The new KING of active noise cancelling headphones are here! Lemme know if you have any questions around these and I’ll be heading on a Euro trip this summer so I can wear them on the plane for 7+ hours!
If you are someone who can get these ones or the Airpods Max, which ones are overall better? Because there is sound quality too besides the noise cancelling...
The prices you’re giving are in USD $ You said that you are from Toronto You have to be more specific. Cuz here in Toronto the air pods pro max cost $700 cad and the Sony 1000xm5 cost $500
Why do people love the folding feature of headphones so much the only time I would fold my old headphones was to stick it in the case. If you’re travelling you aren’t carrying the case in your hand you have it in bag so case size doesn’t matter
@@IroAppe I have both the reason I go back is because of that spacial audio feature on the xm3 that they removed from the xm4 (arena, club, outdoor, and concert).
@@andrewsamuels77 Oh, why would they remove that? No review told me that, I've seen and read so many reviews and somehow that info slipped right past me. Thanks :D
The fact that the included case is better than the airpods max, they can actually be turned off, headphone jack, better bluetooth codecs, $100-$150 cheaper, usb c for charging, and more durable headband make these a better choice than the airpods max.
Yes, I couldn't agree with you more about how the Airpod Max is way overpriced. I'd rather just get two sets of Airpod Pro's, for me and wifey! That being said, I think the new Sony wireless headphones are definitely worth the price tag. Having double processors and 8 microphones! I'd love to experience that while I'm either watching a movie at home or listening to music travelling by bus.
This one of the best quality channel ive have ver come across how does this channel not have atleast 2 mil and im not just saying this to be nice i truly do think that
Nice thanks for the review on these Karl! Still going strong with my Bose qc35 II, but this will help with my next decision when it’s time to upgrade ✌🏻
Love the new packaging, honestly their supposed to be travel commercial headphones, high res on Sony headphones is like the Dolby tag on gaming headsets
Lol hi res Bluetooth never don't exist But the 3.5mm jack hole on the headphones is where hi res lives It's why I plan to get a helm volume booster and a silver dragon cable and go full hifi on them Bluetooth is classed as lossy not lossless or hi res think you belive in the lies and bullshit
@@hadesmc5246 they're great battery life is exceptional sound is a bit soft and muffled but if you prefer it like how it is on xm4 you could adjust eq settings I have a good one I found online but I don't really use it cuz I prefer the default eq settings and the noise cancelation is also very good
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
Do the XM5s have some sort of 3D audio or spatial audio feature like the airpod maxs? I will never turn that feature off I’m obsessed with spatial audio
I own the xm4. I think the metal band when the headphones are extended should have been kept or what do you guys think? Just to expand a little why is that; the metal part prevents users from the possible accidental breakage and you don't hear any creaks.
If they had kept the foldable element, it would be much easier and more spacious to be able to put the headphones in the bag without always using the case because sometimes you may not always have the room (depending on the bag you use or the purpose) to conveniently put the case in the bag because the case could take up more room sometimes which I found highly convenient. Maybe you all did too.
@@daraakinsooto7247 there’s a reason why they kept the xm4 line instead of discontinuing it. The xm5’s lack nfc foldable design but they have better anc better mic slightly better sound and more comfort from what i can tell. Not worth upgrading but would choose xm5’s if i had to buy new.
I also watch a different tech review video and it said that people complained about the hinges of the xm4 band snapping, did you or anyone else experience the same problem for me I did because I take care of them like there my child (no I don't have kids by the way, haha) I always clean them after use, same with any audio tech I purchase.
@@daraakinsooto7247 I have the XM3s that I bought in 2018 and my bands haven't snapped. They definitely creek but it's not something that's a detriment to the experience. I did unfortunately drop them on a tile floor and the band broke that way but it's certainly not a defect of manufacturing. I taped it up and I still use it. Saw that the XM5s were on sale by distributor on eBay and picked them up. XM3s will turn into my gym headphones and the XM5s will be used around the house and for travel.
I don't know if you'll see this but you mentioned at 4:30 how the earpads on the xm5's are stuck in place The earpads on the xm4's are held in with clips and I believe they are meant to be removable. There is a 3rd party market for replacement pads, I'm not sure off the top of my head if Sony sells replacement pads first hand. I'd want to see someone do a teardown video in order to get an idea as to how they approached this on the xm5's but if I had to guess, I'd assume it's something similar.
