Hands down the best comparison video I've seen! Why you haven't got more views I don't know but the professionalism and presentation of your video is 11 out 10!
In order to use any earbud independently you have to turn off voice assistant. If you have the voice assistance on, the right earbud will be considered as the master earbud, while h you turn it off, both earbuds will be equal and can play sound in any ear by themselves.
You have an excellent way of covering your info. With ADD it’s hard to keep up with a river of information so the way you cut down your lines is such breath of fresh air. There is zero fatique and everything comes in. Well done.
@@insidetechltd Any chance that we will get an XGIMI Horizon Projector review from you? the 1080p base model... its an all-in-one like the Anker review you did last year
what an awesome review! but you can use the just the left or just the right buds when you disable google assistant, just wanted to let you know about that one.
Thank you so much! Yes someone else pointed this out too - I wish I could make it clearer in the video. It’s a shame it has this restriction and isn’t completely seamless L and R independent use, but better than none at all!
In order to use any earbud independently you have to turn off voice assistant. If you have the voice assistance on, the right earbud will be considered as the master earbud, while if you turn it off, both earbuds will be equal and can play sound in any ear by themselves.
@@insidetechltd no problem, that s not a big problem for me if i really want to use the google assistant, you can still plan ahead on which bud you want to use and decide which bud will be the google assistant one. I am mostly impresses by the battery life
@@bl4ckangel89 Hey! Are you statisfied with the xm4? I really cannot decide if I should purchase the xm3 or xm4. I could get the xm3 for 100Euros since the xm4 does cost about 220 Euros. But I am ready to pay a bit more for a better noise cancelling and audio quality on top as well
I received my Sony wf-1000xm4 last week and do you know what? I'm not 100% sold on them. From using the jabra elite 75t for a while then switching up to the wf-1000xm4 I was expecting a massive massive difference. I find with the Sonys that the volume is not very high, the comfort and fit isn't anything special as in they are not the most comfortable of earbuds, the call quality is not good enough for a pair of £250 earbuds and the most important thing for me the ANC is actually not that great. I'm sorry to leave this comment on your great video but if I have these issues and i am more than sure that others will agree.
No problem, I didn’t make the earbuds 😅 I’m sorry you were disappointed though, that sucks. I guess you did go from one flagship pair of earbuds to another, so the “upgrade” isn’t ever going to seem as big. There are definitely some pros to the 75ts, as you’ve pointed out - especially comfort I expect. I like Jabra tech in general really 👌🏼
@@insidetechltd Jabra 75Ts also have ANC that work fairly well for a firmware update and it can also do multipoint connection, better call quality, all controls on Earbuds itself and it has gone down in price a lot now. But none of these can hold a candle to wired IEMs at much lower prices so I'll stick onto wires for a while especially for good sound quality
Thank you 👊🏼 It's weirdly bad, isn't it? I know I give examples in tricky situations near traffic, but even so. Plenty of budget earbuds doing the business!
I liked how you clearly like these, more than some other products, yet stayed impartial enough to admit that you didn't think they were the best in some categories.
Thank you. I just think you can't ever let your personal thoughts/views influence a review. You've got to always remain impartial no matter what - otherwise the value of your video becomes worthless. So maybe Sony will never work with me because I point out the flaws, but oh well 🤷♂️
The foam tips crack very easily, seems to be a general problem. The ANC didnt Work on mine, so i returned Them immediately. Small cuts/cracks was visible after only an hour of use. Ive seen others have the same problem on the Sony reddit. And the fact that Sony stated the tips only lasts a year is shooting themselves in the foot. Great Sound though
Incredibly helpful and tactfully informative. I am looking for a new pair of truly wireless earbuds since my Bose SoundFree Sport earbuds died on me after 2 lovely years, and this video was very helpful. Thank you very much.😁😊👍👌🙌
Very straight forward and also like all the text in the review. Only one improvement would be to not use black text on a background with dark elements. That last slide with a list of imprvements of the xm4 was hard to read.
Thank you! Yes I agree about that last one - I tried multiple colours and this was the best of them. I should have put a background shader behind the text though to increase the contrast, sorry about that!
Your contribution is very valuable. Considering the sound quality, if you bought the old ones, it makes no sense to buy the new ones. Muy valioso tu aporte. Teniendo en cuenta la calidad de sonido, Si compraste los anteriores no tiene sentido adquirir los nuevos
One thing which hasnt been mentioned about the XM3 enough, the golden cover of the charge box is going to collect scratches. I had mine for about 8-9 months now.
Can anybody tell me 4's are LOUDER than the 3's. Volume in the 3's doesn't do it for me and I'm suffering paralysis between the 4's, Momentums and the B&WPI7's......
You really just want something that fits really securely - so that's going to be down to your particular ear shape. I personally find soundcore's Liberty A1/Neo/Spirit Dot 2 fit really tightly and securely. As long as the earbuds have at least IPX4 water resistance, then any pair that fits well will do! These Sony earbuds, for example, might fit you really well!
Can someone please tell me these sounds equally good as sony mdr xb75..?? I've been using sony mdr xb75 since last 5 years and don't want to miss the sound of it.
These earbuds are fantastic. Bought a pair of these last week. Nice to have a pair of earbuds I can take with me when I don't want to take their bigger brother headphones which I also have.
