Sony XM5 Review - High Quality Speaker and Mic Tests
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In today's video, Drew does a full review on the new Sony XM5 headphones with microphone comparisons and speaker comparisons between the Sony XM5, Sony XM4, and Orosound Tilde Pro. Learn about the new features that Sony has added to these headphones and let us put these headphones to the test to see how well these work in the office. Comment down below which one is your favorite!
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Time stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Comfort and Design
1:19 - Connection
2:15 - Battery life
2:32 - Audio Controls
3:02 - Sony app
3:11 - Mic tests
6:02 - Speaker tests
7:57 - Final thoughts
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This is by far the BEST microphone test I've seen in a review for this headphones! Very impressed, this was exactly what I wanted to see and hear.
Just wait for this year! The mic tests will continue to keep getting better. Thank you for your feedback, Luiz!
I've been looking for a new headset and haven't been able to find anyone test the mics really, much less comparing so many headsets like this, so glad to have found you, very well done review!
Holy heck man, this is awesome. This mic test is exacty what i needed
Glad this was helpful :)
Amazing review, thank you. You answered all of my questions especially the mic/background test.
Hey Hano, glad we could help 🙂
I was so waiting for your review of XM5, I have been watching so many review videos of various headphones but no one does it like your team does the review. The last part about being not optimized, i dint knew what it meant and am glad you explained what it is, i have watched so many videos but none of them mentioned about this not optimized factor. They just do a basic call test and give their conclusion. Things like this make your channel unique and trustworthy . i wish that your channel grows , its so underrated.
Hi Susheeth, thank you for such kind words and we're glad to help bring a different perspective in comparison to other reivews.
Comments like this keep us motivated to know we're on the right track! Thanks again for the support.
This is the review I've been waiting for. Thanks guys! the blender test rules!
Thanks Pablo!
Big improvement on the mic quality. This is great news for Sony Fans 😍
Definitely!
So glad I discovered Headsetadvisor. Your tests of the XM5 vs the XM4 vs the Orosound are particularly relevant for this frequent flier. And thank you for introducing me to the Orosound product. I'm binge watching your channel that shows just how differently the mics/noise cancelling perform on various products.
Hey Randy! Glad you found us, let us know if any questions come up in the future and we’ll be here to help.
Man I wad about to go for XM4 but phone calls are important and XM5 sounds a LOT better in cafes
Great video! Really like the efforts you have put in to make this. I like this mic testing and comparison part.
Thank you!
Oh my god! This review is super helpful! Thank you!!!
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Thanks for this video. I thought using earbuds is the brst way to go but recrntly my colleagues told me that they hear a lot of background noise from my end. I'll save up for the XM5 ♥️
Great tests my dude! Thank you!!
Thanks for watching 🙂
I was mainly looking for what has the best mic noise reduction, you clearly showed that
Thanks for watching 🙏
Thanks for the awesome review the mic tests is definitely the main factor in deciding on a pair of headphones
Glad we could help you. Thanks for watching!
Same here. Man it is TRICKY to get headsets that are good for phone calls.
Hi, I have Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
I'm facing an issue while calling. Receiver is hearing my voice and the voices in background, i have check all the settings but issue is still there.
How do you switch to your Headphone Microphone? My iPhone always records from the phone, and never uses the headphones microphone! How to switch to the headphone microphone?
Hey how was the sound leakage in these headphones? My Sony XM4s would leak sound to the point where my friend from across the room could hear what I was listening to. Great review, thanks!
Well done Drew. Im hoping you can include also Jabra evolve 2 75 or Poly voyager focus 2 for compassion, how xm5 stack-up from the leading UC players. Lastly, pls include also the strong wind/fan test; very helpful for outdoors or during commute for example.
Let us see what we can do 😁
Why I don't have such mic noise cancelation? Is it working with laptop????
Just watched the Sonos Ace and went back to this one... XM5 mic is still the best. Your Videos are great!
Thanks for the feedback 💪 let us know if you have any future video ideas or any areas we can improve.
I really appreciate the video, I’m wondering about is xm5’s we’re worth it or not and this video really cleared things up for me!
Thanks for watching and glad we could help :)
Hello, greetings from Brazil!
Have you, by any chance, tested the Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 or something similar? I'm very torn between him and Sony. They are very similar.
Thank you for doing a mic test!
You’re welcome we’re glad you found it helpful
My voice sounds really weird and nasal with these headphones. Anyone knows how to fix this?
Nice! Big progress on the background noise cancelation front in comparison to the XM4s.