In Norway the price difference between the Airpods Max and these are practically none existent as for some reason here the WH-1000xm5's are launching at just over $500.
I have watched so many videos on these headphones and how amazing the noise cancelation is It isn't!! I still can hear everything around me with the noise cancelation on Makes me wonder if i have a super hearing sense
AirPods max £429 in the UK these new Sony £399 - the Sonys look like you could knock someone over while wearing due to sticking out so much where the AirPods max look much cleaner and sleek
Man I'm still enjoying my microsoft surface headphones. But I'm definitely tempting to get this new xm5's. Maybe around black Friday if they go on sale I may jump on them (doubt they will)
So if we dont care about money in buying these two. Which would be the more recommended? ( Dont care about the mic when i often chat more then calling ) Or more like how mutch better anc and audio is it and how big difference it actually is. I often dont really find that answer in these kinds of reviewe/compare videos. And in the standpoint right now i need to decide between a pair of xm4 for 250$ and xm5 for 319$.
I like it but it doesn’t satisfy me with the volume part my qc45 are better in volume but these are a bit better in noise cancelling and sound quality I just wished they would’ve kept the 40mm speakers in it
Picked the silver ones.. They dont look as smudgy as the black ones do.. :) replaced the Bose 700 for me. And according to the manual the earcups are changeable, although not as convenient as the Airpods Max ones.
Tried XM5's for two days and returned them, went back to XM4. New ones have auto NC optimizer which still hasn't been fixed. XM4 the best headphones because you choose how much NC you want and it stays like that. XM5's not recommended!
Which would you say you like better xm3's or 4's, and why?? I'm an old geezer not tech smart, but I'm trying to figure out which ones out of all these to buy just for listening to music while lifting weights. Calls are not important. But sound quality, loudness, easy to connect to my Android galaxy 11 is important. Anybody????
The 4’s came with such a short usb-c charging cable. Does the 5 have the same short cable? Also what brand of cable are you using on this video that is shown? Thank you.
Do these still have nfc tap to pair? I haven't looked at the specs yet hehe. Funny how no one is mentioning the headphone jack, which I still use on my M3's.
XM5 just hit the store this week in Sweden and it is 300 SEK (about 29-euro equivalent) MORE EXPENSIVE than AirPods Max. Price of Airpods Max is pretty stable I'd say. Looking at the specs sheet, I wonder why people would pick XM5. BTW, Airpods Max sounds superior and it has extremely good call/mic quality.
The new KING of active noise cancelling headphones are here! Lemme know if you have any questions around these and I’ll be heading on a Euro trip this summer so I can wear them on the plane for 7+ hours!
Can you now charge them and listen to them at the same time?
If you are someone who can get these ones or the Airpods Max, which ones are overall better? Because there is sound quality too besides the noise cancelling...
@@aelaan12 still a big no :(
The prices you’re giving are in USD $
You said that you are from Toronto
You have to be more specific.
Cuz here in Toronto the air pods pro max cost $700 cad and the Sony 1000xm5 cost $500
@@josecabral1685 Most Canadian UA-camrs report in USD (LewLater, Linus to name a few) because of the market share.
Why do people love the folding feature of headphones so much the only time I would fold my old headphones was to stick it in the case. If you’re travelling you aren’t carrying the case in your hand you have it in bag so case size doesn’t matter
I don’t care for the folding stuff it’s cool but whatever
I use the XM3 (bought them 2 years ago) best
headphones I've ever had. Having 30- hrs of
battery life and fast charging is amazing.
I own the 3’s and 4’s. I look forward to a definitive upgrade. I still use the xm3’s on a consistent basis. Keep the great reviews rolling.💎
Thanks!
Oh that's interesting. I also have the XM3's. What makes you going back to them on a regular basis, if you have the XM4's?
@@IroAppe I have both the reason I go back is because of that spacial audio feature on the xm3 that they removed from the xm4 (arena, club, outdoor, and concert).
@@andrewsamuels77 Oh, why would they remove that? No review told me that, I've seen and read so many reviews and somehow that info slipped right past me. Thanks :D
seriously ?
don't yours have a clicking / ticking sound in the left ear cup ?
The fact that the included case is better than the airpods max, they can actually be turned off, headphone jack, better bluetooth codecs, $100-$150 cheaper, usb c for charging, and more durable headband make these a better choice than the airpods max.
