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The microphones, at least in my listening, sounded better on the Sony's. It may have had more background noise, but the vocals were louder, and never became inaudible, whereas the Bose were noticably quieter (likely to supress the background noises), and even if they sounded clearer, 9 times out of 10 I'd take the Sony's
I debated for weeks which of these two to get and chose the QC45. Comfort was priority #1 for me and after testing both in store the QC45 was marginally more comfortable to me. Not to say the XM4's were not comfortable by any means but the QC45's for my ears were tops. As far as sound quality goes I also preferred the QC45. I like the overall sound profile and emphasis on the mids and highs. Some people complain of lack of bass on the QC45s but to me it really wasn't an issue.
For me sony in the shop were absolutely uncomfortable. More that this Bose have special place for your ears inside while sony don't even let my big ears get inside
i am doubt with the bose qc 45 sound quality and decided to get a sony xm4 to compare with it. dont forget to consider the bluetooth connection issue. sony one is a disaster. (but xm4 is lighter than qc45)
While I noticed that the Bose cut out more outside sound on a call, it was also noticably quieter. The Sony gave more outside noise on a call, but also was easier to hear the speaker.
I’ve noticed this with these guys. They keep saying the Sony is rubbish on calls but I keep hearing them better than the Bose because of what you say. The primary purpose of a call is to hear the other person regardless of how much background noise comes through - who does serious phone calls in public anyway?!
Have used both.. and one thing that has been the biggest deciding factor for me is CABIN PRESSURE…. with ANC on, the QC 45 lock my ears and cause a weird kinda strain/discomfort, gets really uncomfortable. While no such issue whatsoever with SONY. Really hope BOSE address this in future models !!
I think the cabin pressure goes away when you are in an actual flight. I think Bose has airplane mode in mind when they design these their headphones. Whereares Sony is for general uses. I do find the Bose QC 45 is quieter for plane cabin test. I don't know if you fly a lot, but you do, check out the Bose QC earbuds too. these little guys are incredible for their size. They gives you a very pleasant sonic ANC in plane cabins, even better than my Airpods Max - not quieter just very pleasant sounding when you don't play music or movie.
Great review! My question with Bose is why they don’t release they’re products with all the features?🤷♂️. It seems like they do that on purpose to boost sales after they have been out awhile by doing firmware updates with new benefits. They did this with the NC700s and QC earbuds.
Please am not English man . Can't translate more you said Which one is better for music details worthy clear high quality Bose 700 or bose qc45 or soundcore life q35 .. Or Sony xm3 or what .. in this price
I came upon this video and was shocked to see you guys only have 30k subs. I thought for sure you would have 1mil +, the quality is fantastic. Subbed. You guys are doing a great job, keep it up.
Best review I could find on the web. For the ANC tests, I would prefer to have the noise canceling tests of both headphones followed by each other, then the transparency tests together.
I have tried both of them yesterday but I take Bose because I like the crispy sound what I’ m looking for & happy with it. Sony is not bad at all, especially the new tech further. Bose is Bose ( just personal taste )
Thanks for the awesome video! 2 cents on the noise cancellation comparison - since it is hard to judge the difference between performance by just listening to the recordings, may be a graph of the recorded decibels in the end will help. Graphs are much easier to understand for such a comparison. Few other observations about Sony - the earcups do get hot since there is very less space between internal padding and ears. 2. Touch controls do get enabled when you do not intend to and also are much slow compared to classical button based setup. You can wear QC for hours and forget that they are really there - I think the comfort and simplicity aspect of Bose is under-valued. :)
Super fijne tech review. 🙏 I purchased the Sony xm4 last week. The sound quality, comfort and the noise cancellation are really good. I can listen for hours with no pressure or any discomfort. The only thing what disappointed me is the mic quality. Since I work from home, I use Teams on a daily base for meetings and with the sony xm4 I received complaints from others that my sound was not clear (forget crisp) and had to repeat myself few times. This also counts when I use my phone. Sometimes I take my headphones off as it sound much better and more clear. I do enjoy the sound quality when listening to music and/or to ‘block’ the noisy background sounds but I wouldn’t recommend this for (video)calls
Please am not English man . Can't translate more you said Which one is better for music details worthy clear high quality Bose 700 or bose qc45 or soundcore life q35 .. Or Sony xm3 or what .. in this price
@@mosa8311 Hi, I do not own a bose 700 or bose qc45. It depends what your purpose is using the headphones. For noise cancellation I would recommend the Sony xm3 or xm4. I returned my Sony xm4 for Bose qc35 as I use it more for work for videocalls. I am happy with the Bose qc35. Goodluck! :)
The microphones on the Bose are so low it was hard to hear the Sony lets in more crowd noise but at least the voice comes through clear. Great review guys I really like this channel. 🤔🇺🇸👍
Owning the NC700, the QC25 and QC35 ii already, I decided to try the Sony --XM4 when I found it on sale for Black Friday at around $229 at Best Buy. Didn't open the box for at least 10 days, before putting in time to try them out. NOPE! The setup was fine, although the earcup pressure on my head was definitely stronger than the Bose. But it was the controls, or should I say the lack of consistent functionality of the controls, that made me pack them back up. I watch the setup videos and read the manual thoroughly, acting all of the relevant features in the app. BUT! I couldn't get the swipe controls for advancing tracks to work at all. I could only get the swipe up and down on the earcup function for volume control to work less than 10% of the time. I did like the increase bass from the Sony ...XM4's. But with the NC700 touch control, which have worked flawlessly, I was not willing to handle the disfunction of the Sony ...XM4's. Fortunately by waiting a few days after Black Friday, the new Bose QC45's went on sale in the White Color, at Best Buy. So I swapped the XM4's for the Bose QC45's. Can't really tell the tonal difference between the QC45's and the QC35 ii's. BUT! I wanted the QC45, because they had the USB-C charging port, which is better when I'm traveling because one charging can be used for my phone, my tablet and now my headphones. Yes, I know the NC700's have USB-C. However, I use them specifically attached to my stereo system in the house. So NC700-house usage QC35ii-out and about, they stay in the car. QC45-primarily for travel. So although I don't consider myself a brand loyalist. In the case of Bose, they work and they continue working.
