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Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds - Your Questions Answered!
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
- How much better are the Sony WF-1000XM5s compared to their predecessors? How do they compare to other buds like the Sony LinkBuds S, Apple AirPods, Pixel Buds Pro and Bose QC II Earbuds? And what about mic quality, did Sony finally fix mic quality? We'll answer these questions and more from our subscribers in our first look at the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds.
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0:00 - Battery Life
1:21 - Active Noise Cancellation
2:11 - Earbud size and ear tip
3:06 - Can you sleep with them?
3:45 - WF-1000XM5 vs. LinkBuds S
5:29 - XM5 vs. XM4 (previous version)
6:40 - WF-1000XM5 vs. Pixel Buds Pro
7:25 - Transparency Mode
8:30 - Replaceable battery?
9:27 - Best earbuds under $200
10:54 - WF-1000XM5 vs. Bose QC II
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**Correction** The XM5s have the same IPX4 as their predecessors. They’re sweat and splash resistant.
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These days pretty much all earbuds comes with at least IP5 rating. I think they rushed the development of these earbuds.
Don't buy this, Sony WF-1000XM4 has a firmware that killed the battery and they are not taking responsibility, google wf-1000xm4 battery issues or check Louis Rossmann's video. If the same happens here you are also outta luck.
In the full review I would love a section about gestures, people forget about the importance of what you can do with your earbuds on the run. That's why I'm still sticking to the Pixel Buds 2nd gen since they have the same gestures on both earbuds.
Loved my xm4,s when i got em until about a year later when the battery started dying alot faster in 1 bud than the other. For that reason i think i will wait a year first to see if i want the new xm5,s. If the same thing happens with them it will become known by that time. I dont want to risk paying 300 for the same thing to happen again. I will wait and see.
My xm4 battery died after 7 months. I got warranty replacement and again after 5 months the new pair battery died. It is a common issues with the xm4. I was hoping to hear about that. Did they fix it?
Can you help with connecting 2nd device(Samsung TV).I am using the Bluetooth button on the charger.The TV can see the XM5’s, but get the error make sure device is turned on.
It won’t work using the second device option in the app either.
As for the ear tips, it's very subjective. I went through about 5 different aftermarket ear tips. it wasn't until I used a silicone type tip that I got a passing seal test using the app. For me the silicone ear tips give me a much better ANC experience. I can never get the stock foam tips to fit well. My heart was crushed when the batteries of my XM4s went to shit, so I broke down and bought the XM5s and I loved them right out of the box, but then I REALLY loved them after finding the aftermarket silicone ear tips.
Can you send me the link 😊
Strangely xm4s worked better with 3rd party comply foam tips and xm5 work right out of the box and seal on both ears flawless. Many manufacturers claim great anc, but only xm5 and bose qcii survived nyc subway test!:) qcii arguably better, but their bass tuned earbuds sound bland and muffled. Sony is just a better all rounder.
I have the WF-XM4 and I've had 2 different pair after time fail with the right ear buds battery. It dies while the left earbud is at 60%. Same issue with 2 different sets. Did they fix this issue? I hope you touch on it. 4:21
They haven't fixed the issue from what I know. They aren't even recalling the XM4 model which is terrible for their loyal customers.
what about running while wearing Sony WF-1000XM5?
I have been using these IEMs for a week now every day 6+ hours each day. Tried a set oh hybrid tips, and preferred the oem foam tips. Have only had a handfull of blip disconnects over the week. Coming from the cheapest set of buds i could find on amazon i have nothing of comparison. These do not hurt my wars, sound incredible, secure in my ear with a little bit of adjustment. Looking forward to your 6month review of these to see if you have similar thoughts
Got the Sony XM5s and I have to say, I'm impressed with their sound! And they fit very well, they connect fast and are compatible with Google applications and Assistant, love the multipoint connection and the ANC and Passthrough work pretty well, the only major drawback isn't even the earphones themselves, it's the app, which is not very user friendly and has poor UI in my opinion especially compared to the Sound+ app for Jabra which is way easier to navigate and understand. If you have issues with your XM5s automatically turning to Ambient mode when you put them in your ears, check the ambient sound control settings in the system tab. Because when you put them in your ear you accidentally press the left earphone and it will turn on the ambient mode.
If you’re a side sleeper, don’t sleep with these ear buds.
Curios why not? Thanks
Because your ears will not be comfortable.
Your review style is so good as my expectation. review so well, explain all the thing in details . Thanks a lot for that.
