The BEST Wireless Earbuds of the Year: An AUDIO ENGINEER's Review
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- What are the best wireless Bluetooth Earbuds of 2023? Here's an audio engineer's review of the best wireless earbuds of the year for ANC, Transparency, Sound, Working out, Gaming, and more. This list of the top earbuds of the year was not only released in 2023, but of all time. 🤖 Get a Skin or Case for your Phone or AirPods from dbrand: myte.ch/70Eh1 (sponsored)
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▶ Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): geni.us/2fyacE
▶ Sony WF-1000XM5: geni.us/wOS6f8
▶ Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra: geni.us/e3sAI
▶ Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: geni.us/Nz3O8s
▶ Nothing Ear (2): geni.us/8pWXpiw
▶ Beats Fit Pro: geni.us/gnXqz9z
▶ Apple AirPods 3: geni.us/GP9ptW
▶ Google Pixel Buds A-Series: geni.us/oe6B
▶ JBL Quantum TWS Gaming Earbuds: geni.us/0kjR7
▶ Razer Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed Gaming Earbuds: geni.us/mgeBjB
▶ Soundcore AeroFit Pro: geni.us/7r1qUKy
▶ Shokz OpenFit: geni.us/EtrhI
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:46 Best Value Earbuds
2:15 Best Earbuds for Gaming
3:19 Best Earbuds for Working Out
4:26 Best Open Ear Earbuds
5:30 Best Non-in-ear Earbuds
5:38 CORRECTION: These ARE Air conduction. I meant to say "open ear" like the previous category
6:58 Best Earbuds for Transparency
8:12 Best Earbuds for ANC
9:46 The Best Sounding Earbuds
11:25 The Best Earbuds Overall (and my Personal Choice)
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🚨 *QOTD: Which earbud would you choose for the best of the year?* CORRECTION: None of the options listed are bone conduction. I thought I cut that out. My bad.
LINKS TO BUY
▶ Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): geni.us/2fyacE
▶ Sony WF-1000XM5: geni.us/wOS6f8
▶ Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra: geni.us/e3sAI
▶ Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: geni.us/Nz3O8s
▶ Nothing Ear (2): geni.us/8pWXpiw
▶ Beats Fit Pro: geni.us/gnXqz9z
▶ Apple AirPods 3: geni.us/GP9ptW
▶ Google Pixel Buds A-Series: geni.us/oe6B
▶ JBL Quantum TWS Gaming Earbuds: geni.us/0kjR7
▶ Razer Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed Gaming Earbuds: geni.us/mgeBjB
▶ Soundcore AeroFit Pro: geni.us/7r1qUKy
▶ Shokz OpenFit: geni.us/EtrhI
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Am I somehow mistaken you for the bacon guy, who is also a audiophile and sound engineer? If so what do you think about the Sennheiser momentum wireless 3 earbuds?
@@lerunisaac6738 ...what?
@@ThisIsTechToday there is another RUclipsr by the name of Bacon y'all have similar resemblance plus the both of you are sound engineers and audiophiles, my mistake. Enjoyed your video. What were your thoughts on the Sennheiser, I asked about previously
@@lerunisaac6738 I asked if they wanted to be considered and they refrained for this years lineup. They will be in the headphone version though!
@@ThisIsTechToday sennheiser is best overall
My face when $150 is considered the value winner and I'm imagining the rest being significantly more expensive: 😫
Me too exactly
Yeah that's not realistic
I mean, spending $150 for a product that'll last 3-4 years, at minimum, isn't bad at all.
He's probably in the 1%. He's out of touch.
150 is cheap. It's an investment to people like us. It improves our productivity and professional life. I believe that's what he considers.
My man tearing up the comments and standing by your decisions. Good on you for not feeling pressured to agree with the masses. Appreciate the effort you put in especially with the earbud mic thingy. Hard to argue when we can hear the sound of the buds for ourselves on your other videos. Subscribed and seriously considering the nothing earbuds. 🎉
Thanks!
Did you get a set?
Love your work! Ended up with the WF-1000XM5's a couple weeks back and getting the membership for custom eq made all the difference!
Aw, thank you! So glad you're enjoying both the XM5s and the custom EQ. That makes me so happy.
Nice choice man!
Membership? That's absurd.
@@nateb9768I don't understand it. I mean just use wavelet ?