I like what you guys are doing.. two guys mixing the video up.. I'm glad I subscribed.. something different to the normal stuff.. Great video.. thanks guys..
You guys combine excellent product reviews while keeping it very entertaining. Your viewers get the technical info they need delivered with your comedic flavor. Your style makes for more enjoyable product research. You've earned a new subscriber today. Keep up the good work.
Im super confused. I bought the XM4 and have been testing them for two weeks and compared them with the QC45 in an electronics store (yes they may be a bit "worn in" but they seem ok) The XM4 definetly feel much tighter and my ears feel too warm and sweaty after 2 hours work.... Anyone had similar experiences? Almost forgot, the ear detection is also quite annoying, because if I take them off for a second they change my device audio to speaker mode and I always need to change it, whats the point ? Just makes it more complicated for me. Planning on returning my XM4
Nice channel. Nice review. The call quality seems better on the Bose but a bit less loud. I agree, the Sony's sound very bad without EQ-ing. I like the sound of the Bose more. I like the little touch for the Dutch words, but but but I only don't get why. I know them all 😉
I just discovered you guys and this comparison review is great! I have a pair of Sony XM4's and they're great all around ANC headphones. The transparency mode is great as well because I use them at work when a coworker wants to talk to me while I'm listening to music and I can still listen to my music and have a conversation without taking my headphones off. My only gripe would be the touch controls which can be finicky. They seem to work when they feel like working or they work when you accidently touch the cup which can be annoying. Other than that, the headphones are great.
I tested the xm4 and QC45s in store and I prefered the QCs by a lot. Good to know the xm4s are able to be EQ'd, because the default in store was God awful, while the QCs were perfect. Using them mostly for podcasts anyway, which I hear the QCs are great for!
eh I've been using xm4s since they were released and before that xm3s and trust me when I got them out of the box the sound was amazing by default for me
@@devansh9437 I'm gonna be honest, the default sound is really bad once you start messing around with the equaliser. It's so much better when you use the equaliser. Sony's default sound is pretty rubbish tbh. There's cheaper headphones that sound better than the Sony's on the default setting.
@@dharambasi1928 could be different for you but for me the default sound was appreciable i just had to tweak the Equalizer a little bit and then it was perfect
I was so sure that the XM4's would win but I was shocked how well the QC45's did. I just hope Sony comes out with some new stuff soon, like WF & WH XM5 or a new product with a better name lol.
As a musician who works a lot with sound Bose are amazing there is no reason to be surprised. Bose, Sennheiser, audio Technica they are a companies that sole focused on sound (headphones, microphones, etc) so there is no reason to be surprised why they are so good at sound.
The XM3s sounded terrible to me and I returned them. Got the XM4s and the sound tuning is much more refined. I'm sure vs the Bose is personal prefrence.
First video I've seen from you guys and subscribed immediately! Really great job and fun to watch. Regarding the 2 headphones - I actually purchased both of these in the past month, knowing full well that I would be returning one of them. I actually made the return today. It was a very difficult choice because I loved both, but I actually returned the XM4's.. There were so many things I loved about them - the feature of pausing then you take them off or when you start speaking; the 'put your right hand over the earcup' option; the slightly nicer case the more sturdy build quality, etc. But in the end - I just preferred the sound of the the QC45's more (for my ears, at least) and they were slightly more comfortable for me. Again, incredibly difficult choice and I'm anxious to see what Sony offers with the XM5's
I'm all about comfort when it comes to headphones. Anything you pick in this price bracket is going to sound good. To that end, BOSE QC45 fit the bill perfectly. I know there's an app, but honestly, I just want to switch them on and go. The more crap to mess about with, the more you mess and find yourself more focussed on that than actually caring about what actually matters.
