When working out you should disable the touch pad in the sony application as ur shoulder is touching the touch pad. Also the app is perfect you just have to spend time to understand the app and every feature on it is useful
Valid point I could disable it the controls. but The app is far from perfect. The app from Bose has such a clean UI. Not a major deal but the Sony app has looked the same for years with no facelift. But great suggestion. Would be nice if you customize the NC/AMB button triple tap to disable the touch instead of opening the app each time to disable it.
I had the same opinion, until I learned how to use the app and now I agree with you my dude. My only issue was I had chat setting on and didn't know. Now it's off and they are perfect
Very few people talks about the fingerprints on the black version of the XM5, these are fingerprint magnets, if this is an issue, you should go for another color, the "silver" ones do a better job at keeping clean. If anyone tried the pure white ones or the blue maybe could share their experience.
I’ve got the blue and they are fantastic. I had the black first and returned it only due to this issue. It looks and feels as if the midnight blue is made of slightly different material too. I’m very happy with this colour I have now.
These are insane so far I’ve just got a pair and the app equalizer is just lovely to play around with. Feels like I’m wearing nothing they’re so light. Don’t think I’ll be using these in the gym however, I’ve got some AirPod pro gen 2s and they never fall out and have the second best sound quality I’ve ever witnessed, with these as #1
Ok i can switch it off but how can a repeat/forward a track or change the volume? I have to turn it on again. So every other exercise you have to turn it on/off. C‘mon that‘s annoying
This is the only one I'm truly considering it because of the microphone compared to other noise-cancelling apps. I live working in cafes, meetings, etc and the other ones are just BAD. I can get it for 250 usd in Vietnam, it's a no-brainer, right? 🤔
If price isn’t an issue I would go with QC ultra headphones. Easily. Just a bit pricey but great sound and comfort, and the best controls in my opinion. If price is a factor Sony XM4 gives you great bang for your buck, and I just love a collapsible headphone.
I returned my bose qc ultra, sounds is so low in ear but people outside hear lot. I dont know I didnt like, my 100$ marshall headphones has better volume and sound quality.
In my personal experience I’ve had with the XM5, I’m not thoroughly impressed. I bought my first pair 3 months ago (in black) and then had issues out of the box where one driver was significantly louder than the other (Nothing to do with Balance settings). Also, another major setback for me was the amount of dirt that it attracted and was difficult to get clean. I returned it and it was replaced with the midnight blue. The colour itself is amazing and doesn’t have the fingerprint problem like the black one did. No imbalance of the drivers on the replacement one but now suddenly after almost 3 months of use the drivers are distorting at around 70% volume and sounds really terrible at higher volumes. I’ve never used it at more than 70% volume since new. This issue just started while listening to music on a flight. My experience of owning these are as follows: Out of the box they sound terrible but you can get decent sound quality from the EQ on the app. Once you get use to the sound signature you really start enjoying them. The comfort I’d say is very good as I can use them for hours without any fatigue. The ear-cups do make my ears hot and sweaty after a long while though. The Noise cancelling is definitely the best I’ve experienced on any ANC headphone so far (I have a few already) My WF-XM5 earbuds do seem to do slightly better in this department. The hard shell case for me personally has not been a problem although I’m a frequent traveler. I still prefer it over my Momentum 4 because it narrows down a bit at the top which makes it fit better into my bag. I don’t know what the sudden distorting issue is all of a sudden but I really wish I wouldn’t have to return this one now because I really like it now that I’ve gotten used to it. Hope someone has some information on how to troubleshoot the sound distortion issue.
@@Aesthetic_Al I purchased it on promotion for $350 at a major tech retailer in my country. They sell for around $400-500 here in South Africa. Thanks for replying 🤝
Almost all headphones are IPX4, meaning water proof not sweat proof. That being said tho ive used these for over a year now and they are fine. The ear pads is what gets more worn out but you can change with after market ones. hope this helps
I’m so torn on which ones to get. Have a long ass international flight in April and these are on sale at bed bath & beyond and I have a coupon. So it comes out to like $300 exactly.
