THANK YOU especially for the Leakage Test!!! But with all the pros and cons… I have to wait for the comparison WH-1000XM5 vs Apple's next model. 😅 Sound Leakage is important to me, but I use different Apple devices and mostly listen to rock. 🥲
I would never buy used headphones, it's disgusting .. like buying a used toothbrush or used underpants or socks. The sebum excreted from the sebaceous glands concentrate behind the ears (hence granny telling you to wash behind your ears) and soaks into the padding. There is also a range of fungal infections that are transmissible. I might consider in ear headphones .. if ..if they came with new silicone plugs, and only if !
Why don't you compare them to professional headphones(which are 3 times cheaper)? Try to use dt990Pro with a good sound card and you will see how it compares in quality. I use dt990 pro daily for years and they are to me the best what i can find. Yes, they do not have noise isolation but the sound is really good compared to closed-back headphones.
I own both the APM and the XM5 .... both are excellent sounding and their ANC is top notch. The three reasons why I prefer the XM5 over the APX are: 1) the relative weight and comfort, 2) the custom equalizer, and 3) battery life and drain when not in use. Other than overall build quality being better on the APM, I see no real advantage of the APM over the XM5. Obviously the choice of premium headphones is a personal one and being entrenched in the Apple eco system, it was hard for me to favor the XM5s. But after careful thought, this is my conclusion about which of these cans I would recommend. One comment about the Max Tech review (which was quite good), the reference to the reduced volume on the XM5 was something that I have not experienced. Both get very loud and I rarely ever need to adjust either of them above 50% for my listening needs.
Transparency mode is another advantage of the APM over the XM5s. And that's the horrible thing about being in the Apple ecosystem, you're bound to Apple's choices which can be a gamble.
@@emadahmed7145 i am deep into the Apple eco system, but I don’t own any Apple headphones and I don’t need too. Compared too the Sony XM4 the only plus of the APM was the build quality and better quality with calls but that doesn’t weigh up to the weight and discomfort. The hinge of the xm4 was a weak spot though that caused for many users problems. The XM5 is build much better though. With headphones durable plastic is much to prefer over aluminium. It’s important that headphones are comfortable to wear. Sound quality wise the Sony models were / are better with music, the APM better with calls. For me headphones performance with music is more important over calls, but that can be different for other people. Anyway, with calls I prefer buds and only use headphones for incoming calls when listening to music.
How about surround sound, only APM can do that right? Sony seem like only certain way able to use it? Is surround sound a thing to consider if you going to watch movie and listen to music at highest possible quality with it? Give me your APM then if you not going to use it anymore ;)
@@NetvoTV The APM has spatial audio, but because of a very limited library for spatial audio that’s pretty much a gimmick for now. Real surround sound is not possible with two channel audio. I listened to spatial audio on my speakers and it made music more spacious. The big disadvantage of spatial audio however is very thin bass. Spatial audio therefore is not something I will listen to. It doesn’t sound natural to me.
I have both the AirPods Max and XM5. I’ve done extensive A/B testing of all my favorite classical and jazz reference tracks and consistently find that the XM5 makes the instruments sound more natural / realistic (true to life). Whether it’s piano, cello, violin, brass… you can picture the instrument right in front of you, whereas the APM is less so and more just like a great sounding recording. Having said that, the APM does sound really great and has plenty of its own merits. The sound stage does seem to open up more on the APM - more airy. While the instruments sounded less natural on the APM that’s only relative to the XM5. The APM truly sounds great. Add in its other merits like excellent build and great integration and experience with iPhone and all things considered it’s really just as compelling as the XM5. I’ve compared iPhone + APM, iPhone + XM5 and Galaxy + XM5 (LDAC) and the sound gets more natural and realistic in that order. Don’t fret over which one you should get - you won’t be missing out and should be really pleased whichever of the two you get! Edit: I just discovered how to turn off the noise filters on the APM without just toggling between them, and while my previous ranking still holds true, with the noise filters off the APM sounds *much* closer to the organic, realistic sound experienced on the XM5. Close enough that it no longer falls short of my expectations listening to classical and jazz; so I’ve decided to keep them! It’s exciting because I really loved the build and user experience of the APM and SQ was the only reason they were going back to the store this weekend.
PLEASE RESPOND FAST! Which ones have more bass? Without even having pay attention Close, which ones just have more bass off the bat? Are they the same?
@@CristienPerez I’d say the APM has slightly more oomph/fat while the XM5 is more articulate/lean. They both let you hear the low base vibes pretty well. If you don’t care about how tight / articulate the bass (instruments) sound and just want kick butt bass then you’ll probably like APM more. Bass vibes bloom a little more on the APM.
@@DigiDriftZone noise cancellation and transparency modes. You can turn those off by accessing the control center, long press the volume slider, tap “noise control transparency” and then “off”.
Hey Lance, which combo sounds better: 1. Sony Wh1000XM5(equaliser set to 'bright') + Android 2. Airpods Max + iPhone I tried both but never had the chance to compare them side by side. Although the default equaliser on XM5 out of the box is bad...I mostly listen to EDM songs
One thing, this is more of an early impressions between these two headphones. Clearly max hasn't explored the Sony app much since he didnt notice the Extra bass thingy. But if I had to choose between these two, I would gladly go for the sony. Better inter-device compatibility, better sound (after eq at least), lighter, more travel friendly and it supports higher quality bluetooth codecs as well as a line-in option to have minimum latency gaming.
could you actually play with the sonys on ps5? if yes would wire or wireless have a difference? and are they good for fps games such as call of duty for footsteps and etc?
@@swanai I don't have a PS5 but if the console support Bluetooth audio then it should work fine. Wired connection should work as well. If you're using it for gaming, it's better to use it wired. That way you can reduce latency by a mile
With the microphone samples, the volume was clearly different. Maybe next time it would be nice if you'd set them both at the same volume, since the volume of sounds greatly influence our perception. Just like with brightness in pictures, tests have shown that if you show them brighter images of one camera compared to the other, they'll almost always say that they look better. However, volume can be changed, so in side-by-side comparisons, they should be about equal to be able to compare the other details.
@@Eleventhearlofmars its also way lighter and cheaper to make than metal, so while it may be "nasty" your neck wont be screaming in pain after an hour because your headphones are metal bricks
@@nickjacobsss idk I have the max and I have no issues wearing them for hours at a time. Then again my last pair of over the ear were beat studios. I like how solid the maxs are they feel more sturdy than plastic. And as a college student durability is extremely important.
Personal opinion, apple does a great job at producing the quality but overrated on price. Like comparing iPhone vs android and comparing sony,Bose, JBL, Beats headphones vs Apple pro max. Like all the other companies that rival Apple in sound or phone produce the same or better quality but at a low price compared to Apple. Overall it’s just my opinion, it really depend on an individual financial level, if ur Apple fan than go with Apple. No one can judge
I’ve got both and let me tell you. I’m almost for the Sonys over the air pod max. Once you tune them to your liking on the equalizer it’s a no branier. They sound extremely close if not better.
