So how about those mics... do you think a firmware update can fix that? It's really their one main issue in my opinion. Latest price (affiliate links support the channel): mikeobrienmedia.com/SonyXM5

@eladnonnac

11 ай бұрын

Ebpman just posted a review with a retail unit and firmware 2.0. Seems better.

@barsofdna

10 ай бұрын

Is that an Oura ring?

@Ghurdill

10 ай бұрын

I believe it can just like the quality of the xm4's mike did improve a lot (same with the headset xm3 for exemple, which got better with time and updates.

Always watch for and watch your reviews particularly for earbuds! My most trusted reviewer on KZread! Been waiting for this one! Those mics are a bit rough but definitely purchasing this! Thanks for the great review! 🙌👏

I was waiting for this video for so long. I may consider getting these earbuds. Thanks you're the best!

@MikeOBrienMedia

11 ай бұрын

I was waiting to publish this for so long haha these are so good! It was hard to not tell you all about them

Very detailed review..... I always come to your reviews when it comes to earbuds

Thank you for the review, was looking for some new headphones. Keep up the great work

Yes! So excited these hit. Great review! I loved my xm4's but the size was a little big. If they only fixed that I wouldn't gotten them but knowing that they sound better, better ANC and I can not worry about what phone I have currently and its a win

This is definitely one of my favorite video from your channel! I did notice few changes, I mean.. a lot more have been improved. Amazing video thanks 😊 Mike

On the XM4 sony did improve the microphones A LOT throught software updates and I bet they will here too. On top of that, here the problem seems to be some form of saturation, as it clearly is not a microphone issues, more like how the sound is processed. So I bet that it will get better pretty soon.

@rollingthunder9769

10 ай бұрын

I was honestly surprised that the mic sample was so bad, very peaky and rough. I don't really believe in "update promises" so this is a deal breaker for me.

@AdhamHossam165

9 ай бұрын

​@@rollingthunder9769sucks to be you😂😂

@saboodoo

Ай бұрын

so did it improve?

Thanks Mike! You give the best reviews mate. Looking forward to the bose QC II comparison!

@MikeOBrienMedia

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I really hope a firmware update will significantly improve the microphone's quality, it sounded terrible

@21backwards78

11 ай бұрын

So much for sony claim of the best call quality out of all earbuds

@orkmad12

11 ай бұрын

According to the soundGuys video review, the call mic issue is isolated to the pre-production units given out for reviews, and will be fixed by release

@Peterotica

11 ай бұрын

@@orkmad12 kinda weird they sent out review units with such blatant flaws. not only is mic one of the most crucial and obvious parts, but this quality is straight up unacceptable. they gave them out for reviews knowing they’d be put online, how did they not discover the problem in 20 seconds of testing? this is like actively trying to kick their toes into a wall

@JoeGillian0

11 ай бұрын

@@Peterotica samenwith Xperia 1 IV... better wait issue is officially fixes than Hope for the best

@elith6930

11 ай бұрын

@@Peteroticathe mics always suck on any and all earbuds/headphones

I have used the XM4 earbuds as daily drivers for about 2 years and oh boy how much I loved them. After using them almost everyday for about 3 hours (going to the gym, training, and coming back + groceries), They were for me already agead of the most recent competition (appel), except that after so much use, the battery on one of the buds now lasts for only 40 minute with ANC on.

@SuicidalChocolateSK

10 ай бұрын

Same I'm just wondering if they're worth the upgrade

@Ghurdill

10 ай бұрын

@@SuicidalChocolateSK Well I'll tell you in a few days. But my bet is yes. Sony took almost 2 year and a half to put those ones out so its an improvement for sure. But its true that if the battery life on my XM4 was still lasting matching my needs I would probably be a bit more hesitant.

@ryankmanpbb5248

10 ай бұрын

@@Ghurdilldid they end up sounding better than the 4s for you?