What membership?
After owning the BC QC Ultra, as well as the Pixel Buds Pro, I found their call microphone quality to be awful. Which in your testing was the best for calls?
Do you know if the Sony XM5’s are able to use ANC on one ear bud only feature? I have the Beats studio buds but the ANC feature can only be turned on when you have both buds on.
I am often in loud environments (literal jet engines) working in teams where communication is crucial and have had very surprising success using my Sony WH1000-MX4s "focus on voice" and full transparency modes as active hearing protection. Loud bangs etc get muted down automagically to protect my hearing and loud jet wines get greatly reduced... Full earplugs are quite dangerous do to the lack of awareness and communication here
has anyone tested these buds for intelligent hearing protection/voice isolation? It sounds a bit whacky but its a gamechanger for us doers and builders! The three categories most interesting for us would be
1) Impulse reduction (gunshots, explotions, door slams etc.)
2) Ability to reduce high SPL (riding a lawnmower)
3) Ability to focus on voices in those environments (talking over the lawnmower)
Any suggestions are welcome
Interesting
Sounds like u need a certified PPE with voice recognition like a 3M comtac or whatever is called (ofc not the communication military one, but the shooting/working ppe)
I used airpods in shooting field, the night after craackling sound begin
I would be very interested as well. I enjoy shooting as a hobby and would love to add music. I use both in ear and over ear hearing protection which is a bit overkill, but being able to have in earbuds layered with over ears when shooting would be a good time.
I work in a factory, and I wish we could use a pass through technology. I've used the sonys on nights before, and it amazed me something like this isn't a standard! I'm able to hear the surroundings so much better, yet it filters out all of the loud noises and hissing from air valves.
Great review ! Just want to know what the wireless charging dock you have when you was showing the ear pods pro 2
hey brandon,really love your vid.I want to ask something.is sony wf-1000xm5 best earbud for samsung s23 ultra than galaxy buds 2 pro?
Yes
Thanks for the review! What about call quality as a category? In this day is virtual offices, this is a #1 concern.
I agree - I was surprised to see that call quality was not included.
Same, the entire reason why I clicked on this video. Blown away a bit
This is GREAT!!! Thank you so much for the review, I didn't realize that JBL Quantum had their own gaming TWS earbuds and I just found out that they can connect to the Switch or PS5. This is GAME CHANGING!!!
Haha! Glad I could help
Great review how ever you missed one category which i was looking for in this video i.e microphone quality. may i know your top 3 ?.
Nothing and beats buds plus are decent. Nearly everything else sucks unfortunately
Came here just to find out about microphone quality and was surprised to see it not addressed. Swing and a miss guy
Thank you for this excellent video. What would be the best earbud that will reduce active noise levels but let you hear voices? I would also like the microphone to mute out all sounds but my voice on calls. Does this exist or do you have a recommendation?
Here I am! Thank you for making this incredibly helpful video! I see that the best option for me regarding the ANC feature are the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra or the Sony XM5. What I'm wondering though is that if you're going to make a comparison between both of them. That would be more than great!
I love the way that this video gives you a good range of sections of interest. You're the best!
There is a plan to do that. My travel schedule is a bit crazy right now, so whenever I have a good gap of time to work on the crazy insane review and comparison.
I am very happy with edifier nb2 pro, with very good ANC, good sound quality. Easy to take out of case. As a mid-budget option, they are very good choice.
For top music option i have the sony xm4. For office work, I use airpods 2pro. I think the airpods 2 pro lack a lot of bass compared to any other brand. What is your take on this?
ambient pro
You are 100 percent correct. That lack of bass is why I didn't stick with the Airpod Pros.
airpods are flat. Thats just how they are they aren't good for music just its eco system,transparency model. You using all of these on andriod or iphone?
What I.E.M would you suggest. Current are TFZ No. 3ti. Looking for bass heavy
Great review. How are the Soundcore AeroFit Pro for workouts? Thinking cycling and boxing?? Cheers
Great video man. I love my Sony XM-4s. Working great after 2 years of almost daily use and one bud falling into a pool lol. Definitely going to pick up the XM-5s after these give out.