@@adamyzfr7009 no different to their over ear brothers, which is obviously a good thing. Some people might tell you otherwise, and to each their own I get it, but I personally disagree. One thing Speed Demon Adz, is when you get them, make sure you get a good seal in your ears, because it obviously helps. And also you may need to tweak them slightly in the app for your taste. One thing I found personally is even though it drains the battery, was to enable DSEE Extreme in the settings, as far as the bass goes. And also to enable LDAC on your device if you cam. If not though, it’s not a big deal
The XM3 came out 2 years ago and is now $170 on amazon. Given this new price point, are they competitive with the $150 earbuds such as the Neobuds Pro, Oneplus Pro, Xiaomi flipbuds pro, Huawei Pro, 1Comfo pro? Is it worth going with a 2 years-old model (XM3) or what do you recommend?
Yes, I’d say they are still competitive with those models for sure. As long as you like the somewhat bulky design, they still sound great and have awesome ANC!
There’s always a chance! I’ll be honest though, I have a pretty busy schedule and I already covered them each in-depth 😬 I’d retread a lot of familiar ground in a comparison video. Never say never though! So for now I’m happy to test, compare and answer any questions you have - just let me know! 👌🏼
So by default, Jabra has a more dynamic sound: there's an emphasis on the bass and treble (like a V-shaped EQ), whereas Sony has a much more balanced sound. Sony's sound has greater clarity and soundstage though - it just seems a bit more refined. A lot of this is subjective though and what each person personally likes. I think Sony has a more accurate and refined sound though
That's before. So you can take a little out of the bass to try and balance it more, but it doesn't suddenly create as clean bass as you get with Sony. I still don't think the clarity is there in the midrange either - but you have to really listen to notice these differences. So I reckon other factors should come into the purchase decision
Hi inside tech, i have bought the xm3 4 months ago and they go really good and i love them (i bought them for only 119,99€), do you think i should buy the xm4 or continue having the xm3?
Honestly…I would say don’t upgrade. If you love them, why upgrade? You should only ever upgrade when you aren’t happy and want a change, not just because there’s something new (there is always something new!)
I'm also planning one buying Sony's newest Linkbuds S earbuds specifically for my driving assistance. Just a question: What difference do you find in using the LDAC codec, plz?! I personally don't find much difference between Ldac and AAC or SBC?!
So depressing how Sony dropped the ball on the upgrade. I'm not dropping an eye watering $400 for buds. I hate the trend of no 3 5 jack anymore. Which is why I still have my S10+ My kingdom for a decent pair that checks all the boxes. The one plus you didn't mention is that at least with the XM3's I know you can buy another bud if you loose it or damage it. My XM3's have been working great and I waited patiently for them to drop really low in price. I got them last year so I can expect to see the new ones in a year or more to drop in price. I did notice that the XM3 went on sale just as the Bose came out. But went back up in price like a bit later I have to say the feature of replacing a bud for semi cheap us a huge bonus for me. My daughter had Samsung buds previously and once they started loosing equal sound the only thing you could do if get the app to push sound heavy to one side (she has a Samsung so she used the sound assistant app). Thx for the review. I'm not buying any buds until they come down in price. Especially since they don't equal the same sounds as wired buds. But maybe I'm just picky with the quality.
$400? 😧 I guess it’s too soon to say whether Sony will release spare earbuds for the M4, they’re pretty new. Thanks for watching though! I think it’s good to be picky when flagship earbuds are so expensive!
I purchased these earbuds the other day and man… do they put some pain on your ears after 30 min or so. Also, a lot of connection problems with iPhones so just be aware if you are in the market for these. Lastly, great presentation my friend very fluent
I can get the xm3 for $100 less than the xm4 right now. So would you say the xm4 are worth the $100 more if someone was mainly focused on good sound quality with the basic other features?
Neither of these have even $100 worth sound quality if you are just looking for sound quality and few basic features like taking calls. Most of their price goes towards those other features and their brand name
@@sorcerermax5111 simple enough. I personally care more about sound quality with good volume over everything else. The other features are just a bonus really
@@BJPerryJr Unless you need extra features like their slightly improved ANC, PNC, BNC etc 😁 and their app, DSEE etc, see if you can find something in the market which sounds close to or better than these, wired or wireless and with the rest of the money saved, you can buy something else nice for yourself and that'll be double bonus and enjoyment for yourself. If you want Wireless and Sony only, then I don't think upgrading from XM3 to this by spending extra $100 is worth it
It's mostly the 'other' things you're getting with the extra $100 - not so much the sound quality. So if you're not fussed about those, it's a good saving. But the fit and comfort are extremely important so that's a big factor - I can't tell you which ones will fit your ears best, but think about the shape and design before buying too
Yes. They have an auto-off feature which kicks in after ~15 minutes of not wearing them (placing back in your ears wakes them, or tap the touch pad). You can also turn them off manually in the app
I would nearly always answer “no” to this question. But when I look at that long list of improvements over the M3…I think an upgrade could be justified in this case. You just need to ask yourself “why” you’re upgrading. Which parts are you not happy with in the M3? And do the M4 actually fix/improve those issues?
Bout to review the reviewer.....love the detailed content you're producing on your page, but sometimes its almost hard to sit through with the lackluster voice with the same cadence...it almost reminds me of those videos where they have a robot reading the entire script. Your video production and reviews definitely outweigh the voiceover performance though!
You think listening to it was bad? I had to for hours and hours editing the voice over 😩 count yourself lucky! Haha thanks though, and sorry about the VO!
@@insidetechltd okay perhaps I was a little harsh there 😅I can appreciate the number of man-hours put into a single video, which is why I didn't hesitate to subscribe. Thank you for the reliable content!
@@insidetechltd your voice work was perfect. Clear and easy to understand - especially for non native English speakers - I'm from the UK so I'm used to different English accents. Some people just need to find something to complain about.