This is the best review I’ve ever watched, not only I learned about the differences and sound test, I also learned new dutch words. Oh and you guys are so funny 😂
Please, one recomendention: I know the QC35 II have a more flat sound than the QC45 and the 700, I just wanna know which of them have a better sound definition and instruments separation
Just got mine yesterday in Midnight Blue. Glad I purchased this headset and if anyone really wants to hear how really impressive they are, do the following. Set your 5 band EQ to the following: 400 Set to +10 1k Set to 3 bars below 2.5k Set to 3 bars below 6.3k Set to 3 bars up 16k Set to +10 Clear Bass - Set to +10 Then pull up a Dolby Atmos sample in RUclips set to 4k Quality and prepare to get blown away.
XM4 EQ: +7 +4 +7 +4 +7 Clear bass: +10 Listening to Extreme's "More Than Words" and that soundstage sounds killer like I'm watching them live at the Hollywood Bowl.
I absolutely love this, cuz I was just thinking I should hit up your guys channel again, (cuz I’m looking to buy the xm4s but I wanna be sure) and I clicked on this video by accident and here you guys are! Love it!
@@iamvarun96 it’s a good question, except no one is sure when they’ll come out, I waited for the over six months for apple to release newer AirPods, they didn’t, I got the pros, love them, and later apple released the airpod 3 and I’m still super happy I have my pros. It’s not the exact comparison. But I’m saying, sometimes it’s better to just get it when you want it, rather than wait super long for something slightly, if at all better 🤷🏻♀️
Like the sound of xm4, but i think qc45 has better build quality, i have xm2 and xm3, and i think xm4 still having that creaks sound after some time of use, it doesnt break, just creaks, sometimes on the left hinge, sometimes on the right, i think if you want to buy xm4 5 6 7 or even 8 later, you gotta live with it
It is clear the Sony MX4 is the winner. On your mic test Sony is louder and clearer than the Bose Q45. The EQ makes Sony sound quality close to the airpods max. If you EQ it right. I do think Bose still wins comfort test. The dynamics between the both you is awesome and fun to watch. You just earned a new subscriber.
BRO I THINK That guy in black shirt Talk shit sometimes Bose Sound shit poop we know that. Your Preference I Salute for choosing M4. They are the best sound.
Is it only me that I feel like Sony WH-1000XM4 sounds hollow? I am going to buy new headphone and having diffifult time chooosing XM4 or QC45. I currently own Bose QC35ii, and tried QC45 and XM4 in store. Everyone on youtube says XM4 sounds really good and they sounds better than Bose QC headphones. I agree that XM4 does have really good sound quality, but when u starts listening to music with XM4, their base is too strong that it kills details of mids and high, and overall the music sounds hollow and muddy. Don't get me wrong. Although I own Bose headphone, I like base and i do have high quality $200 wired earphone. The wired earphone sounds really great, base is trembling while mids and high sounds good. So to me, XM4 sounds fine, but not great. I want XM4 features, but I can't bear listening music on XM4.
Bose QC45 no question there, Sony headphones are always too bassy and tuning is not defined enough in the highs. If you are a bass head = Sony, if you like a balanced sound = Bose
I will buy and try QC45 - my XM4s are ok but are super uncomfortable for my head - my old XM1 does much better job fitting my head. I did try also bose700 and they ware terrible in every single category compered to XM4 - I hated them and at the end of the week returned. I hope that QC45 will be better - similar sound to sony for better comfort and I'm good, I use them most of the time for podcasts and to cancel mcdonald childrens orgy.
Never get nothing white theme color things stain and turn yellow over time. always go with the black color. I made that mistake with my wf1000xm4 lol because they were the white color now showing up a little yellow even the case
Great video. I own the QC45 and love it, but I can certainly understand why you would prefer and recommend the Sony. I like "the Bose sound" (go pound sand, Audiophiles, I don't care about you), and the simplicity. I have always thought that Bose is slightly better for noise cancellation, and Sony is a bit better for pure sound quality. Ultimately, the consumer has to decide what's best for themselves. Take care!
Well i have the first gen x1000 and i had no issues with touches gestures untill now, even though its surface scratched and peeled, i guess now is the time to get upgrade.
When testing new headphones can you please test them in windy conditions, walking e.g through the park, office conditions and workout conditions such as running
I don’t know know where you guys are located but I think some colours options might be exclusive to some countries. Here in Canada I saw a navy blue Sony xm4 version and I had no idea the white version existed before watching this video. Good review, just one thing If you know you are going to sing just place two fingers on the right ear cup and speak to chat will instantly turn off. Do the same thing to switch it back on. I can’t speak for Bose. But I have the Sony and I love them and all of their really useful extra features. Best headphones I’ve ever owned and it’s not even close. You can’t go wrong with them.
compare this on store and finally pick xm4 from 2 reasons. First the ear cup fit to my ears, I feel more comfortable. Second, I like impact bass from xm4(qc45 too bright for me). however qc45 look good on design. Xm4 touch function so annoying, i turn it off and use only manual ctrl.
Hello brothers. First of all hats off to your unique way of presenting such tech reviews. You have earned a genuine subscriber. I have a query with respect sony noise cancellation. I am student and was planning to get sony mx4/mx3 soley for the purpose of studying. Since i need almost pin drop silence for studying i thought the noise cancelling feature would help a lot in putting down the noise level around me. I have also heard that using noise cancellation for longer period of time causes headaches. My study duration is almost 12 hours a day due to coming examination. Can you guide me whether i should go for it. ?