*tip on the XM4* There is foam in the speaker of the bud if you pull the foam out a bit with a tweezer and pinch them with a paper towel you will see all the wax build up and makes the audio loudness and quality as if they were brand new. Didn't realize this was a thing until like a year of ownership. The difference in sound quality and volume was insane lol.
Unfortunately these earbuds have well known battery issues caused by a software update that deem them practically useless. It happened to me too. They barely last an hour now and the case can't even fully charge the buds anymore before having low battery too. Sony is aware too and is offering repairs even if you're out of warranty, but it still sucks to have this issue to begin with. I loved the sound quality, but this alone prevents me from recommending them to anyone.
Dont do it, I have both, You will be disapointed with the 5's
@@KenHMladin They're better lol. Wtf
@@KenHMladinwhy do you say the 5s are worse?
Really like your content. Lots of other notable sound guys on youtube seem to dislike the Nothing Ear 2s, with the common apprehension being that they sound weird and unnatural even after the update, so I was suprised to hear about your experience with them. I fully share your view on the xm5s and the air pods pro 2. What about the Galaxy buds, did they wish not to be included the way sennheiser did.
Interesting. I’m surprised they’d say it sounds weird. Galaxy buds 2 pro are solid and would have made the list if all of these great options didn’t come out this year. They got bumped down. They’re good, but not AS good as others. Samsungs were on the table and included. OnePlus as well, but I couldn’t find them lol. I know the second gen OP is worse than the first gen for sound imo.
Great video! Where can i get your custom EQ for the Sony WF-XM5?
Hi there! Can you please suggest a one for PC use for work, Teams meetings, video calls, less lag in video etc. I use iphone and airpods pro. Airpod pro sounds good on PC but switching between PC and phone is not great. I need a separate earbuds for PC, where I can also see the battery of the case and buds. Any suggestions pls? I was considering galaxy buds pro 2, but it seems the Teams meeting etc doesnt work good when connected to PC, while it works great on phone.
Hi there, have you tested the Technics AZ80 ? I think it deserves to be interested in , regards
Which earbuds are the most comfortable to wear ? Because I have the XM4 and they are a pain to wear for more than an hour or so
Surprisingly the Bose QCE II/Ultra
It's nice to watch this review as I'm searching for new wireless Earbuds ! For me, the ANC and the latency are the most important criteria, as i'm a video editor. I need to be frame-accurate, especially when editing music or interviews. As i'm working on macbook m1 2020, with Bluetooth 5.0, do you think the Airpods Pro 2 will offer me less latency than the Sony XM5 as it's the Apple eco-system, and could you be able to tell me if the latency will always be a problem even with the Airpods ? Thanks a lot !
Yeah, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 usbc is the proper choice in that scenario!
what is your opinion for B&O beoplay ex earbuds compared to airpods pro 2? I already got the airpods pro 2
The Technics AZ80 would seriously challenge all these picks. Definitely recommend giving them a try.
That's what I'm here for. Xm5 vs az80. Won't touch apple kiddy stuff
@@wg1408 lol, you must feel so special 🤣 Airpods are for kids while XM5 are for grown ups? :)))
Apple in general. Had to return my apple phone recently. Learned the hard way. Definitely should be a kids focused brand.@@afroditta6950
so would the devialet gemini 2
AZ80s are $300 earbuds… but then there’s a comment for the Gemini 2’s and they’re $450?! Better be able to use them for literally everything including music production. Idk if I could take the chance buying something like that then going thru the hassle of returns if that price didn’t make that much a difference between $100-$200 earbuds.
Amazing Review as always!!! Love your content and depth. I think you should add the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC to your list next. There is nothing touching those in that price tag.
Oh, they didn’t make the cut in general for me. Sorry!
@@ThisIsTechToday Just checked and realized I was wrong about the name haha! The NC is worse than the normal Liberty 4. Cheers🦈
@@alihashemifar1503wait is it not good I am confused between liberty 4 NC and nothing buds 2
Thanks for the work put into creating this video! Just wondering if you could consider doing another video for earbuds at a lower price point? Of course, to some extent, price determines quality. But there are some price-friendly earbuds out there without costing a chunk of monthly salary for customers based in the regions where the currency is not as high as USD.
I know this question will be kind of a stpd one but between the airpods pro 2 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones which one you pickng?
Did you look at Status Audio 3ANC or have any thoughts on those?
