Can Sony withstand Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra? (vs WH-1000 XM5)
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
- Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra - well, it’s a hit! And it hits hard enough to dethrone the Sony WH-1000 XM5. For the most part. The devil is in the details.
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00:00 Introduction
00:16 Comfort
01:08 ANC
02:13 Transparency
02:44 Build, Controls & Battery
05:25 Calls and Microphones
05:57 Design
07:06 Sound Quality
11:29 Extra Features
13:15 To buy or not to buy
13:36 Rohan's Pik
14:30 Kevin's Pik - Наука та технологія
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So straightforward!!! Never seen these kinds of channels yet. Feels like different world altogether. Sadly I don't consume these content everyday. Why can't most channels be like these guys. I might not watch you guys regularly but I wish you guys all the best. Because you're great!
Thank you so much!
So I had the Bose 700. After several years of daily service in the gym, tube, trains, planes etc. they have died. Needless to say I was saddened by this. With little hope I contacted Bose regarding the issue. It took me less than a minute to have them confirm the issue and have a label issued for me to return them for a replacement. However they no longer make the 700s... so they are sending me the qc ultra instead. I mean A pair I bought for 200 pounds is being replaced for free for a brand new pair of 370 pound cans. In terms of customer service support warranties always choose Bose. My xm3s I had before died and Sony offered little support in comparison dance why I ended up buying a pair of the 700s. If you're buying a pair to last a long time. Then id say trust in Bose as they will do right by you.
Thanks for sharing! That’s some legit customer service right there!
Thanks for another stellar review. I ended up pre-ordering the QC Ultra and given I’ve got a transcontinental flight in two weeks and there’s a landscaping crew energetically demonstrating that they’re earning their fee outside right now, I’m happy with my purchase.
Makes sense!
Thank you so much!! This really sealed the deal for me. I love hearing multiple perspectives in one video, I have never seen a channel do that before.
Every now again I need to compare headphones, I come to this channel, And I'm always delighted, you guys are so funny but also are so good at getting the details, thank you!!!
I donno why, but you guys have a very chill vibe on presenting a comparison on those 2 products 🐻❤That calms a lot
Love the blooper cam.
Awesome review guys, was looking for upgrade on Bose NC700, and you helped me make that choice
Hey there! Great job, thanks for your videos!
Could you tell me please which one of them more suits for audiobooks and podcasts, I mean where are voices more natural and pleasant? Actually I already got Bose qs ultra and find them quite good for listening audiobooks but still I can change them if Sennheisers make the job with voices better than Bose. Or maybe there is better headphones for my purpose?Thanks in advance.
Thanks guys! Got the Ultra for ANC and aptx lossless and it delivers on both counts. ANC is the best I’ve heard on any device yet.
No doubt!
Guys, this is first time I am watching your video, and its great I really love it, really detailed review on both of the headphones ! Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Hi, great video. My main concern to choose is sound leakage. It is important to consider. How is it with those?
Although I’m no audiophile, I still love my old QC 35’s , buttons for everything , very good userbility for me , that said my ear cups have taken a beating, I’d certainly entertain giving either of the tested phones a run . Thanks for the review guys.
You guys are quickly becoming my favourite channel for headphone reviewa👌
Why thank you Chris 🙏
Excellent review, just bought yesterday sony with discount 290€. There are just 2 stores in Croatia with Bose model and can't wait anymore. So far Sony are excellent and now I have Bose soundsport and sony 5.
Great video guys, thx
First-time watcher and happy subscriber! Really enjoyed this, guys!
Appreciate it Dave! And welcome to the channel 👊
The Bose currently have a small discount on the official site and Amazon.
Has Bose fixed their ear cups to not have a glued seam?
It will inevitably split open and you have to constantly replace them.
I have the QC 35 and 700 and won't get any more Bose headphones due to this issue.
I am subscribing because you guys have me laughing. You’re so entertaining, but you also have great information.
Cheers!
Watching this video while using my new Sony xm5😅
well stated on the unreliability of the app connection and connection in general. I do however use the app alot, mainly to switch between my EQ preference when listening to music vs videos, so the unreliability gets really annoying and tell it as a major con when im asked about the Bose quietcomfort ultras.