Definitely! Thanks again for catching that on our other video. Now this is the proper mic test.
Thanks for this awesome review, including the retake on the mic test. Would you like to share what was the problem in the previous version where the XM5 mic sounded so much worse? Was the device broken or just misconfigured (like wrong BT mode or sth)?
It's such a pleasure to see Sony finally improve mic sound quality, including environmental noise cancellation, to a level that deserves to be shipped along with their incredible ANC.
You're welcome! Glad we were able to make this video right because of all you. We still have no idea what happened with the mic test, we're thinking the mic input was set to a speakerphone in the office by mistake.
It's clear after listening to the revised version, we had the original video wrong. Night and day different.
Thanks for the mic test. I wish we also had a environment test with loud music in background like a cafe.
Thanks for the feedback to help us improve!
Am listening on Sony XM5 it feels great.
Any background noise when talking to someone?
Best review ever, I have a suggestion, please make separate segment, instead of one segment (speaker test) for each music as per the device. Like XM5 (song1), XM4 (Song1), Xm5 song 2, and Xm4 song 2.. so that I can easily listen specific music for specific device to do a quick comparison, same can be done for mic test.
Thank you for the feedback! We will use this to improve.
Thank you very much for this great mic test!
I have XM4 and they broke, so i got XM5 and your mic test finalised my decision, because i talk with my family everyday.
Thank you!
Hey blaMNA could you tell me: The XM5 is a BIG step up for phone calls over the XM4 right? Especially in cafés. It sounds like that from these tests. How is your experience?
@@bluecoffee8414 Hi!
It is that good, like on these tests. Arguably the most important feature of the XM5.
Can't speak for cafes in particular, because I don't talk on the phone in closed public spaces.
I use it at home, work and on the street. I am basically can take the call at any place on the street, including next to busy road - people still can hear me, and i don't need to raise my voice, to be heard. In half a year, i heard "what did you said?" just about 3 times in total (was about 1-2 per DAY on XM4).
This is great experience improvement for person on other side of the call. On XM4 my brother could hear me walking in circles in soft wool (!) slippers on hard floor, or xbox gamepad stick clanking, but no more on XM5.
Noise cancelling can let through other people voices -- if i cross the street with other people, caller can pick up voices, but not cars or anything else.
Cuts off running water sound almost completely - i can talk on the phone doing dishes. It's amazing.
Lower white noise in ANC mode, when it is quiet around you. More effective than XM4 in loud areas also.
Connection to devices in multipoint mode considerably quicker. It felt half baked on XM4, but feels good now.
Also touch panel is REALLY responsive. Best I have ever experienced.
From XM4 to XM5 call quality is on next level hands down (also on some points above).
But there are some big drawbacks in other fronts:
1. Black plastic picks up fingerprints like no tomorrow - i start my morning with cleaning headphones with dump cloth and polishing with dry one. They are oily all the time. Never seen anything like this - worst plastic in this term of my life.
2. Non discrete headband regulation was a problem to adjust - head started to ache after an hour of use, but i eyeballed setting at the end.
3. Cups folds in wrong direction, while wearing on the neck. They are basically open to collect street dust.
4. Lighter than XM4 - it's good for comfort. Also I am less confident in durability, feeling like i need to baby them.
5. Carrying case is downgrade for sure. It's bigger, have very small difficult to operate zip.
If you are considering them for gaming - don't. The are using bluetooth, that means on call it splits bandwidth 50/50 for audio and for voice, so audio is bad while you talking. Not headphones problem -- it is the technology limitation for bluetooth in general. I use mine with dedicated wired mic on Discord, so i could have normal sound quality.
In the end - it was 50/50 satisfaction in general. Call quality is very important to me - I using it everyday. If i didn't - i wouldn't recommend them over XM4.
Hey - this is brilliant. Are you able to share the settings you have the headphones on so we can match them? This sounds a lot better than mine currently sound
We just connected with the computer and hit record so there wasn’t any specific settings we adjusted
Amazing review!
One question, I am between Sony WH1000xm5 and logitech zone vibe 125.
What would you reccomend for an office use? Are the Sony ones good enough to be used in an office?
Hi Gonzalo, thanks for watching. The XM5's are great for personal use but would not recommend for an office or work setting as your go to headphones. Give the Orosound Tilde Pro a look, it's a good of them both and works well for just about any scenario. czcams.com/video/2y5tTOAzmUI/video.html
Hey please suggest me which one to go for between xm5 and bose n700. Am really confused. I agree big case is issue but my overall need is great sound quality, loud clear crisp whether in calls or music or watch OTTs along with great microphone
Based on what you'd like, I'd throw a third one out there that sounds like a better fit. Give the Orosound Tilde Pro a look czcams.com/video/2y5tTOAzmUI/video.html
I am petite, I tried this one on in a local bestbuy, but its loose on my head! Is it how it should be? Do you have any recommendation how to make it tighter? I like the NC ability on this one.