We would not recommend using these headphones for 12 hours a day! Noise cancelling doesn't eliminate all sounds, but most sounds, so best to have clear expectations. :)
I think the QC45 sound very thin and the sound lacks body. I doubt whether this is only due to the exaggerated treble. Even the 700 sound fuller and more punchy in comparison. I'm not a fan of the Sonys sound, but I would definitely take the XM4 with some custom EQ or the 700 over the QC45 in the sound department.
Por que al utilizar los cascos sin abrir la aplicación desde el móvil se escuchan realmente bajos? Es un problema cuando los quiero conectar a mi Smart TV. Alguna solución o algo que deba tocar para solucionar eso? Gracias PD: Para comprobarlo desde el propio móvil debéis reiniciarlo, conectar los cascos al Bluetooth del móvil y reproducir algo sin abrir la aplicación de Sony previamente. Veréis que el sonido es muy bajo y no se puede modificar de ninguna manera aunque el volumen del propio teléfono esté a tope.
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The microphones, at least in my listening, sounded better on the Sony's. It may have had more background noise, but the vocals were louder, and never became inaudible, whereas the Bose were noticably quieter (likely to supress the background noises), and even if they sounded clearer, 9 times out of 10 I'd take the Sony's
I see what you did there with the "Pop pop popsicle, test test testing" 😂
For convenience next time he should combine them
One two three
Test test testing doesn’t rime though 😂
Ice ice icicle, pop pop Popsicle, test test testing. Knew i couldn’t have been the only one catching that lol
Was on the edge waiting for a slip
I think you guys will get big. I love the fun dynamic between you two and the humor while still being really informative. Keep it up!
Thank you Miguel!
Bro take bose 700 super b sound clarity great than sony
@@DHRME And being down-to-earth and humble. I don't care about how "big" someone is (on the internet), I care more about authenticity. :)
I debated for weeks which of these two to get and chose the QC45. Comfort was priority #1 for me and after testing both in store the QC45 was marginally more comfortable to me. Not to say the XM4's were not comfortable by any means but the QC45's for my ears were tops. As far as sound quality goes I also preferred the QC45. I like the overall sound profile and emphasis on the mids and highs. Some people complain of lack of bass on the QC45s but to me it really wasn't an issue.
For me sony in the shop were absolutely uncomfortable. More that this Bose have special place for your ears inside while sony don't even let my big ears get inside
i am doubt with the bose qc 45 sound quality and decided to get a sony xm4 to compare with it. dont forget to consider the bluetooth connection issue. sony one is a disaster. (but xm4 is lighter than qc45)
@Meia Bose QC 45 is lighter and has an in-app eq with stronger ANC than the Sony 1000xm4's after updates.
@@zombieimpact2790 is it good for client calls? I've been thinking of buying this for WFH setup
Same conclusion. I swapped by QC 35ii's with an XM4 and they were hurting the top of my ears. Swapped it with QC35's and it was way better.
Had the Sony for almost two years and been super happy. The battery life is insane. Perfect for long flight
While I noticed that the Bose cut out more outside sound on a call, it was also noticably quieter. The Sony gave more outside noise on a call, but also was easier to hear the speaker.
I’ve noticed this with these guys. They keep saying the Sony is rubbish on calls but I keep hearing them better than the Bose because of what you say. The primary purpose of a call is to hear the other person regardless of how much background noise comes through - who does serious phone calls in public anyway?!
I thought he would say pop pop popsicle, test test testicle Hahahah
Have used both.. and one thing that has been the biggest deciding factor for me is CABIN PRESSURE…. with ANC on, the QC 45 lock my ears and cause a weird kinda strain/discomfort, gets really uncomfortable. While no such issue whatsoever with SONY. Really hope BOSE address this in future models !!
I think the cabin pressure goes away when you are in an actual flight. I think Bose has airplane mode in mind when they design these their headphones. Whereares Sony is for general uses. I do find the Bose QC 45 is quieter for plane cabin test.
I don't know if you fly a lot, but you do, check out the Bose QC earbuds too. these little guys are incredible for their size. They gives you a very pleasant sonic ANC in plane cabins, even better than my Airpods Max - not quieter just very pleasant sounding when you don't play music or movie.
Great review! My question with Bose is why they don’t release they’re products with all the features?🤷♂️. It seems like they do that on purpose to boost sales after they have been out awhile by doing firmware updates with new benefits. They did this with the NC700s and QC earbuds.
They just updated the qc45 app with equaliser support
Please am not English man . Can't translate more you said
Which one is better for music details worthy clear high quality
Bose 700
or bose qc45
or soundcore life q35 ..
Or Sony xm3
or what .. in this price
@@mosa8311 Bose QC 45!
I came upon this video and was shocked to see you guys only have 30k subs. I thought for sure you would have 1mil +, the quality is fantastic. Subbed. You guys are doing a great job, keep it up.