@Ghurdill

10 ай бұрын

@@ryankmanpbb5248 yes they do ! Got them 2 days ago and I am quite pleased. The drivers capacity as noticibly better for both low and hight frequency and the level of personnalisation in the app has allowed me to really create a sound that fits what I am looking for in music. better than with the 4. Also the case is a nice surprise and feels much more dense and robust to me

@juststevoo

10 ай бұрын

Had my XM4’s for 2 years also, but the battery life issue turned out to be because of firmware if I remember correctly. I just got a full refund through my protection program 2 days ago, so I’m looking at the XM5’s

Great review thanks. I've wnjee the Sony earbuds I've used and the longevity of updates, battery etc. I've used my first Apple airpods and was really impressed by those. However, i need a second set and it's going to be Sony (having gone through a whole range of other brands and found issues over time, lack of updates, fixes and long term durability).

Mine are coming today.. really hope they are as good as you think they are! Take care

strongly considering updating my beats studio buds with this one, I really need an amazing ANC for my focused work sessions

Tell me why that naming breakdown was very eye opening 😂 the anc is pretty dope but I feel the mic quality may be a bit questionable compared to the airpods pro gen 2

That microphone test makes it seem like a step back. That was a tough listen.

@Foukez

11 ай бұрын

For the money its almost a deal breaker for me. I will wait for the airpods pro 3 to decide my next purchase.

@lits5984

11 ай бұрын

​@@FoukezCurious what you would recommend for android? Just stepping into the market , have no idea what to purchase.

@Foukez

11 ай бұрын

@@lits5984 Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2

@dariusdareme

11 ай бұрын

Sounds like defaulting to SBC codec. Other reviewers microphone tests are excellent, as expected.

@Foukez

11 ай бұрын

@@dariusdareme got to check it out, tnks for sharing.

I was just looking to see when these were coming out, YESS

@MikeOBrienMedia

11 ай бұрын

So exciting

Great video Mike, would love to see a comparison with Oneplus buds pro 2 alongwith the airpods and bose QC ( especially the mic performance)

@corruptedsquid1745

10 ай бұрын

Why would you want to compare these with airpods? They crush airpods in every category exept mic quality

Love'em! Can't wait for the 6 month update video to see how long the battery lasts in the right earbud vs the left one!

@rikko47

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I believe that new update has drain my right earbud dramatically they only last an hour as of recently

@markhagopian3257

5 ай бұрын

Mine are messed up too…. Hesitant about buying newer models.

Great review! 👋🏼

@MikeOBrienMedia

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I wonder if you'll change the title of your video after testing the Technic AZ80's? Regardless, good job!

Mike I wish u had compared the (in your ear) comfort features with that of an apple earpod. The earpod is so allday comfortable, you willingly give up other features to own one. Great presentation.

Thanks for your review. Please advise about using any bud independently

Waiting for mine to be delivered, can't wait 😊

@AkerfeldtTveitan-yi4xm

7 күн бұрын

What's your verdict?

Best review! nice you put the anc compared to the bose in real numbers!

The fact that Sony only includes foam eartips is not great, but I would recommend using Render eartips. These have foam in the inside and silicone on the outside; they seal your ear canal like any foam tips but they don't get grimy. I've been using them on the LinkBuds S and it has been great.

@luissebastianarribasplatac8195

11 ай бұрын

Where did you bought those?

@themajesticspaceduck6798

11 ай бұрын

Where to buy?

@odin8214

11 ай бұрын

@@themajesticspaceduck6798 I have someone just like that from AliExpress

@liuliukiu

11 ай бұрын

in my experience using the old Xm3's rubber eartips work best. They're very durable, fits perfectly on the Xm4s and can be pushed a little deeper in the ear canal for better NC and audio quality.

@kyrietv9224

11 ай бұрын

Don’t forget to check the comments

Interesting review. I have the XM4 headphones & have been using them extensively for awhile now, but for Earbuds, I bought the Bose QC II's. I was looking at the XM4 earbuds last year, but the size & foam eartips were turnoffs for me. Although I haven't used my Bose extensively yet, I am happy with them.

@GregCanty

11 ай бұрын

I'm having big issues with the uneven loss of charge on the XM4 earbuds recently

@relentlesscactus

11 ай бұрын

@@GregCanty Problem I have with the Bose is everyone complains they can't hear me on calls in noisy environments; the ANC and sound are great on the Bose - connectivity sometimes spotty and have to reset

@junoperberry

11 ай бұрын

​@@GregCantyhow long have you had them

@darriusholt

11 ай бұрын

​@@GregCantyit's a known issue. I'm having the same issue. I get maybe 30 minutes out of my right ear bud. Some say it had something to do with a firmware update that caused the battery to I've heat and become damaged.