Hi White, unfortunately we don’t know of anyway to further adjust it so it sounds like this one won’t fit for you 😞
Will the mic performance be as great in zoom calls as in your tests for Sorry xm5?
Yes, it should be similar.
Does it words well for Teams and Zoom calls in noisy environment ? I believe Sony WH-1000XM4 had choppy sound issues when used with teams/zoom. Please suggest as i can purchase them for a good price in INDIA ( 40 percent cheaper ) compared to jabra evolve2 85
We hear some customers say it works fine for them and others say the opposite. These headphones weren't made for Teams and Zoom calls, but you can certainly give them a try. Another model we feel is much better for a business application is here czcams.com/video/2y5tTOAzmUI/video.html
Nice info! Am I understanding you correctly that it'll be fine for zoom etc, it's just that it won't show you're muted and you don't have control remotely if you're not at the computer, but sitting at the computer during the call, it'll be just fine?
As long as your computer has Bluetooth then yes you can technically connect it. Keep in mind when connecting a headset via Bluetooth without an included usb dongle, sometimes there can be connectivity or audio issues.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Right, thanks for clarifying.
Which headsets for business use that come with a USB adapter would you recommend instead?
Hi Sean, there’s a bunch. A couple comparable models to the Sony would be Jabra Evolve2 85, Evolve2 75 and soon the Orosound Tilde Pro.
But apart from the missing points you mentioned on the PC, is the sound quality still the same on the PC and on the mobile?
Thank you
Yes the sound quality will be similar
If I connect the xm5 to the computer for calls - would there still be NC for my calls?
Yes, there will still be NC but connecting any Bluetooth headphones directly to a computer is hit or miss. Some customers say it works fine, others say calls drop, audio issues, degraded sound quality and little to no wireless range.
Can I plug a wired external mic in wh1000xm5 like 4:57 ?
Not that we're aware of but you could add a ModMic czcams.com/video/Tut1KDa_S3M/video.htmlsi=g8K1uEhikNcczff_
How do i use the mic? I try to.use it for.discord calls but people cant hear me...
It needs to be connected via Bluetooth or else the mic won't work ig
You say that it does not work well for work calls but have you try it ? I would like to know since I'm to purchase this to for work calls.
If you plan to use this headset with a computer it’s not recommended. If you only need to connect with a mobile phone it will work well.
Hotdamn that microphone
How does this headset compare to blue parrot’s S650-XT ? Which one is more comfortable has the best mic and noise cancellation?
What type of environment will you need to use a headset in?
@@HeadsetAdvisor while driving. I’m a truck driver. Sound quality is also important but not as important as the mic since people usually tell me they can’t hear me with all the noise
do I need my laptop to have bluetooth 5.2 to enjoy the mic quality of the xm5?
I don't believe so.
If you use a third party mic, does it make it a better option for work calls?
Not necessarily, it all depends on your specific application and which devices you need to connect to. If mic quality is most important though, a headset with a mic boom will always be best.
amazing mic testing can you compare mic testing with jabra 65 ms . Do you think jabra is better for mic .
Jabra will be better for mic
Why did I find this video only after I bought the XM5??? But glad I bought it.
My work/game headset is on its way to the recycling center. One side of the speaker is intermittently not working and the mute button is also not working as it should.
So, I'm gonna have to use XM5 for the time being.
And yes! The blender test should be the benchmark!
Thanks for watching :)
So what headphone would you recommend for zoom meetings?
It just depends what’s most important to you but the Orosound Tilde Pro would be a good comparable that works well for Zoom meetings.
It would be useful to do tests in actual zoom and teams calls and the mic quality is different
That's a great point. Let us see what we can do in the future!
Would love to see that. The whole “oh it’s not optimized” might not really matter. And judging from this mic test, the XM5s crushed the “business” headset in voice isolation. I don’t care about being able to answer zoom calls from a headset, mic quality and blocking out background noise is way more important.
@@appledes7 Not being optimized isn't a deal breaker in some cases, but many customers do need this feature to do their job better, and it's a deal breaker to them if the headset doesn't have this capability. The mic test comparison in this video is only one comparison of many other possible headsets. Our perception from this specific comparison is, you either go with the one that blocks out more background noise, but sounds like you're in a fish bowl (XM5). Or you go with the one that sounds way better for mic quality, but doesn't block out as much background noise (Tilde Pro).