I was thinking the same thing
I 2nd this as well. Really interested to hear thoughts on Status earbuds
I know that it's basically TWICE the price tag of almost everything on this list, but how about the Denon PerL Pro's? I've done some research, and it seems that they are the undisputed kings of TWS, besting even the Technics AZ80. At a price tag of $350, I can understand why you wouldn't include them, but I was just wondering what your thoughts are on them? I might pull the trigger. I already have AP2's, Buds 2 pro, and Bathys. I'm just wondering if they'd be worth it what with my line up so far.
Why spend this kind of money on earbuds?
have you tried the JBL wave beam? what are your thoughts of it? does it have good sound quality for its price? does it fall down when working out or going for a run? thank you in advance!
hello, WONDERFUL REVIEW
I am confused, should I buy tws or headphones for the best sound quality and music experience
I'm really surprised you didn't include the ATH AZ80 om the list. The real underdog IMHO.
If they send them out to me, then they can be considered. There are so many earbuds out there and I don't know about all of them or have a chance to get all of them. I also have limited funds. They're more than welcome to send them to me for consideration in the future!
Did you use Jabra 10 or Technics AZ80? Wondering how they couldn’t be up there on this list (not even a mention)…
those I haven’t had a chance to but would like to if they want to send any out to me to check out.
@@ThisIsTechToday really hope you get a chance as I love your thorough review of everything else you’ve touched.
I'm really torn and need help. I'm looking to get the best audio quality earbuds with good functionality; ANC, equalizer, ability to connect to multiple devices. I'm not concerned with price and can pay for top tier. I want them to be good all around on sound, but I also like the option of having a deep base (as I'm an EDM fan). Currently, in using the Jabra active 85t. What would you suggest? Again just the literal best of the best.
Does the jbl one also good for music? Or just gaming alone? Thanks. 😊
It's really interesting how these reviews are so different. Enough people claim that the Ear 2 is absolute trash. It seems like there's no way of knowing unless I become an audio engineer myself.
It's definitely a great review since you justify the reasons of each category winner. I'd only change a small detail; I'd swap the winner and the runner-up for the overall best between Sony and Apple as the apple-centric airpods cannot make these an overall winner, imho, while sony earbuds work equally good to both ios and android. Being a platform-free product is the most important feature, even for iphone users, as it doesn't prevent you from switching in the future.
Hi, im really struggling to find earbuds to buy. I currently have the Buds Live and want some new earbuds under £200 with really good bass. Have you got any recommendations? Thank you 🙂
Thanks you so much, I really appreciate this review! I wasn't familiar with the Nothing earbuds and those are quite interesting, do you think they sound better the the AirPodsPro 2 after the tweaks? That's the real question.
Nothing buds 2 sounds better than airpods 2 if you need bass. For nothing buds 2 battery is lower.
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Hi was there a $ limit to your scoring criteria? The following earbuds are superior to any that you presented: B&O EQ, Audio Technica TWX9, B&W Pi7 S2, B&O Beoplay EX, Technics premium HiFi, Klipsch T5 II, Master&Dynamic MW09, Devialet Gemini II
Superior in what? Stop falling for all the marketing crap, if you have an iPhone the airpods will save you from a lot of headaches. If you have an Android I would just go for Bose ones.
Damn didn't think Ear 2 would perform that well. I got them for a crazy 50% deal at $74 just because I had spent all my budget on Sony XM5s and needed something in ear for workouts. Guess this worked out pretty well.
How
Great video, thank you. I currently wear the Sony XM5's over ear, which are great. However, i dont find them that comfortable to wear all day, and i work some long hours. I am looking for a in-ear, that has really good microphone and mic background sound cancelling, so that people at the other end of a zoom call, cannot hear my background noise. (The Sony over ear XM5's are brilliant at this).
I also do lots of flying, so ANC is important too. It sounds like the Sony or Bose are the ones to go for.
Wich one would you recommend?
I just ordered the QC Ultra and then kept finding reviews that they were not very good for working out. Glad to see that this was your workout pick. Also will be using these along with a Momentum 4 headphone for the 16 hour plane trip. Thanks! Awesome review.
Glad I could help!