Again, it's really down to your music preference: Sony has more of a warmer, bassy tone. Whereas Sennheiser handles the high end better. I might be crazy but...with LDAC, i'm gonna give it to Sony though 😬
Are they good for cycling? I just bought the new Jaybird Vista 2 and the wind noise when going 30km/h is louder than the music which is such a disappointment
I tried these out earlier today cycling and I think they're not bad. So for me, they passively block out a lot of the wind noise, so turning on ANC (even with automatic wind noise reduction) only adds a tiny bit to it. You might as well just use them with ANC off. It takes ~5 seconds to adjust and then gets a tiny bit quieter. With cycling you're basically putting the earbuds in the most difficult situation (with wind rushing right past the mics), so I think you're best off with a pair of earbuds that fit really well and completely seal the ear (only you know which earbuds fit perfectly). Make sure to stay safe and aware of your surroundings though!
After listening to another expensive TWS, I found that the sound quality is nowhere near the wired IEMs even in $20 price range so I'll stick to wired IEMs for few more years until the humans on Earth improve Bluetooth audio to match wired ones
@@JoeGillian0 It is very expensive $400 and it also has some drawbacks in other areas but no money either to try that now as I already bought one TWS so may be sometime in the later future
I'm not sure wireless could ever match wired to be honest. But I certainly think there are still lots of earbuds that are better than many wired pairs! $20 though 😱
@@insidetechltd yeah but I think they’re talking about chi-fi IEMs, which are known for matching or surpassing the ability of IEMs 5x their price or more
Well, fo some reason went for xm3. Great deep clear bass on mobile when upgraded sound on sony bass, however on my sony nw-a40 walkman no so exited .. wondering if bass would be better on xm4?
I don't think the difference is that big to be honest, the sound is quite similar. It depends a lot on how the earbuds fit though, this is essential for bass. So maybe the new design would fit better with a tighter seal and therefore the bass seems better (I suspect it's more like your walkman though if they sounded great on your phone)
I’ve had my WF-1000XM4 for a little over 24 hours, as of writing this comment, and I can actually use both the right and left earbuds independent of each other.
Its possible that it only works with the right side because google assistant is on, it happened with my 1000xm3 so i had to turn it off to use the left side on its own
I own the XM3's and I can use either the left or right bud on its own and are not restricted to using the right bud if you just want to wear one. Sony have taken this away, or this information is wrong, I'm leaning towards option 2.
@@insidetechltd that's what I would have thought, forgive me if I'm mistaken but I thought the video said that only the right bud can be used on its own hence my comment.
I'm sorry, I forgot to say: since this video was made there has been an update so you can now do this. You can't do this if you set up a voice assistant with the earbuds - in this instance it's still only the right earbud that can be used alone. If you don't set this up and use the default voice assistant (whatever your phone has) then you can use either on its own. I hope that explains it!
@@insidetechltdYes thanks :) It might be worth writing that into a pinned comment IMO, it's a pretty big deal to me and I'm sure other and that would be enough to put me off a purchase!
Need help please. On SALE today, and almost the same price at $120. Which you gonna buy?: 1. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 1 2. Sony WF-1000XM3 3. Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro 4. Jabra Elite 85T
Not 1. or 2. So pick based on the 3/4 depending on the design you like best. Full videos on both of those if you want a deeper look at them and more info!
@@insidetechltd Yes I have watched all your videos before regarding earbuds. It helped me a lot. But because of these sale online that is about to start and I was thinking all the good earbuds I said here will be purchased. That’s why I called for help to the Big Guns I know. 😃 Thank you!
@@insidetechltd Hi! I got the Sony. The sound is amazing, mostly in the 360 reality audio setup. But I got a problem in stuttering. It’s very annoying because it’s continues. My other wireless earbuds or earphones seldom does that…and not at all. Do you have idea in this problem?
I'm not sure exactly. It could be that the 360 audio isn't as stable. And you can also try changing the settings to 'prioritise connection' rather than 'prioritise sound quality' in the app. Otherwise you're best bet is to ask Sony!
My Jabra 75T has multipoint. I have connected it to my PC and smartphone and it works flawlessly. Just need to pause on one and play on another. As easy as that
@@insidetechltd thx for the reply but have u crack opened it? the previous versions batteries were extremely easy to replace. im environmentally conscious, hence the question.
No, because this voids the warranty and affects the performance. It's not a user-replaceable battery, but I couldn't say whether it's technically possible to replace it by breaking it open. Glad to hear you're environmentally conscious, but I can't advise you there i'm afraid 👍🏼
@@episteme666 : Hey, I was thinking the same.Read reviews about xm3 being future proof and fixable.Since we are spending a lot on these I would also wish it lasted long.And most earbuds looses its battery capacity within few years.