We're fans of Sony by the way, but definitely wouldn't steer clients this way for a business application.
Totally fair points. Would love to see a comparison of this with some of those other business oriented headsets. In a world with record remote work where people having crying babies in the house, dogs, spouses on calls in another room, I think voice isolation is becoming a major feature for headphones. And at least for me, is the number 1 feature I’m looking for given that there are kids in the house while I’m working.
@@appledes7 couldn’t agree more and because of healthy feedback like this, it will only help us improve! In the future we’re going to try and do these mic tests with real world noise happening vs a speakerphone with simulated noise.
What has changed about xm5 since the last time you tested these? The mic quality has improved significantly this time.
Hi Mardini, we made a mistake on the original video. The mic test for XM5 was inaccurate and we think by accident we had a different device in the office set to the microphone, which is why it sounded so bad.
We did some further testing and found that the mic test was inaccruate so it was only right to take down the original and redo it.
@@HeadsetAdvisor got it, thanks!
The XM5 mic is pretty good
The XM4 Bass on song 3 was hitting way harder than the XM5 bass which really surprised me. Shouldn't have been such a big difference. Was the XM4 EQ'd and the XM5 not EQ'd?
Hi Don, we found the same thing. We double checked both headsets and both were reset to the factory default before we recorded, and set all to the same volume.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Ok wow, very surprising. I've listened to other reviews which also had that ear contraption thingy and there was a difference with the XM4 having harder hitting bass but it was not such a huge difference. Thanks for responding and letting me know. I bought the XM5 and have the Jabra Evovle2 75 and thought about selling my 75's because the XM5 call quality is soooo much better now than the XM4, especially Mic Noise Canceling but thanks to your review and all the important details you pointed out I think I'll just keep both. The XM5's are really, really, really amazing for 3d movie sound btw (don't need home theater speakers thanks to the XM5), which none of the reviews I've watched have talked about.
@@doncarroll1070 Definitely! The XM4's and 5's are an awesome pair of headphones. With the updated microphones of the XM5's it was clear they made improvements in that area. The good thing is you do have the app though to further adjust the EQ settings though for more bass, like the XM4's. We didn't think to test them for movie quality but that's great feedback for future videos. We can imagine how good they sound.
watching these with my xm5s on
🙂
Which colour looks good in real white siilver vs black??
It’s all personal preference but black is probably most popular
I'm in urgent need of help, I've bought 2 of these Sony mx5 headphones and both of the mics do not work. I have tried every setting and still nothing how do I turn the mic on?
What are you connecting them to? The Mic just works if it’s on a computer you want to make sure you select the xm5 as the default speaker and microphone
@@HeadsetAdvisor hi! I'm trying to connect to my Samsung phone
omg... Mic quality is impressive, compared to XM4 in noicy backgrounds. Sony did some real improvements
Hi Nimantha, we agree, it looks like Sony is upping their game.
Can I see your review on Airpods Max Headphones?
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In your narration I think you mixed up the battery life of XM5 with and without ANC on. But a great review nonetheless. Thanks!
You’re exactly right! We noticed it as soon as we posted it 😭 thanks for trying to help us improve
Can you use this for gaming??
For casual gaming it would be fine but not recommended for gaming. A gaming headset would be a better way to go.
Would you choosw this over Bose 700 UC?
If you plan to connect with a computer, the Bose 700 UC would be a better way. Although keep in mind the Bose 700 UC has been discontinued, but there might be stock somewhere if you're set on that model.
Would it not be more beneficial to record the call quality in MS Teams, Zoom, etc. This should be what your channel covers. Otherwise, most other channels have done this.
Thank you for your feedback and helping us to improve.
Hi! Any review of the XM5 mic with the headphone cable? You mentioned that the mic is not best for laptop or computer - but how about if with the headphone cable? That will be interesting to know!
Do you mean with a usb cord connected to the computer?
@@HeadsetAdvisor For XM5 specifically, that will be the headphone cable right? Connected directly from the headset to the computer. Will it provide better mic experience? 🙏🏼🫶🏼
@@daisyrie It doesn't have the ability to connect with the computer and charge at the same time unfortunately. What you hear in this video is what you get for the mic quality.
@@HeadsetAdvisor Thank you for the response! I thought that for charging - it should be the USB charging cable, then the headphone cable is an option to have a better mic experience or connectivity. So you are saying that the headphone cable and USB charging cable are both meant for charging? Apologies as I'm confused between the two cables that comes in the box.
