengyang8238I love them! I just bought a pair for my wife for Christmas.
@@reiokimura6519lol, good point.
You can turn off speak-to-chat feature
a lot of people commenting on these not being able to fold down to reduce travel size, I'm glad they don't fold! I've always hated hinges in my head phones their usually the first thing to go reducing longevity!!!
Exactly! They aren’t as reliable. Just adds more areas for the puppy to break
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Been using the XM5s for about a week now. They have been great overall, but I find that in some instances the automatic ANC feature struggles to give enough noise-cancelling for my environment.
I prefer the manual optimising feature of the previous models. Just my opinion.
Totally agree.
Absolutely
Can you not optimise it by your liking to always have constant ANC?
@@THEchallemanGAMING no. Hopefully they will allow it in a firmware update
I returned mine because of this. Stupid feature that destroys the whole ANC experience.
I tried the XM5 but as soon as the 1 hour mark passes, the clamping force and the shallower earpads really start fatiguing my ears. They sound and look great, but honestly I expected a lot more in terms of comfort because I don't just use headphones for an hour at time. Decided to return them and go for the Bose QC45. They don't sound quite as dynamic but are heaps more comfortable and have comparable ANC. At least, that's my experience with this product.
it was delayed in my country so I got the chance to read problems from reddit from actual users. It was interesting because despite reviewers saying it's very comfortable, there are people on reddit who said it was uncomfortable and the thin headband was digging on their head.
@@asterfield02 I wondered about that. I have the xm4 and they are very comfortable, but when I saw the xm5's, I was a little disappointed. It looks like they are trying look more like Apple, which I don't really like the look of. Aside from the look, a wider band distributes the weight more evenly decreasing discomfort. Sony should just do their own thing and not try to be like apple. I've had xm2, 3 and 4 and loved all of them and saw improvements with each new version, but I will probably skip the xm5's
The XM5 gave me headaches from the clamping force. I am in the process of getting Sony to refund them.
@@asterfield02 This is me. I have a smaller head and the head pressure is really painful after about an hour.
did you even consider the xm4 over the bose? i'm currently thinking of buying the xm4 but havent considered the bose at all.
I have tried Sennheiser, Bose, Apple, Parrot and Jabra. THESE are the best Headphones money can buy! Noise Cancelling is on a different level. Transparency mode is very good! Comfort is unbelievable good - I can put them on for 8+ hours. And call quality is even better than some dedicated conference headsets. And the headphones support 18W charging which no one is mentioning and is a killer feature.
What do you think about their sound quality compared to the Sennheiser???
@@dvil51 I tried both. Kept the Sony. Even though I have many Sennheiser headphones.
Can you please tell me are these for work/ business calls?
Also how will be these for a student in general?
How is the noice cancelling working so far on cutting out human voices on crowded place?? Does it cut out human voices?? I heard it doesn't have manual ANC intensity control? Have you used any other ANC headphones before so you can compare these two???
@@ramprasath1552 the ANC works fine
One thing to mention is when there isn't anything playing through the headphones some close by voices can be heard but if you play anything everything is so good without any external noises, hope this helps
Just watched this 11 month old video having just bought a pair of XM5s two weeks ago. I have to say I love them. After only having them for two weeks I think your review is pretty spot on. There will always be things that can be improved like the USB’s listening issue but for now I’m totally happy with them.
Can you please tell me are these for work/ business calls?
Also how will be these for a student in general?
@@khadarsk370 I’m retired so just for personal use. They do work great for phone calls. I think they would be great for a student as well.
@@johnleftwich627 Thank You very much
now, I'm going to have these for sure :)
How is the sound leak??
@@Mango-jp3zp Not sure what you mean?
Really happy that you showed it's able to have a wired connection/there's a port for a jack. One of the main things I was hoping it had
loved mostly everything about the XM5. But the headband is way too narrow and not cushioned enough. I had to return them since they became too uncomfortable to wear after 30-45 min.
It seems like they're trying to be like Apple, sound quality aside, I don't like the design. They had a great design with the xm4' which I love, but it seems like they sacrificed practicality to be trendy, ugh!
@@marsbase3729 yeah wish they folded etc ugly as big case
had them for about 2 months now. only really got them for the gym and traveling. audio quality and noise cancellation is amazing. just only wished they folded and were more compact for travel
ARE THEY GOOD FOR THE GYM??
@@yangval yeah, my go to headphones at the gym. Once they are on, you won’t hear a thing.