Loved this review. really helped me out now that i'm looking into headphones. Great Job!
out of curiosity, what did you choose between the 2 if you don't mind me asking
@@vh1nom Went with the QC ultras and loved them. Daily drive them with no issues. Hope this helps!
Really, really good review. Just enough nitty gritty but still very much easy listening. Very much enjoyed this.
Much appreciated!
Nice review guys and funny as usual.
Question: If that sound signatures are too boomy, why not throw the new PX7 S2e into the ring? Should be a lot more linear and have all buttons. 😉
Would be great to see your take.
Wait Bowers and Wilkins has a linear sound?🙀
@@DHRMEyep more than bose or sony
Great review. Do you review aful magic one iem?
Hey! You took my DHRME expansion.Thanks😀😁
You bet!
Awesome video as usual guys. 🧡
Also nice to see my song recommendation has made it into your testing cycle 🙂
Hehe for sure!
which songs??
@@latishsalian2747 DHRME had asked for a song to test the bass.
So in twitter I suggested a song which they used in this video. It was "Hollow (16-Bit Remix) By Bjork"
I use that song for my UA-cam reviews too
How is the cabin pressure on these. The QC 45 was more than I could handle (plus no normal mode).
I just love yours reviews !
Glad you like them!
Volume dial is a most! Since the phone only has 13 steps and jumping from one to another can be way to much. Is good to have a different volume of the headset on top of the phone
XM5’s the win!!😊
I'm actually a girl who doesn't watch tech videos much, but whenever i need to buy one, I come straight here because you guys are SO funny and make well researched, unbaised results and opinions. Brovo.
That’s so nice to hear 😊
I bought the Sony WH-1000 XM5 and i do really like them. Unfortunately the headband gives me so quickly such a headache that i am reconsidering if i should return them and buy the Bose. I've been a bose girl for a long time too and tried the QC Ultra out and loved the sound on them and also felt they were more comfortable on my head.. Anybody else gets headaches from the Sony?
By the way the sony are definitely doing an amazing job in many ways like ANC, phonecalls are lovely to have with them and music is also good even tho i prefer a bit more base...
Yes, same issue for me with the Sony. I just bought the Bose in sale. I also have the Bose 700 which are way more comfortable than the Sony's for me
Can confirm that this little volume trick is also working with my XM4s too. Tnx for the tip.
Nice video btw & keep up the good work. NAMASTE
Cheers Dimitrios!
your reviews are top notch..well done....the soundcore Q45 are on sale here for 130 ( canadian ) 95 ( USD )would you get these over the sennheiser HD 450BT same price as the soundcore or the Edifier WH950NB for 179 ( canadian ) 130 ( USD ) ? All i want the headphones for is watching movies / utube / listening to music so sound is very important...i am not concerned with how good the noise cancellation is or the phone calls either....out of those 3 that i listed which would you recommend for my needs..... or is there one not listed which might work better ?....thx a bunch...cheers from Canada
I actually liked the Soundcore as much as the MX5...gave them to my wife and got the new Bose Quiet Comforts!
This as a great comparison Video! Great job homies!! I did just purchased a pair of QC Ultra's thanks to your video. I think I figured out the volume control. You treat it like a little wheel. Keep your finger in one place and scroll down and volume goes down smoothly. Scroll up in one place and volume goes up nice and smooth. Just like is was a little fixed wheel. Actually its not bad. Or you can do a big swipe and volume goes up or down quickly. Check it out.
Cheers David! Enjoy the Ultra life 😉
The “aware” mode on Bose is second only to the AirPod Max transparency mode, it’s prob the best feature imo. Great review!
Agreed👍🏾!
Hey! I am getting Sony XM5s for around 300 dollars and XM4s for 228 dollars. Should I go with the XM5s or save the money and get XM4s? Money isn't really a problem , just want to know if the 5s would be better.
Good review. Dealbreaker for me would be Bose requires unit to be ON if you use wire, thus using battery which is already rated fewer hours. Sony can listen passively with no impact on battery.
I picked the QC Ultra since I travel and I like the compact design and ANC while flying.
Sony Sennheiser and Bose are producing some quality headphones lately, its a hard choice.