Only reviewer I’ve seen that has done a sound leakage test. Props to you 👏. I have the XM4’s and they leak sound at just 50% volume and you can hear pretty clearly what’s being played
Great choice! I’m sure you are enjoying them. Best headphones 🎧 I’ve ever owned. So glad I bought these instead of APM. I wanted them so bad,and wanted to not like Sony XM5’s, but I must be honest, Sony is much better.
10:00 the bass is shown at the top right of the eq area, called clear bass or something. The 400hz isn’t bass. The bass boost option brings that up and doesn’t change anything else.
Great video! Seen almost all the XM5 videos and no one talked about sound leakage. Thanks for doing that. Any comments on wearing glasses with XM5s? Glad I ordered the silver model. Almost everyone talks about the smudges on the black model.
The Sony are 55% lighter (55% more comfortable) 😂. Nothing beats the transparency mode on AirPods but dang those things are uncomfortable. I don’t want my head in a vice grip!
I've had both headphones. If you wear glasses, the cushion material of the xm5 can creak in your ear when moving your head. The volume control is just bad, making a lot of swiping movements for a small volume change. The xm5 quickly looks dirty. The control buttons for on/off and noise canceling are the same, so you sometimes choose the wrong one. If you leave the headphones for a while and want to use them again, you have to turn them back on. Reasons for me to choose the Airpods Max. Because the ear cushion material is artificial leather, it quickly feels warm. It is also almost impossible to replace when it becomes obsolete. You can wash the ear cushions of the Airpods.
SAME! I also bought both to compare, and is it just me but I feel as though the crown is TOO easily movable? I would take them off and my finger would just gently brush against the crown and all of a sudden, the volume was turned up all the way!
I actually wonder what difference using Apple Music vs Spotify or using the external cable for both headphone vs bluetooth would be. I am pretty sure due to optimisations and better communication between devices for the AirPods max, Apple Music would have been better. But since sometimes viewers might use an AUX cable that would be interesting to see.
@@kushalraj from what I understand your iPhones DAC converts the digital signal to analogue, and then another chip either in the AirPods or the cable adapter converts that signal back to digital so the AirPods max can understand it and play it
I like both of these headphones. The Sony's are more comfortable for longer listening sessions, but can get hot on the ears. The Airpods Max connect better between Apple devices as expected and they sound slightly better to my ears, I don't like a lot of bass. I prefer a more natural sound from movies and music. If price is a concern, then of course I have to give it to Sony. Style has to go to the Airpods Max they just look better and seem to be better made with the ability to change earpads to different colors. The Airpods Max do have a stupid cover though, unlike the Sony.
Not gonna lie, I love the concept for the Airpod Max's magnetic earcups. Imagine they release sports version that is mesh so doesn't rot and quick drying and easy cup replacement when they get worn and torn from use over the years.
I just came from the Apple store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Did like a 30 minute testing between these two. The Sony XM5’s are much better. I can’t believe it! I just got my pair from Amazon. And was very surprised. The Sony’s are louder, more bass, and better overall sound quality. And much better noise cancellation. This guy is tripping. I’m being 100% honest.
You should've turned off EQ on the Sony's between the last couple of songs. EQs put a limiter on the XM5s if you turn on EQ, that explains the lowered volume.
Try to decrease 6.3k to around -8, and increase 16k and 2.5k to around +8. And also turn up 400(+1) and 1k (+4) a little bit. And play around those values to find your best. Cheers
All the people saying the Sony’s are more comfortable and APM too heavy. Totally disagree. Two minutes with Sonys on and your sweating like crazy. APMs breath and the weight distribution makes them very comfortable and they don’t feel heavy at all. I can’t wear sonys for more than a hour without feeling swamp ear. Also I noticed when paired with a Samsung TV, the sonys cut in and out constantly, APMs are steady.
A future video suggestion: how each pair of headphones do with different music streaming services. So Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL. Including their dolby atmos/360 sound and higher music quality options (this might require that it is wired in). So viewers would know how their headphone options and streaming service preference play with one another.
Exactly, this is a point all reviews missing. Airpods will play well with Apple and Apple music due to aac codec and Apple audio optimization, Sony though are capable of hi res with LDAC which is advantage for Tidal. I owe Xm4 and they play badly on iPhone comparing to Samsung galaxy s22 for instance which have LDAC and Atmos. So this is important point which missing in reviews where actually audio quality is aside subject I have a feeling...
I agree with part of what you said but since headphones are very subjective given head shape, hearing capability and taste, I thought I would add some thoughts. I have the Sony XM3, 4 and 5 as well as the Airpods Max. I also have headphones that go into the $4000 and $10,000 range. I find that the Airpods Max are a better quality sound competing with headphones into the $800 range. As far as weight goes plastic is always going to be lighter than metal. Having said that it is really not about absolute weight in all cases as the design and fit on the head either distributes weight correctly or it doesn't. I'm "hair challenged" so I am sensitive to headbands and the way the touch the head. For me the Sony XM5 is better than the XM3 and 4's but still sits on the head in such a way that I notice it more compared to the Airpods Max. I Don't find the Airpods Max heavy enough to bother me at all even wearing the for long periods. To be able to see the characteristics of headphones you need to pair them with a good DAC and Amp to really know what is going on. If you are simply going to listen with Bluetooth in wireless mode, then it mostly won't matter to some degree because Bluetooth limis youe capability. As for noise cancelling, the Airpods Max do it better than anything I have tried for any cost. The XM5's are getting closer but do not beat them. If you are using an Android phone to test, you need to make sure on and Apple device that all modes (3) are enabled so that you get Noise Cancellation, Transparency and Off Modes. Once set these will remain even when you are using it on an Android. In Noise Cancellation mode they are quieter than the XM5's. In Transparency mode they essentially go away so that a person talking with you sounds normal and not like a veil is thrown over them as some sound. Don't get me wrong the XM5's are a nice headphone and for some who like more of an accentuated bass sound, they are great. The problem now is that if you are in the Apple eco system at some of the current sale prices, the Airpods Max can be had for $429 and the XM5's are at about $400. That's just not enough separation for the difference. If you are Android you lose some functions with the Airpods Max but all the basics are still there and the quality doesn't go away. I hope this perspective helps.
Are you serious lol! You have 10000 dollar headphones..They must be audiophile headphones right? Apple sounds trash! Have you seen it's sound graph and how less headphone like it sounds? And it doesn't have equaliser! Can you wear them for over half an hour? No arguing the sony is far far better! Also android users aren't dumb users, they are power users.. do you think they will ever go for an impractical heavy equaliser less and basic feature less headphone? Never!! Also, XM5s are new, they will fall in price a lot.. And even if the XMs were 500 dollars (hell even 1000), I would have preferred them!
@@thomasnewsom6084 lol, sound graphs are based on what we listen! And I have heard them both and the APM are just shit! People have different tastes in music, an equaliser is must isheep!