@samik83

10 ай бұрын

@@darriusholt Same here. I've had mine for 2 years. Just when the warranty is over the left one starts to die. The left bud can barely get through 45 minutes. The sound quality is great and LDAC is awesome but I'm reluctant giving Sony my money again after they messed up the battery with a shitty firmware and they don't own up to it.

Can you test these with silicone tips and compare the noise cancelation? Foam always provides better noise isolation and I'm curious if these are any different.

I like the use of the net instead of the sponge fitting they used to put in the headphones nozzle like the mx4 have easier keeping dirt and wax out then the mx4

Great unbiased review. So many KZreadrs are reviewing these and still referring to airpods pro 2 as being better. Having both the airpods aren't even close in terms of sound quality or ANC etc.

Uh, I thought they’d look better in the ears. Thx for the test, I am gonna give them a trial when the pricetag lowers a bit, 320€ is insane.

I was sold with the demonstration of you right next to the road. That has always been a sore spot for me.

nice quick review. i was sold halfway through it but the mic test was a dealbreaker… that’s really under performing for a new $300+ flagship model in 2023..

@21backwards78

11 ай бұрын

So much for their claim of having the best call quality on the market

@Peterotica

11 ай бұрын

@@21backwards78 yea that’s highly disappointing.. I was looking for a reason not to get airpods pro2, since even though it’s pretty much the most well rounded one out there, the batteries on all previous airpods died really fast (short lifespan, not runtime on single charge). and i like sony’s focus on bass for my music preferences. the airpods pro2’s mics are some of the best there is, and are getting adaptive noise cancellation which is quite amazing. still I would’ve been okay if the sony xm5 were decent in call quality, but this is is simply a joke. there have been $100 buds from anker that have better mic quality than this… wtf sony

@dariusdareme

11 ай бұрын

Other reviewers mic test is fine. Checl out those also. Sounds like SBC codec to me. Some compatibility issues between his recording devices, I'm sure.

@MrRat-nm7hq

10 ай бұрын

Its a review unit issue. The sold ones are good

@corruptedsquid1745

10 ай бұрын

​@@Peteroticait's a review unit issue, all others sound good

got these earbuds, loving them!

@manuelmarquez6391

Ай бұрын

Hows the mic now? Was there an update?

For anyone who doesn't know this, sonys 1.6.2 and 2.0.0 software update made the xm4 buds heat up to an abnormal degree while charging causing permanent battery damage for some users

@dantat5713

11 ай бұрын

I was wondering why they blinked red frequently while charging them :(

@Diego-iq7nh

11 ай бұрын

Ye for me the left one last one hour. Luckily I bought them on Amazon and I got the full refund after 1 year and half

@Cbb3225

11 ай бұрын

I had no clue... For a few days after charging I remember thinking "Wow they are really warm in my ears" and then I threw them away because the battery would only last 5 or so minutes

@talynchancey6075

11 ай бұрын

No fucking way they killed my buds from a software update..... They need a class action lawsuit

@ryno1808

11 ай бұрын

Yes same as me my left bud only last bout 30 mins know but right bud is fine n the charging case is also doesnt hold charge to fully anymore they are 2 n half yesrs old tho and were used everyday.. i will be upgraded to the 5s tomorrow

So I’ve had the XM4s since launch and had no problem with the ear tips. I did clean them improperly and they peeled a bit but after I learned how to cleaned them via their site, never had that issue again. Mines didn’t split and still use them today.

@WinterReflections

11 ай бұрын

You said you had no problems, and then immediately said they peeled after cleaning. That happened to me the very first time I ever tried cleaning mine, VERY delicately with a q-tip and tiny amount of alcohol. It shouldn't happen, period.

@BigBossX007

11 ай бұрын

@@WinterReflections no problem as in splitting like he mentioned in the video near the end.

@josephalvarez2540

10 ай бұрын

Did you had a problem with a battery? Coz they replaced min after i reported the battery issue of my first xm4.