Only Jabra has multipoint. Others might do Multi point if you pay em may be $150 more cuz they wanna get rich asap and keep on getting rich with people's money for decades ;) Jabra also has its downsides like no mono on left, no Aptx etc
They have got smaller size & good fits compared to XM3's. But, their earbuds setting system isn't appreciable as Soundcore's!! Moreover, I've small ears and after like an hour, it hurts in the outer side of the ears!! 😥
For every electronic item I buy that they have left out something in the name of the "environment" and paper not plastic packaging, I will drive my '21 RAM TRX (usually, or various other V8's or V12's to use as much petrol or diesel as possible) until I use at least 4 litres of fuel, per product. Same goes for the bozos that love giving out the paper straws. I use 1 litre per straw I get. Easily take a day on the weekend and just go for a drive, usually easiest to use it all in one day. Pedal to the floor as often as possible. Sick of this "environment" nonsense. I grew up in HS in the 90s, so elementary (American born) through mid school they banged on and on about using paper and how evil we were if we did, and even recycled paper uses so much energy to make, versus virgin paper. "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". What a bunch of propoganda. And these moronic paper straws; any alien species will zoom by wondering WTF these idiots on this planet are doing drinking liquid through paper. Yeah, let's keep it up. 🙄🙄
Well done! that will show them! I’m sure sony will change their minds about becoming more sustainable when they realise you are wasting your own money using excess fuel that you didn’t need to. 😂
@Rob Gretton Excess fuel to whom exactly? Why are Leftys constantly trying to dictate parameters of what's "right" and what's "wrong"? Wrong is ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that you disagree with. It's like all of you stopped maturing at age 10. Insanely funny though. And thankfully just like any idiotic time in history, it doesn't last forever. And that is what brings solace to the normal humans who understand science and never subscribe to these mentally unstable Far Alt Leftys (which is actually all of the Left. There is no "moderate" anymore) and their delusions. The "gender wars", "sexuality wars", "culture wars", identity politics, global warming.....errrr I mean "Climate Change", victim mentality, safe spaces, gender neutral BS, banning gas stoves, banning incandescent light bulbs, banning plastics in general, banning speech, banning choices, banning smoking and on and on and on. This incessant need for the libt***s to micromanage everyone else's lives but their own is truly psychotic. I may have given you the benefit of the doubt and said sociopathic, but we all know how evil, manipulative, and deceitful you all are, but you believe your actions are justifiable and yet have absolutely no remorse for said actions. Brings to mind others in our history that were exactly like the Left; Mao, Stalin, Hitler, Pot, Gaddafi, Bin Laden, Lenin, Amin, Mugabe, Lukashenko, the Kim's, and many more all share the same Ultra Far Left ideals and beliefs. It's truly disgusting.
Hands down the best comparison video I've seen! Why you haven't got more views I don't know but the professionalism and presentation of your video is 11 out 10!
That means a lot, thank you! 💚
Definitely
In order to use any earbud independently you have to turn off voice assistant. If you have the voice assistance on, the right earbud will be considered as the master earbud, while h you turn it off, both earbuds will be equal and can play sound in any ear by themselves.
You have an excellent way of covering your info. With ADD it’s hard to keep up with a river of information so the way you cut down your lines is such breath of fresh air. There is zero fatique and everything comes in. Well done.
That's really kind, thank you! 🙌🏼
I wholeheartedly agree! Well done.😊
I really like the way you do your review, very detailed and reliable.
I appreciate it, thank you 👌🏼
AGREED!
@@insidetechltd Any chance that we will get an XGIMI Horizon Projector review from you? the 1080p base model... its an all-in-one like the Anker review you did last year
The production value of this video is insane!
I appreciate it, thank you 👊🏼
what an awesome review!
but you can use the just the left or just the right buds when you disable google assistant, just wanted to let you know about that one.
Thank you so much!
Yes someone else pointed this out too - I wish I could make it clearer in the video. It’s a shame it has this restriction and isn’t completely seamless L and R independent use, but better than none at all!
I honestly think my XM3s look prettier but I’m sure this design stays in the ear better lol
I think the M3 have more of an elegant design, whereas the M4 have more of a rugged, sporty look (although I prefer the shape of the M4 myself 😬)
Great video. Thank you for an informative review. One note: You can use one earbud at a time but you have to disable Google Assistant.
Thank you! Yes you can - I wish i'd made this clearer in the video 😬
In order to use any earbud independently you have to turn off voice assistant. If you have the voice assistance on, the right earbud will be considered as the master earbud, while if you turn it off, both earbuds will be equal and can play sound in any ear by themselves.
Almost a perfect video...and yes you can use rght or left earbud alone ( just move the google assistant function to the one earbud you want to use)
Nice work 👏🏼 What a shame that the voice assistant is the limiting factor though!
@@insidetechltd no problem, that s not a big problem for me if i really want to use the google assistant, you can still plan ahead on which bud you want to use and decide which bud will be the google assistant one.
I am mostly impresses by the battery life
@@insidetechltd yup..not sure why they did that..but if you turn it off you cab use either one. strange but true lol..
nice review
Pretty much all of the earbuds you're reviewing seems great, i have such a hard time chosing which one to buy. First world problem i guess
2 of the best on the market in a row! But yes, it’s totally first world problems 😅
I recommend you xm4.. I have xm3 and now I've ordered xm4 and i am proud about my new ones
@@bl4ckangel89 Hey! Are you statisfied with the xm4? I really cannot decide if I should purchase the xm3 or xm4. I could get the xm3 for 100Euros since the xm4 does cost about 220 Euros. But I am ready to pay a bit more for a better noise cancelling and audio quality on top as well
I agree with previous reviewer, your reviews are something I have come to appreciate more and more.
I received my Sony wf-1000xm4 last week and do you know what? I'm not 100% sold on them. From using the jabra elite 75t for a while then switching up to the wf-1000xm4 I was expecting a massive massive difference. I find with the Sonys that the volume is not very high, the comfort and fit isn't anything special as in they are not the most comfortable of earbuds, the call quality is not good enough for a pair of £250 earbuds and the most important thing for me the ANC is actually not that great. I'm sorry to leave this comment on your great video but if I have these issues and i am more than sure that others will agree.
No problem, I didn’t make the earbuds 😅
I’m sorry you were disappointed though, that sucks. I guess you did go from one flagship pair of earbuds to another, so the “upgrade” isn’t ever going to seem as big. There are definitely some pros to the 75ts, as you’ve pointed out - especially comfort I expect. I like Jabra tech in general really 👌🏼
@@insidetechltd Jabra 75Ts also have ANC that work fairly well for a firmware update and it can also do multipoint connection, better call quality, all controls on Earbuds itself and it has gone down in price a lot now. But none of these can hold a candle to wired IEMs at much lower prices so I'll stick onto wires for a while especially for good sound quality
They certainly do! Already made a full review on those and they're great 👌🏼
Well detailed video as usual 👍🏽.