@@daisyrie if you connect the Aux cord it’s for listening and connecting the USB cord is for charging. You won’t get improved mic quality.
What camera microphone are you using
Yeah please answer this, seems way bad done microphone.. curious
Sennheiser MKE-600
The camera mic sounds bad? That's a bit shocking to hear. We use the Sennheiser MKE-600
Nice video. I have been trying the Sony XM5's for a little while now and I do like them but, I have found that conversations are a challenge with them. They don't allow for long conversations and as you said, some things on a computer don't work with it. The things it can do is allow you to talk on a phone easily and use CZcams easily but, virtual conversations on somethings don't work.
Exactly. The Tilde Pro would be a better way to go in a setting where calls and meetings are most important for those who like headphones headsetadvisor.com/products/orosound-tilde-pro-premium-bluetooth-headset-with-anc-and-excellent-noise-cancelling-microphone
@@HeadsetAdvisor Thanks
@@HeadsetAdvisor Do they have an issue where when people are talking and you are talking, you can hear both conversations at the same time? My Sennheiser upgrade did that but not the first one. It was very annoying.
@@FlyingRedTailHawk we haven’t heard of that issue with these and many customers are using them. They’re made to reduce the noise around you as you’re on calls or meetings.
@@HeadsetAdvisor That is interesting. It happens with the Sennheiser HD450BT
Look at video Sennheiser HD450BT problem by Luis date is 12/8/2021 on CZcams. He had the exact same problem that I did.
not recommended to use for work calls on PC?
Correct. Bluetooth headphones connecting to your computer via Bluetooth is hit or miss on if or how well they work.
@@HeadsetAdvisor so you would recommend jabra evolve2 75 over this? thank you
@@mvmnts for calls, yes or the Tilde Pro here czcams.com/video/2y5tTOAzmUI/video.html
I recorded my voice when I was inside a moving train. It picks up noisy train sounds not my voice.
On your mobile phone or computer?
@@HeadsetAdvisor mobile phone recording app. In a phone call, it's good. In windows 10, the opposite user could hear my surrounding noise ( colleagues voices) in the team's app call in indoors.
Its good for pc?
XM5 wouldn't be recommended if your main use is for calls and meetings.
Why are the microphones in such high priced headphones always so bad? Also AirPods Pro Gen2. Clients and colleagues always complaining. It is better to use built in laptop microphone.
Is there a way to fix this? What is the reason for this?
Consumer headphones and earbuds are made for music and personal audio so the microphones aren’t a focus.
Always recommended to get a work headset for work and the complaints will stop. Or if you mainly use your headset on the computer you can just add neep.com 🙂
He won me at the visible functioning blender.
😄it's a fun test
This is best possible mic test for headphones. XM5 mic still sound like poorly so I will stick to my xm3...
Thanks for watching :)
Anyone else wearing their XM5s while watching this?
How do you like the XM5's?
I do
Wow! Sony actually performed better than Orosound
For the life of me I can’t get my laptop to register that those things have a mic.
@@crispcat very common experience which is why we don’t recommend these types of headphones for the computer for communication 😕
Esse microfone é muito ruim de qualidade pelo preço do fone :/
Very dirty microphone sound. Very bad.
For those, who hear "Big improvement on the mic quality" - try listen this mic record on the studio level equipment. Even, sipmly on good audio equipment.
You have a very inaccurate view of what "the mic is less than ideal for meetings" actually means.
How so?
@@HeadsetAdvisor In the sense that it seems to be quite a lot better than most office oriented headsets I've used 😄
@@JonathanJoestarJuicefest Thanks for clarifying 🙂not sure which headsets you've used in the past, but soley from a microphone standpoint Sony XM5 isn't horrible, but it's also not the best.
Also, aside from the microphone there's many other factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right headset when you're on calls or meetings for a living.
For example, XM5 doesn't have sidetone and because the speakers do such a good job to block out noise, it's also hard to hear your own voice. Which feels weird and can come across to others like you're yelling.
I have the xm5 with me, it wont connect with teams or zoom from laptop,
It only connects laptop teams and zoom if i plug in wire 😢
Note:- the headphones connects to laptop but, not playing any audio,
Not sure how this product became this much hype 🥲, cant refer youtube for all the things,
This is why we don't recommend this headset for work applications on your computer. Give a headset like the Orosound Tilde Pro a look that's a better solution for calls/meetings. czcams.com/video/2y5tTOAzmUI/video.html