I truly appreciate your unique idea of responding to the viewers queries,
Rather than what every other tech consultants do!!
I own XM4. I totally agree with your speculations.
Way better option to go for 🙂
I was Wondering about such authentic review.
Because of the battery issue that was caused by the 1.4 update on the xm4, I only get like 1.5 hours max on a full charge, but it can be as low as 40 minutes. So i need a new pair, but I'm hesitant to get the xm5 because sony never even acknowledged the issue. They seem good, but also considering the senn wm3 because of it. Hard to trust they won't ruin these too after a few years.
Sony sent me a new pair of XM4 because of the battery issue. I never opened it though because I knew XM5 was around the corner.
@Koofteh was it still in warranty? I hadn't used them for a while, then started to use them again. Saw they needed an update so I updated. Immediately got overheating and battery issues. It was out of warranty by then though. If they do it out of warranty I might still try
@@Nonresponder01 I'm pretty sure it was out of warranty, it was over a year old at that point.
Sony was really good about replacing them for me, just had to send in the old ones. Before Sony I used Samsung buds and they gave me a serious ear infection which is a known problem but Samsung never acknowledged it and they had me on chat for two hours before agreeing to refund me.
Now I'm using a pair of $20 Jlab buds and no battery problems or ear infections. 😂
@@KooftehSame. After shipping my 2 year old XM4s back to Sony on a Wednesday, my XM5s arrived from Best Buy the next day. I received my replacement XM4s the following Thursday.
Yep, Sony's customer service is terrible. My XM3 over ears randomly broke when I was taking them off one day and they refused to refund or replace - they'd only offer me a discount voucher to buy a whole new pair. I threatened legal action and then one day a brand new pair randomly turned up on my doorstep 😂 wish they'd just done that to begin with because now I really have to think before buying their products.
Thanks for the video, now I might consider sony's as my new airbuds
Bought the XM5 Budds its good on my phone, trying to pair it on my HP 17.3 laptop with i7, it seems its invisable on the Bluetooth cant locate it anywhere, tried numerous times anythoughts, it it because of HP laptop might not have A2DP?
Hey , what about the battery life now ?
I really enjoyed this video! Can't wait for more "before the six months" check-ins!!
More to come!
I really wanted to hear about audio codecs, version of bluetooth, size of diafragm, conectivity of BT running or going on bike, max Db volume, but thanks for the other things :)
I’ve heard people having issues regarding long term use with XM5s, how true is it? Do they hurt the ear canals?
Also, how do they do in the gym or while running?
Format of video is good. As for BOSE QC2 goes the ANC is premium other than that other features are behind competition and connectivity terrible! But from what I understand you just need more than 1 earbud for your needs, traveling, gym, work, sleep
Great work subscribed for more
I bought WF-1000xm5 on 7/26/23. Much improvement on my WF-1000xm4. I left my new WF-1000xm5 at my tailor's shop. On Find My Device, they were located at my tailor's shop which is about 1 mile from our house. Sent screenshot of location to the tailor, which closes at 3pm. Pray for me, $298.00 is dear and the new WF-1000xm5 are a superior successor of the WF-1000xm4. XM5 pricing is reasonable.
How did you get the location position and not just the ring tone??
I bought them for the noise, canceling and no matter what I tried it was completely nonexistent. Sent them back the same day.
None existence mean your eartip is definitely not fitting
The battery life is amazing. It lasts 7+ with noise cancellation. My XM 4’s last roughly 4
What about now ? Is that last At least more than 6 hours ?
Would you recommend these for me I was using the original bose qc earbuds. And how Easy is it to get used to the eartips.
I use the newer earbuds as somebody who has had these earbuds for several weeks the downside is the main functioning is on the right earbud and honestly. The downside to the newer ones is the random battery drainage you get in The case even when you don't use them for hours
I'm waiting for the new Bose QuietComfort that are coming out in September
If Bose could fix their connection issues, they would be amazing. I only bought these Sonys because of that issue and they are very uncomfortable for me. I’ll probably send them back. I’m hoping for a big improvement in the next Bose release.
I use the 1000XM4's for sleeping - the noise cancellation mode completely dampens down the sound. I tried the XM5's and the noise cancellation mode did not cancel ambient sound - noise was dampened, but you could still easily hear ambient sounds. This made the useless for me - so I went back to the Xm4's.