They are a good pair of headphones. If you don't mind that they don't collapse they great for a long flight. On Prime Day the new Beats Studio Pro usually drop to $169 I feel like thats the best value headphone for the money at that price. If price isn't an issue I am like the Bose QC Ultra.
@@Aesthetic_Al shit. lol wish I would have seen this sooner. I only had 6 minutes left on the coupon so I panicked and bought the Sonys. Just looked up the price of the Bose rn and they’re way cheaper and on sale😩 I can return the Sonys if they’re too bulky I suppose.
yeah try the Sony out. They both are premium, really can't go wrong with either. I like the controls more on the Bose but that mainly because I also lift with them...hit that notification bell. When the new AirPods Max come out I'll make a video on them @@a_solo_yolo
Very similar, but i find it better for some because you get similar sound. It's collapsible which i prefer, and you can find them in sale. Just dropped a video on the new Beats Solo 4 that came out if it helps 🙏
Never saw what these had over my XM4s. Got em in 2020. Still in great shape. Folds & fits in any bag. If/when they go I'm not sure if I'll get the XM5s. But thanks for the post! 😎
In Canada, the Xm5 are 458$ (including protection plan) and the Apple Airpods max, 958$… it’s worth to pay 500 more for the Max? I work principally on Noisy areas with a Macbook, Ipad. Oh and also, can the Xm5 be connected to a DSLR for audio?
I hit like and subscribe! I like your cogent and lucid explanations to the point! I was wondering more details about the xm-5's noise canceling. Do you think it is better than the xm-4's, or better than the Bose Ultras you mention? Also you say the noise canceling is nice because you can hear someone when you need to. Does that mean when you have noise canceling on if someone says hello or something to you you can hear them? For me that's not good as I ride city buses and really cherish if I can have a quiet ride and tune people out. With my xm-4's it helps 50% but still I hear annoying people and sounds and any of the higher pitched sounds are filtered out definitely better than nothing but I was hoping the xm'5's would make an even greater difference. With my xm-4's I was waiting at a bus stop and sitting on a park bench and very busy traffic passing quickly so a lot of loud whine from the tires going over the textured concrete street surface and I mean really loud. The xm-4's definitely helped but I was shocked how much sound still surpassed their noise canceling capacity and I think it was the high pitch whine of the tires that actually was a higher frequency and the xm-4's didn't help as much. Also babies cry at high pitches and mentally challenged people with high pitched voices and ones on drugs if they are having a high pitched burn out fit that kind of high frequency doesn't filter that very well either. Also you own many models and you don't mention how these compare to all the other many models you own and wondering what you analyze using all because it helps with my purchasing decisions and it helps having a comparative base of some kind to compare to, like maybe types of sounds too. Name all your models and what are the headphones you like most of all? Thanks for your video!!
Much appreciated for the comment and support. ANC Is slightly better on these than on the Bose QC ultra headphone. I like the adaptive noise canceling it has, and you can turn on speak to chat. (Have the audio pause while you talk). What the Bose have is immersive audio and looking forward to that getting better over time.
I'm currently using the Teufel Real Blue NC but I broke the joystick by dropping it down the stairs (everything still works but pressing the joystick in to play/pause the music is broken). I had thought about buying the XM5 but the fact that the touch surface backfires, for example during sports, is really bad. I'm also used to a battery life of 42 hours (with ANC) and 55 hours (without ANC), which the XM5 can't offer. I think I'll probably accept the slightly worse ANC and buy the Teufel Real Blue Pro after all. I also use my headphones under the hood of my jacket when it's raining and the touch surface is just annoying. But thank you for the video. I did not thought about the touch surface that much ^^
lol somebody at Best Buy told my parents that the white ones were harder to keep clean. I’m not gonna complain though, these things are already changing how I listen to music for the better.
Haha well they aren’t really white to begin they are silver. And really over time what starts wearing down first is the leather around the ear. Sony uses a vegan type leather and from my experience it fades away quicker. You can change them with after market ones not really a big deal in my opinion.