@BigBossX007

10 ай бұрын

@@josephalvarez2540 yeah I did recently and they replaced mines too no questions asked

0:45 Thank you for the explanation of the naming convention, it's funny we had to have it explained by an employee.

@AkerfeldtTveitan-yi4xm

7 күн бұрын

The fact that these names have to be explained to consumers alone shows that this naming scheme is a terrible idea. I have no idea how their marketing teams settle on them.

Ugh, should I wait?? Recently got my second pair of WH-1000XM4 due to the battery issues. I really want to pre-ordered these after your review.

❤ great finally some numbers to erase subjectivity

Thx Mike, because of your reviews I owe Sony 1000 XM3 & XM4, and probably XM5 will also find its way. I use them constantly for music, audiobooks, podcasts and much more, but I have a request for you: Every evening and night I use my earpods to fall a sleep, listening to audiobooks, sleep meditation, subliminal language education and youtube videos, but unfortunately it is somewhat painful, because I am a sidesleeper, because the pillow pressures on the earphones. Also because of the friction of tossing and turning they often fall out. Would you please consider creating a best in test for night use? Thanks again for your great reviews, best on YT 😉👍

@luckycharm1

8 ай бұрын

I second this as well.

@mremtb7689

7 ай бұрын

Galaxy buds live!

@molina-youtube

7 ай бұрын

@@mremtb7689 was that a suggestion, and if so can you elaborate pls? 🙂

@mremtb7689

7 ай бұрын

@@molina-youtube I have tinitits am I use them every night in bed. In the morning I usually forget I have them in. They fit really well. I lay on my side. Sometimes you can feel them pushing in a little bit but not much.

KZread新手，喜歡你拍攝感覺😊

Are you satisfied with the phone call quality in loud environments? Which earbuds would you recommend for that situation for Android?

The mics sound digital but inside & outside. I can hear a little static. So hopefully some firmware can fix the microphones & sound.

i'm an android user ( S22 ULTRA ) and also an owner of these WF 1000XM5'S too, and i can confirm that these are the best earbuds, no contest. ive used the WH version for a long time, then i decided to swap that for these WF1000XM5's and never turned back.

Very nice video 😮😮

Hi great review. If you know someone at SONY, PLEASE, PLEASE, ask them to cut the bs and make sure that genuine beige/ silver Foam Ear Tips are available as spare parts. They are not for the XM4 which I only recently bought and for the new XM5’s. Please post how you go on? Thanks

I find it interesting you had problems with the ear tips I have had the mark4s for 2 years now and I am still using the same eartips that it came with and I use them almost everyday

Mine are ordered. Gave the 04’s away. I have never been a Sony fan even though I’ve tried. We will see!

@MikeOBrienMedia

11 ай бұрын

Nice! You will not regret the purchase. I think these are so much better than the 4's

I have been looking toward getting these for a while now. I have been an audio fan and need for a while and so far, Bose, JBL, and Sony have been the best so far. I recently got the WH-xm4s and they are amazing. I then got Sony ring linkbuds. Thank you for this review because the other reviews have not been so detailed from other KZreadrs. Thank you so much. One more thing, what is the cheapest way to get these new?

Thanks for the review! How do you compare the XM5 with the Beoplay EX? Which would you recommend basing on sound quality and comfort / long hour use?

@danielvanatta8884

11 ай бұрын

Listen to what he said at the beginning of the video. In the intro clip he has the ex in the lineup. Obviously he likes these better

Must read if anyone is considering the XM5: I have a pair of old XM4’s. A firmware update screwed up the battery of my buds because the older models of the XM4 had a different battery and the new firmware was catered to the later models of the XM4 with the newer battery. This happened just after my buds warranty expired. Sony’s customer service is rubbish and still insists I pay for the repair. I would strongly discourage anyone from giving Sony a single cent. If you spend $300++ on earbuds, I’m sure you’ll expect to last at least a couple of years until you’re ready to upgrade. Not be screwed over by the manufacturer and be forced to upgrade to a new model. If this happened to the XM4, I’m sure Sony (following Apple’s footsteps) will do that to the XM5 when the XM6 comes out.