@@tonyramirez1112could you provide an update if they are still good for the gym? Considering either these or the Beats Studio Pro’s. By the sounds of it, XM5 are the better headphones but I’m in the Apple ecosystem so beats are useful and also I would feel much more comfortable wearing them in the gym to the XM5’s where I’ve seen multiple people say they do not stand up well in gym use.
@@tonyramirez1112 have they survived still? I live in a mediterrenean country so from spring all the way to autumn the temps are relatively high nowadays so you're guaranteed to sweat at the gym, but anc is very important to me which is why i want these specifically 😅
@@aboveaura4817 they survived and are still working with no problems. I ended up doing a body building show so they survived all that cardio and sweat. You can probably find a deal on them now
Good balanced review. Agree with your conclusions. Thanks for discussing the better clamping force on these compared to Bose 700.
I’m a huge fan of my XM5’s. They are incredibly nice. So glad I got these. My first of XM headphones 🎧 and they are truly amazing.
Do you use any apps or does it come with like different sound eq ?? What’s your fave?
I can’t be bothered using an eq and manually adjusting treble bass etc as I’m not a musician.
Wish these folder tbh lol
Do they cancel noise good
@@Ohkeh640 they cancel noise the best. Industry leading. The sound quality is great. Very comfortable. Stylish. And the touch controls are superb. The only weakness here is the ambient sound. It’s not as good as the AirPods Max. But Sony makes the best headphones 🎧
Can you please tell me are these for work/ business calls?
Also how will be these for a student in general?
I really appreciate your reviews.
I’m having a terrible time with the Bose NC 700 headphones. I’ve already had 3 different pairs sent to me by Bose under warranty.
I’m using as my main smartphone the iPhone 13 Pro. I have 3 pairs of Bose QC 35 II and all of them work PERFECTLY on phone calls - everyone hears me GREAT - if I leave myself a VM my voice is loud and clear.
The Bose NC 700 sound like my voice is muffled and distorted - as if there is something covering the mic’s and blocking my voice. I’ve reset them multiple times - NOTHING helps. I have even tried them on several different smartphones. The iPhone 6, iPhone SE 2nd generation and the iPhone 13 Pro - of course the iPhone 6 is running an older iOS version of 12.X. My iPhone SE 2nd generation and 13 Pro have been tried with both iOS 15 all revs and now iOS 16. The NC 700 is muffled and distorted on ALL of the iPhones. I even tried them on my BlackBerry KEY 2 and DTEK 60 - the exact same problem with both BlackBerry Android smartphones and the iPhones. I’ve NEVER had any trouble with Bluetooth headphones before with any brand let alone Bose. They sound GREAT with music but my voice is all muffled and distorted as if the mic’s are being blocked by something.
As I stated, all 3 pairs of my Bose QC 35 II work perfectly for voice calls. I also use AirPod PROS, Bose QC earbuds, Beats Fitpro buds - they all work GREAT for my voice on phone calls and voice recordings as well.
The only thing that makes any sense to me, is that the Bose NC 700 want to pair with the LE (low energy) setting in the Bose audio app. Even if I pair them on the iPhone or Android smartphones directly in the Bluetooth setting without the Bose music app - I get the same terrible voice call results.
I would really appreciate any input and advice you may have for me.
Warm regards,
Joel
Toronto, ON
Canada
Why do you have so many pairs of headphones?!😂
Hahaha totally agreed on the Bose NC 700. I have one and it’s terrible for me given its high price. It feels heavy and hurts my head after not that long time of wearing. And the noise canceling is terrible as well, I have tried resetting and anything that might help in the community page. Nothing works.
Have had it for over 6 months and I am on my 2nd one due to the first one breaking (hinge).
Pros:
-Great sound quality (bass is good)
-Good microphone
-Great speaker
-Can control most aspects with touch feature
-Can use app to tweak sound to your liking
-Great battery life
Cons:
-It's all plastic and plastic breaks and this is a big con
Once my warranty is up, I will go with the airpods max due to it being stronger as apple uses metal and steel
One thing I'm not seeing being mentioned anywhere is the insane amount of audio delay. It is VERY significant when on bluetooth. If you use these for gaming, buy a decent length aux cord because it is bad. Not sony's fault really, just bluetooth slowness.
It comes with an headphone Jack
@@Ketsy16 That's true, I'm only saying don't buy it as a wireless gaming headset like I did. It still works great and audio quality is amazing, but the delay can be bad and its just something I wasn't expecting.