Hi can you tell which one is better the MOONDROP - Space Travel or Skullcandy mod ? Thanks
I have the Sennheiser m4, Sony xm5, and Jabra elite 10. For me the Jabra is the best out of the three due to comfort. I wear them to sleep and I never wake up in the middle of the night because my ears were hurting unlike the other two. They are the most comfortable earbuds I have tried so far.
Comfort is certainly a very important factor! Very hard to review or account for since our ears are so different!
well none of them are meant for that level of comfort. In fact the first one is pure audio the second is supposed be audio with some nice earbuds gimmicks but still good quality and jabra is meant to be worn while working out. Neither three are meant to sleep in an you probably shouldn't be sleeping with these in they have specifically made one just for that. Jabra is obviously going to be the most comfortable because its made to work out in. Like comparing a running show to a nice pair of good looking shoes that are comfortable but cost more. Generally running shows will be more comfortable compare to more expensive shoes.
But yeah dont wear these to sleep you can wear the jabra for a while but def shouldn't be sleeping in them damaging your ears.
Nuratrue Pro.. there is one on Ebay for sale,but buyer states ""APTX transmitter lost"", what does that means? is it still be a good buy,please? 🤔
You ever tried the Jabra Elites? Wondering your thoughts.
I am so conflicted choosing something within $100. A lot of the best hyped ones have reports of not lasting long in Amazon reviews.
Samsung buds FE
Beoplay ex buds have the best sound I’ve ever heard from Bluetooth. Incredible music quality.
I WOULD LIKE TO TRY THOSE BUT….WAYYYYY TO EXPENSIVE….
What you recommend for someone working as an auto detailer? I have to take calls, talk to clients in person and have a generator and a vacuum running. I was running some Shockz with concert ear plugs for a while and that was pretty nice but they lasted me about 6 months before the battery life and mic quality dropped off. People notice the mic issue when I'm on the call with them.
What do you think of the Devialet Gemini 2? Not only do they look like a work of art, they sound like one too.
Certified youtubers like him is what we need ! Someone that i can put my trust on
Thanks, friend.
Sad to not see Sennheiser anywhere on here. I really love thier sound characteristics. But taste is subjective I suppose! Was happy to see the Sonys get your runner up spot. Those do sound amazing.
I asked Sennheiser if they wanted to be included and they declined. They will be in the headphone video though.
@@ThisIsTechToday Wow, thanks for the insight! Love the video, by the way, you do great work! I forgot to mention it in my comment.
Hi , I have two questions :
1st : Are the Nothing ear 2 better than Beoplay EX for example in terms of sound quality ?
2 nd : what about best mic quality ?
Im also interested to hear the answer to this comment
I really would like to know your take on the Jabra Elite 10. Have you not used them before? They should be in the Top 3 as far as I can tell from watching other reviews.
Seriously? Nothing ear 2 for best sound quality? There are so many buds which are better than this
Hardly. You should seriously listen to them side by side. Also, many other audiophiles agree with it. I stand by it without hesitation.
Sound quality is very subjective to begin with but I know plenty reviewers pretty much saying the same thing. Especially when you factor in the price compared to the “premium” earbuds. For me personally I like the Status Between 3ANC, followed by the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
@@ThisIsTechToday interesting , I was planning to pick up buds 2 pro but I will seriously consider nothing ear 2 after your suggestion! Thanks 😊👍
Yes, I have the Buds 2 Pro and the nothing ear 2 is way better IMO. Even the ANC does more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. I don't know why the struggle with that so much. Battery life will be worse on the Nothing Ear 2, so keep that in mind.
@@bjperryjr4664 I have the OPB2 and I actually found that they were worse than the original OPB. They boosted the low end and went for a more consumer bassy sound and in turn it lost a lot of the tightness, punch, and clarity.
I hate to say but I don’t agree with your opinion about nothing ear 2’s have the best sound quality… Especially after Crinacle’s review. Besides I have Bang and Olufsen Ex and galaxy buds2 pro’s. Both are have really tastefull fullfilling sound that I enjoy really much. I don’t think not even a decade years old company overcome with audio expert companies.
That's fine. I stand by my pick.
@Avucoda, where is Crinacle's review of the Nothing Ear 2? All I see is his graph, but no actual review.
Ear (2024) is even better and fixes what Crin didn't like, which was the timbre.
Hi! love your videos!