Samsung phones have a hearing test feature to determine which frequencies you can't hear and it adjust the sound so you can hear them. As you age your hearing degrades and you can't hear certain frequencies anymore. Anker liberty pro 3 has this sound test too on their app. Sony should implement that in it's app. Also, the 5 band equalizer is pretty lame too.

Love the video Mike, superb as always. Im rocking B&O EXs right now, sound wise (coz thats all that really matters) are these on a par? An upgrade? Or do I stick with the B&Os? Thoughts please my man

@zackblack2048

11 ай бұрын

I second this question

@JamesSmith-qs4hx

11 ай бұрын

The battery life is awful on the EXs..... 4 hours max. Mine anyway lol.

@paulwilson3759

11 ай бұрын

@@JamesSmith-qs4hx no way! I get near 6, they do seem to run down at different speeds mind (the left and right buds I mean). But as I said, my main focus is audio quality on them

@JamesSmith-qs4hx

11 ай бұрын

@@paulwilson3759 Thanks for the reply Paul.. Useful to know!

I've just got some of these. The features and the sound is amazing. I also have some beats fit pro and I have to say I prefer them for the sheer loudness and ear fit.

@justsomeguywithahood1954

7 ай бұрын

u prefer the beats or the xm5?

@xsagemdax

6 ай бұрын

@@justsomeguywithahood1954my toughts exactly lol

Guess i know what I'm going with for my nexg ear buds. 🤙🏾

I'll be sticking with my Sennheiser sound signature and wait for their next update.

With the mic test, I like the AirPods Pro 2s, the best, for sure but the other stuff did sound very good, the mic one just didn’t cut it for me. Btw, until the end of this weekend I’m clearly judging by reviews I’ve seen of the mics, I won’t even own the Pros until later but the reviews have been pretty even with the AirPods Pro 2s sounding the best

Is that black ring, fitness tracker? Like some kind of next gen smart watch ⌚️

Are you wearing the Galaxy 6 classic? Are you making a full review of that watch?

Looking for the best/loudest sound while mowing lawns! I listen to Audible while mowing and want it loud over the mowing noise. Are these the ones you’d recommend, or would you go with something else?

@Parsinen257

3 ай бұрын

I do landscaping and these were absolutely horrible for it! I have tried a ton of different ones, by far the best I have found so far are the WF1000XM4s, those things kicked ASS. Lasted me 2 years of listening almost 8 hours a day! Can't recommend them enough. I am getting the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra tomorrow so we'll see how those work lol

Are they connect to multiple devices at the same time? Thanks

I see that pixel fold there 😏

Very nice video

What would a recommendation be for comfortability when working long hours?

Have they improved the foam tips? i ended up getting some after market silicone ones due to the way the original ones were disintigrating

@Tropicalistico

11 ай бұрын

Exactly

MIke, you have already tested dozens of headsets with different phones. I've been using my Jabra Elite 75t for a while now with 2 Android phones and they worked great for me, powerfull bass, a lot of settings via Jabra app, etc. Recently have moved over to iPhone and.....they sound as cheap chinesse TWS, the app alters the sound but just a little bit, you can bearly notice the difference. There is a void between their sound via Android and iPhone. Have you ever encountered that? really loved them, no I'm disapointed and not willing to buy the airpods (just too expensive).

@corruptedsquid1745

10 ай бұрын

Some non-apple buds can sound worse with iPhones because apple really wants you to buy airpods. Personally, if you were already an android user, i see no point in getting a worse phone.

@linuswerwer6513

9 ай бұрын

Dude the elite 75 ts are a legend. I've worn them for 3 1/2 years now and they are just perfect still

The question is: basically the right earbud is still the mother bud ("R" is red on the app)? Mono mode on the left earbud with Google Assistant activated is not possible for the XM5s then like their Linkbuds S? That's when the battery drain will be inconsistent too if some of us use one bud at a time, and in this case, the right earbud is the only usable one for mono mode.

Thanks Mr O.B.

I just got these! Best earbuds experience ever!!

@chikkamadu1987

4 ай бұрын

How is the ANC bro? Been thinking to buy these.

