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    Sony is back with another great set of wireless earbuds -- the WF-1000XM5s! With a smaller design, neutral audio curves, and (hopefully) improved battery life, are these the new truly wireless earbuds to beat, or do Apple and Bose still hold the crown?
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    0:00 And he just can't hide it
    0:27 Unboxing
    1:01 Design impressions
    2:00 Fit and feel
    3:17 App setup/features
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    6:05 Earbud controls and ANC
    8:00 Listening impressions
    9:06 LABS test results
    11:34 Microphone test
    12:19 Comparison to AirPods Pro size/weight
    13:00 Battery life, pricing, and overall thoughts
    14:03 Outro
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  • @ShortCircuit
    @ShortCircuit  Před 8 měsíci +480

    Heads up! If you're considering buying this product, it may be prudent to investigate some of the battery issues that have plagued the previous generation. Sony's handling of that situation could have implications for XM5 customers as well.
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    What do you think of these new earbuds from Sony? What wireless earbuds are you using? Let us know below!
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    • @AhmadAli-ws3vy
      @AhmadAli-ws3vy Před 8 měsíci +25

      sony xm4 are having battery issues, not recommended, and i know its review of xm5. who knows if its fixed.

    • @aaakmm1785
      @aaakmm1785 Před 8 měsíci +15

      A huge problem with Sony WF earbuds is foam eartips. They degrade with time and need to be replaced. Depending on the use case they need to be replaced every 3 to 12 months. But Sony make it almost impossible to buy original Sony eartips at a reasonable prices. They are hard to find and when found cost about 40-50 dollars for a single pair of eartips. That is ridiculous. Even Apple original eartips for Pro 2 are reasonably priced and readily available to buy.
      That is why Sony users don't even bother with original eartips. They just use some random eartips from Amazon with unknown properties.

    • @THISLOVETHISHATE99
      @THISLOVETHISHATE99 Před 8 měsíci

      bro sony is engaging in consumer fraud with these earbuds because they are substituting the 3.85v battery with 3.7v batterys guaranteeing battery failures and reduced capacity because they failed to correct the firmware for these lower voltage batts secretly extending the warranty Louis Rossmann has made a video before the release of this video

    • @Hxarh
      @Hxarh Před 8 měsíci +2

      The Jabra Elite 10's look much better to me. Please review those next.
      As an owner of XM4 and the Jabra 85t, the Jabra have much more comfort, have a nicer sound to my ears (I'm not an audiophile, but I am a professional musician) phisical buttons are superior to touch sensors. The control scheme is better. The only thing xm4 had going for them is better ANC.
      I haven't tried these but I really would look at the Jabra before buying these

    • @locutusuk68
      @locutusuk68 Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@AhmadAli-ws3vy Mine had a battery issue last month, I preordered them so had them from release day, I sent them back and Sony fixed them for free.

  • @mdccxv
    @mdccxv Před 8 měsíci +1523

    Louis Rossmann just dropped a good piece on previous sony earbuds issues and how sony treats customers who have them, worth watching before you buy them

    • @_Azur
      @_Azur Před 8 měsíci +73

      Oh really? I have some problem with the last update and indeed the customer support is bad

    • @jublington
      @jublington Před 8 měsíci +162

      Idk I had the thing with the xm4s where one earbud died almost twice as fast as the other and customer support sent me a new pair for free, havent watched the video but I personally haven't had a bad experience with Sony customer support

    • @blurcak
      @blurcak Před 8 měsíci +11

      Yeah i started watching LR and got notification SC :)

    • @theman4426
      @theman4426 Před 8 měsíci +55

      Sony has been doing a great job from what I've heard, replacing even those that aren't still in warranty

    • @nv1573
      @nv1573 Před 8 měsíci +50

      I have the xm3 for over 3 years. 0 issues, I dropped them from over 30 feet multiple times and not a scratch. So yeah, experiences may vary

  • @michaeltyers7336
    @michaeltyers7336 Před 8 měsíci +537

    XM4 had an issue on a firmware version which caused right ear to drain heaps faster than left rear. After firmware update my right earbud still only charges to about 90%

    • @hulkamania5071
      @hulkamania5071 Před 8 měsíci +29

      mine was the opposite, left only stays powered for like 1 minute now and the right can last about 15 minutes

    • @onix331
      @onix331 Před 8 měsíci +14

      This. Just got mine back from RMA, both sides got replaced

    • @joaovguedes
      @joaovguedes Před 8 měsíci

      ​ @TheTekknician google search wf-1000xm4 battery drain or issues. Just because you did not have the issue does not mean it does not exist.

    • @HopeRises
      @HopeRises Před 8 měsíci +4

      My main problem ith XM4 is this. The right one always charges up to 88% and left one to 95%. It's really weird. i tried resetting both of them and fixed the issue for 2 days. After that the problem returned.