Sony for better bass, no brainer
I ended up going with the wf 1000 xm4, they make my airpods pro sound like garbage.
The AirPods sound better tho
@@ishhiosjs8000no they don’t airpods are the worst
@@crdxfchj Sony’s sound muddy
Yes, I couldn't agree with you more about how the Airpod Max is way overpriced. I'd rather just get two sets of Airpod Pro's, for me and wifey! That being said, I think the new Sony wireless headphones are definitely worth the price tag. Having double processors and 8 microphones! I'd love to experience that while I'm either watching a movie at home or listening to music travelling by bus.
Yes I agree on all the claims if I wouldn’t have gotten a good deal on my AirPods max ($417) after tax I would’ve gotten these mx5
Did these just get out of NDA/embargo? Everyone’s reviews are going live.
Yes, the official launch was today.
Edit: woah who did I answer 0_0
Chocolate rain
This Star Destroyer behind is amazing :)
I'll be keeping my XM4's. I don't want to ditch the folding feature. I love that about them.
This one of the best quality channel ive have ver come across how does this channel not have atleast 2 mil and im not just saying this to be nice i truly do think that
I have lived in my M3 since they were released, the band just broke this week, ordered M5. Can't wait 👍
Yes, you used the term cleanability correctly.
Nice thanks for the review on these Karl! Still going strong with my Bose qc35 II, but this will help with my next decision when it’s time to upgrade ✌🏻
This the earliest I've ever been to a Karl Conrad video damn son.
same lol dunno if i prefer the old m3/m4 design over this new one tbh
Still using the mark 2’s, still going strong 😁
Love the new packaging, honestly their supposed to be travel commercial headphones, high res on Sony headphones is like the Dolby tag on gaming headsets
Lol hi res Bluetooth never don't exist
But the 3.5mm jack hole on the headphones is where hi res lives
It's why I plan to get a helm volume booster and a silver dragon cable and go full hifi on them
Bluetooth is classed as lossy not lossless or hi res think you belive in the lies and bullshit
@@jonathanoxlade4252 I’m done with consumer headsets, but everyone else can enjoy ☺️
I just ordered mine today! They're coming tomorrow I'm really excited
How are they?
@@hadesmc5246 they're great battery life is exceptional sound is a bit soft and muffled but if you prefer it like how it is on xm4 you could adjust eq settings I have a good one I found online but I don't really use it cuz I prefer the default eq settings and the noise cancelation is also very good
Great video, I just ordered these. I’ve been using the original first gen Sonys for years.
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
Can you charge it while using it? By the way good review and nice smile throughout the video.
Definitely keep my XM4 over new one! Better design, foldable and smaller durable case.
YES! How could I forget. These don't fold.
😊
Cope
@@zoak4813fr he’s coping hard lol, xm5 is better in every conceivable way
@@Spazlitesis it really i needa kno cuz im thinking bout buying them
I looooove Nora En Pure! Hearing you say that you were satisfied with the sound quality while listening to deep house sold them for me. Thanks!
Seeing her this summer! Can’t wait :)
Woohoo I may be able to finally get the XM4 now. Literally my first thought.
Do the XM5s have some sort of 3D audio or spatial audio feature like the airpod maxs? I will never turn that feature off I’m obsessed with spatial audio
Just bought a pair of midnight blue and so happy with them.
Where is you backpack from? Looks nice, I liked!
Is the sound quality better or worse than Bose NC 700's. Because I love it's sound quality over Sony's XM3 & 4's.
I JUST GOT THEM AND THEYRE A BANGER
Sony are just amazing creating best of the best Headphones....Just spoiled my old ones 😂🔥🔥
Love your vids man.🔥🔥
xm5 cups are not stuck in place though they are very much removeable not like airpod but very removable with a pull.
Been thinking about grabbing some sony headphones and Just my luck they came out with new ones
the design of both the XM3 and XM4 is way more beautiful though
I own the xm4. I think the metal band when the headphones are extended should have been kept or what do you guys think? Just to expand a little why is that; the metal part prevents users from the possible accidental breakage and you don't hear any creaks.
If they had kept the foldable element, it would be much easier and more spacious to be able to put the headphones in the bag without always using the case because sometimes you may not always have the room (depending on the bag you use or the purpose) to conveniently put the case in the bag because the case could take up more room sometimes which I found highly convenient. Maybe you all did too.