Great video next time you do a comparison like this go In the settings of the iphone in music and turn sound check off, you will notice a really big difference on how the song is meant to sound and how apple controls the volume of it
Hey Max, which combo sounds better: 1. Sony Wh1000XM5(equaliser set to 'bright') + Android 2. Airpods Max + iPhone I tried both but never had the chance to compare them side by side. Although the default equaliser on XM5 out of the box is bad...
Find a way to test them with your own ears, and don't make that decision based on what someone on the Internet says. The genres of music you prefer listening to, and the way in which you prefer hearing them, will influence that decision far greater than anything else.
I own a xm3. I just wore the xm5 at the Sony store. I feel that my ears warm up within few mins. The leather of the ear cups aren’t as comfortable as the xm3.
Quick question! Wanted to make sure every XM5 is the same, does anybody else's XM5 have more resistance when extending the headband just before max length?
I've just bought the XM5 but I might send them back and get the AirPods Max instead. I'm not yet sure. I live in Germany so we're allowed to try stuff and send it back here, so that's good.
I was wondering about the connectivity. If you have a lot of apple products (apple tv, macbook, iphone) then probably the ap max is more comfortable, isn’t it.
I would be curious to know if you kept that "bright" EQ as that would absolutely muddle things as far as separation of the instrumentation of that rock track. That "bright" EQ raises the lows, mids and highs all together.
@@DamianNocun yeah but compare them to real good sounding headphones.(They don’t have to be expensive) Grado, Hifiman, Beyerdynamic, Focal and Stax are good examples. Off course the more expensive models sound better then the cheap ones. But they will all kill the Sony, Bose, Beats, Apple and many more brands with their good and unique sound signature. After that you will never go back to LDAC
@@cyberlivion8363 How the hell would I know.. especially with this inflation. Toyota dealers are still currently asking for Mercedes prices for they cars... Nothing makes sense these days.
Are you working on a Bose quiet comfort ultra vs the Apple air pod max??? I would really love one of these videos from you. Nobody else is doing it😢. Thank you and Happy holidays!
I owned the AirPods Max for less than a year and I would never buy them again. This is the only Apple product I have had major problems with. During the 11 months I had the AP Max they were replaced by Apple 5 times. Every time they would fail between 2 weeks and 3 months of use. They all failed the same way. First the sound control button would fail then after some time they would fail completely. When they were working I had to force restart them multiple times a week just to get them to work at all. After the 5th failure I went to the Apple store and got my money back. I went back to my Bose 700 and after 2 years I have never had even 1 problem with them. Sorry Apple, the AP Max are a big complete fail.
Also heads up - if you use Apple Music on an iPhone with APM, Dolby atmos honestly really can’t be beat. Really changed the game when it comes to sound stage and enclosure of music. I’d argue maybe the average ear couldn’t discern everything, but if you really care about music. Dolby atmos is a game changer.
From my experience, it's on by default, but android once again fucks up music. It'll always reset the audio quality mode and never save the setting (on top of it's stupid downsampliing). That said, on it's default setting, it is still a higher bitrate, than AAC
@@ismaeltorres3219 it's not on by default. AAC or SBC are the defaults. You have to go into Bluetooth settings to turn on LDAC. Nothing of what you said is true. Was this something you saw in a comment section? I own Sony headphones and LDAC stays put every time I disconnect and reconnect my earphones.
I have had both the xm4 and the APM. I like the xm4's deeper and fuller bass compared to the sharper and cleaner bass of the APM. I also preferred the lighter weight and I experienced less ear fatigue compared to the APM. However transparency mode, sound stage, vocals, and the details sounds cleaner in the APM. I like the integration, ANC, and build quality as well. As a gym earphones I prefer a customized EQ, lighter weight, deeper bass, more comfortable earpiece, and battery life.
Personally I like the idea that the airpods will never break, being made of aluminum instead of plastic. Every plastic headphone I've ever had, has had the band break.
@@stevemuzak8526 weird. I wore them for over 9 hours yesterday without any sort of discomfort. Only beats and boose which I tried before are way more uncomfortable
Sort of curious why you didn’t test both off of the same phone type? I’m sure you have two iPhones…And this would rule out any inconsistencies between Bluetooth, etc…
I would love for you guys to do a video on replacement headbands for the AirPods Max it’s been two years! I’m surprised that I can’t find any 3rd party headbands myself maybe you guys have a better chance at finding some
I have Sony’s previous models , but two weeks ago purchased apple Max and was surprised no ear sweat and with apple eco system phone,watch and iPad a perfect match and sound. A great review
AirPods Max it is. You pretty much won’t hear anything when something starts playing with noise cancellation. I also use ambient noise a lot too, which are better than the Sony’s. Switching between my IPhone and Mac seamlessly is also very handy. You can find them for $50 cheaper at many places also. Definitely worth the extra money.
I wear my apple max and ppl who say that they are heavy cleanly dont ever work out, I wear mine for hours and do not even notice them on or get bothered
Can you elaborate more on the comfort? Is really airpods max that comfortable, that you can wear them for 8+ hours? I have Bose quietcomfort 35 ii and they are nice, but I can't were them too long
I’m curious if they sounded different if tested on the same device. Both on the android phone and both on the iPhone. Just wondering as an iPhone user if there is a difference if I was to pick up either one of those.
What sucks is that the APM is basically a no go if you don't t have an iPhone, and with the XM5s you are not getting support for the highest audio quality if you don't have an Android.
I wonder how do they perform in a car? I use my SONY MDR-1000X when driving with ANC on, primarily to block the rumbling of the gasoline engine (I still hear horns and other vehicles near my car). Or on the street?
If you're watching in India. The price difference alone will make you pick the XM5's. The xm5's come in at around 230 to 250 usd whereas the apples cost around 500usd. So that's double the price.
@Sourav Singha if money isn't an issue take the apple as you have an iPad and an iPhone. Can make use of the full feature list of the APM. Else the XM5's sound amazing too. You won't regret getting it.
I have so much respect for you guys, but all the Apple's headphones and speakers sound artificial compared to Sony, Bose, Sennheiser and even Samsung. How can you even compare those two...
The only brand that doesn’t sound too artificial in your list is Sennheiser and only the 3 top of the line headphones come close to decent. If you said AKG, Grado, MB Quart, Hifiman(the more expensive ones) or Stax you had a somewhat believable comment. Especially the Samsung and Bose are laughable when you try to talk about audio quality.
@@infj2177 I’d rather use over-ear headphones instead of earbuds. I Have SRM-003 but rarely use them. Even though they are some of the best in-ears. They don’t sound bad, but they are uncomfortable for me. People say make the Baby Stax face to make them sound good.
I’m gonna tell you something. There’s a whole difference when you use Samsung or iPhone as the source for the headphones/earphones/etc. I changed from Samsung for this specific one reason. The difference is unbelievable.