Wow, Ron. Thank you for that!
Thanks to you I just found the "reduce wind noise" in the app. After using Sony XM3 and XM4 for many years.....
Hahaha. It's the most well hidden feature!
Best review I could find on the web.
For the ANC tests, I would prefer to have the noise canceling tests of both headphones followed by each other, then the transparency tests together.
I have tried both of them yesterday but I take Bose because I like the crispy sound what I’ m looking for & happy with it.
Sony is not bad at all, especially the new tech further.
Bose is Bose ( just personal taste )
Bad choice
ur a genius@@zoteck9177
Thanks for the awesome video! 2 cents on the noise cancellation comparison - since it is hard to judge the difference between performance by just listening to the recordings, may be a graph of the recorded decibels in the end will help. Graphs are much easier to understand for such a comparison. Few other observations about Sony - the earcups do get hot since there is very less space between internal padding and ears. 2. Touch controls do get enabled when you do not intend to and also are much slow compared to classical button based setup. You can wear QC for hours and forget that they are really there - I think the comfort and simplicity aspect of Bose is under-valued. :)
Thanks for your comments, Mayank. The graph is especially interesting, we'll see what we can do;
Listening to this on my XM4's thanks to your thorough reviews! Thanks guys!!
How's it?
You guys really manage to make videos interesting, useful and fun in the same time. Well done!
Thank you!
@@DHRME I love the honesty! I appreciate honest reviews and that's why I subscribed to your channel, even though I'm not a tech nerd.
@@badgrrrl That's very good to hear, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and make our day. :)
Super fijne tech review. 🙏
I purchased the Sony xm4 last week. The sound quality, comfort and the noise cancellation are really good. I can listen for hours with no pressure or any discomfort.
The only thing what disappointed me is the mic quality. Since I work from home, I use Teams on a daily base for meetings and with the sony xm4 I received complaints from others that my sound was not clear (forget crisp) and had to repeat myself few times. This also counts when I use my phone. Sometimes I take my headphones off as it sound much better and more clear.
I do enjoy the sound quality when listening to music and/or to ‘block’ the noisy background sounds but I wouldn’t recommend this for (video)calls
Please am not English man . Can't translate more you said
Which one is better for music details worthy clear high quality
Bose 700
or bose qc45
or soundcore life q35 ..
Or Sony xm3
or what .. in this price
@@mosa8311 Hi, I do not own a bose 700 or bose qc45. It depends what your purpose is using the headphones. For noise cancellation I would recommend the Sony xm3 or xm4. I returned my Sony xm4 for Bose qc35 as I use it more for work for videocalls. I am happy with the Bose qc35. Goodluck! :)
@@tami9651 and for music ? qc35 or xm4?
@@VivekGangwar02 xm4. Although xm4 emphasizes way more bass
I've tried both and for me Bose is the winner. Including because of the physical buttons that never fail
The microphones on the Bose are so low it was hard to hear the Sony lets in more crowd noise but at least the voice comes through clear. Great review guys I really like this channel. 🤔🇺🇸👍
Thanks Mike. Cheers!
Owning the NC700, the QC25 and QC35 ii already, I decided to try the Sony --XM4 when I found it on sale for Black Friday at around $229 at Best Buy. Didn't open the box for at least 10 days, before putting in time to try them out.
NOPE! The setup was fine, although the earcup pressure on my head was definitely stronger than the Bose. But it was the controls, or should I say the lack of consistent functionality of the controls, that made me pack them back up.
I watch the setup videos and read the manual thoroughly, acting all of the relevant features in the app. BUT! I couldn't get the swipe controls for advancing tracks to work at all. I could only get the swipe up and down on the earcup function for volume control to work less than 10% of the time.
I did like the increase bass from the Sony ...XM4's. But with the NC700 touch control, which have worked flawlessly, I was not willing to handle the disfunction of the Sony ...XM4's.
Fortunately by waiting a few days after Black Friday, the new Bose QC45's went on sale in the White Color, at Best Buy. So I swapped the XM4's for the Bose QC45's.
Can't really tell the tonal difference between the QC45's and the QC35 ii's. BUT! I wanted the QC45, because they had the USB-C charging port, which is better when I'm traveling because one charging can be used for my phone, my tablet and now my headphones. Yes, I know the NC700's have USB-C. However, I use them specifically attached to my stereo system in the house.
So
NC700-house usage
QC35ii-out and about, they stay in the car.
QC45-primarily for travel.
So although I don't consider myself a brand loyalist. In the case of Bose, they work and they continue working.
I like what you guys are doing.. two guys mixing the video up.. I'm glad I subscribed.. something different to the normal stuff.. Great video.. thanks guys..
Thanks! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
That white xm4 color looks so good, every time I see it in one of your videos it makes me want to buy another pair just for the color
How the heck did you avoid saying testicle so many times?
You guys new to an update to this. Since software update a lot has gotten better with bose qc 45 better nc then xm5
You guys combine excellent product reviews while keeping it very entertaining. Your viewers get the technical info they need delivered with your comedic flavor. Your style makes for more enjoyable product research. You've earned a new subscriber today. Keep up the good work.