    • @djsmeguk
      @djsmeguk Před 8 měsíci +22

      Yeah my xm4s are basically garbage because the battery lasts about 10 minutes on the left bud now. Out of warranty sadly. Bad firmware definitely broke them.

  • @Rockmaster867
    @Rockmaster867 Před 8 měsíci +182

    I really appreciate the more simple charts. Also that James walks us through in a slower pace. Thanks guys. Keep up the good work and never stop innovating!

  • @smallbutdeadly931
    @smallbutdeadly931 Před 8 měsíci +256

    This video is right above the video from Louis Rossman talking about how Sony was putting the wrong batteries in the MX4, and that they would run out quick overheat due to charging at the wrong voltages.
    Sometimes, the batteries are different in even each earbud!

    • @StaceyAyodele
      @StaceyAyodele Před 8 měsíci +27

      1000%
      I had both videos recommended as well. Don't buy these at all.

    • @michixinqq
      @michixinqq Před 8 měsíci +8

      I noticed that straight up. Both videos released at the same time, close to each other

    • @hezu_vt
      @hezu_vt Před 8 měsíci +10

      The algorithm suggested these two videos to me, too. CZcams's finally doing a good job

    • @user-de1xi2uf8d
      @user-de1xi2uf8d Před 8 měsíci +6

      I laughed when I saw both videos in my recommendations, only separated by one other video

    • @justion337
      @justion337 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I tried xm4s for a bit and they stuck out a bit too far and had sharpish edges that made wearing them while sleeping against a pillow painful. Otherwise I really liked them.

  • @ZizoMass
    @ZizoMass Před 8 měsíci +14

    Got my ones last week. I'm in love with it. I've never been a fan of intra-aural headphones, but this one proved to me that it's possible to use an in-ear headphone and still have exceptional audio quality!

    • @aidencates3553
      @aidencates3553 Před 3 měsíci

      Iems (in ear moniters) are some of the best for sound quality you can get (besides real headphones) ranging anywere form 20$ all the way up to a few thousand dollars while most of thoes are wired but the sound quality makes up for it

  • @direfulkhakijaguar7306
    @direfulkhakijaguar7306 Před 8 měsíci +218

    I got the MX4, love them, and fortunately I managed to get them repaired just days before the warranty expired. Hearing all the stories of repair refusal, I would not recommend buying any Sony product anytime soon until there's a commitment for better customer support. For the price it's inexcusable

    • @RobBrody2999
      @RobBrody2999 Před 8 měsíci +8

      I had issues with the ambient sound mode on mine. One of them just gave a feeling of being underwater. Anywho Sony replaced mine no questions asked and extended my warranty by a month.

    • @direfulkhakijaguar7306
      @direfulkhakijaguar7306 Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@RobBrody2999 as they should. The main issue, besides the earbuds issues, is the lack of consistency with their customer support. It feels like the Asus faulty motherboards handling all over again

    • @fat_smeagol4811
      @fat_smeagol4811 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@RobBrody2999 hell this is happening to me. I've placed them with customer support 3 times already, I had no idea it was a general problem

    • @your_average_cultured_dude
      @your_average_cultured_dude Před 8 měsíci +1

      yeah if you want good sony audio get their mid to high end wired IEMs. a lot more reliable than wireless.

    • @direfulkhakijaguar7306
      @direfulkhakijaguar7306 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@your_average_cultured_dude so far the MX4 have been very reliable, excluding the battery draining issue

  • @la3692
    @la3692 Před 8 měsíci +4

    2:50 I noticed they were hard to get out, but all you have to do is push them slightly towards the outside and the magnet disconnects.

  • @leohanley5935
    @leohanley5935 Před 8 měsíci +35

    I’ve owned every generation of the Sony wf series and the xm5 is definitely a step up, primarily in terms of form factor even compared to the xm4 it’s a huge step up in pocket feel

  • @mygenericusername
    @mygenericusername Před 8 měsíci +9

    I've had the XM5s for about a month now, and they are by far one of the buggiest pieces of tech I've ever owned. More than half the time I take them out of the case, one or both buds has an issue connecting and they stay in transparency mode (as if only one bud is in). About half the time they do both manage to connect to whatever device I'm using, the EQ and software settings don't kick in and everything sounds terrible. It particularly struggles with multi-point, often randomly switching which device it feels like controlling or playing audio from, which does help keep things fresh and exciting.
    I have to keep sticking them in and out of the case until they work properly, and even when I do finally get them to work right, the right ear bud's battery drains significantly faster than the left (which I've seen is an issue on previous generations too). Even worse is that while the ergonomic design of the buds makes them incredibly comfortable in your ears, it makes them equally as awkward to handle when you're not wearing them. Because they're shaped to fit your ears (and not the case), and there're no tactile feedback when you pop the buds in the case, you never feel confident both buds are actually in right. More than once I've put them in after a full night of charging only to get a "low battery" warning because one or both were a microscopic fraction of an inch off the contact pads.
    I feel like a lot of the issues I'm having can be ironed out through firmware updates, but others (like the charging issue) are inherent design flaws which can only be addressed by hardware revisions, but I would not recommend them to anyone as is. Wait for Sony to fix the firmware issues, but also look at other options.