It's a preference. I usually go for the white and silver look, but I liked the midnight blue with the bronze/gold font of sony. Just really looked elegant to me.
To be a long term user, mine broke already, the memory foam is bad also they make clicking noise and I deactivated touch, cause it keeps clicking randomly. I'm trying to find a better one
unpopular opinion I guess but headphones for lifting is unmatched. it's a vibe. I review a bunch of earbuds I use them for training for a marathon this year. All these are unsponsored just my honest opinions of each
Well off the bat, these have no water or sweat protection. So don’t use them in the gym. I’ve had mine since launch and use them every day with my Walkman ZX500, absolutely 0 issues whatsoever.
XM5's, better in nearly every way, unless you are deep into the Apple ecosystem. XM5s are seeing some bargain prices, I guess the XM6 is on the way. I just picked some up for £180 in the uK
They stay in place extremely well because of a nice snug fit and how light they are. Only thing as I mentioned in the video. They are pretty wide anything overhead they kind of get in the way. For those reasons not my favorite pair of headphones that I have in the gym.
My opinion XM5’s are expensive piece of junk….XM4’s and before model headphones were made with high quality materials feels premium and even the sound quality will be top notch…now going through all these bullshit kind of strategies saving planet etc., and using some recycled materials feel very cheap and low quality even the sound quality sucks in XM5…need to increase volume to 100 then only we feel the fuller sound…they are just worth of $100- 150 because of the brand SONY and nothing else.
I wouldn’t say it’s junk. You actually paying more for the technology rather than the build quality. I’ve also had some issues with the XM5’s but by no means do I think they are overpriced. For what they offer, they can be very good when they work properly.
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What headphone brand you using in 2024?
Sony, Apple, Bose, Beats, Sennheiser, JBL, SkullCandy?
Right now it's the Beats Solo 3 but I'm looking for a replacement. It's hard finding good headphones for small ears.
As of now the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra 🎉 🎧 Cheers to a Happy New Year🍾
Check out the XM4, you try on a pair at any BestBuy@@Itstdub_
Happy New Years Bro! You got the newest headphones on the market! 😮💨🙌@@07freshkid70
@@Aesthetic_Al Thank you!!! Cheers to many more subs to your amazing content!!🙏🏾🍾😊
"Vegan leather" is just a fancy marketable way to say "plastic"
Not really. Not to mention it would cost a kidney if they were to make it with real leather.
Jokes on the vegans plastic is made out of oil and oil is made out of dead animals
When working out you should disable the touch pad in the sony application as ur shoulder is touching the touch pad. Also the app is perfect you just have to spend time to understand the app and every feature on it is useful
Valid point I could disable it the controls. but The app is far from perfect. The app from Bose has such a clean UI. Not a major deal but the Sony app has looked the same for years with no facelift. But great suggestion. Would be nice if you customize the NC/AMB button triple tap to disable the touch instead of opening the app each time to disable it.
I had the same opinion, until I learned how to use the app and now I agree with you my dude. My only issue was I had chat setting on and didn't know. Now it's off and they are perfect
@@Aesthetic_Albose as headphones are good but as and earbuds qc ultra that was my worst experience ever
the only bad things i can say abt xm5s is the waterproofing so i cant work out with them
Very few people talks about the fingerprints on the black version of the XM5, these are fingerprint magnets, if this is an issue, you should go for another color, the "silver" ones do a better job at keeping clean. If anyone tried the pure white ones or the blue maybe could share their experience.
probably my only complaint about my pair
I’ve got the blue and they are fantastic. I had the black first and returned it only due to this issue. It looks and feels as if the midnight blue is made of slightly different material too. I’m very happy with this colour I have now.
@@Sayid.MI ordered the blue one didnt know it has a slightly different look, thanks for sharing.
Blue is perfectly fine, no fingerprints
These are insane so far I’ve just got a pair and the app equalizer is just lovely to play around with.
Feels like I’m wearing nothing they’re so light.