Im super confused.
I bought the XM4 and have been testing them for two weeks and compared them with the QC45 in an electronics store (yes they may be a bit "worn in" but they seem ok)
The XM4 definetly feel much tighter and my ears feel too warm and sweaty after 2 hours work.... Anyone had similar experiences?
Almost forgot, the ear detection is also quite annoying, because if I take them off for a second they change my device audio to speaker mode and I always need to change it, whats the point ? Just makes it more complicated for me.
Planning on returning my XM4
I haven't experienced any of these issues with mine work flawlessly
Nice channel. Nice review.
The call quality seems better on the Bose but a bit less loud.
I agree, the Sony's sound very bad without EQ-ing. I like the sound of the Bose more.
I like the little touch for the Dutch words, but but but I only don't get why. I know them all 😉
Dry Haired Retro Musical Experts.
It's only a matter of time until you guys start getting huge numbers of subscribers
Thanks Kwadwo
Nice review! But I thought u were gonna say: Pop-pop popsicle, Ice-ice icicle, test-test.. Testicle? LOL
At 5M subs! :P
All I needed to know before buying Bose QC 45! Also, nice editing and review - you two guys do a great job at reviewing :-)
Thank you, Tommy!
pop pop popsicle, ice ice icecycle, test test test...YOU GOT ME
Sony for sound, Bose for comfort.
I just discovered you guys and this comparison review is great! I have a pair of Sony XM4's and they're great all around ANC headphones. The transparency mode is great as well because I use them at work when a coworker wants to talk to me while I'm listening to music and I can still listen to my music and have a conversation without taking my headphones off. My only gripe would be the touch controls which can be finicky. They seem to work when they feel like working or they work when you accidently touch the cup which can be annoying. Other than that, the headphones are great.
Listening to this on my BOSE QC 45
A big thank you from Brazil! :) I've been researching infos about both of these headphones in order to purchase mine and you guys helped a lot!
You're most welcome Jana!
Which one you bought?
why did my brain hear 'test test testicle'
I was having the hardest time debating between the two headphones. Thank you so much for this video!!!
"pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test testicle". C'mon, I cant be the only one!. Aight, I'll let my self out...
I tested the xm4 and QC45s in store and I prefered the QCs by a lot. Good to know the xm4s are able to be EQ'd, because the default in store was God awful, while the QCs were perfect. Using them mostly for podcasts anyway, which I hear the QCs are great for!
eh I've been using xm4s since they were released and before that xm3s and trust me when I got them out of the box the sound was amazing by default for me
@@devansh9437 I'm gonna be honest, the default sound is really bad once you start messing around with the equaliser. It's so much better when you use the equaliser. Sony's default sound is pretty rubbish tbh. There's cheaper headphones that sound better than the Sony's on the default setting.
@@dharambasi1928 could be different for you but for me the default sound was appreciable i just had to tweak the Equalizer a little bit and then it was perfect
@@devansh9437 but for me the stock sound was kinda trash. After EQ they sound amazing
You must have bad hearing then cause the Sonys are perfect
I appreciate you sharing this video. The two headphones still have me torn. Thank you again!
You’re welcome Graydon!
Bose for better comfort and call quality
Sony for better sound quality via customization and better anc features.
I was so sure that the XM4's would win but I was shocked how well the QC45's did. I just hope Sony comes out with some new stuff soon, like WF & WH XM5 or a new product with a better name lol.
The WTF and WTH? 🤣
They’re biased. I’ve owned both and the Sony’s kill the bose
@@christopherhammontree3222 so have I, along with PXC550s. Bose are the best bar none. It's personal preference.
As a musician who works a lot with sound Bose are amazing there is no reason to be surprised. Bose, Sennheiser, audio Technica they are a companies that sole focused on sound (headphones, microphones, etc) so there is no reason to be surprised why they are so good at sound.
If you are a musician then you should know that sony has better sound quality
The XM3s sounded terrible to me and I returned them. Got the XM4s and the sound tuning is much more refined. I'm sure vs the Bose is personal prefrence.
First video I've seen from you guys and subscribed immediately! Really great job and fun to watch. Regarding the 2 headphones - I actually purchased both of these in the past month, knowing full well that I would be returning one of them. I actually made the return today. It was a very difficult choice because I loved both, but I actually returned the XM4's.. There were so many things I loved about them - the feature of pausing then you take them off or when you start speaking; the 'put your right hand over the earcup' option; the slightly nicer case the more sturdy build quality, etc. But in the end - I just preferred the sound of the the QC45's more (for my ears, at least) and they were slightly more comfortable for me. Again, incredibly difficult choice and I'm anxious to see what Sony offers with the XM5's
I'm all about comfort when it comes to headphones. Anything you pick in this price bracket is going to sound good. To that end, BOSE QC45 fit the bill perfectly. I know there's an app, but honestly, I just want to switch them on and go. The more crap to mess about with, the more you mess and find yourself more focussed on that than actually caring about what actually matters.