    • @Fangzs
      @Fangzs Před 2 měsíci

      Are you using a iphone with these buds?

  • @the_emmo
    @the_emmo Před 8 měsíci

    such a useful review with all the tests and graphs, I'm definitely checking these out!

  • @singgoli
    @singgoli Před 8 měsíci +3

    from my experience, my XM4 battery issue started 3 months after warranty ends. But when i take it to sony repair center, they told me if the issue really is from defective battery they will replace the buds free of charge even outside warranty (make sure you have the purchase receipt)

  • @ZBKN
    @ZBKN Před 8 měsíci +136

    Be wary, the predecessor is plagued with battery issues with some reports of that happening with the WF-XM5's as well. I returned these for several reasons: The ANC heavily relies on the passive noise isolation, which means if you can't get a good seal with the tips, the ANC performance will be subpar. I could not achieve a proper seal without hurting my ears. Running with these with ANC on is annoying because there is an audible plop with each stride (same as XM4s).

    • @midnightwolf3134
      @midnightwolf3134 Před 8 měsíci +5

      I’ve never heard a pop with the XM4. Might just be really shitty luck.

    • @Jefafa73
      @Jefafa73 Před 8 měsíci +6

      @@midnightwolf3134 I think the "pop" is referring to the buds kind of float in your ear and ONLY rely on the tip size to stay on. Meaning every stride you take the earbud bumps against your ear and the sound is VERY noticeable. I can confirm this is 100% an issue and hardly ever mentioned in reviews. I tested These XM5's against the Bose QC2 and Galaxy buds 2 pro.
      I really wanted these to win, but ultimately went with the QC2's for the NC, fit, and tighter sound. The default sound is the worst on the QC's, but the bass is noticeably tighter and I can eq any of them. You can't eq tight bass no matter how hard you try.

    • @midnightwolf3134
      @midnightwolf3134 Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@Jefafa73 Can't say I've experienced this though I do know the XM4s were rather big earbuds and I have bigger ears so they fit perfectly in my ears. Even if it's just the tip sitting in there. I guess we can say your mileage may vary.

    • @Jefafa73
      @Jefafa73 Před 8 měsíci

      @@midnightwolf3134 I've heard that from other XM4 users as well! I kinda wished I tried the XM4's along with the other buds as that popping didn't sound like an issue with the older pairs.

    • @EugeneManugas
      @EugeneManugas Před 8 měsíci

      @@Jefafa73 i can confirm the pop can be annoying when walking and even more so when jogging. and yes, anc relies heavily on the foam tips which disintegrate within a month of regular use. i am now using moondrop spring tips with reduced anc

  • @taekwondosplit
    @taekwondosplit Před 8 měsíci +1

    While presenting freqency charts, you can put other earphones too. And harmon target can also be dotted along with the in-house target.

  • @shiba7651
    @shiba7651 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Hey, could you add a harman curve or something like that to the frequency response charts? That way we can compare it to something more familiar, as most people wouldn't know what the lmg target is all about

  • @waldamy
    @waldamy Před 8 měsíci +1

    Having purchased Sony Linkbuds about 9 months ago, I have recently faced an issue with the right bud - it became much quieter (2-3 times as it feels) than the left one.
    After sending them for repair to Sony, I got them back in about 2 weeks. Apparently in the service center they have replaced the right earbud, and now I have buds from different pairs which can't work together (case gives error code with 3 orange flashes) - you can't even connect/pair them to your phone anymore.
    Resetting the buds doesn't help in this case, so I sent them back again.
    Two weeks later, I'm gonna pick them up tomorrow and see if Sony managed to fix the buds this time.
    But yeah, Sony's repair services don't seem that good when it comes to other models as well.

  • @scruffles87
    @scruffles87 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Another issue moving from the XM4s to the XM5s is the noise cancelation is actually worse in some situations. The XM4s have an option for automatic wind noise cancelation that works beautifully. However the XM5s have a new design with a new microphone location Sony believes eliminates the need for such a mode. It is desperately needed if you're in a windy environment, trying to ride a bike with one earbud in is pretty much a lost cause

    • @Mr.RueBean
      @Mr.RueBean Před 8 měsíci +1

      That’s what the AirPods do. They used to be really bad at cancelling wind but after an update it seems to do fairly well automatically. However I have had zero success with any earbuds riding a bike. Be it AirPods or XM4s. They are decent at cancelling wind when walking around but on a bike there’s zero chance. I’d probably say the MTW3s are the best for wind.