Don’t think I’ll be using these in the gym however, I’ve got some AirPod pro gen 2s and they never fall out and have the second best sound quality I’ve ever witnessed, with these as #1
Totally Agree the volume controls are super annoying while working out.
I knew I wasn’t the only one 🫢
You Can set the controls off in the app, when you workout sooooo i dont rlly sea the problem
Headphones app > System > Turn off "Touch sensor control panel"
Ok i can switch it off but how can a repeat/forward a track or change the volume? I have to turn it on again. So every other exercise you have to turn it on/off. C‘mon that‘s annoying
I appreciate you time doing this video after all said and done which ones would you buy. Sony X5 or Momentum 4?
This is the only one I'm truly considering it because of the microphone compared to other noise-cancelling apps. I live working in cafes, meetings, etc and the other ones are just BAD. I can get it for 250 usd in Vietnam, it's a no-brainer, right? 🤔
Amazing video btw! Keep up the good work 👏
Much appreciated on this brother. if you can get that for that price. I would say go for it! Mic on these are superb
I can’t decide between the Bose QC new, XM4s, or XB900.. do you have any suggestions? I want for comfort/longevity/calls
If price isn’t an issue I would go with QC ultra headphones. Easily. Just a bit pricey but great sound and comfort, and the best controls in my opinion.
If price is a factor Sony XM4 gives you great bang for your buck, and I just love a collapsible headphone.
I returned my bose qc ultra, sounds is so low in ear but people outside hear lot. I dont know I didnt like, my 100$ marshall headphones has better volume and sound quality.
In my personal experience I’ve had with the XM5, I’m not thoroughly impressed. I bought my first pair 3 months ago (in black) and then had issues out of the box where one driver was significantly louder than the other (Nothing to do with Balance settings). Also, another major setback for me was the amount of dirt that it attracted and was difficult to get clean. I returned it and it was replaced with the midnight blue. The colour itself is amazing and doesn’t have the fingerprint problem like the black one did. No imbalance of the drivers on the replacement one but now suddenly after almost 3 months of use the drivers are distorting at around 70% volume and sounds really terrible at higher volumes. I’ve never used it at more than 70% volume since new. This issue just started while listening to music on a flight.
My experience of owning these are as follows:
Out of the box they sound terrible but you can get decent sound quality from the EQ on the app. Once you get use to the sound signature you really start enjoying them.
The comfort I’d say is very good as I can use them for hours without any fatigue. The ear-cups do make my ears hot and sweaty after a long while though.
The Noise cancelling is definitely the best I’ve experienced on any ANC headphone so far (I have a few already) My WF-XM5 earbuds do seem to do slightly better in this department.
The hard shell case for me personally has not been a problem although I’m a frequent traveler. I still prefer it over my Momentum 4 because it narrows down a bit at the top which makes it fit better into my bag.
I don’t know what the sudden distorting issue is all of a sudden but I really wish I wouldn’t have to return this one now because I really like it now that I’ve gotten used to it.
Hope someone has some information on how to troubleshoot the sound distortion issue.
Very detailed thanks for sharing brother. Question where did you buy both pairs? Amazon, Sony website directly? Retail store?
@@Aesthetic_Al I purchased it on promotion for $350 at a major tech retailer in my country. They sell for around $400-500 here in South Africa. Thanks for replying 🤝
Can anyone tell me what the backpack he’s using is??
I can tell you 👋
It’s this one amzn.to/4doquDX let me know if this is what you referring to 🙏
@@Aesthetic_Al yes it is thank you very much ❤️
good morning, thanks for your video, taking a bit of stock, from your experience, what are the best music headphones for the gym?
The touch feature is stupid and should be removed!
oldhead
Im a fan of the New Bose QC
I have them, they are worse than the Sonys long term
@cvxcfv I dont have the sonys so this doesn't really affect me
@@cvxcfv I have the Bose and Sony at home currently to test them out. Right now i prefer the Bose for it's comfort. What is the downside long term?