Just went and bought these, after watching this vid. Was trying to hold out for a sale but I've been lusting these since they came out. This vid kicked my willpower to the curb, so "thanks" for that, Josh. Lol
I've got the XM4s and while I loved their sound quality, they were just too bulky for my ears. Switched to the "Link Buds S" next and really, really like them!
So, now the big question is - will I like these XM5s better than them or will I end up returning them? Getting ready to take a nice long walk with them, so... Let the testing begin!
Sorry about that, didn't mean to talk you into anything! I hope you enjoy them! - Josh
Just keep the Linkbuds S, they are a fantastic product.
@@yoda101 The LinkBuds S are indeed great. I've quite enjoyed them. But I'm also really liking the XM5s, and they definitely have better sound.
Only thing, so far, I don't like about them is the default volume controls and that you can't customize them. (Can't believe Sony did that. Stupid)!
Aside from that, I'm really enjoying the XM5s.
What about the mic quality?
@@pristinecave I think the Linkbuds S is very good. I use it daily and no one complains.
could you comment in the full review of I can use xm4 ear tips or not, I ripped one of the tips and there are no xm5 specific replacements
Friends, I bought Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, but it went to the service twice and they sent a new one, but I had a problem with that too and the last money was refunded. Now, the model I am wondering about is the Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC TWS Headset, but unfortunately it is not sold in Turkey and if I buy it from abroad, there will be a service problem. I will live, club house..electro house..rock..I listen to all kinds of music...I need to feel the instrument, sound quality and phone calls are important to me and right now I am left without headphones and senneiser momentum 4 is about to be announced!!!samsun buds 3 is about to be released. ..so what should we do???
I bought these to replace my Bose QCs. Didn’t buy the Bose QC2 s due to all the reports of one earbud disconnecting. Guess what, my Sonys XM5 right earbud went bad just after my warranty was up. No way to reconnect it again no matter what I try.
I had severe one sided battery drain issues with xm4 within 6months,and customer care gave me enough headache
Then realized it wasn't just me many others have same issue
So never going to sony again
I'm happy with my buds 2 pro
On the XM4s you can't control volume and media playback and ANC toggleing all on the earbuds at one time. Can you do that on the XM5?
What about switching between multiple devices/systems such as Windows and iOS/macOS?
What i should buy sony wf1000xm5 or airpods pro 2?
could you review mic quality against the Jabra equivalent? Also it would be great to confirm that the earbuds connect to a Mac or PC for Zoom calls etc... as some earbuds do not. Then there is the issue of what is required to use on planes (adapters ).
Just bought a XM4 and it's working absolutely fine. Battery life also good. The new update brought a lot of features also. Can you do a long term review for XM4
If you can still return them, do. The XM4 are seriously flawed. After a year the battery life diminishes tremendously and unevenly. I have 2 and I wish I could get my $500 back. It makes me question buying another Sony earbuds being that this is a known problem and they aren't helping customers who are out of warranty with this product.
@@simonewilliams3882Same. I’m going with Air Pods Pro 2, my left bud doesnt even last 30 minutes nowadays
I owned the Sony xm4 and a love it in all points except on phone call quality in noisy environment!
So probably xm5 will be a good upgrade for phone call quality?
For the 6 month review could you see if your pair has battery drain in the right ear bud, for some reason mine does
Yes, that’ll be something we’ll def monitor!
Has anyone had battery life problems that the xm4's had with these? My xm4's lasted me a good two years before both earbuds started dying in less than 30 minutes. Just dont want to buy these and only be able to enjoy them for a year before the same happens again.
It's a known problem. I have also had 2 pair do the same thing after a year. I'm going to Samsung for a pair. Sony has taken enough of my money.
ok so day 1 of wearing the new XM5’s & im honestly disappointed…firstly the noise cancelling is not as good as the XM4’s & my guess is it’s due to the fit not being as snug so I guess the passive NC is way worse…
Also wtf happened to the voice over?!! I found that super useful, the voice prompt would tell me how much battery I had left , which device I’m connected to & also which sound mode I selected..All now Gone which for me is super annoying & a huge fail from Sony.
Look it’s day 1 so maybe I need to tinker with them but being totally honest right now, I wish I’d kept my XM4’s…Sorry Sony but I’m not happy.