  • @Hobbies_n_Travels
    @Hobbies_n_Travels Před 8 měsíci

    When testing the ANC performance was transparency mode on/off? After 500Hz there was mention of the ANC being off? I’m assuming that was just a way of saying they were no longer effective (but still technically “on”)?
    Interesting that there were several areas after 500Hz where the ANC was “louder” than ANC off (2k, 4k, >10k). I wonder if that was because of the hissing sound they present.
    Thanks for the video!

  • @ImmortalInflames
    @ImmortalInflames Před 8 měsíci

    I own a pair of the original Sony WF-1000X wireless earbuds, got them on sale and it was an instant love! A good couple years later they dropped out of my pocket (my fault..) and I ran them over in my car (a big station wagon) and they actually survived!! To be fair it was on grass & the case was dinged & didn't shut quite right after that.. but they went on work with no issue!
    I was initially worried they would stop working, so I ordered a pair of the WF-1000XM3's which I started wearing after a couple months & still wear them daily even now! I hope a battery replacement is possible as they are so comfy & sound so good, I really don't care to upgrade...

  • @TheLTcousins
    @TheLTcousins Před 7 měsíci +1

    i also have the XM4s, i like the others have the battery drain issue in the right ear, the battery would go from 100% to closing without notice in 40 minutes, i bought 2 pairs for me and my father and both have developed the same symptoms at the same time (we had them for a year and a few months) so i know it wasn't my fault, its strictly that the battery shelf life is very bad, i have requested repair and was denied, they offered to give us "refurbished" ones or the money back. I have opted to pay a difference and get the XM5, lets see how these hold up over time.....

  • @ColinRowlands
    @ColinRowlands Před 8 měsíci +4

    I tried the XM4's for a while, but found them so uncomfortable and difficult to get a good seal to ensure the anc worked properly that I ended up sending them back before my return window had closed, so luckily I avoided all the battery issues that others are reporting in these comments.
    As far as the 360 audio, didn't it actually come out before apple's version?

    • @nooneeey
      @nooneeey Před 6 měsíci

      May I ask which buds you switched them for? I love the sound of them but they too are extremely uncomfortable in my ears.

    • @ColinRowlands
      @ColinRowlands Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@nooneeeyI work long shifts so swap between two pairs, Jabra elite 10 (upgraded from 5) and the Anker soundcore liberty 4.

  • @andreaszweili8593
    @andreaszweili8593 Před 8 měsíci +14

    Would’ve been nice to see a comparison to the previous generation for reference. I don’t know the charts by heart. Especially since you guys aren’t using industry standard curves.
    In addition it would've been great to compare the thickness of the case as that is in my opinion the issue of the previous generation compared to the Airpods.

    • @juanledezma8907
      @juanledezma8907 Před 8 měsíci +1

      They cant do a comparison because sony earbuds dont last the year before the batteries go bust…

  • @RichardBrennan
    @RichardBrennan Před 8 měsíci +1

    FYI - to remove them from the case you put your thumbs in the center of the case and then push them both outwards. It is in the instructions (which nobody reads).

  • @castroh19
    @castroh19 Před 8 měsíci

    I have XM3 for 3 years never an issue until recently. I charge the headphones to full or close to full charge. If I put them back in the case and they stay connected. Sometimes they auto connect to my devices while in the case. I have cleaned the headphones and case. I love these earbuds but I am done and not sure if I want to upgrade to the mx5.

  • @DivinePonies
    @DivinePonies Před 8 měsíci +2

    Funny to see this and Luis' video side by side in my subscriptions list.

  • @Hentai_Akuma
    @Hentai_Akuma Před 8 měsíci +1

    I'm not if I'm willing to ever try them again since the xm4 had a battery defect where the left earbud would die extremely fast. I tried getting it replaced through them but I was already a few months past the warranty.

  • @lucian4631
    @lucian4631 Před 8 měsíci +6

    As a user they are amazing. The sound is like from the XM3 (over the ear), but don't have that much of a spatial sound. The last to keep in mind is that they are big or should I say chunky (so people with small ears are a no no), but they are not heavy. Also, don't use them in the gym because of the sweat they fall out of my ear 100% of the time.

  • @jugglemaniac598
    @jugglemaniac598 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I loved this review! Could we get a similar one for the Status Audio Between 3 ANC?

  • @gabrielgagne2748
    @gabrielgagne2748 Před 4 měsíci

    I have the xm4. I got the battery problem to manage. I am not impressed considering the cost and the brand name. Thanks for the comment in description about this issue.

  • @PedroLucio
    @PedroLucio Před 8 měsíci

    It will be the same issue with the battery like the previous model?

  • @SteveRand
    @SteveRand Před 8 měsíci

    2:30 That's the first thing I noticed in the video... they look cumbersome to get out of the case. These little details always seem to be overlooked in reviews. My current Jabra Elite 7 Pro's come in a case that I find nearly impossible to open even with two hands! i've glued a bit of foam on to aid with it but it makes dropping and potentially losing a bud very possible. Form over function again.