Sincerely Sony should partner with Earfun or Edifier for their phone call microphone problems 🤦🏽♂️.
Thank you 👊🏼
It's weirdly bad, isn't it? I know I give examples in tricky situations near traffic, but even so. Plenty of budget earbuds doing the business!
I liked how you clearly like these, more than some other products, yet stayed impartial enough to admit that you didn't think they were the best in some categories.
Thank you. I just think you can't ever let your personal thoughts/views influence a review. You've got to always remain impartial no matter what - otherwise the value of your video becomes worthless. So maybe Sony will never work with me because I point out the flaws, but oh well 🤷♂️
best comparison plus review video ive seen. nice idea and nicely handled.
Thank you so much! 💚
U are one of the best tech reviewers on UA-cam!! Thanks for this great review, imma buy one pair of those!🙂🙂
Thank you so much! 🙌🏼👊🏼
The foam tips crack very easily, seems to be a general problem. The ANC didnt Work on mine, so i returned Them immediately. Small cuts/cracks was visible after only an hour of use. Ive seen others have the same problem on the Sony reddit. And the fact that Sony stated the tips only lasts a year is shooting themselves in the foot. Great Sound though
That's interesting. I'll keep an eye on mine and see how things change over time!
Incredibly helpful and tactfully informative. I am looking for a new pair of truly wireless earbuds since my Bose SoundFree Sport earbuds died on me after 2 lovely years, and this video was very helpful. Thank you very much.😁😊👍👌🙌
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Couldn't agree more with Jay Romero's comment this is the best comparison.
That's awesome to hear, thank you! 🙌🏼
Finally found a detailed review about the fit which for me was bad on the xm3. Thanks
Glad I could help!
Very straight forward and also like all the text in the review. Only one improvement would be to not use black text on a background with dark elements. That last slide with a list of imprvements of the xm4 was hard to read.
Thank you! Yes I agree about that last one - I tried multiple colours and this was the best of them. I should have put a background shader behind the text though to increase the contrast, sorry about that!
Great review, thank you!
I appreciate it, thank you! 🙌🏼
Your contribution is very valuable. Considering the sound quality, if you bought the old ones, it makes no sense to buy the new ones. Muy valioso tu aporte. Teniendo en cuenta la calidad de sonido, Si compraste los anteriores no tiene sentido adquirir los nuevos
Thank you, and I think you're right!
One thing which hasnt been mentioned about the XM3 enough, the golden cover of the charge box is going to collect scratches. I had mine for about 8-9 months now.
Best video so far. Certainly most informative...
Thank you! 👊🏼
nice review👍
Thank you!
very comprehesive and well reviewed!!
Thank you very much!
Can anybody tell me 4's are LOUDER than the 3's. Volume in the 3's doesn't do it for me and I'm suffering paralysis between the 4's, Momentums and the B&WPI7's......
I didn’t notice a big volume difference really. But listening to the M4 I can’t believe they wouldn’t be loud enough. Max volume is deafening
You said at the end of the video that they don't have the best battery life, which one has then 🤔? Nice review by the way!
I’m not sure about the very best as I’d have test them all 😅 but Galaxy Buds + beat them, for example
These videos have been very helpful, what do you suggest for someone looking for earbuds for purely gym purposes?
You really just want something that fits really securely - so that's going to be down to your particular ear shape. I personally find soundcore's Liberty A1/Neo/Spirit Dot 2 fit really tightly and securely.
As long as the earbuds have at least IPX4 water resistance, then any pair that fits well will do! These Sony earbuds, for example, might fit you really well!
VERY GOOD REVIEW!
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Thanks for the review... I'll stay with the wfxm3
Thanks for watching!
Can someone please tell me these sounds equally good as sony mdr xb75..?? I've been using sony mdr xb75 since last 5 years and don't want to miss the sound of it.
Nothing beats wired earbuds tbh
These earbuds are fantastic. Bought a pair of these last week. Nice to have a pair of earbuds I can take with me when I don't want to take their bigger brother headphones which I also have.
Mine come tomorrow, what's the bass like
@@adamyzfr7009 no different to their over ear brothers, which is obviously a good thing. Some people might tell you otherwise, and to each their own I get it, but I personally disagree. One thing Speed Demon Adz, is when you get them, make sure you get a good seal in your ears, because it obviously helps. And also you may need to tweak them slightly in the app for your taste. One thing I found personally is even though it drains the battery, was to enable DSEE Extreme in the settings, as far as the bass goes. And also to enable LDAC on your device if you cam. If not though, it’s not a big deal
@@jordanking7711 that's sweet bro, this will be the first ever time using buds
Awesome! I agree with the above advice on sound too ^ What a great pair of earbuds to start off with!
Finally 🥳
That's how I feel 😅
The XM3 came out 2 years ago and is now $170 on amazon. Given this new price point, are they competitive with the $150 earbuds such as the Neobuds Pro, Oneplus Pro, Xiaomi flipbuds pro, Huawei Pro, 1Comfo pro? Is it worth going with a 2 years-old model (XM3) or what do you recommend?
Yes, I’d say they are still competitive with those models for sure. As long as you like the somewhat bulky design, they still sound great and have awesome ANC!
How does the sound compare with the WH-1000XM3 headphones?
Watch the video. Thank me later :D
Excellent pair of TWS. I prefer them over the AirPods Pro, Jabra elite 85t, and the Liberty air 2 pro. If only they had multipoint!