So when I tried both headphones in a music shop, the multi device pairing feature didn’t work in the xm4’s and also not in the xm5’s. I tried to connect an IPhone and an IPad simultaneously. I really was looking foreward to this feature in the xm5, I ended up not buying it. Multi device pairing is common since 2015, and Sony messes it up in 2022. That’s beyond annoying
What every review have failed to maintion with airpods max. Is the condensation building up inside the ear cups due to the aluminium cups. There are cases where people swapped 3 times withing the 1 year warranty. Which is not acceptable for a 700 headphones.
Build quality is a significant advantage to me but the other advantage of the APMs is the quick pairing and switching between my various Apple devices. I don’t think non-Apple headphones can compare.
That is not an advantage, because more than 70% of the world uses Android and so if an android user buys the apms, it will be a problem. Whereby the sony works the same on all ecosystems
@@kw1776 I don't know why any Android user would buy Apple headphones (or why any Windows user would buy an Apple Studio display). For those of us that primarily use Apple devices (iPhone, iPad and Mac) the device switching is clearly an advantage. For everyone else, pick a different set of headphones (maybe this Sony pair)
@@andrewgrant788 of course you won't know why. You are not in the minds of people who actually do use both worlds. If 13 pro max is the best phone overall, it's convenient for you. If the bose ear buds ate the best overall ear buds, then that is also convenient. In which case you will be using what suits your needs, which is best, rather than being an apple suck up.
@@kw1776 You are clearly missing the point. The iPhone 13 may or not be the best phone but its not all about the hardware. How well the phone integrates with the other devices I use is going to affect my enjoyment using those devices together. Even if the Bose headphones were better in some other respect, the aggravation I experienced try to get them to switch between three different Apple devices left me with a negative opinion of them.
Switching from AirPods Max. Thinking between these and the new Beats Studio. The AirPods Max just added too much pressure around the ears and would get painful within 2 hours of wearing them.
If you take in account thatvthe AirPods do not provide full functionallity for non-Apple users and the price difference i think the Sonys are a good choice
You really need to explore the Sony app more. I knew you would choose Apple. You guys are so biased, that this comparison video doesn’t do the Sony’s any justice. I get you guys are fan boys, but these comparisons become a waste of time.
The APM sounds great, but i don't think they better than the XM5 + from what I heard in call quality the sony got your voice almost sounded as same as the microphone used in this video but it was lower, meanwhile the APM sounded very loud but with very different voice (less clear).
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THANK YOU especially for the Leakage Test!!!
But with all the pros and cons… I have to wait for the comparison WH-1000XM5 vs Apple's next model. 😅
Sound Leakage is important to me, but I use different Apple devices and mostly listen to rock. 🥲
I would never buy used headphones, it's disgusting .. like buying a used toothbrush or used underpants or socks. The sebum excreted from the sebaceous glands concentrate behind the ears (hence granny telling you to wash behind your ears) and soaks into the padding. There is also a range of fungal infections that are transmissible. I might consider in ear headphones .. if ..if they came with new silicone plugs, and only if !
Why did you say the Air Pod Max are legendary? I call horse sh*t.
Why don't you compare them to professional headphones(which are 3 times cheaper)?
Try to use dt990Pro with a good sound card and you will see how it compares in quality.
I use dt990 pro daily for years and they are to me the best what i can find.
Yes, they do not have noise isolation but the sound is really good compared to closed-back headphones.
I own both the APM and the XM5 .... both are excellent sounding and their ANC is top notch. The three reasons why I prefer the XM5 over the APX are: 1) the relative weight and comfort, 2) the custom equalizer, and 3) battery life and drain when not in use. Other than overall build quality being better on the APM, I see no real advantage of the APM over the XM5. Obviously the choice of premium headphones is a personal one and being entrenched in the Apple eco system, it was hard for me to favor the XM5s. But after careful thought, this is my conclusion about which of these cans I would recommend. One comment about the Max Tech review (which was quite good), the reference to the reduced volume on the XM5 was something that I have not experienced. Both get very loud and I rarely ever need to adjust either of them above 50% for my listening needs.
I agree with you, I have both as well and that weight and discomfort of the APM is what drags them down
Transparency mode is another advantage of the APM over the XM5s. And that's the horrible thing about being in the Apple ecosystem, you're bound to Apple's choices which can be a gamble.
@@emadahmed7145 i am deep into the Apple eco system, but I don’t own any Apple headphones and I don’t need too. Compared too the Sony XM4 the only plus of the APM was the build quality and better quality with calls but that doesn’t weigh up to the weight and discomfort. The hinge of the xm4 was a weak spot though that caused for many users problems. The XM5 is build much better though. With headphones durable plastic is much to prefer over aluminium. It’s important that headphones are comfortable to wear. Sound quality wise the Sony models were / are better with music, the APM better with calls. For me headphones performance with music is more important over calls, but that can be different for other people. Anyway, with calls I prefer buds and only use headphones for incoming calls when listening to music.
How about surround sound, only APM can do that right? Sony seem like only certain way able to use it? Is surround sound a thing to consider if you going to watch movie and listen to music at highest possible quality with it?
Give me your APM then if you not going to use it anymore ;)
@@NetvoTV The APM has spatial audio, but because of a very limited library for spatial audio that’s pretty much a gimmick for now. Real surround sound is not possible with two channel audio. I listened to spatial audio on my speakers and it made music more spacious. The big disadvantage of spatial audio however is very thin bass. Spatial audio therefore is not something I will listen to. It doesn’t sound natural to me.
I have both the AirPods Max and XM5. I’ve done extensive A/B testing of all my favorite classical and jazz reference tracks and consistently find that the XM5 makes the instruments sound more natural / realistic (true to life). Whether it’s piano, cello, violin, brass… you can picture the instrument right in front of you, whereas the APM is less so and more just like a great sounding recording. Having said that, the APM does sound really great and has plenty of its own merits. The sound stage does seem to open up more on the APM - more airy. While the instruments sounded less natural on the APM that’s only relative to the XM5. The APM truly sounds great. Add in its other merits like excellent build and great integration and experience with iPhone and all things considered it’s really just as compelling as the XM5.
I’ve compared iPhone + APM, iPhone + XM5 and Galaxy + XM5 (LDAC) and the sound gets more natural and realistic in that order.
Don’t fret over which one you should get - you won’t be missing out and should be really pleased whichever of the two you get!
Edit: I just discovered how to turn off the noise filters on the APM without just toggling between them, and while my previous ranking still holds true, with the noise filters off the APM sounds *much* closer to the organic, realistic sound experienced on the XM5. Close enough that it no longer falls short of my expectations listening to classical and jazz; so I’ve decided to keep them! It’s exciting because I really loved the build and user experience of the APM and SQ was the only reason they were going back to the store this weekend.
PLEASE RESPOND FAST! Which ones have more bass? Without even having pay attention Close, which ones just have more bass off the bat? Are they the same?
@@CristienPerez I’d say the APM has slightly more oomph/fat while the XM5 is more articulate/lean. They both let you hear the low base vibes pretty well. If you don’t care about how tight / articulate the bass (instruments) sound and just want kick butt bass then you’ll probably like APM more. Bass vibes bloom a little more on the APM.