  • @nasce.pt.Design
    @nasce.pt.Design Před 7 měsíci +1

    do they stay secure during workout? thank you

  • @Gustavo_St
    @Gustavo_St Před měsícem

    Please review the WM5 call quality using the latest 3.2.1 firmware. I noticed a very clear improvement. In my tests, it is now one of the best for calls in noisy places.

  • @louiet475
    @louiet475 Před 8 měsíci +1

    just returned mine... loved the sound over the app2 but... it doesnt exactly stay in my ear, tried all the tips and even bought 3rd part comply memory foam tips... these jsut refuse to work with me as much as i wanted them to.

  • @Slinkythecount
    @Slinkythecount Před 4 měsíci

    Whoa. This was my first time hearing the spatial audio in this video. Kind of glad I bought them.

  • @gabriellebenard5254
    @gabriellebenard5254 Před 5 měsíci +1

    i bought these last week. the sound is SOOOO good. Not vibing with the sound tracking like at the gym i always had to put it back to noise canceling, might be a way to fix this IDK.

  • @AshGoldn
    @AshGoldn Před 8 měsíci +1

    Was there a comparison chart of ANC between the XM4 and XM5?

  • @RenZoneNL
    @RenZoneNL Před 6 měsíci

    Hope the battery lifespan is better on these, my 2 year old XM4's only last a bit longer than an hour lately, and my warranty just ran out :(

  • @cristianmoore1996
    @cristianmoore1996 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I have the XM4’s and they’re the best headphones I’ve ever had! I was disappointed they didn’t release the earbud version with the XM5 over ear headphones. I’m excited to get these!

  • @abubakrakram6208
    @abubakrakram6208 Před 8 měsíci +77

    The irony of the fact that this video came out only an hour after Rossman made his video about why you should never buy Sony air buds…

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht Před 8 měsíci +12

      Except they are really good and people experiences are different then from the hit piece video.

    • @joaovguedes
      @joaovguedes Před 8 měsíci +8

      ​ @AL-lh2ht "if it did not happen to me, it is not true", you are defending a company that is treating the consumer of a high end product like crap. Refusing to fix a problem they caused with a firmware update. This is why they keep doing this, because people accept it.

    • @akrico
      @akrico Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@joaovguedes The left one of my MX4 started draining battery so fast (depletes when right one are still at 80%) and Amazon refunded all I paid 21 months ago (bc out of stock) so now i'm planing to buy the MX5. Guess they broke them just in time to make me a favour.

    • @scorpiodevil08
      @scorpiodevil08 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I'd pay far more attention to Rossman's article than this.

    • @WisteriaBerlitz
      @WisteriaBerlitz Před 8 měsíci

      @@AL-lh2ht it'd be a hit piece if it's a selected few, but from what I've seen many are affected.
      A friend of mine managed to get their 1st XM4 exchanged, but his 2nd unit has battery drain as well

  • @marcodiruggiero9208
    @marcodiruggiero9208 Před 8 měsíci

    I hope they have fixed the hinge, on the xm4 it moves way more that acceptably and the feeling is horrendous, the case feels very cheap when open, especially compared to something like the buds 2 that cost a third

  • @Chardin112
    @Chardin112 Před 8 měsíci

    I really would like to know how the microphone works in the real world, How do we see it?
    My XM4 work well with microphone however the big over ear XM4 ones pick up a lot of voices in open office.

  • @Graghma
    @Graghma Před 8 měsíci +8

    Once you use the buds for a while, they get extra slippery due to the gloss. It was not an issue right out of the box

    • @swlak516
      @swlak516 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Haven’t had this issue and I’ve been using daily since they released

  • @smartg27
    @smartg27 Před 8 měsíci

    Used the xm4s for a while, but with them constantly connecting while still in the case draining the battery and forcing me to go fiddle with them until they turn off

  • @enjoihsu13
    @enjoihsu13 Před 8 měsíci

    Can you use one by itself or do you have to have them both in to play

  • @keefahh
    @keefahh Před 8 měsíci +1

    So gutted I recently bought the XM4s but I'm pretty happy with them overall

  • @tunirroy940
    @tunirroy940 Před 8 měsíci +1

    XM4 mic quality bombed so hard. It was so bad in any semi nosiy environment like an office, so bad so that I had to stop using it for office calls.
    Lets hope that the XM5 mic quality is better this time around. The sample shared in the video is still in a relatively quiet environment so I am really skeptical to its real world performance.

  • @olipitt12
    @olipitt12 Před 8 měsíci

    on the uk amazon listing... it comes with the oral b cross action tooth brush heads as one of the bundles???

  • @soupistasty5
    @soupistasty5 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I don't know whether to hate James for having WAP as his low bass 'test track', or to love him for it?! 8:38

  • @CodeF53
    @CodeF53 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Why is the lmg target curve so bumpy at the high frequencies

  • @FullmetalDragon1212
    @FullmetalDragon1212 Před 8 měsíci +3

    would like to see transparency frequency response too. I wear mine full time and need transparency for safety reasons. would like to see what the mode compares to having them out.