This is the best review I’ve ever watched, not only I learned about the differences and sound test, I also learned new dutch words. Oh and you guys are so funny 😂
Anyone else disappointed during the mic check he didn’t say “testicle”?
Thank you very much for the review comparison. Especially the time points. Everything was very clear. Helped a lot
00:36 - it sounds like he says can not and not can connect. LOL.
I found the QC45 a bit better, but it may only be me.
The mic test clearly favors Sony with much clearer and audible voice. I don't know why you are claiming that Bose is better..
First things first - Pantera fan?
@@iamthecaptainnow546 No the Sony's sounded better. You ears clearly do not work well.
''ice ice icicle''
''pop pop popsicle''
''test test testing''
I see what you did there
I have the XM4 personally and just gave my gf the QC45s today as her first pair of headphones
Not sure who's luckier: you or your girlfriend 😉
So you didn't buy her a new pair then? Cheapskate.
which one do yall prefer
@@X22GJP I bought her QC45s, the newest Bose.
@@kellylu6217 maybe the bose, less boomy bass
You guys are great! First vid of yours I've seen
insanely helpful and honest review
Please, one recomendention:
I know the QC35 II have a more flat sound than the QC45 and the 700, I just wanna know which of them have a better sound definition and instruments separation
Just got mine yesterday in Midnight Blue. Glad I purchased this headset and if anyone really wants to hear how really impressive they are, do the following. Set your 5 band EQ to the following:
400 Set to +10
1k Set to 3 bars below
2.5k Set to 3 bars below
6.3k Set to 3 bars up
16k Set to +10
Clear Bass - Set to +10
Then pull up a Dolby Atmos sample in RUclips set to 4k Quality and prepare to get blown away.
how are they holding up?
@@groundingtiming Very well. I absolutely love them.
QC45 or MX4’s?
@@adr3510 I still would go with the XM4s. With all the updates that Sony has done, it has been such an excellent BTNC headsets.
XM4 EQ: +7 +4 +7 +4 +7
Clear bass: +10
Listening to Extreme's "More Than Words" and that soundstage sounds killer like I'm watching them live at the Hollywood Bowl.
Bose QuietComfort 45 is.too good and very comfortable and light weight and updated
Hey DHRME, when u are going to compare QC45 with the Airpods Max.
I am requesting you from a very long time; (if you remember)
Pleaseeeee......!!
Best review video I've ever seen 💯 seriously appreciate the details!!!
Thank you!🙏
in quiet conditions, in noisy conditions it has more fawckman call control! hmm, sweet
I absolutely love this, cuz I was just thinking I should hit up your guys channel again, (cuz I’m looking to buy the xm4s but I wanna be sure) and I clicked on this video by accident and here you guys are! Love it!
Cheers Yosef!
Idk I'm really confused whether to go ahead and get the XM4s or wait for the XM5s
@@iamvarun96 it’s a good question, except no one is sure when they’ll come out, I waited for the over six months for apple to release newer AirPods, they didn’t, I got the pros, love them, and later apple released the airpod 3 and I’m still super happy I have my pros. It’s not the exact comparison. But I’m saying, sometimes it’s better to just get it when you want it, rather than wait super long for something slightly, if at all better 🤷🏻♀️
Like the sound of xm4, but i think qc45 has better build quality, i have xm2 and xm3, and i think xm4 still having that creaks sound after some time of use, it doesnt break, just creaks, sometimes on the left hinge, sometimes on the right, i think if you want to buy xm4 5 6 7 or even 8 later, you gotta live with it
Noise canceling much better on the Bose QC imo. How can you not hear that??
You two are really funny, thank you!! 😂 very refreshing for a tech comparison video
Cheers Laura, glad you enjoyed!
I just want you guys to know that your channel is fcking brilliant!!! Top-notch, no BS review :)
Cheers Justin!
It is clear the Sony MX4 is the winner. On your mic test Sony is louder and clearer than the Bose Q45. The EQ makes Sony sound quality close to the airpods max. If you EQ it right. I do think Bose still wins comfort test. The dynamics between the both you is awesome and fun to watch. You just earned a new subscriber.
Thanks mate. Appreciate the comment!
BRO I THINK That guy in black shirt Talk shit sometimes Bose Sound shit poop we know that. Your Preference I Salute for choosing M4. They are the best sound.
pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test testicle lmao am i the only one??
Beware. Im addicted to these guys now and still cant decide for a headphone for a month 😂 thanks guys
We're You're very very sorry welcome
Is it only me that I feel like Sony WH-1000XM4 sounds hollow? I am going to buy new headphone and having diffifult time chooosing XM4 or QC45. I currently own Bose QC35ii, and tried QC45 and XM4 in store. Everyone on youtube says XM4 sounds really good and they sounds better than Bose QC headphones. I agree that XM4 does have really good sound quality, but when u starts listening to music with XM4, their base is too strong that it kills details of mids and high, and overall the music sounds hollow and muddy. Don't get me wrong. Although I own Bose headphone, I like base and i do have high quality $200 wired earphone. The wired earphone sounds really great, base is trembling while mids and high sounds good.
So to me, XM4 sounds fine, but not great. I want XM4 features, but I can't bear listening music on XM4.