About the gym movement and the volume go up and down you can literally just make the control off in the app lol
Nice video man, i am considering to buy them for workout purposes but i am thinking if they get damaged if you sweat a lot, whats your opinion?
Almost all headphones are IPX4, meaning water proof not sweat proof. That being said tho ive used these for over a year now and they are fine. The ear pads is what gets more worn out but you can change with after market ones. hope this helps
Dont buy them, they snap. Do youre research.
I’m so torn on which ones to get. Have a long ass international flight in April and these are on sale at bed bath & beyond and I have a coupon. So it comes out to like $300 exactly.
They are a good pair of headphones. If you don't mind that they don't collapse they great for a long flight. On Prime Day the new Beats Studio Pro usually drop to $169 I feel like thats the best value headphone for the money at that price. If price isn't an issue I am like the Bose QC Ultra.
@@Aesthetic_Al shit. lol wish I would have seen this sooner. I only had 6 minutes left on the coupon so I panicked and bought the Sonys. Just looked up the price of the Bose rn and they’re way cheaper and on sale😩 I can return the Sonys if they’re too bulky I suppose.
yeah try the Sony out. They both are premium, really can't go wrong with either. I like the controls more on the Bose but that mainly because I also lift with them...hit that notification bell. When the new AirPods Max come out I'll make a video on them
@@a_solo_yolo
dissing jp company while playing Oppenheimer ost from all possible songs …bruh
sooo is the previous model better ?
Very similar, but i find it better for some because you get similar sound. It's collapsible which i prefer, and you can find them in sale. Just dropped a video on the new Beats Solo 4 that came out if it helps 🙏
Just out of interest, once the Sony XM5s are in their case, does the case fit in your bag? Great review, by the way! 👍
Before open the box of soni xm5 has told you is not for gym
Hey! What case do you use for an iPhone?
it's one from peak design. Here ya go amzn.to/49ra4tv
Bose QC45 is a much better option, i've used both
Never saw what these had over my XM4s. Got em in 2020. Still in great shape. Folds & fits in any bag. If/when they go I'm not sure if I'll get the XM5s. But thanks for the post! 😎
In Canada, the Xm5 are 458$ (including protection plan) and the Apple Airpods max, 958$… it’s worth to pay 500 more for the Max? I work principally on Noisy areas with a Macbook, Ipad.
Oh and also, can the Xm5 be connected to a DSLR for audio?
Well if you in generally use apple products, then I think you should buy AirPods Max to keep the apple ecosystem working.
I hit like and subscribe! I like your cogent and lucid explanations to the point! I was wondering more details about the xm-5's noise canceling. Do you think it is better than the xm-4's, or better than the Bose Ultras you mention? Also you say the noise canceling is nice because you can hear someone when you need to. Does that mean when you have noise canceling on if someone says hello or something to you you can hear them? For me that's not good as I ride city buses and really cherish if I can have a quiet ride and tune people out. With my xm-4's it helps 50% but still I hear annoying people and sounds and any of the higher pitched sounds are filtered out definitely better than nothing but I was hoping the xm'5's would make an even greater difference. With my xm-4's I was waiting at a bus stop and sitting on a park bench and very busy traffic passing quickly so a lot of loud whine from the tires going over the textured concrete street surface and I mean really loud. The xm-4's definitely helped but I was shocked how much sound still surpassed their noise canceling capacity and I think it was the high pitch whine of the tires that actually was a higher frequency and the xm-4's didn't help as much. Also babies cry at high pitches and mentally challenged people with high pitched voices and ones on drugs if they are having a high pitched burn out fit that kind of high frequency doesn't filter that very well either. Also you own many models and you don't mention how these compare to all the other many models you own and wondering what you analyze using all because it helps with my purchasing decisions and it helps having a comparative base of some kind to compare to, like maybe types of sounds too. Name all your models and what are the headphones you like most of all? Thanks for your video!!