  • @Gamelover22478
    @Gamelover22478 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The battery on my x4 only last like 30 min on the left and 15 min on the right. Sucks the battery craps out so fast

  • @barronvonnoodle
    @barronvonnoodle Před 7 měsíci

    Still rocking my pair of xm3. Just now having an issue where the buds wont disconnect when i put them in the case to charge unless i manually turn off my bt

  • @sekarov
    @sekarov Před měsícem

    How about the earbuds .... Does it works well with one ear bud for calls ?
    Pls provide some call quality test with one ear for other brand earbuds too , coz in practical scenario we use one ear bud rather than two earbuds together to just pick the call and speak

  • @eugeneteo7320
    @eugeneteo7320 Před 8 měsíci +1

    still love my xm3, just changed the battery and able to use for more years down the road 😏

  • @SaltyAntelope63
    @SaltyAntelope63 Před 7 měsíci

    My xm4s lasted almost 3 years and then the batteries suddenly gave out, can barely go 30 min. But buggest prob is the ANC worked great until an undate and after that they were never the samw again. Nervous to try xm5s

  • @sirseriously
    @sirseriously Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thought about these but the buds pro 2 have better sq and battery so went with those.

  • @blizsgarage8487
    @blizsgarage8487 Před 4 měsíci

    Yes I am an owner of the XM4 and the right ear bud does not charge to 100%. I like the sound of them. Do I dare buy the XM5, battery issue fixed?

  • @okey5
    @okey5 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have xm4 and even the smallest eartips makes my ears hurt after using them for about 30 minutes, if these tips are even smaller then maybe they’ll be better for some people

  • @bargle
    @bargle Před 8 měsíci

    Did they fix the popping sound that happens when running with anc on?

  • @rexyoda
    @rexyoda Před 8 měsíci

    I tried out the auto scene detection, but it does not change seamlessly and pauses the music every time so I turned it off real quick

  • @zsoca26
    @zsoca26 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Personally I would not, recommend. I tried it and the controls are finicky, have some connectivity issues, the foam eartips are not the most confortable, and have some problem with the fit as well depending on your ear shape. I think the link buds s is a better choice, or fanky anything else for 250 it has too many drawbacks, just get anything else or an airpod pro 2 the usb c variant is out :)

  • @wafu6058
    @wafu6058 Před 8 měsíci +81

    One of the biggest issues with the XM4 earphones were how bulky and heavy they were so this looks great.

    • @AshLordCurry
      @AshLordCurry Před 8 měsíci +7

      They still are pretty bulky ngl, but they are amazing, the anc is out of this world. Sound quality is a bit better, didn't feel any huge improvement.

    • @AcuraAddicted
      @AcuraAddicted Před 8 měsíci +19

      The biggest issue with the XM earphones is the Sony's screwup with the firmware that killed batteries in these earbuds (mine included, but affected thousands), which they are replacing quietly now.

    • @AhmadAli-ws3vy
      @AhmadAli-ws3vy Před 8 měsíci +1

      they are having battery issues

    • @MrBrax
      @MrBrax Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@AshLordCurry xm4 is awful, are these better?

    • @timestimesx7535
      @timestimesx7535 Před 8 měsíci

      @@AhmadAli-ws3vy Mine doesn't. The Sennheiser CX I used to have had an unchangeable case.

  • @SlightlySaici
    @SlightlySaici Před 8 měsíci +1

    I own the XM4, unfortunately my eartips fell apart within WEEKS and I haven't found a way to order a genuine sony replacement.

  • @martiezboy
    @martiezboy Před 8 měsíci +1

    my warranty replacement xm4's are shitting out on me and I'm wondering if these new xm5's are really worth upgrading too. I have a pixel so not considering airpod pros, is there anything else that is better than the sonys?

    • @Mr.RueBean
      @Mr.RueBean Před 8 měsíci +1

      Honestly look into the Sennheiser MTW3. They have gone down in price. My only problem is no option for transparency mode on a phone call. You’re forced to ANC. They are also ugly, and the case is huge. But they are arguably better for music and I think ~$200 now.

  • @sellola
    @sellola Před 8 měsíci

    Please test some Jabra products (like the new Elite 8 and 10) soon. I have a pair of older Jabras (Elite 75T) and I like them, but I haven't had any others so I don't have anything to compare them to. I'd like to see how they stand against the Sonys for example.

  • @UndarkAido
    @UndarkAido Před 8 měsíci +20

    Do these ones have the cool feature from the XM4s where they try to overcharge one of the earbuds permanently damaging the battery?

  • @Yama_1291
    @Yama_1291 Před 8 měsíci +16

    Maybe I want to sleep on them, literally. You should keep testing side sleeper comfort! Linus covered it last time!
    That info would help me more than 10 frequency response curves. Just saying.