@@bretthuston4727 well what were you expecting of course there is delay with bluethooth if you want a better experience get wirless gaming headphones like from razer with a usb dongle for connection then you will have a very low delay but cable is still better if you want to get every piece of delay out of the way :)
these headphones are terrific for the ederly who are losing their hearing but want to watch television programming or the baseball game without the rumble and rattle of others in any shared space. As you age surrounding noise is a huge barrier to hearing. Great review.
I’ve been wanting them alll year and finally got them gifted for Christmas and I’m so happy with them
I just got a pair and am amazed at the comfort, sound and controls. I bought them because I have been hearing good things about them from patrons at the gym I go to. People are sweating heavily into to these doing intense cardio with no damage to speak of. Currently my gym headphones are the Skullcandy crusher evo, also no water protection rating and I have been sweating like hell in them a few times a week for over a year and they still sound like brand new, right out the box.
Watching again in stir up interest in hopes of holiday deals coming up. I really wish Purple made ear cups with the grid like their mattresses to help with sealing over uneven surfaces like glasses and hats, and simultaneously providing heat dissipation.
This is the best review of these headphones on UA-cam and i’ve watched every one of them.
As a video creator, I prefer to use the wired connection (to avoid the Bluetooth latency). What’s the sound quality, ANC performance and latency in wired mode? Thanks! Great vid!
Latency in Bluetooth is so little nowadays
@@t.w.1672 facts
@@t.w.1672 No no, it's huge, around 150 ms. You just don't notice when watching content because the device delays the video with the same amount. But video editing is interactive, then that doesn't work.
Same as dual pairing, so no LDAC.
@@CTOLARSSON wired still the best choice for quality, yes i know cable is sucks but we cannot deny it the quality came from cable connection
Thanks ❤️. I was in confusion seeing the negative reviews in Amazon. But this video summarizes all I needed to know. Thanks again.
Thanks for the great review... I've been waiting for this. I will be getting this next week and I really hope that there would be great improvements from someone using the XM4 earbuds.
The earbuds are nice, but over-ear headphones are years ahead in my opinion! Connecting to multiple devices, longer battery life, better sound, etc.
@@MikeOBrienMedia Thanks again... I've seen your reviews on the XM4 earbuds as well. In fact your video was the one that convinced me to get it haha now your XM5 video will make me buy the headphone 😂
I have xm4 earbuds and I got xm5 headphones in a Sony store after I tried them and I was blown away by its sound compare to both xm4 earbuds and headphones. You won't regret :)
@@robertrudolf8070 Great! Thanks for your feedback.... And I thought the XM4 earbuds already sound great haha
@@notme6753 Yes XM4 earbuds sound Great but the XM5 is sounds Fantastic
I have gone through 2 pairs of Sony headphones xm3 and xm4. Both broke at the hinge point. The xm5 suffer from same issue. It’s a known problem. Ear pads breakdown with frequent use. Sony wont replace under warranty. The cost to fix hinge and add new pads bring the cost over the cost of AirPod Max. Sometimes buying higher quality at higher cost is the cheaper option in the long run.
I tried them in the store along with 700s and I found the fit better with the 700. I guess it all depends on the size of the head. If you have a smaller head, I think 700 is better.
This isnt like a lot of reviews, you covered some really unique topics! Thanks buddy, great video!
Great review, Thanks! Some are quick to say what’s sauce for the goose but when the ear is on the other foot, sometimes the secret sauce can be lost. Not this time though; It is all super good.
Great video. Thanks for that. My key priority is taking phone calls and zoom calls in coffee shops and cafes, with lots of background noise and chatter. Is the Sony WH-1000XM5 good so that the person or people that i am talking to do not get distracted by the background noise and chatter? Do you also review earbuds - which earbuds would you recommend for phone calls and zoom calls?
Just a heads up, these DO NOT have NFC, Sony removed it which really sucks.
I’ve been enjoying my XM5s since they were first released. But why does nobody mention that they’re GIGANTIC fingerprint magnets? This is one way in which they’re far inferior to their predecessor, which had a wonderful anti-smudge surface that felt much more upscale than the XM5’s smooth plastic.
I also count the eco-friendly box as a negative, since it probably won’t survive until I’m ready to sell these and upgrade to the XM6. That makes not just the box, but the whole pair of headphones more likely to end up in the garbage since they sell more easily with the box. At least where I live.
I watched a different review and they mentioned that the telescopic headband has become looser, so it doesn't keep the size firmly, did you notice the same thing with yours?
Why would the box be a problem if the headset is in perfect state and works fine?