Got a question for you, I'm a paramedic who works in the back of the ambulance so I need a headphone to make calls in a surrounding with lots of noises, which would you recommend the Apple airpods pro 2 or the Bose quietcomfort Ultra?
I'm currently using the Samsung S21 ultra or because of the differences of the IOS and Android I should change phones?
for good a microphone, the airpods would be a better option for you
I just want to say i took Oppo Enco X's to a music festival and turned on noise cancellation, almost near the stage (rock festival at that) and they really impressed me, my hearing wasnt getting absolutely damaged with those in, put em through the wash many times and theyre fine, best anc ive ever tried, i fully back Oppo.
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Jabra elite 10 I think is most elite
Yes, i want your opinion on the Skullcandy Rail anc, pls, they my every day go too(s) rn and best sounding to me as well. Out of all the earbuds i own. Before those i was using the beats studio buds but thats besides the point
Soundcore space one vs Soundcore liberty 4 nc. Which one would you rate higher on ANC?
I feel like my XIaomi buds 3t pros sound very similar yet slightly better than my brother's Nothing Ear 2s... How can I get an upgrade in sounds quality now ?
I was thinking of the Xiaomi Buds 4T pros, saw them on your table but you didn't mention them
Great review! I'd love to see reviews on the new clip style ear buds. Bose Kith, HUAWEI FreeClip, or anything similar to that.
Thanks for the video. Really wish you covered microphone as one of your categories.
Thank you very much for all the good videos of 2023! Keep them coming. Happy holidays!
Thank you, friend! Have a happy holidays as well!
Will you try Creative Aurvana Ace 2? I'm so curious how they perform
How would you rate the Beats Studio Buds Pro? Is it better than the Airpods Pro 2nd Gen? I prefer the better sound quality one than ANC. So Im confused which one to take whether its the Studio Beats, Airpods Pro Gen 2, Sony XM5 or Bose QC II Ultra.
APP2 is still better across the board IMO.
Hey, do you have any recs for earbuds that have multipoint connection and ENC for calls under 50 dollars?
I agree about the Apple Pro 2's as well as the Sony's...also Audio Engineer/Sound mixer in Hollywood for 30 years :) thank you for this review.
Great video man. Keep the content like this coming. Thinking to try my hand at that Bose or the Sony's
Thanks! Will do! Give em a shot!
Have you reviewed or listened to the Devialet Gemini 2 or Beoplay EX ? Like to hear thoughts on sound quality from you.
I saw Marshall on the video but you didn't talk about it. Could you give us your impression on the "Motif II ANC" ? Thank
Is it a such thing as earbuds for vlogging? I have the beats fit pro and I’d love to be able to use them as a microphone (think DJI mic) for vlogging as well… what am I missing? Seems like they should be quite capable, right? Can any earbuds be used this way?
The analysis is very professional, I wish you better and better!
I carry both the AirPod Pro 2 and Sony. Love both and they also travel everywhere with me.
For calling? Which one is best ?
Hello, thanks, I also use the same in ear, the airpods pro 2 and Sony-M5. I really wish an equalizer for the airpods, simply as the equalizer that is on the mac also for Apple Music (strange ... non for iPhone !!!). Happt Xmas and Happy New Year
great video!! what is your recommendation for me when all i care about is listening to music, sometimes i listen classics sometimes i like to blast myself with some metal sometimes with some beat drop smtimes bass, long story short i prioritize good bass also but not in a way that ruins the experience, basically i listen music all the time (i am a web developer), my 2nd interest is ANC... any help pls?
I've had 2 pairs of XM5 from amazon, the first one had really bad white noise with ambient mode (louder than the music) and better but still bad white noise with ANC on. The second pair was just a used pair... And after finding out what Sony did with the XM4 I won't get a third pair. So watching this video I think the Bose are interesting, but idk about that electric noise you mentioned, since I'm apparently quite sensitive to that.
Nice video
Could you please have the name of the specific bud you're reviewing? It's a bit tedious going back n forth looking for the specific name, as i look up their prices and availability.
It's literally in the title slide for each section. The links are also in the description.
Should I buy Razer Hammerhead V2 or JBL Tune 130NC? I regularly use earbuds for games and call.
Have you done one of these videos for over the ear headphones? This was super helpful.
Working on one!