    • @Collin_J
      @Collin_J Před 8 měsíci +1

      These specifically look way too wide, but I am generally looking for that info too!

  • @nathangregory_
    @nathangregory_ Před 12 dny

    You refer to a rest button on the back. Are you sure? I believe that button is used for pairing.

  • @mista1medel
    @mista1medel Před 7 měsíci

    Just got these. Is there a way to find them if they are lost? Can you make them beep or find them on Google find my device?

  • @Just_a_commenter
    @Just_a_commenter Před 8 měsíci +4

    I'm starting to keep an eye out for some replacement ear buds, so this could be neat. The right ear bud of my Galaxy buds 2 died abruptly (got 'em free anyways) and my old Galaxy buds are showing their age in battery life, so maybe it's time to try Sony.

  • @ehrenrohbock901
    @ehrenrohbock901 Před 8 měsíci

    Curious how these will compare to the new Bose earbuds

  • @martconrad
    @martconrad Před 6 měsíci

    Love my xm4s will definitely grab these after a few months!

  • @Lawz1993
    @Lawz1993 Před 5 měsíci

    My XM4 have the infamous battery problem. But this XM5 usage already pass my XM4 and yet no problem with the battery

  • @prodbytaffy5542
    @prodbytaffy5542 Před 5 měsíci

    i sent my xm4s for free repair out of warranty after experiencing the battery drain issue, received the xm5s instead and am so far very happy with them!

  • @cadenmam3853
    @cadenmam3853 Před 7 měsíci +1

    it's important to note that you didn't even try to tweak the equalizer which makes the listening experience about 5x better. Listening to the default preset does indeed sound flat and boring because that's what it's set to.

  • @BAW12547
    @BAW12547 Před 8 měsíci

    When I'm using my Bluetooth earbuds to get a even sound balance I have to put my balance between the centre and the right channel. If I put the balance in the middle the sound favours the left channel so much it's like I only have one earbud in. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions to help I would really appreciate it.

  • @ueberraschungstuete
    @ueberraschungstuete Před 8 měsíci

    Can they be disassembled like the WF-1000XM4? Those are great because you can change the batteries.

    • @srks12345
      @srks12345 Před 8 měsíci

      According to iFixit, xm3 are good, xm4s you can fix with some skill, xm5 requires pro-level skills and tools

  • @nathangregory_
    @nathangregory_ Před 15 dny

    How do they compare to the Sony Linkbuds S?

  • @printsignalsoma1248
    @printsignalsoma1248 Před 7 měsíci +3

    like my xm4 a lot more the xm3. xm3s would always fall out even with different after market ear tips. Haven't experienced the battery issues being discussed. but noise canceling can have weird reverb effects around hand held power tools that I never encountered with the xm3

  • @hexfromtex
    @hexfromtex Před 4 měsíci

    I just bought them today and want to return them already... right off the back I was disappointed at highest volume they are super low sounding. Returning ASAP

  • @Logtruckdriver541
    @Logtruckdriver541 Před 8 měsíci

    I loved the quality of sound through these buds but the mic and trying to talk while driving i recieved multiple complaints on the other end sounding like a robot. I had to return unfortunately

  • @viniciusfrj
    @viniciusfrj Před 8 měsíci +1

    I saw these when I was shopping for some headphones, given how amazing the XM4s were, I could make a good guess on the quality of the XM5, buuuut they were way over my budget so I got the MTW3s from Sennheiser, no regrets here

    • @peterdevreter
      @peterdevreter Před 8 měsíci

      I bought my xm4's last year for I believe was 180 euro's around black friday. I thought it was ridiculous expensive even at 2/3 of the price. But they are sweet. On the other hand the left one became dodgy but sony replaced it without any fuss.

    • @Mr.RueBean
      @Mr.RueBean Před 8 měsíci

      The MTW3s are phenomenal but they are hideous and the case is huge. Also no transparency on phone calls. Everything else is arguably better than the XM4s tho

    • @viniciusfrj
      @viniciusfrj Před 8 měsíci

      @@Mr.RueBean I don't think they are ugly in any capacity, but that is as subjective as it gets, the case is bigger than other phones but far from the biggest and it still fits comfortably in my pockets even when it has to share space with my phone or wallet so I'm also not bothered by it too much, sound quality is amazing as expected of Sennheiser and to me the only downside (and not even a big one) is the static noise you get when using transparency, which gets a lot better when you're actually talking to someone cause then it overpowers the static quite easily

  • @la3692
    @la3692 Před 8 měsíci

    I just got those last month and now Bose just drop they're QuietComfort ultimate Bud's 😢 maybe review those next.!🎉

  • @Alepap.
    @Alepap. Před 8 měsíci

    That right ear placement, like how??