@@Alexandru1996_ Because when you’re done with it and want to sell, you can ask a higher price if you have the box.
@@Landoverse ooo, it makes sense. But i wouldn't mind getting something without the original box. And yes i do keep the boxes every time too.
@@Landoverseput the box in a drawer and forget about it until you want to sell it 💀???????
I think Sony's software could be more polished for using the headphones with multiple devices, like a phone and a tablet. Data is not synchronized seamlessly between devices and often the Headphones Connect app crashes when changing devices.
I just purchased the Sony WH-1000XM4 Black Friday at Best Buy on sale for $228.99 and the original price is $349.99. I saved $121.00. I love the Sony WH-1000XM4 watching my 2022 Samsung OLED S95B 4K Smart Television. The Sony WH-1000XM5 is currently on sale at Best Buy for $50.00 at $349.99. The original price for the Sony WH-1000XM5 is $399.99. I prefer the Sony WH-1000XM4 because they're basically the same at the Sony WH-1000XM5 in my opinion. They both are expensive Sony Headphones and I think no one would disagree getting the Sony WH-1000XM4 for the Black Friday sale is a good choice.
I disagree. Those headphones are awesome but will try to take your hearing with them. They are like a fuckin kamikaze taking itself down with you
on a different context..... Mike, ur killing me with the way u look at the camera in those b-rolls and u look good with the cap on ;)
I wanna know if air pressure hitting a Allen keys bolt makibg a high pitch will damage the transparency
I agree with most of what you have said. The only two things I disagree with are the ANC and the sound signature.
I don't think the ANC is that great on these or even the Bose. I really don't understand what everyone is raving on about. Imo, out of the bunch Bose QC45 blocks out the ambience sounds though still not great.
When your playing music and blasting audio into you head you can't hear anything anyway. I guess it depends on at what point do you measure the noice cancellation?
For me it's when there is no music playing is the true measure on how well these do with noise. Anyway rant over ANC for now lol.
The sounds quality is good but not as great as you've mentioned here, this is a subjective point though. The base is great as always, it's Sony's selling point but it somehow distorts the vocals. Even when you try messing about with the EQ the treble feels like you're on an airplane and you get that airy hissing noise.
The clarity isn't spot on like the Bose. If the Bose managed to allow the EQ to be base punchy as the Sony that would the ideal selling headphone imo.
Also one positive thing to point out the is no sounds leakage with the new Sony Mx5's which is plus point.
Keep up the good reviews - I just found your channel recently.
Even better ANC is great, but not enough to persuade me to upgrade from the XM4's.
Its great for short train rides and for work in office, but I wish it was easier to carry around. Have to strap it to a handle of my bag, since its uncomfortable around my neck.
The previous version XM4 earphones passed every sweat test while I was using them for a year. Just switched to XM5 headphones and stupidly went for a run what turned out to be a very hot day... Well... They didn't slip but they got soo sweaty inside. I got a bit scared but they still work so I guess if you don't sweat buckets from ears you should be good 😅
The first thing I noticed when I put mine on were just how light they were it’s crazy compared to my old Beats Studio 3s wireless
I could wear the xm5s forever
Do you have a special eq you use? Can I have your Soundcloud? I need more music.
@@Ohkeh640 I use Spotify eq and Sony headphones connect eq
@@Big-cc3nn is Sony connect just the app? Or is that a setting in the eq
Ps. Nice pic NLE 😂 it’s my bday tomorrow can’t decide if I want these as a present. Tbh I read reviews that said they’re a fingerprint magnet don’t sound good when watching movies or UA-cam
I'll buy these when someone comes out with breathable mesh ear cups. I have had them on my xm4 and they make a world of difference!
I was told the xm4 and xm5 earcups aren't interchangeable. If you can confirm that I would truly appreciate it!!!
I am excited for some third party accessories to hit the market soon. Alternative ear cups would be nice
@@MikeOBrienMedia bro I need a how to replace earpads video
I've been told by a Sony store they are.
@@DrLogic_ just grab a butter knife and take them off. There are plenty of videos for it with the xm4
Where did you buy the cups? Are they like covers kinda like a case for a phone or replacements?
5:00 They do that because listening to music while charging the battery is a "safety hazard"
No, it isn't. Some people just imagine all manner of safety hazards. Can't imagine how humanity survived the Middle Ages, among others.
@@randyduncan795 yeap i agree, that's why I used quotation marks
The replaceability of the ear-cups concerns me. I haven’t been able to find them for sale anywhere yet
I kind of need that type c playback when gaming and listening to music because who knows when the battery will permanently die.