Multipoint would seal the deal
WF-1000XM4 vs Jabra Elite 85T? Any chance you could do this video?
There’s always a chance! I’ll be honest though, I have a pretty busy schedule and I already covered them each in-depth 😬 I’d retread a lot of familiar ground in a comparison video. Never say never though! So for now I’m happy to test, compare and answer any questions you have - just let me know! 👌🏼
Any thoughts on sound quality between the two using the same codec and equivalent EQ settings (detail, sound stage, etc)?
So by default, Jabra has a more dynamic sound: there's an emphasis on the bass and treble (like a V-shaped EQ), whereas Sony has a much more balanced sound. Sony's sound has greater clarity and soundstage though - it just seems a bit more refined.
A lot of this is subjective though and what each person personally likes. I think Sony has a more accurate and refined sound though
Thanks! Is that statement about the clarity and soundstage of the XM4s the same after EQing the Jabras to match them?
That's before. So you can take a little out of the bass to try and balance it more, but it doesn't suddenly create as clean bass as you get with Sony. I still don't think the clarity is there in the midrange either - but you have to really listen to notice these differences. So I reckon other factors should come into the purchase decision
Hi inside tech, i have bought the xm3 4 months ago and they go really good and i love them (i bought them for only 119,99€), do you think i should buy the xm4 or continue having the xm3?
Honestly…I would say don’t upgrade. If you love them, why upgrade? You should only ever upgrade when you aren’t happy and want a change, not just because there’s something new (there is always something new!)
I'm also planning one buying Sony's newest Linkbuds S earbuds specifically for my driving assistance.
Just a question:
What difference do you find in using the LDAC codec, plz?! I personally don't find much difference between Ldac and AAC or SBC?!
There isn't very much - typically I find I need to sit in a silent room and listen extensively to hear the slight differences
@@insidetechltd,
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So depressing how Sony dropped the ball on the upgrade. I'm not dropping an eye watering $400 for buds. I hate the trend of no 3 5 jack anymore. Which is why I still have my S10+
My kingdom for a decent pair that checks all the boxes. The one plus you didn't mention is that at least with the XM3's I know you can buy another bud if you loose it or damage it. My XM3's have been working great and I waited patiently for them to drop really low in price. I got them last year so I can expect to see the new ones in a year or more to drop in price. I did notice that the XM3 went on sale just as the Bose came out. But went back up in price like a bit later
I have to say the feature of replacing a bud for semi cheap us a huge bonus for me. My daughter had Samsung buds previously and once they started loosing equal sound the only thing you could do if get the app to push sound heavy to one side (she has a Samsung so she used the sound assistant app).
Thx for the review. I'm not buying any buds until they come down in price. Especially since they don't equal the same sounds as wired buds. But maybe I'm just picky with the quality.
$400? 😧
I guess it’s too soon to say whether Sony will release spare earbuds for the M4, they’re pretty new.
Thanks for watching though! I think it’s good to be picky when flagship earbuds are so expensive!
Yep, as of now, it costs more than 400 bucks on marketplace in Indonesia 🤪
I purchased these earbuds the other day and man… do they put some pain on your ears after 30 min or so. Also, a lot of connection problems with iPhones so just be aware if you are in the market for these. Lastly, great presentation my friend very fluent
Thanks a lot! Sorry you didn't find them comfortable 🤷♂️
I can get the xm3 for $100 less than the xm4 right now. So would you say the xm4 are worth the $100 more if someone was mainly focused on good sound quality with the basic other features?
Neither of these have even $100 worth sound quality if you are just looking for sound quality and few basic features like taking calls. Most of their price goes towards those other features and their brand name
@@sorcerermax5111 simple enough. I personally care more about sound quality with good volume over everything else. The other features are just a bonus really
@@BJPerryJr Unless you need extra features like their slightly improved ANC, PNC, BNC etc 😁 and their app, DSEE etc, see if you can find something in the market which sounds close to or better than these, wired or wireless and with the rest of the money saved, you can buy something else nice for yourself and that'll be double bonus and enjoyment for yourself. If you want Wireless and Sony only, then I don't think upgrading from XM3 to this by spending extra $100 is worth it
It's mostly the 'other' things you're getting with the extra $100 - not so much the sound quality. So if you're not fussed about those, it's a good saving. But the fit and comfort are extremely important so that's a big factor - I can't tell you which ones will fit your ears best, but think about the shape and design before buying too
It is possible to use both earbuds independently. Click system and turn off Voice Assistant by selecting Do Not Use, it will work.
You're right 👍🏼
Can these earbuds be switched off/on manually without placing them in the charging case?
Yes. They have an auto-off feature which kicks in after ~15 minutes of not wearing them (placing back in your ears wakes them, or tap the touch pad). You can also turn them off manually in the app
Just bought the XM3 for 99€, seems pretty nice for that price.
Yeah that's a good price 👌🏼
Is it work the upgrade? I'm on the fence
I would nearly always answer “no” to this question. But when I look at that long list of improvements over the M3…I think an upgrade could be justified in this case.
You just need to ask yourself “why” you’re upgrading. Which parts are you not happy with in the M3? And do the M4 actually fix/improve those issues?
What would u prefer between Sony-1000XM4 , Sennheiser Momentum 2 and Bose Quiet comforts ?
Sony for me - the most well-rounded out of those three
Which one has better sound quality?
Bout to review the reviewer.....love the detailed content you're producing on your page, but sometimes its almost hard to sit through with the lackluster voice with the same cadence...it almost reminds me of those videos where they have a robot reading the entire script. Your video production and reviews definitely outweigh the voiceover performance though!
You think listening to it was bad? I had to for hours and hours editing the voice over 😩 count yourself lucky!