Something to keep in mind the Sony WF1000XM4's had a battery scandal when first released for the first year or so or atleast until their latest update making all headphones with that battery obsolete with battery power and only new ones after that update were good for longer than a year, these XM5's dont seem to have the same battery scandal as the XM4's making the XM5's much more reliable in the battery department hopes this helps as i did buy like 3 pairs of the XM4's all having the same battery problems
The XM4s and XM5s have the exact same type of ear bud tips with the exception of the mesh. If people actually replaced their XM4 ear bud tips through Encompass, which is the only company authorized to sell Sony parts to include foam ear bud tips. The ones they sent to me over the past year was made of foam like the XM5s, but didn't have any mesh.
I’ve tried everything to get the exact same colour, design and material as the originals the earphones came with
It should be possible to buy the same.
SONY are a disgrace in not enabling these spare parts to be available end of
@@rich495 Hell are you talking about dummy? You have to order them through Encompass. They have a contract with Sony for parts!
a little more of a niche question, but does the earbuds let yknow when its battery is low during a call?
Does the xm5 pair with iPhone automatically for phone calls or have to manually chose?
I'm wondering about LR connectivity - almost 4years ago, I had Sony's early wireless models and it was made so the R piece connects with my phone, and R sends music to L piece. It worked fine indoors, but once out on the train or the crowd, it picked up so much interference between L and R.
It was so bad and annoying - R kept playing, but L plays intermittently. Can't bear to listen,that's why I switched to Beoplay B&O with L&R connected by wire. I'm wondering if Sony has improved at all since then - how is it when you're outside?
you can listen with one bud, so I guess L and R are both connected.
Thanks for answering my question!!! The Linkbuds S is such a ridiculously good package, I wonder if Sony regrets releasing these because they are so good. I dont really see a reason to upgrade to the xm5 besides sound quality. Very interesting you didnt talk about noise cancellation.
You’re welcome! I may have forgotten to add the part in about noise cancellation, but it is def better on the XM5. You can tell a difference. - Josh
Biggest reason for not upgrading and actually moving away from Sony earbuds for at least some time. Lot's of battery draining on previous model, for me kept happening even after I fixed them in official Sony store and same thing happened to my friend, so everyone should def consider buying these one or previous model. They cost a lot but issue with them is quite serious.
I’ve had the xm3,4, now 5 and link buds S. The link buds S are so comfortable it was hard to upgrade but the XM5’s are best of both worlds. The increase in call quality makes it an easier decision. The benefits of the link buds with the sound and NC of the WF series.
Linkbuds S is a pretty good pair that will get the job done. However short battery life of about 4-4.5 hrs in my testing, would not make them a good choice for me. If my xm4s did not die after 1 year and 3months, I would not be upgrading. Xm4s are good for the sound and anc, but xm5 with the larger driver sound so much better with improved anc and good phone call quality. To truly appreciate all these qualities you need 3 things: android or sony phone that support ldac codec, good seal/fit and hirez source of music sourced via streaming apps or flac files. With hirez, however, battery will drain much faster.
@@pioneerfaithministries9746How do the linkbuds s compare to the XM3s?
Does the touch control get messed up and get activated while sleeping sideways and using them
I can sleep on my side with these. I might have to srunch up the pillow a little to make it comfortable. I only use my for sleeping!!
Does anyone know if these Sony earbuds are good for running? Do they stay in?
Sennheiser momentum would be interesting. I personally use the Jabra 7 and they are just ok,
Is there any way to track the location of these if they are lost? ive got them but i cant seem to get them to show up on my google devices or via the app
I can't fine wind noise cancelling in Headphone App when i use wf1000xm5? Does anyone have the same problem as me?
Great review! I was wondering how long it takes to charge the buds and how long for the case?
Thank you for answering my question.
Can you record vocals with them..??
Does those black ones get super visible fingerprints?
Does reality audio 360 work with all applications?
What is about the sony earbund battery issue😢?
Quality content. Though I'm not sure why the views are too low.
Does Sony has a trade in option?
Can i trade my xm4 for xm5 ?
Good format
The mic on the Xm5's sounds much clearer.
I have had 3 pairs of Bose - All faulty and have asked for a refund. I've just taken delivery of the Sony XM5.
honestly I'll wait till you do the 6 months review I don't want to get stuck with a bad pair.
and another thing idk if the sound quality would be better than my wired earphones I got an Oppo o fresh they sound absolutely wonderful, so it would be great focus on the sound quality more
@GaiusCaesar_ yeah I don't think they are worth it
Besides the point of the whole video, but...bro your eyes 🔥
If you have the battery drain issue, you’ll know, It’ll be obvious.