What do you mean by "noise filters"?
@@DigiDriftZone noise cancellation and transparency modes. You can turn those off by accessing the control center, long press the volume slider, tap “noise control transparency” and then “off”.
Hey Lance, which combo sounds better:
1. Sony Wh1000XM5(equaliser set to 'bright') + Android
2. Airpods Max + iPhone
I tried both but never had the chance to compare them side by side. Although the default equaliser on XM5 out of the box is bad...I mostly listen to EDM songs
One thing, this is more of an early impressions between these two headphones. Clearly max hasn't explored the Sony app much since he didnt notice the Extra bass thingy. But if I had to choose between these two, I would gladly go for the sony. Better inter-device compatibility, better sound (after eq at least), lighter, more travel friendly and it supports higher quality bluetooth codecs as well as a line-in option to have minimum latency gaming.
Wait so the XM4s are also capable of Extra Bass just like the XB910Ns?
Xb910n , if you are a bass head using the preset EQ (excited or bass boost) will blow you away.
could you actually play with the sonys on ps5? if yes would wire or wireless have a difference? and are they good for fps games such as call of duty for footsteps and etc?
@@NileshR12 yeah, it sure does
@@swanai I don't have a PS5 but if the console support Bluetooth audio then it should work fine. Wired connection should work as well. If you're using it for gaming, it's better to use it wired. That way you can reduce latency by a mile
You should've tested how incredibly good the Sony's call quality is in a loud environment. It's mind-blowing!
It really is
Just for the record, AirPods Max are 55% heavier than 1000XM5. The XM5 are 35% lighter than AirPods Max. Max tech said Sony are 55% lighter.
You are right. Pecentage is always relative. If A is x percentage more than B, it doesn’t mean B is the same X percentage lower than A.
I could see someone failed Math, and it's not Max tech
The weight of the AirPods max are the only reason I can’t use them as a daily driver. Neck pain to the “max” when wearing for hours on end
There’s a 10% missing somewhere…
With the microphone samples, the volume was clearly different. Maybe next time it would be nice if you'd set them both at the same volume, since the volume of sounds greatly influence our perception. Just like with brightness in pictures, tests have shown that if you show them brighter images of one camera compared to the other, they'll almost always say that they look better.
However, volume can be changed, so in side-by-side comparisons, they should be about equal to be able to compare the other details.
If apple made the max in a more lightweight all plastic build, it’d be one of the fastest purchases I’d ever make
I think plastic is nasty tbh.
@@Eleventhearlofmars its also way lighter and cheaper to make than metal, so while it may be "nasty" your neck wont be screaming in pain after an hour because your headphones are metal bricks
@@nickjacobsss idk I have the max and I have no issues wearing them for hours at a time. Then again my last pair of over the ear were beat studios. I like how solid the maxs are they feel more sturdy than plastic. And as a college student durability is extremely important.
why do I have a feeling that this channel is biased towards apple ??😕😕
Because THEY ARE!!
Sure they are
Only a feeling! Lol this guy is Tim crooks illegitimate son.
After watching many of their videos I think they are.
Personal opinion, apple does a great job at producing the quality but overrated on price. Like comparing iPhone vs android and comparing sony,Bose, JBL, Beats headphones vs Apple pro max. Like all the other companies that rival Apple in sound or phone produce the same or better quality but at a low price compared to Apple. Overall it’s just my opinion, it really depend on an individual financial level, if ur Apple fan than go with Apple. No one can judge
I’ve got both and let me tell you. I’m almost for the Sonys over the air pod max. Once you tune them to your liking on the equalizer it’s a no branier. They sound extremely close if not better.
what are your xm5 eq settings
Only reviewer I’ve seen that has done a sound leakage test. Props to you 👏. I have the XM4’s and they leak sound at just 50% volume and you can hear pretty clearly what’s being played
Just FYI, your profile pic had me scratching my computer thinking I had a cat hair on it! LOL
I pre ordered mine and got it on Monday. Prefer it over airpod max due to the cost, quality, and features. I think sony's best noise cancelling imo.
Great choice! I’m sure you are enjoying them. Best headphones 🎧 I’ve ever owned. So glad I bought these instead of APM. I wanted them so bad,and wanted to not like Sony XM5’s, but I must be honest, Sony is much better.
Apparently they sound better than airpods max with ldac on and changing up the EQ
10:00 the bass is shown at the top right of the eq area, called clear bass or something. The 400hz isn’t bass. The bass boost option brings that up and doesn’t change anything else.
Great video! Seen almost all the XM5 videos and no one talked about sound leakage. Thanks for doing that. Any comments on wearing glasses with XM5s?
Glad I ordered the silver model. Almost everyone talks about the smudges on the black model.
I wear glasses and the XM5 the noise cancelling is way worse when with glasses.
AirPods max are amazing, the battery last a day and a half because I use them so much, super comfy, sound great, no complaints
Love the fact that you talk about the different music genre. It’s not a Common aspect
The Sony are 55% lighter (55% more comfortable) 😂. Nothing beats the transparency mode on AirPods but dang those things are uncomfortable. I don’t want my head in a vice grip!
Tbh that’s what I was thinking but I used them for hours at a time and I don’t really feel them at all
@@Dalwinderization That's surprising tbh, using heavier headphones my neck and head start to feel them for sure
The Sony’s aren’t 55% lighter. The AirPods are 54% heavier and the Sony’s are 35% lighter…
I've had both headphones. If you wear glasses, the cushion material of the xm5 can creak in your ear when moving your head. The volume control is just bad, making a lot of swiping movements for a small volume change. The xm5 quickly looks dirty. The control buttons for on/off and noise canceling are the same, so you sometimes choose the wrong one. If you leave the headphones for a while and want to use them again, you have to turn them back on. Reasons for me to choose the Airpods Max. Because the ear cushion material is artificial leather, it quickly feels warm. It is also almost impossible to replace when it becomes obsolete. You can wash the ear cushions of the Airpods.
Is it sweat proof ?
Is it having IP rating ?
Is it an excellent upgrade over MX4 ?
Got both and ended up keeping the Xm5s! Way more comfortable and I actually love the touch controls more than the crown on the AirPods Max.
What's the sound quality like?
@@alexsmith1207 it’s pretty awesome! The transparency isn’t as good but I’m way happier with the XM5s
Same! Even though all my gear is on the Apple ecosystem, I still chose to keep the XM5s.
SAME! I also bought both to compare, and is it just me but I feel as though the crown is TOO easily movable? I would take them off and my finger would just gently brush against the crown and all of a sudden, the volume was turned up all the way!
I actually wonder what difference using Apple Music vs Spotify or using the external cable for both headphone vs bluetooth would be. I am pretty sure due to optimisations and better communication between devices for the AirPods max, Apple Music would have been better. But since sometimes viewers might use an AUX cable that would be interesting to see.