I think i may take a break from the norm and get me those Bose Ultras.
Superb upload lads, love from Dublin. 👏🏻👊🏼🇮🇪👊🏼
The touch feature for volume was a big dealbreaker for me for the sony headphones. I thought I could deal with the fact there wasn't tactile buttons but the touch was still a problem. While working out, my shoulder hit the right headphones and changed the volume ( to super loud).
I just recently bought the Sony headphones and I tried them for my workout too. Had the same issue. you can turn off the touch panel (I did that) for the time and after just switch back on. i didn't find it problematic, but of course it can be a deal breaker for some people 😄
@@Nekogasukidesu99 hey is it worth it or is Bose better
@@vertigo_yt296 Well that's of course very subjective. I'm very happy with the Sony, this is my first higher end headset and I absolutely love it. But I've never tried the Bose ones, so it would be unfair to say that Sony is better. But for someone like me, who needs noise cancelling because of commuting a lot, I love the automatic sound adaptation the Sony comes with, it's very user friendly, it's comfortabl, and I love the sound quality (I'm a bass girl though 😊)
@@Nekogasukidesu99 wow thanks you this helps a lot and thank you for spending your time to get back with me have a good day
@@vertigo_yt296 no problem, have a nice day as well😊
sony mx5 look huge on my head but I like touch. The qc ultra look better, better anc and sound but the pause button does not work and so going to get another pair. If they still don't work what should I do?
Used both for couple of days. Decided to keep Sony. It’s more comfortable and I like the sound better. The controls are easier. And the Silver looks kicker!
Hi guys. You are doing wonderful job. Is this test using latest firmware of sony ?
Yep!
Thanks for your review. I have a XM5. I had problems with multi device. When I received a call from my phone, there was a problem to start with headphone. I updated my IOS ant now there is no problem about that. You can maybe add this comment in your videos.
Will the Bose ULtra cancel out bass thumping from the neighbor across the street? It makes me crazy. It's not that it's loud, it simply permeates my body.
No Aptx support on any Samsung phones!! Returned and got Sony XM5 and using Ldac now. Noise canceling on the Bose had a little hiss as well, were Sony does not. Just little info no reviewers will say.
500 Euro for the Bose. damn, Thats about 830 Australian dollars. I picked up the Bose Ultras for about 550 Australian dollars, the retail usually for $650. Ive always been a Sony person over BOSE but I love the ultras alot.
Both Sony headphones are super uncomfortable for me, the are too shallow in the earcups, I hate how that feels, I love how deep the bose earcups are.
Agreed! Bose is better on this point too👍🏾!
Try them both in store FIRST. I was all about the XM5 until I went to the store and tried them on. The earcups are shallow, and my ears were constantly touching the inside. The Ultra are extremely light, and I forget they are on. Comfort alone is a deal breaker.
In India, there are not much options for lossless audio streaming services leaving apple music (for the same i do not own apple device to subscribe to it).
So do you both or anyone think Sony's DSEE technology is relevent to use for its upscaling or Qualcomm drivers with APTX Adpative is itself better deal.
Yeah! Thank you for this excellent video!
I do prefer the Bose Quiet Confort Ultra Headphones, especialy for his active noise cancelling. I just find that better than all I have heard so far. I like my 1000-XM4, but the QC Ultra Headphones is really better!
I agreed about this price, too expensive for the moment, but for sure, I thing it will be decrase in 2024.
My little deception is in the incapacity to connect a losslest USB-C sound on it.
For the rest, this Bose QC Ultra Headphones is for me.
Hello can you make a review of the latest firmware for the Sony wh-1000xm5 2.1.0 anc improved in this version
Do you guys think the Sony is better choice on a Samsung android phone, because of the LDAC support?
The QC Ultra would only support SBC and AAC, both are a lower quality audio codec than the LDAC. Would this mean a significant, noticable difference in audio quality?