@@daraakinsooto7247 there’s a reason why they kept the xm4 line instead of discontinuing it. The xm5’s lack nfc foldable design but they have better anc better mic slightly better sound and more comfort from what i can tell. Not worth upgrading but would choose xm5’s if i had to buy new.
@@chilly1661 true story I would choose them to if I had to buy new ones
I also watch a different tech review video and it said that people complained about the hinges of the xm4 band snapping, did you or anyone else experience the same problem for me I did because I take care of them like there my child (no I don't have kids by the way, haha) I always clean them after use, same with any audio tech I purchase.
@@daraakinsooto7247 I have the XM3s that I bought in 2018 and my bands haven't snapped. They definitely creek but it's not something that's a detriment to the experience. I did unfortunately drop them on a tile floor and the band broke that way but it's certainly not a defect of manufacturing. I taped it up and I still use it.
Saw that the XM5s were on sale by distributor on eBay and picked them up. XM3s will turn into my gym headphones and the XM5s will be used around the house and for travel.
I have a great experience with Sony XM5. Sound irrelevant, I like the grey shirt. where you got it?
I don't know if you'll see this but you mentioned at 4:30 how the earpads on the xm5's are stuck in place
The earpads on the xm4's are held in with clips and I believe they are meant to be removable. There is a 3rd party market for replacement pads, I'm not sure off the top of my head if Sony sells replacement pads first hand. I'd want to see someone do a teardown video in order to get an idea as to how they approached this on the xm5's but if I had to guess, I'd assume it's something similar.
Thanks for the reviews!
Hey, do you think the XM4’s would fit neatly in that case?
Selling my AirPods max to buy these. The AirPods max are just too heavy imo. I loved the XM3s and still use them
I can’t wait to use them and see how good they are from The Airpod Max
Omega watch is poping out. good pick.
In Norway the price difference between the Airpods Max and these are practically none existent as for some reason here the WH-1000xm5's are launching at just over $500.
Thx for the Informations, it was really helpful
Might get them during black friday , great review!
Karl Conrad Are these nice & easy to connect to the PS5 ?
Do they feel more comfortable than the xm3?
I have watched so many videos on these headphones and how amazing the noise cancelation is
It isn't!! I still can hear everything around me with the noise cancelation on
Makes me wonder if i have a super hearing sense
You must listen to music very quietly I guess
What colour do you think is better? The black or the white stone colour??
Love mines they sound amazing and comfortable asf
Hi Karl, Can these be connected wirelessly to the ps5?.
Hoping to buy this soon
NFC? LDAC and Multipoint at the same time? Gaming?
I don’t get it. You have the apple headphones too. Why not compare the two with 1. Music quality and 2. Noise cancellation between the two.
alright dude i see you flexing your biceps all low key
Can't wait to try these
Love my XM3 and still use them today😎
@Karl Conrad - Do you think these are worthy of an upgrade from XM3?
I didn't get the xm3 and waited then got the xm4 and the duel pairing devices is so nice.
Awesome unboxing and review!
AirPods max £429 in the UK these new Sony £399 - the Sonys look like you could knock someone over while wearing due to sticking out so much where the AirPods max look much cleaner and sleek
Can these be connected wirelessly to the ps5?.
These be lookin sorta 🔥🔥bossman
Damn these reviews came out hot!
Does that 30 hours of playback include having the noise cancelling enabled?
Man I'm still enjoying my microsoft surface headphones. But I'm definitely tempting to get this new xm5's.
Maybe around black Friday if they go on sale I may jump on them (doubt they will)
They will most probably I Got mine xm4 on black Friday last year around 350$
@@bobybhangu2767 350 is the retail price for the xm4.....
@@Ugoswrld bro last year in Canada it was 500$
Love your review👍🏿
So if we dont care about money in buying these two. Which would be the more recommended? ( Dont care about the mic when i often chat more then calling ) Or more like how mutch better anc and audio is it and how big difference it actually is. I often dont really find that answer in these kinds of reviewe/compare videos. And in the standpoint right now i need to decide between a pair of xm4 for 250$ and xm5 for 319$.
I have xm5 but I suggest you to buy xm4
Xm4 is bettwr
I've had the XM3s and XM4s. Maybe I can finally use Sony's for listening to ASMR at night without them being broken when I wake up?