It’s a shame the aux adapter for the max don’t output lossless audio
@@korpse69 oh it doesn’t? Interesting. Does Apple support a direct wired digital signal to the headphones for it to convert to analogue?
@@kushalraj from what I understand your iPhones DAC converts the digital signal to analogue, and then another chip either in the AirPods or the cable adapter converts that signal back to digital so the AirPods max can understand it and play it
I got both and passed down my XM4’s to my sister. They are both awesome and my top 2.
I like both of these headphones. The Sony's are more comfortable for longer listening sessions, but can get hot on the ears. The Airpods Max connect better between Apple devices as expected and they sound slightly better to my ears, I don't like a lot of bass. I prefer a more natural sound from movies and music. If price is a concern, then of course I have to give it to Sony. Style has to go to the Airpods Max they just look better and seem to be better made with the ability to change earpads to different colors. The Airpods Max do have a stupid cover though, unlike the Sony.
Not gonna lie, I love the concept for the Airpod Max's magnetic earcups. Imagine they release sports version that is mesh so doesn't rot and quick drying and easy cup replacement when they get worn and torn from use over the years.
I just came from the Apple store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Did like a 30 minute testing between these two. The Sony XM5’s are much better. I can’t believe it! I just got my pair from Amazon. And was very surprised. The Sony’s are louder, more bass, and better overall sound quality. And much better noise cancellation. This guy is tripping. I’m being 100% honest.
So weird how I come on to RUclips to find this exact subject and you’ve just uploaded
You should've turned off EQ on the Sony's between the last couple of songs. EQs put a limiter on the XM5s if you turn on EQ, that explains the lowered volume.
Please do XM4 vs XM5 comparison 🙏
Try to decrease 6.3k to around -8, and increase 16k and 2.5k to around +8. And also turn up 400(+1) and 1k (+4) a little bit. And play around those values to find your best. Cheers
All the people saying the Sony’s are more comfortable and APM too heavy. Totally disagree. Two minutes with Sonys on and your sweating like crazy. APMs breath and the weight distribution makes them very comfortable and they don’t feel heavy at all. I can’t wear sonys for more than a hour without feeling swamp ear. Also I noticed when paired with a Samsung TV, the sonys cut in and out constantly, APMs are steady.
Is it good for gaming ?
How was the latency ? Is it having LLM ? Could you please check it with TV and other devices ?
A future video suggestion: how each pair of headphones do with different music streaming services. So Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL. Including their dolby atmos/360 sound and higher music quality options (this might require that it is wired in). So viewers would know how their headphone options and streaming service preference play with one another.
Both are capable to play high fidelity audio as far as I know.
Exactly, this is a point all reviews missing. Airpods will play well with Apple and Apple music due to aac codec and Apple audio optimization, Sony though are capable of hi res with LDAC which is advantage for Tidal. I owe Xm4 and they play badly on iPhone comparing to Samsung galaxy s22 for instance which have LDAC and Atmos. So this is important point which missing in reviews where actually audio quality is aside subject I have a feeling...
@@wooferjr169 Apple headphones do not support hi-res audio and lossless audio.
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@ Peter Fejfar You must not have an iPhone…. Apple does support hi res lossless audio.
@@stevendeas in apple music but only via cable connection not bluetooth like LDAC does (at least as close to hi-res as possible)
I saw many reviews of the XM5s and they are nothing special. Airpods Max seem to have a flat and more balanced sound but its price is questionable.
I agree with part of what you said but since headphones are very subjective given head shape, hearing capability and taste, I thought I would add some thoughts.
I have the Sony XM3, 4 and 5 as well as the Airpods Max. I also have headphones that go into the $4000 and $10,000 range. I find that the Airpods Max are a better quality sound competing with headphones into the $800 range. As far as weight goes plastic is always going to be lighter than metal. Having said that it is really not about absolute weight in all cases as the design and fit on the head either distributes weight correctly or it doesn't. I'm "hair challenged" so I am sensitive to headbands and the way the touch the head. For me the Sony XM5 is better than the XM3 and 4's but still sits on the head in such a way that I notice it more compared to the Airpods Max. I Don't find the Airpods Max heavy enough to bother me at all even wearing the for long periods.
To be able to see the characteristics of headphones you need to pair them with a good DAC and Amp to really know what is going on. If you are simply going to listen with Bluetooth in wireless mode, then it mostly won't matter to some degree because Bluetooth limis youe capability.
As for noise cancelling, the Airpods Max do it better than anything I have tried for any cost. The XM5's are getting closer but do not beat them. If you are using an Android phone to test, you need to make sure on and Apple device that all modes (3) are enabled so that you get Noise Cancellation, Transparency and Off Modes. Once set these will remain even when you are using it on an Android. In Noise Cancellation mode they are quieter than the XM5's. In Transparency mode they essentially go away so that a person talking with you sounds normal and not like a veil is thrown over them as some sound.
Don't get me wrong the XM5's are a nice headphone and for some who like more of an accentuated bass sound, they are great. The problem now is that if you are in the Apple eco system at some of the current sale prices, the Airpods Max can be had for $429 and the XM5's are at about $400. That's just not enough separation for the difference. If you are Android you lose some functions with the Airpods Max but all the basics are still there and the quality doesn't go away. I hope this perspective helps.
Are you serious lol! You have 10000 dollar headphones..They must be audiophile headphones right? Apple sounds trash! Have you seen it's sound graph and how less headphone like it sounds? And it doesn't have equaliser! Can you wear them for over half an hour?
No arguing the sony is far far better! Also android users aren't dumb users, they are power users.. do you think they will ever go for an impractical heavy equaliser less and basic feature less headphone? Never!!
Also, XM5s are new, they will fall in price a lot..
And even if the XMs were 500 dollars (hell even 1000), I would have preferred them!
@@Variable_Degree_Series I guess it's a good thing we listen with our ears and not sound graphs.
@@thomasnewsom6084 lol, sound graphs are based on what we listen! And I have heard them both and the APM are just shit! People have different tastes in music, an equaliser is must isheep!
You guys should check out LDAC on the Sony cause it sounds way better on LDAC
Exactly:) nobody mentioning it in any review and is the most important point
Great video next time you do a comparison like this go In the settings of the iphone in music and turn sound check off, you will notice a really big difference on how the song is meant to sound and how apple controls the volume of it
Hey Max, which combo sounds better:
1. Sony Wh1000XM5(equaliser set to 'bright') + Android
2. Airpods Max + iPhone
I tried both but never had the chance to compare them side by side. Although the default equaliser on XM5 out of the box is bad...
I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max and use the XM5’s. Please get the Sony XM5’s. They are really better than the APM. I promise 💯
Find a way to test them with your own ears, and don't make that decision based on what someone on the Internet says. The genres of music you prefer listening to, and the way in which you prefer hearing them, will influence that decision far greater than anything else.
I own a xm3. I just wore the xm5 at the Sony store. I feel that my ears warm up within few mins. The leather of the ear cups aren’t as comfortable as the xm3.