  • @AndrewLakebrink-cz2vl
    @AndrewLakebrink-cz2vl Před 8 měsíci

    I tried the version 2 and 3 of these buds, and they never stayed in my ears thanks to the foam ear tips. I asked if they had silicone tips available and got a generic response. If there was a set of silicone ear tips i might give them another try

    • @niklasl4180
      @niklasl4180 Před 7 měsíci

      Just buy suitable third party silicone tips, did this on the xm4s and they are much better in fit (so also in sound) than the original ones

    • @AndrewLakebrink-cz2vl
      @AndrewLakebrink-cz2vl Před 7 měsíci

      @@niklasl4180 My concern is where they attach would be the correct diameter or the groove doesn't line up. Are those things pretty consistent? What silicone tips did you get?

  • @playingindies6730
    @playingindies6730 Před 8 měsíci

    I have the 4's and the tapping controls are very over sensetive. It also reacts to hoods and rain. So I turned it off completely.

  • @benzeboy5
    @benzeboy5 Před 8 měsíci

    i'd love to see more of the app, if there is an EQ in specific

    • @kavishbansal
      @kavishbansal Před 8 měsíci

      There is a EQ in app, I use the XM3s

  • @luckydragonaaaa
    @luckydragonaaaa Před 8 měsíci

    Must be a new new set as you can hear the echo of the studio space.

  • @SamiKankaristo
    @SamiKankaristo Před 8 měsíci

    4:30 Had to go back and relisten when James said "you can just start dogging".

  • @AmolGautam
    @AmolGautam Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the lab results.

  • @andreasnicolaides8218
    @andreasnicolaides8218 Před 8 měsíci

    What about a review on the more affordable wf-c700n?

  • @Scottwith2ts
    @Scottwith2ts Před 8 měsíci

    Recently got the xm5 my self and the right earbud gave out after only a couple hours unfortunately

  • @filip8461
    @filip8461 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I was using XM4 and they were amazing but too bulky and too heavy. Then I switched to Galaxy Buds 2 Pro which ate btw the lightest earbuds I ever used to the point when Im forgetting I have them on. I'm considering now to buy either XM5 or Pixel Buds Pro (since I have Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro anyways)

    • @naunau311
      @naunau311 Před 8 měsíci

      Honestly given the sound quality the galaxy buds 2 pro provide, I wouldn't switch if I were you, you're not going to get anything better (for sound quality at least) unless you're willilng to drop some serious money on earbuds.

    • @anthonyargueta131
      @anthonyargueta131 Před 8 měsíci

      the buds 2 pro are perfectly good and i dont think u should upgrade unless u use multiple devices from different software's like a Samsung phone and a Macbook for the multi-point connection. The multi- point connection is also more fluid then the sometimes janky seamless connection Samsung has. Maybe only grab these if its on a heavy discount

    • @filip8461
      @filip8461 Před 8 měsíci

      @@naunau311 yes they have great sound quality, but their built quality is horrible. After only 3 months of usage and touching my right bud for music co controls entire coating wore off and it's literally like glue, cannot touch it without horrible feeling never happened to any other buds I have used in the past.

    • @filip8461
      @filip8461 Před 8 měsíci

      @@anthonyargueta131 I agree, but as I replied to the other comment their built quality is horrible. My right bud after only 3 months is usage and touching it for music controls looks like it's chewed out, it's coating visibly wore off and it's like a glue. Never happened to any other buds that I have used.

  • @dixitmanani9925
    @dixitmanani9925 Před 8 měsíci

    How about multi-device connectivity?

  • @SpeedfrkOne
    @SpeedfrkOne Před 8 měsíci

    I only buy Sennheiser and no issues after all the years - own the momentum true wireless 3 / momentum 4 wireless amd Sennheiser allow you to use the momentum 4 with an analogue cable as well plus a 2 year warranty.

  • @_Azur
    @_Azur Před 8 měsíci +5

    Last update they did ruined my xm4 so I don't know about that

  • @Earthcrosser
    @Earthcrosser Před 2 měsíci

    XM4 has the same problem. It's so hard to get the earbuds out of the case. I purchased the WH-1000XM5 instead. Bulkier but better sounding.

  • @gamingmarcus
    @gamingmarcus Před 8 měsíci

    There's a very noticable low pitched electric noise throughout the entire video. Pretty annoying.
    I don't know if it's coming from the mic or if it's some kind of post processing artifact

  • @greylawson6352
    @greylawson6352 Před 8 měsíci +17

    Man with the new charts Id love to see the Airpods Pro 2nd gen revisited. Especially with the new features like Conversation Awareness and Adaptive Audio

    • @SpunkyGo0se
      @SpunkyGo0se Před 8 měsíci +5

      Yeah the new AirPod features are killer! ANC was amazing but having it be seamless is next level.

    • @frykauf
      @frykauf Před 8 měsíci +1

      I feel that particular firmware update that brought those features actually also notably improved the ANC, finally. Its the first improvement, rather fix or degradation to ANC strength since the launch