Haha thanks though, and sorry about the VO!
@@insidetechltd okay perhaps I was a little harsh there 😅I can appreciate the number of man-hours put into a single video, which is why I didn't hesitate to subscribe. Thank you for the reliable content!
Not at all! I agree with you 👌🏼 I'll try to work on it for now until someone better can take over and do it 😅 Appreciate the support though!
@@insidetechltd your voice work was perfect. Clear and easy to understand - especially for non native English speakers - I'm from the UK so I'm used to different English accents. Some people just need to find something to complain about.
Which is better, SONY WF-1000XM4 or SENNHEISER MOMENTUM True Wireless 2?
It depends on what factors you prioritise really. But I’d say Sony because of the feature set, battery life and noise cancelling
@@insidetechltd so which sound better?
@@insidetechltd Thank you so much for your answer.
Again, it's really down to your music preference: Sony has more of a warmer, bassy tone. Whereas Sennheiser handles the high end better. I might be crazy but...with LDAC, i'm gonna give it to Sony though 😬
Will the new xm4 ear tips fit the xm3?
I believe so, yes
impressive review 10/10
Thank you! 🙌🏼
@@insidetechltd thank you for the work mate
I have a question. Can you have Ldac and an custom EQ active or DSEE at the same time using Sony Headphone Connect App?
Yes, you can have all three! Just tried it 👍🏼
@@insidetechltd Thank you :)
Are they good for cycling? I just bought the new Jaybird Vista 2 and the wind noise when going 30km/h is louder than the music which is such a disappointment
I tried these out earlier today cycling and I think they're not bad. So for me, they passively block out a lot of the wind noise, so turning on ANC (even with automatic wind noise reduction) only adds a tiny bit to it. You might as well just use them with ANC off. It takes ~5 seconds to adjust and then gets a tiny bit quieter.
With cycling you're basically putting the earbuds in the most difficult situation (with wind rushing right past the mics), so I think you're best off with a pair of earbuds that fit really well and completely seal the ear (only you know which earbuds fit perfectly).
Make sure to stay safe and aware of your surroundings though!
The best VNC headphones are wh-1000xm4,,the best VNC earphone is wf-1000xm4,,,It's a common opinion of experts.
After listening to another expensive TWS, I found that the sound quality is nowhere near the wired IEMs even in $20 price range so I'll stick to wired IEMs for few more years until the humans on Earth improve Bluetooth audio to match wired ones
I dont think you tried the PI7 yet?
@@JoeGillian0 It is very expensive $400 and it also has some drawbacks in other areas but no money either to try that now as I already bought one TWS so may be sometime in the later future
I'm not sure wireless could ever match wired to be honest. But I certainly think there are still lots of earbuds that are better than many wired pairs! $20 though 😱
My XM3s sound better than all the IEMs I’ve tried. Even the KZ ZSN/Pros. Better balanced, better controlled low end, more detailed treble.
@@insidetechltd yeah but I think they’re talking about chi-fi IEMs, which are known for matching or surpassing the ability of IEMs 5x their price or more
Well, fo some reason went for xm3. Great deep clear bass on mobile when upgraded sound on sony bass, however on my sony nw-a40 walkman no so exited .. wondering if bass would be better on xm4?
I don't think the difference is that big to be honest, the sound is quite similar. It depends a lot on how the earbuds fit though, this is essential for bass. So maybe the new design would fit better with a tighter seal and therefore the bass seems better (I suspect it's more like your walkman though if they sounded great on your phone)
I’ve had my WF-1000XM4 for a little over 24 hours, as of writing this comment, and I can actually use both the right and left earbuds independent of each other.
Yes, it works if you don't use the Google Assistant feature 👍🏼
@@insidetechltd oh? Odd.
Its possible that it only works with the right side because google assistant is on, it happened with my 1000xm3 so i had to turn it off to use the left side on its own
Yes, that is the reason - we worked it out in the comments 😄
Currently the M3 is 80€ vs 223€ the XM4
I think the extra cost wouldnt be worth it right?
With that price gap...no, not worth it. 80€ is a steal!
I own the XM3's and I can use either the left or right bud on its own and are not restricted to using the right bud if you just want to wear one. Sony have taken this away, or this information is wrong, I'm leaning towards option 2.
You can use either earbud on its own and leave the other in the case with the XM4 👍🏼
@@insidetechltd that's what I would have thought, forgive me if I'm mistaken but I thought the video said that only the right bud can be used on its own hence my comment.
I'm sorry, I forgot to say: since this video was made there has been an update so you can now do this. You can't do this if you set up a voice assistant with the earbuds - in this instance it's still only the right earbud that can be used alone. If you don't set this up and use the default voice assistant (whatever your phone has) then you can use either on its own.
I hope that explains it!
@@insidetechltdYes thanks :) It might be worth writing that into a pinned comment IMO, it's a pretty big deal to me and I'm sure other and that would be enough to put me off a purchase!
Watching this While FedEx Said “out for delivery” Oh I’m excited. I lost my left air pod Pro so Ya
No better feeling than seeing "out for delivery" 🙌🏼
Please review one plus buds z they cost around 35 to 40 dollars in my country
If I get time, i'll check them out!
How about pnc
idk if 140€ justify the upgrade
Need help please.
On SALE today, and almost the same price at $120. Which you gonna buy?:
1. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 1
2. Sony WF-1000XM3
3. Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro
4. Jabra Elite 85T
Not 1. or 2. So pick based on the 3/4 depending on the design you like best. Full videos on both of those if you want a deeper look at them and more info!
@@insidetechltd Yes I have watched all your videos before regarding earbuds. It helped me a lot. But because of these sale online that is about to start and I was thinking all the good earbuds I said here will be purchased. That’s why I called for help to the Big Guns I know. 😃 Thank you!