Great review with quality content. But after watching all these reviews on various platforms including UA-cam, I genuinely found the XM5s makes more sense than the QC ultra. I'm not favouring Sony, but for all those unbiased tech geeks and nerds out there will agree that Sony is the overall rounded package. Even after 2 years,
XM5s are just 🔥🔥🔥
Is there any cabin pressure with the Bose? I heard this, but you guys didn't touch on it. Thanks
Yeah…almost Bose will have some and if it’s your first time using it, it will take a bit to adjust to. After you get used to it, the NC is great
The Bose QC Ultra were already down to 400€ for a little while in the Netherlands and are still 389€ in Germany!
Kinda sad because I bought them full price about a month ago ;-;
I mean you usually have 31 days to return a purchase. Are you still in time?@@tdog9683
The Sony controls are amazing. Make sense you don't have to think/remember... Just swipe and vuala
love the mustard oil hack to keep the ears well moisturised
Sony Customer Support might not!
Would you guys say the older QC series ( 35ii, 45, and the new QC 2023, considering pretty much identical design ) have better comfort than the Ultra?
To me regular QC 2023 were slightly more spacious and comfy than QC Ultra. But don't get me wrong, both doing a great job on that matter.
Had the QC35 and upgraded to Ultra. The 35's are def comfier. But the Ultra's are still comfy enough (esp compared to my ATH-M50 and Corsair Virtuoso Wireless XT). I'd say aside from weight, the earpads seal is tighter and wraps around the ears more (positive for better sound and passive noise cancellation but negative for slight discomfort vs 35's)
Hi, I bought the Bose Ultra because from what I have seen the Sony XM5 has a weak pivot where the ear cup connects to the headband that can break. The Bose seems durable. And because I thought the ANC might be a little better on the Ultra which is important for my use. My right ear does feel the tighter clamping, however, my Sennheiser PXC-550s used to be that way and eventually became more comfortable. I wish they had the 60+ hr battery the Sennheiser Momentum 4 has so that they would last twice as many years... I would have bought the Sennheiser Momentum 4 if it had as good of ANC, but they came out years ago. The ANC on the Bose means I'm not being woke as I sleep days and that is HUGE! Thank you for an excellent review.
Hi! For the moment (2023), the Bose QC Ultra Headphones has the best ANC.
You won't be able to find better than this headphones.
Funny enough you can’t buy ear pad replacements matching the sandstone color from Bose. I had to cancel the order and went for the black ones. Bose, you do special color but not replacement pads? What were you think?
At those price tags, the Sonys are probably better picked when on a deal or the Bose when they do eventually land up on a deal...
true
Guys, please please please compare these 2 with Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e (not S2, heard its improved and better)!!! I’m sooo waiting for it. I don’t know why nobody is talking about it even though it in the similar price point.
Does the blue color not get oil?
Hey dudes, great video, just wondering which headset overall cancels office chit chat the best? I'm not bothered by car sounds, just don't want to hear conversations.
Honestly, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is the best so far (2023). You won't be able to find better than this headphones. Even the Air Pods Max can't struggle with this Bose product.
Vakman, both showing your pik without actually showing it.
Ok I subscribed :D
Great review. In the meantime I still must make up my mind. The Boos headphones are not 500 euro anymore but they are stil vakking duur hier in Portugal.
Keep up your great work.
DOEI
Hi! I commute to work everyday by tram and bus. Which headphone has the best ANC performance?
Bose QC Ultra Headphones is the best, for sure👍🏾.
I liked the bose alot - sadly i got a shitton of connection issues... they wont connect automatically to my pixel 8 pro and want to do the full setup everytime... also power off option after x minutes never worked
I have iPhone and they take like 10 seconds to even turn on and connect each time and sometimes they don’t even reset and I have to reset my phone
No problem with my little Samsung A14 5G.
which phones are supported for the best quality by bose
The Bose currently costs £180 more than the Sony in the UK. It makes NO Sense!
Ultra weird
Importeaaseees
So true, just bought an xm5, compared it with bose there are not much difference and the sound quality is better in the sony, I am really happy about saving 100 pounds.
Not anymore.
Amazon Spain had the bose for 230£ yesterday. Bargain?
I tried both of them and returned Bose headphones because their clamping force and strong cabin pressure started making nauseous after a hour, but their anc was excellent and sound quality was an upgrade from the QC45. I returned Sony because the noise cancelling for crowd noises in library or at school is weak, weaker than my bose qc ultra earbuds.