@ShaiMargolis

4 ай бұрын

@@chikkamadu1987 I've had them for over six months now, definitely the best ANC and sound quality of any earbuds

Wild that a 8mm driver is considered big nowadays when sony used to have 16mm+ drivers in IEMs in the past

You reviewed this before travelling to Seoul

Hi - Samsung wf-1000xm5 v/s jabra elite 10, which one do you suggest in terms of Sound quality and noise cancelling ?And price is not a constraint for me!

Hi, would u be doing a review on the Devialet Gemini II?

I have a pair of xm4s that i sent to sony for warranty service around 13 days ago, i have the xm5s on preorder, place your bets on wich one comes first

Was looking around for this review in my sub box, and you're the only one 😂 Everything just seems good, from ANC to sound to design, based on what I see + you have said. But 😐 The microphone is just boo.

@Mike - Can you do a Technics AZ80 comparision with these! Lots of other KZread Reviewers say they're the best

Whoa....45.6dB! for female voice! Me want one now!

Is the amount of ANC adjustable like with bose quiet comfort ii, or us it simply on/off like with XM4?

Need to compare against the Technics AZ80, which is really the king earbud at the end of 1H23.

I have the XM5 earbuds, what’s the difference in sound quality of the XM5 headphone?

i have the xm4 and yes, the ear tips are a pain to have. I have them on this color and it's impossible to clean them without causing some damage.

@dantat5713

11 ай бұрын

I got them in black, but they were still really grimy, so I replaced them with more durable foam eartips

@philipinos1997

11 ай бұрын

I can recommend getting a pack of silicone/rubber eartips. They are made specifically for the XM4 and super cheap 😀 I find them much for comfortable, I once had them in for over 4 hours without any issues

@rubend824

11 ай бұрын

@@philipinos1997 thanx, i'd love to do that but i haven't figured out which ones would be better in order to keep the sound as it is. Any sugestions?

very nice video

Suggestion: Rubio-Pez album! :) This is where the XM5 shows its capabilities

i watched this video at the shop before deciding to buy this over BOSE lol. it's definitely wins over the design which is smaller than BOSE and this one i found that its fit me more comfortably than the other one. thanks for the review!

Please do a review of Oppo Enco Air 3 pro. The kind of features they provide for their price is frankly unheard of.

Now if these have the same battery drain problem that the XM4's have I'm not going into the Sony's this time. Long term use should be the ultimate test for all these devices.

Nice watch you got there... ;-)

Plz tell how's the sound compared to Sennheiser momentum true wireless 3????

I am about to go travelling with a friend of mine who is a chronic snorer. Would the ANC on these be good to sleep with and hopefully allow me to have a good night sleep?

Foam Ear tips shape should be tapered at the end so that they can easily enter ear canal and the outer portion can expand. Durability is also not good comparing foam and silicone tips.

Compare these with Seinheiser momentum 3's. Which base is punchier?

Hi , does they have the same eartips of last generation? Thanks

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX dude... please try them out and then tell us what you think!

I am not sure there is enough here for me to upgrade from my XM4s. I also love the "steampunk" look of the XM4s. However, these do look a little bit more petite and also improve in ANC processing. hmmm

@vasudev8421

11 ай бұрын

how is the battery life on your xm4? I might buy them in a few weeks,is it good?

@corruptedsquid1745

10 ай бұрын

​@@vasudev8421it is, 24 hours with the case and 8 without it

THANKS BRO I JUST PRE-ORDERED THE BLACK VERSION TO REPLACE MY 1000XM4's 🚀🚀🚀 SONY WEBSITE SAYS DELIVERY 7/26-7/27 !!! 💪💪💪

I've done it، and you've done it❤

How do you deal with talking to people when you use them? I use the Sony headphones and it annoying to talk to someone with them on because it opens up listening and when you are done you have to restart the video or whatever you are listening to when using the headphones.

How does audio quality compare to the Sennheiser TW3? ANC and size seem like the best improvement on this...

how is the music quality compared to Status Audio Between 3ANC? Not phone call quality or ANC quality, just the sound experience when listening to high quality music?

On your first graph you had the Galaxy buds pro but not the buds 2 pro. Was that a mistake?