Great video, and I needed that information 👍.
Best review yet ! Thank you, I’m thinking buying some time soon
What are best for summer and working out as well
What’s the best workout headphones for the gym
I was checking reviews before i bought these, this was the final convincing one. I am switching from the WF 1000xm4 which have been a bit of a bother. Can't easily find proper eartips ( my left ear is the problem, no size stays in). Plus, majorly, the batteries gave up ,didn't hold any charge beyond 1 hour. A change of Varta batteries was expensive. The sound is great for me, hence the return to the same brand.
Ur way of reviewing became my fav🥴💫
What a wonderful review. Thank you for the information and the charming delivery of it 👍
does noise cancelling work when using a wired connedtion?
Thanks for this. Awsome review!
Nice video. one BIG downside for me is that the 'pause when you take them off' is erratic. For me at least.
If you download the app, perhaps you can switch off the setting.
I used to have that on my XM4, but cleaning that helped (def a pain to clean on the XM5 I imagine). ALso are you pausing them manually before turning them off? I found that pausing before taking them off will not resume when you put them back on.
Great video! Is it possible to know when the 2022 budget earbuds video is coming? I have to buy new earbuds and it would be very helpful!
Impressive video 💗
Great video as usual!
My advice to anyone considering these would be to figure out what's important to you. I personally don't care about transparency at all. If I wanted to hear someone talking to me more clearly, I'd simply take the headphones off for a few seconds. Plus, part of the reason I'll have the headphones on is so people know not to talk to me. Lol
I bought them the day they released... I really like them except I just hate that Sony doesn't make anything compatible. Tried connecting these to my PlayStation and that was a total fail.
if you have tv that has Bluetooth you can connect it trough the tv i do that with my pc ( using lg cx tv )
The earpads are removable? Sony says it's stuck on and they need to be fixed by them?
What kind of watch are you wearing?
I had the MX4, but could never get the multi-connection to work properly. Many people had the same issue. It was a deal breaker for me, and I switch to Microsoft Surface headphones. They work perfectly between teams call and phone calls.
Has this been resolved with the MX5? Have you throughly tested this?
I loved the MX4, so would really like to switch back to Sony.
I know it is one year later, I don't know if you switched to XM 5 but don't do it. I have them and I'm experiencing the same issue - I want to try another pair of headphones but I don't know which one. The XM 5 are terrible when it comes to connectivity
@@liviuradu8011 didn't switch. Luckily. Thanks for sharing.
The outdoor shot at 3:18 in the video feels like the green screen.
6:18 I don't use touch controls because as a leftie, I often swipe or cover with my left, it's the same issue I have on XM3 or XM4.
That's dumb logic. A right handed guitarist works the fret board with his left hand.
@@assordante2205 But that thought: I'm a pure leftie, I guess. I play with a right-handed guitar, play roller hockey but still catches left.
@@silentrain713 I just turn touch controls off, so I'd still recommend it, just not the features.
I use the touch controls, but I still prefer the button design they had before. The touch controls are sometimes finicky and annoying. To me, it seemed like they added cool new tech, when the old way worked just fine, better even. It would be nice if they at least offered a version without the touch controls lol
I have the XM4s but I've just bought a pair ofTechnics EAH-800 and so far I'd say that they are much more comfortable, sound better (with tighter bass, great midrange and treble), have a better app and have 50 hours of battery life. I was going to go for the XM5s but took a risk and it's paid off in my opinion.
Hey do u still like the EAH- 800
No way bro XM5>>> imo
If you are using USB C instead of a wired jack while charging and listening etc you will destroy the lithium battery so much much more quickly. It is never a good idea to do this.
mind elaborating more why?
@@bufosp Sure. The battery will continue to re charge itself while being used at the same time. So if you are using wireless charging or a duel type adapter to charge and play at the same time then it will far more quickly ruin your battery.
@@leetronix do you know if the xm5's use battery when plugged in via aux?
@@unitychannels They do not use the battery if used through AUX. If you have say an Xperia phone or using a head phone amp's jack then you will be absolutely fine. Just on a side note some head phones that are predominantly wireless based do a better job on wired Jack (AUX) than others, might be worth looking also at the Technics A800 as an example. Hope this helps :)
Yep completely correct, constantly charging them is the worst thing you could possibly do for the headphones battery and is going to kill it's life expectancy
Nice video thanks for posting it. I’ve had mine for two days now and I am trying to figure out why when a call comes in the volume is so low I can barely hear the ringer?