Hello, I've been considering Google Pixel Buds (any...) because I'm just a Google Product fan and plan to be using them mainly for music and talking to family. I'm stuck between your comment about the pros sounding worse but having more features. Do you think the features make up for the lack of sound or are the A-series features enough to say forget about the pros all together?
I can’t ever use the pros. They sound awful. Like a chainsaw on my eardrums. Features can’t make up for sound that bad.
Am thinking of purchasing either sony wfxm5 or bose QC ultra 2 earbuds which do u recommend best??
Depends! I think my list and explanations in the video should help.
Go for the Sonys
Cool compilation, but where is there no mention about compatibility/optimization for windows desktop PC? Many of these i suppose have issues or are unable to connect with Zoom/Teams app too.
Best for sound for me or the Sennheiser momentum TW3. Particularly once I engaged the EQ, they give me the biggest most powerful sound with incredible clarity that I've heard and quite some time. For me. It's not even close.
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Status 3ANC are my favorites, only 3 driver pod on the market, absolutely phenomenal sound quality, and exceptional battery life.
These are a must try, they are the closest I've come my Sony WH1000XM4's HEADPHONES, their that good.
Give them a try.
Great video!
Any chance of testing out the Bose QC Ultra headphones, please?
They hurt my ears because of the oval shaped tip. They have connection quirks (iPhone 14 pro). The part of the case that opens makes noise because of how crappy it is while in your pocket. ANC is good. I’ve been using them for 3 days now and my ears are extremely sore. Will be returning them.
Hi, could you please suggest me an earbud having inbuilt Surrounding sound/theatre equaliser? 🙏 please
Hi from another audio engineer. I do touring audio. Last year I had some enjoyment and frustration trying to wear Airpods pro while sleeping in my tour bus bunk. The ANC really added a level of relief that I never get from regular earplugs. I tend to toss and turn a bit and switch from back to side to other side. The airpods tended to fall out and be a bit uncomfortable on my side.
Any recommendations for ANC buds with more than 6 hours of battery life that might work for me? I got a set of the Quieton 3's and they didn't work at all. I found the ANC to be almost nonexistent, which is a bummer because they were expensive and a great idea on paper. I've been sort of leaning towards the new JLab Jbuds 3, Soundcore life A3i, or Jabra Elite 8 or 10 or Galaxy Buds live (maybe too short of battery life).
Space A40’s were a no go for me. They were physically uncomfortable and the low battery warning came on an hour before I wanted to wake up. Currently using JLab ANC3. They’re more comfortable and seem to sound about the same as the Space A40’s, except with a slight hiss with ANC engaged. Battery life seems slightly better. I’m now thinking that the perfect product for me doesn’t exist yet. Maybe in a few years with smaller electronics and better batteries…
I would really appreciate a pick for best office earbud, that looks at things like microphone quality and comfort. Still great video and I hope more buds get tuned by audiophiles.
I’m watching this video after purchasing the AirPods 3rd gen. I can’t stand these AirPods because they feel like they’re constantly going to fall out of my ear. I’m struggling to decide between the BOSE Ultra and the Beats Fit Pro. Do you have a recommendation between the two in terms of sound quality? And I’m slightly curious as to the microphone quality for these headphones as I take phone calls pretty regularly.
Update: i bought the Beats Fit Pro, straight out of the box only the right headphone works, no firmware updates to fix it, resetting the earbuds and phone did nothing. Absolute dog shit pair of earbuds. Returning them again tomorrow for a refund.
Guys I have the iPhone 12 Pro Max, do you recommend the Nothing Ear 2? I like loud audio
In Back market The Sony Linkbuds S(excellent condition) is 60$ and Beats Studio buds are 80$ . Which should I purchase?
Please do a video of aptx lossless on a few TWS starting to have it...I would like your views on how much of an improvement it makes....hope you a phone capable of aptx lossless
Any recommendatons for users with small ear canals?
Im confused about the google buds. Is the a series good? Because I saw your video about the pros and you said they are pretty bad but are the a series good?
also: are the nothing ear1 also good? because 150$ is a bit too much for me(whats the diffrence between the 2 versions)
The A-Series is fine, especially for cheap options. The Pro's are awful. I'd never suggest the current generation to anyone.
Ear(2) is better. There's a new Nothing Ear launch coming this month, so maybe wait for that and see what reviews say.