Does this headphone completely isolates a gunfire noises near you cuz im planning to buy if this headphone can isolate that kind of noise?
AirPods Pro Max are usually on sale from $450 to $479. At that price, which one is better?
Hmm
They're both great, so you can't go wrong either way.
These things were a treat. Might end up snagging a pair as the new editing headphones 🔥
Hey I have a question I am trying to get more muscle and shoulders for basketball do you know any good chest and shoulder workouts for gains
Should I buy the XM4 or the XM5 ?
Hi Karl, wonder what backpack you are rocking at 1:40 in the video?Thanks a lot and for the review as well
Edit : found it in your techbag video :)
DB Journey!
I like it but it doesn’t satisfy me with the volume part my qc45 are better in volume but these are a bit better in noise cancelling and sound quality I just wished they would’ve kept the 40mm speakers in it
Picked the silver ones.. They dont look as smudgy as the black ones do.. :) replaced the Bose 700 for me.
And according to the manual the earcups are changeable, although not as convenient as the Airpods Max ones.
I’m gonna keep using my XM4, still no complaints
XM3 for 4 years and works great not sure if its the worth upgrading 😏
Did they fix the issue with the touchpad not working in cold weather like the xm3?
how's the battery and how many device can it connect to at the same time unlike the xm3?
I have XM4 and very happy and satisfied. Should I get the XM5?
Are these good for the gym?
Did you get to meet Max and Jos (his dad)...? Or no entrance even when you have Dutch heritage?
Now that you can get AirPods Max for $449 (e.g. Amazon), how does that recommendation change, if at all, with the XM5’s?
Have an iphone? Get the Airpods, have an Android? Get the Sony's. LDAC only works on Android and the Airpods have iPhone only features as well...
No difference. The XM5’s are still much better.
Tried XM5's for two days and returned them, went back to XM4. New ones have auto NC optimizer which still hasn't been fixed. XM4 the best headphones because you choose how much NC you want and it stays like that. XM5's not recommended!
Which would you say you like better xm3's or 4's, and why?? I'm an old geezer not tech smart, but I'm trying to figure out which ones out of all these to buy just for listening to music while lifting weights. Calls are not important. But sound quality, loudness, easy to connect to my Android galaxy 11 is important. Anybody????
@@lots3799 I think XM4 have better NC but other than that they are the same I think. Not so much difference
Everyone using iPhone : Wow it sounds so good
The 4’s came with such a short usb-c charging cable. Does the 5 have the same short cable? Also what brand of cable are you using on this video that is shown? Thank you.
Yes xm5's short cable but it's very fast
Love the watch in this video - what is it?…
Omega planet ocean.
Do these still have nfc tap to pair? I haven't looked at the specs yet hehe. Funny how no one is mentioning the headphone jack, which I still use on my M3's.
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.
What an excellent reviewer
XM5 just hit the store this week in Sweden and it is 300 SEK (about 29-euro equivalent) MORE EXPENSIVE than AirPods Max. Price of Airpods Max is pretty stable I'd say. Looking at the specs sheet, I wonder why people would pick XM5. BTW, Airpods Max sounds superior and it has extremely good call/mic quality.
Comfort and superb NC…
well here in India price gap is way too huge…xm5 comes for $380 and airpods max comes for $630-$640…
clearly i choose xm5
I just got them. The noise cancellation seems really disappointing. Its more silent when its on ambient noise level 10. Any fix for this?
Fix the settings
@@jakob6540 what exactly in the setting. I have literally tried everything
Bro I am form India and I love to see your videos love form India 🇮🇳 ❤️🇨🇦
when do u think these will launch in india/
@@darkpoisonentertainmentstu2845
Please visit your nearest sony authorised dealer store nd it may be available as well 🙏
I will be grabbing a pair of these 😵
I'm looking forward to upgrade my XM3 so I'm probably not going for the XM4 (it looks very much the same)
where did you get the orange protecting cups from on the air pods max?
I have the three XB910N, XM4, and the 5's. Definetly I'd pick up XM4 and 4. 5 have the best NC ever, but the former have better design and head band.
WOW 👑 SONY GOD FOREVER#1 ✌️ 👑
can you use the mic on these when connected to a pc for work calls?
Still using my XM2 and they are working fine. No need to update yet 😂
I am still using xm1… wanted to buy the new new for my wife.