Why didn't you go with qc45?
Great review and personalities. Thanks!
Bose QC45 no question there, Sony headphones are always too bassy and tuning is not defined enough in the highs. If you are a bass head = Sony, if you like a balanced sound = Bose
But... They both have eq adjusts
I will buy and try QC45 - my XM4s are ok but are super uncomfortable for my head - my old XM1 does much better job fitting my head. I did try also bose700 and they ware terrible in every single category compered to XM4 - I hated them and at the end of the week returned. I hope that QC45 will be better - similar sound to sony for better comfort and I'm good, I use them most of the time for podcasts and to cancel mcdonald childrens orgy.
To cancel a McDonald's what? 👀
Huh
Never get nothing white theme color things stain and turn yellow over time. always go with the black color. I made that mistake with my wf1000xm4 lol because they were the white color now showing up a little yellow even the case
Great video. I own the QC45 and love it, but I can certainly understand why you would prefer and recommend the Sony. I like "the Bose sound" (go pound sand, Audiophiles, I don't care about you), and the simplicity. I have always thought that Bose is slightly better for noise cancellation, and Sony is a bit better for pure sound quality. Ultimately, the consumer has to decide what's best for themselves. Take care!
DMS likes his qc35 iis, he likes them better than the xm4s for noise canceling headphones.
Namaste 🙏 another awesome review !
Thank you Kiano!
The Sony are SO MUCH louder in these tests. It is difficult to even hear the Bose to compare
Well i have the first gen x1000 and i had no issues with touches gestures untill now, even though its surface scratched and peeled, i guess now is the time to get upgrade.
A fan from Coimbatore, India 🇮🇳.
When testing new headphones can you please test them in windy conditions, walking e.g through the park, office conditions and workout conditions such as running
I don’t know know where you guys are located but I think some colours options might be exclusive to some countries. Here in Canada I saw a navy blue Sony xm4 version and I had no idea the white version existed before watching this video. Good review, just one thing If you know you are going to sing just place two fingers on the right ear cup and speak to chat will instantly turn off. Do the same thing to switch it back on. I can’t speak for Bose. But I have the Sony and I love them and all of their really useful extra features. Best headphones I’ve ever owned and it’s not even close. You can’t go wrong with them.
I bought the XM4 and with tidal is the winner option.
Wow, guys!
That was an awesome review and comparison! Liked it a lot, you are cool, guys!
Thank you Ilya!
compare this on store and finally pick xm4 from 2 reasons. First the ear cup fit to my ears, I feel more comfortable. Second, I like impact bass from xm4(qc45 too bright for me).
however qc45 look good on design. Xm4 touch function so annoying, i turn it off and use only manual ctrl.
Hello brothers. First of all hats off to your unique way of presenting such tech reviews. You have earned a genuine subscriber.
I have a query with respect sony noise cancellation.
I am student and was planning to get sony mx4/mx3 soley for the purpose of studying. Since i need almost pin drop silence for studying i thought the noise cancelling feature would help a lot in putting down the noise level around me.
I have also heard that using noise cancellation for longer period of time causes headaches.
My study duration is almost 12 hours a day due to coming examination.
Can you guide me whether i should go for it. ?
We would not recommend using these headphones for 12 hours a day! Noise cancelling doesn't eliminate all sounds, but most sounds, so best to have clear expectations. :)
Love it, please do more! Namaste
We've been doing a LOT more! 🙂
Thank you for the video!
Wow! What a review! you guys rocks! ;)
watching this video with my wf-1000xm4
2:50 pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test..... hmm my brain automatically assuming testicles :D
surprised he didn't say
pop pop popsicle
ice ice icicle
test test testicle
I like these guys they’re funny and I can tell they’re good at what they do 😂 keep up the good work guys
Thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Dhrme - dudes hearing random music equipment
I have not laughed so much in any review guys 😂
Pop pop Popsicles, ice ice icicles, test test.... I thought he was going to say testicles.... 😂😂
I think the QC45 sound very thin and the sound lacks body. I doubt whether this is only due to the exaggerated treble. Even the 700 sound fuller and more punchy in comparison. I'm not a fan of the Sonys sound, but I would definitely take the XM4 with some custom EQ or the 700 over the QC45 in the sound department.
700 clamp force makes them uncomfortable after time for me.
The Sony connect app have a very nice EQ to the XM4. There sounding great after using that.
Por que al utilizar los cascos sin abrir la aplicación desde el móvil se escuchan realmente bajos? Es un problema cuando los quiero conectar a mi Smart TV. Alguna solución o algo que deba tocar para solucionar eso? Gracias
PD: Para comprobarlo desde el propio móvil debéis reiniciarlo, conectar los cascos al Bluetooth del móvil y reproducir algo sin abrir la aplicación de Sony previamente. Veréis que el sonido es muy bajo y no se puede modificar de ninguna manera aunque el volumen del propio teléfono esté a tope.
I got large ears and the Bose wrap around them really well - do the Sony heads accommodate large ears just as well?
Just ordered the QC45's! Thankyou for the comparison.