Always use Sony headphones with LDAC to use them to their full potential.
Quick question! Wanted to make sure every XM5 is the same, does anybody else's XM5 have more resistance when extending the headband just before max length?
Yess
I've just bought the XM5 but I might send them back and get the AirPods Max instead. I'm not yet sure. I live in Germany so we're allowed to try stuff and send it back here, so that's good.
I was wondering about the connectivity. If you have a lot of apple products (apple tv, macbook, iphone) then probably the ap max is more comfortable, isn’t it.
I would be curious to know if you kept that "bright" EQ as that would absolutely muddle things as far as separation of the instrumentation of that rock track. That "bright" EQ raises the lows, mids and highs all together.
You can do that yourself just turn the volume up.
I am preparint to buy airpods max in costco for almost 450 with tax at costco or the new Sony at bestbuy, tell me what to do ?
sony's touch controls remain my favorite amongst peers.
I sweat a lot when working out. Would that be an issue with either one of these headphones you reviewed?
I would have been eally cool if you did a test with the LDAC codec of the Sony's, It would definetly make them better
Exactly, LDAC is a game changer in terms of quality and actually those xm series headphones sounds totally different and better
@@DamianNocun and then you try a wired DAC/Amp and think how the hell did I ever enjoyed listening to Bluetooth crap.
@@ernestoditerribile agree but not with sony headphones, those are great for bluetooth and ldac only 😀
@@DamianNocun yeah but compare them to real good sounding headphones.(They don’t have to be expensive) Grado, Hifiman, Beyerdynamic, Focal and Stax are good examples. Off course the more expensive models sound better then the cheap ones. But they will all kill the Sony, Bose, Beats, Apple and many more brands with their good and unique sound signature. After that you will never go back to LDAC
I really want to hate the airpods max so i dont have to buy the next version too but with all of its faults I am still really in love with them
Correction: The AirPods Max are 55% HEAVIER than the Sony headphones. The Sony headphones are approximately 35% lighter than the AirPods Max.
Wish you would have commented on the ear cup size - if Sony or Apple provides more room for the ear depth or circumference
AirPod Max has spacial sound and I really love the stylish outlook. I think I will wait for the 2nd gen.
Yeah but at what cost do you think the 2nd gen will be?
@@cyberlivion8363 Never worry about someone else's financials, people make this mistake a lot.
@@cyberlivion8363 How the hell would I know.. especially with this inflation. Toyota dealers are still currently asking for Mercedes prices for they cars... Nothing makes sense these days.
@@Lokaminiac Yeah?
Its apple. So get ready to pay around $2k for that
Are you working on a Bose quiet comfort ultra vs the Apple air pod max??? I would really love one of these videos from you. Nobody else is doing it😢. Thank you and Happy holidays!
I owned the AirPods Max for less than a year and I would never buy them again. This is the only Apple product I have had major problems with. During the 11 months I had the AP Max they were replaced by Apple 5 times. Every time they would fail between 2 weeks and 3 months of use. They all failed the same way. First the sound control button would fail then after some time they would fail completely. When they were working I had to force restart them multiple times a week just to get them to work at all. After the 5th failure I went to the Apple store and got my money back. I went back to my Bose 700 and after 2 years I have never had even 1 problem with them. Sorry Apple, the AP Max are a big complete fail.
Also heads up - if you use Apple Music on an iPhone with APM, Dolby atmos honestly really can’t be beat. Really changed the game when it comes to sound stage and enclosure of music. I’d argue maybe the average ear couldn’t discern everything, but if you really care about music. Dolby atmos is a game changer.
If I care about music, I'll use a different playback source and different headphones. No dolby atmos, but the sound as it was recorded.
@@peterfejfar1 what are you even doing in this channel/video anyways if you care about music and sound quality?
@@thehatcameraco.10 Actually, I don't even know.
1:42 👈🏼😂 I guess You didn’t do that good on math !! 🤦🏻♂️ from 386G to 250G is 35% lighter not 55%.
Which one is louder, though I like loud music and clear, which one would be loud
Bose
Would be interesting to know if you actually used LDAC codec using the Sony's.
when the sony haters review their products they never use ldac.
From my experience, it's on by default, but android once again fucks up music. It'll always reset the audio quality mode and never save the setting (on top of it's stupid downsampliing). That said, on it's default setting, it is still a higher bitrate, than AAC
@@thedynamicd85 touch grass
@@ismaeltorres3219 for ne it stays at ldac. And it was disabled before.
@@ismaeltorres3219 it's not on by default. AAC or SBC are the defaults. You have to go into Bluetooth settings to turn on LDAC. Nothing of what you said is true. Was this something you saw in a comment section? I own Sony headphones and LDAC stays put every time I disconnect and reconnect my earphones.
I have had both the xm4 and the APM. I like the xm4's deeper and fuller bass compared to the sharper and cleaner bass of the APM. I also preferred the lighter weight and I experienced less ear fatigue compared to the APM. However transparency mode, sound stage, vocals, and the details sounds cleaner in the APM. I like the integration, ANC, and build quality as well.
As a gym earphones I prefer a customized EQ, lighter weight, deeper bass, more comfortable earpiece, and battery life.
Personally I like the idea that the airpods will never break, being made of aluminum instead of plastic. Every plastic headphone I've ever had, has had the band break.
Same. That’s another reason why I’m happy with the air pods max.
@@stevemuzak8526 weird. I wore them for over 9 hours yesterday without any sort of discomfort. Only beats and boose which I tried before are way more uncomfortable
I had the XM3 for almost 3 years no signs of stress. I think it is just how a person use and take care of their stuff.
I'm more worried about AirPods braking of the condensation problem and them not being water resistant.
@@eUploads there is no condensation. Bad myth. I’ve never noticed anything
Sort of curious why you didn’t test both off of the same phone type? I’m sure you have two iPhones…And this would rule out any inconsistencies between Bluetooth, etc…
I would love for you guys to do a video on replacement headbands for the AirPods Max it’s been two years! I’m surprised that I can’t find any 3rd party headbands myself maybe you guys have a better chance at finding some
What about a comparison between the Sony and Bose NC-700s?
I think you should test the Sony headphones with a Sony device to use the full potential of the headphone.
Hello you are doing really great.
Just had one question-
Is sony wh1000-xm5 comfortable with spectacles/eye-glasses?
Does it hurt our ears ?
Thank you
You really should cover the software differences and the BT pairing.
I have Sony’s previous models , but two weeks ago purchased apple Max and was surprised no ear sweat and with apple eco system phone,watch and iPad a perfect match and sound. A great review
AirPods Max it is. You pretty much won’t hear anything when something starts playing with noise cancellation. I also use ambient noise a lot too, which are better than the Sony’s. Switching between my IPhone and Mac seamlessly is also very handy. You can find them for $50 cheaper at many places also. Definitely worth the extra money.