It’s the only negative I have from 2 sets of XM4s
Which one can go louder?
Well said, thanks😊
Is the eartip more lasting than Xm4?
Hey Josh, I’m new to your channel. I have one question for you. I use an iPhone and was using the Samsung Galaxy Buds + for 2 years which I lost last week. I’m considering buying a pair of earbuds; I want good battery life, good sound quality and most importantly I receive a lot of calls so I need an earbud which I can use to receive calls without encountering connectivity issues via my iPhone and Apple Watch 7. My budget is $300. Thanks in advance!
I'd go with the AirPods Pro first given what you outlines, which will have a bit less battery than the Sonys, but you also gain more features within the Apple Ecosystem. They're not the most comfortable buds though (at least for me) which is why I end up using the Sonys. You miss out on ecosystem features but do gain better battery life, sound and noise cancellation. Hope that helps and don't forget to subscribe! :D - Josh
Huge problem withe the ear tips, YOU CANNOT BUY THE BEIGE/ SILVER? REPLACEMENTS???
Please get in touch with SONY to get something done about this ( Ridiculous) great review
What is the button behind the case for? Just received my mx5
Bluetooth pairing
I have those and the sound is very low
For the price the sound should be more louder
ThanksMuch! yes sir
You're welcome!
Great review! Why don't you use timestamps in your videos?
We do actually, they should be showing up. We do them for pretty much every video.
Clarity is very good but bass it sucks, when dezactivate noise canceling the bass is even worst, and sound in general, so i don't understan why the sound is bad with noise canceling off (in a quiet enviroment)
Waiting for the six-month later review of the Sony WF-1000xm5s..
lol
I own wf-1000xm4 - The case has wireless charging..
What do you think about Beats Studio Buds +?
Trash
Techniques AZ80 will give the Sony's a run for their money. Sennheiser momentum 3s are around 200 bucks right now. Thanks for the review. 👍🇺🇸
can it be used as a hearing aid ?
That's not the primary use for them. Sony does make a pair of over the counter earbuds though, which you can find here: amzn.to/440Z8za
I got the Wf zm5 I had the xm4 I lost them but let me tell u XM5 WF are the size off lil brothers off WH XM5 I use them at the gym yesterday for back day and wensday for chest day n squats they hold very while I'm try running on the treadmill Monday see how while they handle I have lil brothers and let me tell u when u put noise canceling on the xm5 they block out the crying I could go threw sleeping with these
How was on treadmill? is ok with Wf zm5?
Great.
I dig it.
Xm3 vs xm4 vs xm5 hm.
I find anc in xm5 very bad worst than xm4 anyway
Sorry but does anyone else think the half price Linkbuds S are the much better sounding mic here?
I just learned this. WF means wireless free. WH wireless Headset. The 1,000 is because sony use tiers and 1,000 is the top tier. And the M is for Mark, Mark 5. I know 😂
XM-4 microphone sounded slightly better
But i hear so much wind😢
Apple earphones have always made my ears hurt no matter the model. I dont know why. I also havent seen anyone talk about the update to the mic quality for commercial shipments
Volume sucks noise canceling sucks returning them tomororw
Sony killed the xm4’s battery life with a software update
👏👏👏
I had the most worst experience with Sony in my life. The first pair was defective. Sony representative sent another defective one
Not great at all..I had to return them!
On your pillow doesnt work, it wil press the buttons..
Screw the galaxy buds. The nickel allergy is real
Quite a few mistakes in this Q/A.
NOT Waterproof: These have an IPX4 rating. That is mild water resistance. If you want something even remotely close to "waterproof", you would need something with a higher rating like the IPX7 rated Galaxy Buds Pro series.
NOT Good for Exercise: this reviewer must have very unique ears. It's well known the XM4 were horrendous for exercise. Saying the XM5 are good for exercise like the prior pair is a bizarre comment because the prior pair were awful in that respect.
I had the xm4. I run about 75k per week. Never once have fallen. With that said I’m not even interested in the xm5 I got the Bose and way happier than Sony.
Sure they lack wireless charging. But noise cancelling is better, and the buds auto tune each time you insert them. And way more confortable and secure due to the stability bands. I also prefer silicone buds so that would be an extra expense for the Sony and would drop the noise cancelling a bit.
The biggest advantage of the Bose is touch controls. They work in rain and sweaty fingers. Vikings up and down is swipe. Way better than 4 touches.
I’ll stick to my Bose unless I see the Sony on discount.