I just put on the headphones and wondered why I started feeling sick. That cabin pressure is crazy
Do you feel any pressure with Bose qc ultra earbuds? How does that compare to the XM5?
@@vahidasgari4767 so qc ultra earbuds are excellent, comfortable and no strong cabin pressure. They are way stronger than the sony xm5 headphones and earbuds at blocking sounds of people talking. But I went thru two different pairs of Bose qc ultra earbuds because the left side keeps making hissing, popping, and crackling I sadly had to return them. Though it was just mine but on youtube and google a lot of other people have the same problems.
I found Bose anc made me feel sick
Wooow!
Personaly, I haven't met any trouble with my QC Ultra...
So strange🤔...
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
Love my XM5 sound but the headband is agony after 1h. I need ro return them, genuinely sad.
Is the white noise effect really annoying?
DHRME - "Discover the Hidden Realities of Music and Equipment"
3:12 a two hand-job sounds dirty 🤣 also the guy in the red sweater’s English accent is excellent!
Watching this video on my XM5
Bought the bose for long flights, just landed after 22 hours of flying and wearing the bose is s game changer
That's a long flight!
Where’d you go, Japan?
The reason they don’t have multiple buttons for changing noise cancellation is that once you get used to their basic noise cancellation, you don’t want to change it. And the fewer buttons the better. you even address that later in the review, that less buttons is better, but somehow you don’t think less buttons is always better. No I admit Bose doesn’t always get this right but they do try to balance usability versus complexity.
The sound quality of Sony's LDAC technology is the best among headphones.
I can just imagine mustard oil infused headphones now
to me, i still prefer the tactile feel on my headphones, touch controls is a bit off for me
You guys really should get into classic rock! Listening to real instruments and natural (non auto-tuned) vocals is so much better than the fake electronic generated music in your samples. You will greatly enjoy the music and have way more depth and realism to your video sample clips! Thanks. P.S. start with the top quality Beatles remasters, and expand from there.
We have a hard rock sample as well for Patrons and Members. And I'm a hard rock / metal fan! -R
I’m a huge fan of Bose products
LOL @ trying to fit bose headphones into their case, IT REALLY IS A PUZZLE!!! 🤣
what tier would you put mustard oil in for moisturizers?
Tier A
hiya, can these be used with the wire to phone?
no
Returned the MX5_, hated the band, uncomfortable and don't care for touch controls...plus actually didn't care for the sound of the MX5...so got the new Bose Quiet Comfort, not the Ultra. Honestly, liked the MX4 better than the 5, but lost them in Switzerland!
If only the Bose had LDAC, i would buy it. My Samsung phone only supports SBC, LDAC and base APTX, i don't want to use SBC if i use the Bose 😅
Best option under 20k Indian rupees or 250 dollars price bracket. ? My priority is sound and battery life
Momentum 4 von sennheiser! Für diesen Preis unschlagbar!
Momentum 4
Can I wait for the 1000xm6 ❓
I had both the QC45 and now I got the Sony. Sony is better cuz I prefer the Noise canceling part more.
Yes, but the QC Ultra is really better than the QC 45, and 1000-XM5. I tested both of them and the QC Ultra is really the best.
The most important feature for me is anc. That’s why ı want someone to compare bose ultra headphone and bose ultra earbuds in terms of anc.
I have never used headphones until now.
I have been using bose quietcomfort earbuds. But anc is very bad.
I know that headphones are better than earbuds on every feature but ı wonder that headphones is 10 in terms of anc , earbuds is 9 performance ? If it is 9/10 , that difference is no care but if it is 5-6-7/10 , ı prefer headphones.
I bought three used Sony WH-1000XM3's in mint condition, all together for less than the price of just one of these newer units. Sure, they are not cutting edge tech. However, to be able to equip myself and two teenagers with excellent BT ANC headphones, within a reasonable budget, was my goal. No regrets...the XM3's remain the perfect choice, for me.
I'm still rocking my XM3's from release 👍
This is the first time I've been mildly excited about Bose. Great review young lads.
Cheers Hunter!
Im goin wit sony but will have beats fit in my pocket
enjoys ear hugs :)