Only if you have an iPhone
For everyone else it shouldn't really be a debate
@@damifash758 this, or if you go between platforms, if you're an apple sheep then yeah the airpods max would be better
To be honest I'm not a big fan of APM sound signature but it does sound for the soundstage. The instruments sound different yet nice
I wear my apple max and ppl who say that they are heavy cleanly dont ever work out, I wear mine for hours and do not even notice them on or get bothered
I personally hate my voice with transparency mode on APM versus slightly more natural sound of my voice with the XM5, just my 0.02
Great video👌🏻👌🏻
Can’t you adjust the modes Settings in the app for Sony
I’m trying to find that classical song you played can you tell me where to get it? I loved that music
Did you end up finding that song cause i was wondering as well?
Do you just use Spotify or also Apple Music ?
Can you elaborate more on the comfort? Is really airpods max that comfortable, that you can wear them for 8+ hours? I have Bose quietcomfort 35 ii and they are nice, but I can't were them too long
XM5s are extremely comfortable… imo… APM are nice but can’t use them for more than 2hrs
people say that the APM are uncomfortable when on for long period of time and heavy
I’m curious if they sounded different if tested on the same device. Both on the android phone and both on the iPhone. Just wondering as an iPhone user if there is a difference if I was to pick up either one of those.
I think if you are iPhone user choice is only for APM. Apple not support LDAC codec which is actually making Sonys special and sounds a way better
Can't wait for your 1 mil subs guys. 🥳
I wanna buy a pair of the new Sonys. Are they as good with an iPhone as they are with an android device?
I tried them on but they were loose on my head. I'll stick with my Bose NC 700s that also have an option usb dongle for video calls.
What sucks is that the APM is basically a no go if you don't t have an iPhone, and with the XM5s you are not getting support for the highest audio quality if you don't have an Android.
Was waiting for this review from you guys, you give us the most of a review we could ask for. Keep the great content going.
Is Airpods Pro 2 coming at WWDC?
Nice comparison btw ♥️
Possibly
@@mq4723 im buying airpods pro but on second thought, i should wait for the newly released one (hoping less price difference tho haha)
I wonder how do they perform in a car? I use my SONY MDR-1000X when driving with ANC on, primarily to block the rumbling of the gasoline engine (I still hear horns and other vehicles near my car). Or on the street?
If you're watching in India. The price difference alone will make you pick the XM5's. The xm5's come in at around 230 to 250 usd whereas the apples cost around 500usd. So that's double the price.
XM5 is 30000 rs APM is 44000. I have an Iphone and an Ipad but which one to get?
@Sourav Singha if money isn't an issue take the apple as you have an iPad and an iPhone. Can make use of the full feature list of the APM. Else the XM5's sound amazing too. You won't regret getting it.
I have so much respect for you guys, but all the Apple's headphones and speakers sound artificial compared to Sony, Bose, Sennheiser and even Samsung. How can you even compare those two...
The only brand that doesn’t sound too artificial in your list is Sennheiser and only the 3 top of the line headphones come close to decent. If you said AKG, Grado, MB Quart, Hifiman(the more expensive ones) or Stax you had a somewhat believable comment. Especially the Samsung and Bose are laughable when you try to talk about audio quality.
@@ernestoditerribile Samsung buds pro have wider sound stage than any other wireless earbuds on the market. Tanks to dual drivers. You should try
@@infj2177 I’d rather use over-ear headphones instead of earbuds. I Have SRM-003 but rarely use them. Even though they are some of the best in-ears. They don’t sound bad, but they are uncomfortable for me. People say make the Baby Stax face to make them sound good.
SR-003. SRM is an amp SRM-D10 to feed the SR-003
Which adapter Sony suggested to charge it ?
I’m gonna tell you something. There’s a whole difference when you use Samsung or iPhone as the source for the headphones/earphones/etc. I changed from Samsung for this specific one reason. The difference is unbelievable.
Are you saying that the sound from Samsung when using LDAC will be worse than the sound from Apple when using AAC?
So when I tried both headphones in a music shop, the multi device pairing feature didn’t work in the xm4’s and also not in the xm5’s.
I tried to connect an IPhone and an IPad simultaneously.
I really was looking foreward to this feature in the xm5, I ended up not buying it.
Multi device pairing is common since 2015, and Sony messes it up in 2022.
That’s beyond annoying
Multi pair is off if LDAC is turned on, did you check?
Can you test both headphones with Hi-Res Audio 24-bit + DAC on 3.5mm?
you can't get high res on APM
Just compare to Philips Fidelio L3 headphones… those are really good. When I listen even old songs with these I can hear new sounds every time...
What every review have failed to maintion with airpods max. Is the condensation building up inside the ear cups due to the aluminium cups. There are cases where people swapped 3 times withing the 1 year warranty. Which is not acceptable for a 700 headphones.
your videos are great!
Apple should use lighter and little bit less thick metal in AirPod Max 2nd gen to reduce the weight.
Build quality is a significant advantage to me but the other advantage of the APMs is the quick pairing and switching between my various Apple devices. I don’t think non-Apple headphones can compare.
That is not an advantage, because more than 70% of the world uses Android and so if an android user buys the apms, it will be a problem. Whereby the sony works the same on all ecosystems
@@kw1776 I don't know why any Android user would buy Apple headphones (or why any Windows user would buy an Apple Studio display). For those of us that primarily use Apple devices (iPhone, iPad and Mac) the device switching is clearly an advantage. For everyone else, pick a different set of headphones (maybe this Sony pair)
@@andrewgrant788 of course you won't know why. You are not in the minds of people who actually do use both worlds. If 13 pro max is the best phone overall, it's convenient for you. If the bose ear buds ate the best overall ear buds, then that is also convenient. In which case you will be using what suits your needs, which is best, rather than being an apple suck up.
@@kw1776 You are clearly missing the point. The iPhone 13 may or not be the best phone but its not all about the hardware. How well the phone integrates with the other devices I use is going to affect my enjoyment using those devices together. Even if the Bose headphones were better in some other respect, the aggravation I experienced try to get them to switch between three different Apple devices left me with a negative opinion of them.
@@andrewgrant788Ok. I'm seeing your point now. But in general Android devices connect better to Apple, than Apple to Android. Or not
Switching from AirPods Max. Thinking between these and the new Beats Studio. The AirPods Max just added too much pressure around the ears and would get painful within 2 hours of wearing them.
Seen several long term reviews complaining about build quality of AirPods Max.
If you take in account thatvthe AirPods do not provide full functionallity for non-Apple users and the price difference i think the Sonys are a good choice
You really need to explore the Sony app more. I knew you would choose Apple. You guys are so biased, that this comparison video doesn’t do the Sony’s any justice. I get you guys are fan boys, but these comparisons become a waste of time.
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The APM sounds great, but i don't think they better than the XM5 + from what I heard in call quality the sony got your voice almost sounded as same as the microphone used in this video but it was lower, meanwhile the APM sounded very loud but with very different voice (less clear).
Thanks for the awesome comparison. Just what I needed to see. Always appreciate the in depth videos to make purchasing so much easier.