All of the things that you had talked about that are cons dont matter to me! Thanks for making a review of these nice headphones
Just Bought these Yesterday, Arriving Tomorrow. Hopeyfully they are good
I love that when I take them up, videos pause.
Bought these two weeks ago.( after watching a lot of reviews on UA-cam). Best decision ever..😁
So glad you like them! They are not cheap, but I think you really get what you pay for here. A great pair of headphones!
do you have a vid on the xm4’s?
Mike, is there any advantage of using Mx4 wired, (I am more interested to know for calling purpose with iPhone 13pmx. I have 3.5mm adapter)
Love to know if you think these sound better than the Momentum 3s?
I finally ordered a pair for 180 as a refurb, at that price seems like a great deal.
Not a big fan of the change in design to be honest. X3/X4 still the best 👌🏾
I can respect that. The foldable design was also more convenient for travel
Its actually the other way around for me , i really like the design . But everyone has different taste tho ✌🏾
Its actually the other way around for me , i really like the design . But everyone has different taste tho ✌🏾
Not gonna lie same here but I guess I will just get use to it
@@johnemmanuelvero2313 I prefer the XM4 design at first but the XM5 design grew on me and now I think the XM5 looks much better.
How does sweat interact with the swipe gestures? My phone doesn't like moisture on the screen when I'm using it; I have a hard time imagining that I'd have a good time with headphones that have to be controlled by that kind of mechanism. Same with the cooking scenario; if you wash your hands, do you have to realllly have to dry them before trying to swipe a gesture?
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
How is its connectivity with Iphone ?
I'm really considering these. I'm loving the buds but I'd also like some headphones with really good anc.
Man that mic is impressive outside. Heard zero traffic.
I have quite a narrow head and I feel that when I tilt my head down they almost come off and might fall down, they're like hanging from my ears.
I Just Got Them, they are amazing . NC is sooo Good
Great show very useful 😀
Do no one have meetings? How's the mic in zoom, teams, Google meet, phone calls?
Great review!
Would you guys consider the XM5 enough of an upgrade over the Jabra 85h?
For sure, Jabra 85h max volume is like 60% of xm5. However, there are better options out there than Sony.
@@Whocares504-q6f any suggestions?
About the gaming section, if using it wired can you still use the microphone to talk?
How you clean them from finger prints?
I just wish they eracups were deeper. The XM5 are too shallow, they stick right to my ears and heat up fast
If you wear them on your neck when not using them, are they cups facing down or out? Also, would really like to see you compare these to the new Senn Momentum 4 just out
Don't buy the M4. I just sent back 2 faulty pairs that were panned 5% to the right. 🤷♂️
They face out, but you can turn them inwards 3/4 way which looks more natural imo (and doesn’t hurt the collar bone that way)
There is a problem with having a phone conversation in a "quiet" environment and a colleague is sitting 3 meters next to you and talking. Then the colleague's voice will be very clearly heard by the person you are talking to on the phone. Here, the Bose 700 is still the king !!!
Wow..!! this is a serious risk
Don't take a phone call sitting right next to someone. Rude.
If you are sitting in a office and 3 meters away I won’t classify it rude. I will just call it a ordinary landscape office.
@@assordante2205 what.
Which colour is best buying, silver which look like beige or midnight blue the new one?
Do pillows or things like that cause it to pause if you're laying down with them? And can you use Bluetooth while charging them?
How would you compare these to Bose 45? I heard long period of time Sony M4M5 can get warm. I would wear them most of the day in the office.
i can notice audio delay on xm 4 and the sound sounds too crisp and spicy when i use Bluetooth but with wire it sounds fine. It's most annoyingly noticable when playing apex legends mobile and using R-301 gun.
When calling or using mic i can hear my surrounding noise or wind noise if I'm next to a fan. The sound quality goes down when you game using microphone or use it as a headset on windows or turn on mic on the Mac, it also switches to a different codec when turning on mic which u can see on mac.
I regret buying xm4
well to be fit these headphones werent made for games in the first place mostly just music and working, which XM4'S to great the audio delay is apparent in most ANC headphones so you wont find much luck tbh
can you do an exact vidio with sony earbuds xm5
lunch in may 5th
So, is it time to retire my xm3's? Is the difference that big that it justifies the price?
I have wh 1000 xm5s amd i have also used airpods max and i can definitely say i don't regret my decision. These are my best 500 dollars investment.
Can I buy them now? It is July 2024. Would it be a good idea?