@@insidetechltd Hi! I got the Sony. The sound is amazing, mostly in the 360 reality audio setup. But I got a problem in stuttering. It’s very annoying because it’s continues. My other wireless earbuds or earphones seldom does that…and not at all. Do you have idea in this problem?
I'm not sure exactly. It could be that the 360 audio isn't as stable. And you can also try changing the settings to 'prioritise connection' rather than 'prioritise sound quality' in the app. Otherwise you're best bet is to ask Sony!
@@insidetechltd factory defect that’s what I got. I sent it back and gave e back my money. Now I got the Liberty 2 Pro. It sounds great also.
LDAC is a feature also of the XM3
Nope
@@insidetechltd I own Xm3 and I use LDAC every day with a Samsung Note 10
No you don’t. They don’t support LDAC.
@@insidetechltd helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/it/contents/TP0001703653.html
@@insidetechltd Sorry, is in italian. helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/it/contents/TP0001703653.html
Didn't mention Hi-res wireless feature
I did! That’s LDAC 👌🏼
I cant use xm3 for workout? :(
You can...but there's no protection against sweat or water - so the XM4 would be much better for this!
Multipoint is deal-breaker for me
I’m sure you’re not alone there 👍🏼
My Jabra 75T has multipoint. I have connected it to my PC and smartphone and it works flawlessly. Just need to pause on one and play on another. As easy as that
Hi, I got M4 a couple of days now, even though it sounds a little better than my M3, however the M3 are louder and have more bass. Anyone?
RS4 is better than M4. Looks better and handles better and you get that excellent quattro system 😁
Not really my experience - volume and bass depends a lot on the fit though!
It could be the fit. If not then maybe Sony have lowered the volume a bit to protect the hearing of customers. Has there been any improvement?
Do you think the battery is replaceable?
You can't replace the batteries yourself
@@insidetechltd thx for the reply but have u crack opened it? the previous versions batteries were extremely easy to replace. im environmentally conscious, hence the question.
No, because this voids the warranty and affects the performance. It's not a user-replaceable battery, but I couldn't say whether it's technically possible to replace it by breaking it open. Glad to hear you're environmentally conscious, but I can't advise you there i'm afraid 👍🏼
@@episteme666 : Hey, I was thinking the same.Read reviews about xm3 being future proof and fixable.Since we are spending a lot on these I would also wish it lasted long.And most earbuds looses its battery capacity within few years.
@@Sam-dh3tb id never invest in such a product, dude. they become obsolete within 2 3 years.
Xm4 is not fully optimised for ios resulting bug
Sony WF-1000XM3 Sound quality is better
Damn! Why no multipoint?
Only Jabra does multipoint?
Only Jabra has multipoint. Others might do Multi point if you pay em may be $150 more cuz they wanna get rich asap and keep on getting rich with people's money for decades ;) Jabra also has its downsides like no mono on left, no Aptx etc
I assume it's expensive to add multipoint because not enough companies include it!
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These kids today-always talking about being triggered.
Please stop using that word.
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They have got smaller size & good fits compared to XM3's. But, their earbuds setting system isn't appreciable as Soundcore's!!
Moreover, I've small ears and after like an hour, it hurts in the outer side of the ears!! 😥
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Nice 😏✌🏼
For every electronic item I buy that they have left out something in the name of the "environment" and paper not plastic packaging, I will drive my '21 RAM TRX (usually, or various other V8's or V12's to use as much petrol or diesel as possible) until I use at least 4 litres of fuel, per product.
Same goes for the bozos that love giving out the paper straws. I use 1 litre per straw I get. Easily take a day on the weekend and just go for a drive, usually easiest to use it all in one day. Pedal to the floor as often as possible. Sick of this "environment" nonsense. I grew up in HS in the 90s, so elementary (American born) through mid school they banged on and on about using paper and how evil we were if we did, and even recycled paper uses so much energy to make, versus virgin paper. "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". What a bunch of propoganda. And these moronic paper straws; any alien species will zoom by wondering WTF these idiots on this planet are doing drinking liquid through paper. Yeah, let's keep it up. 🙄🙄
Well done! that will show them! I’m sure sony will change their minds about becoming more sustainable when they realise you are wasting your own money using excess fuel that you didn’t need to. 😂
@Rob Gretton Excess fuel to whom exactly? Why are Leftys constantly trying to dictate parameters of what's "right" and what's "wrong"? Wrong is ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that you disagree with. It's like all of you stopped maturing at age 10. Insanely funny though. And thankfully just like any idiotic time in history, it doesn't last forever. And that is what brings solace to the normal humans who understand science and never subscribe to these mentally unstable Far Alt Leftys (which is actually all of the Left. There is no "moderate" anymore) and their delusions. The "gender wars", "sexuality wars", "culture wars", identity politics, global warming.....errrr I mean "Climate Change", victim mentality, safe spaces, gender neutral BS, banning gas stoves, banning incandescent light bulbs, banning plastics in general, banning speech, banning choices, banning smoking and on and on and on.
This incessant need for the libt***s to micromanage everyone else's lives but their own is truly psychotic. I may have given you the benefit of the doubt and said sociopathic, but we all know how evil, manipulative, and deceitful you all are, but you believe your actions are justifiable and yet have absolutely no remorse for said actions.
Brings to mind others in our history that were exactly like the Left; Mao, Stalin, Hitler, Pot, Gaddafi, Bin Laden, Lenin, Amin, Mugabe, Lukashenko, the Kim's, and many more all share the same Ultra Far Left ideals and beliefs. It's truly disgusting.