Much appreciated for the comment and support. ANC Is slightly better on these than on the Bose QC ultra headphone. I like the adaptive noise canceling it has, and you can turn on speak to chat. (Have the audio pause while you talk). What the Bose have is immersive audio and looking forward to that getting better over time.
is it good for use in the gym? does excessive sweat affect the rubber pads?
What is your headband?
I'm currently using the Teufel Real Blue NC but I broke the joystick by dropping it down the stairs (everything still works but pressing the joystick in to play/pause the music is broken). I had thought about buying the XM5 but the fact that the touch surface backfires, for example during sports, is really bad. I'm also used to a battery life of 42 hours (with ANC) and 55 hours (without ANC), which the XM5 can't offer. I think I'll probably accept the slightly worse ANC and buy the Teufel Real Blue Pro after all. I also use my headphones under the hood of my jacket when it's raining and the touch surface is just annoying. But thank you for the video. I did not thought about the touch surface that much ^^
lol somebody at Best Buy told my parents that the white ones were harder to keep clean. I’m not gonna complain though, these things are already changing how I listen to music for the better.
Haha well they aren’t really white to begin they are silver. And really over time what starts wearing down first is the leather around the ear. Sony uses a vegan type leather and from my experience it fades away quicker. You can change them with after market ones not really a big deal in my opinion.
Which colour is best buying, silver which look like beige or midnight blue the new one?
It's a preference. I usually go for the white and silver look, but I liked the midnight blue with the bronze/gold font of sony. Just really looked elegant to me.
is the Sony WH- 1000XM5 sweat proof?
No,nor water
terrible sound quality, just buy sennheiser he1’s instead
Nah
That’s bullshit! Why even bother typing that!
The Gerald Undone of Fitness Tech 😁
Thank you T!! Happy New Year
When are the Garmin accessories launching?
This comments means so much. Feb 9th or 16! almost ready, working as fast as I can. Thank you!!
To be a long term user, mine broke already, the memory foam is bad also they make clicking noise and I deactivated touch, cause it keeps clicking randomly. I'm trying to find a better one
Why wear this for workouts. Use the buds
unpopular opinion I guess but headphones for lifting is unmatched. it's a vibe. I review a bunch of earbuds I use them for training for a marathon this year. All these are unsponsored just my honest opinions of each
Well off the bat, these have no water or sweat protection. So don’t use them in the gym.
I’ve had mine since launch and use them every day with my Walkman ZX500, absolutely 0 issues whatsoever.
Getting my first of headphones. Debating on xm5’s, Beats Studio pro or AirPods Max? Any feedback and what would you recommend?
XM5's, better in nearly every way, unless you are deep into the Apple ecosystem. XM5s are seeing some bargain prices, I guess the XM6 is on the way. I just picked some up for £180 in the uK
I' have a tie betwee Sony WH 1000 XM5 and Bose NC 700 for using at gym. Recommendations?
is Sony WH- 1000XM5 sweat proof?
Do these headphones stay in place while you're working out or moving about cleaning house or the such?
They stay in place extremely well because of a nice snug fit and how light they are. Only thing as I mentioned in the video. They are pretty wide anything overhead they kind of get in the way. For those reasons not my favorite pair of headphones that I have in the gym.
Whats your favorite pair of headphones for gym purposes?
My opinion XM5’s are expensive piece of junk….XM4’s and before model headphones were made with high quality materials feels premium and even the sound quality will be top notch…now going through all these bullshit kind of strategies saving planet etc., and using some recycled materials feel very cheap and low quality even the sound quality sucks in XM5…need to increase volume to 100 then only we feel the fuller sound…they are just worth of $100- 150 because of the brand SONY and nothing else.
What headphones you have?
I wouldn’t say it’s junk. You actually paying more for the technology rather than the build quality. I’ve also had some issues with the XM5’s but by no means do I think they are overpriced. For what they offer, they can be very good when they work properly.
Only piece of junk here is your opinion 😂 , Xm5's sounds and feels much better than xm4
I don't have them but I tested their sound and imo sony xm5 sound better
You have absolutely no clue what you’re talking about… the XM5’s are superior to the XM4’s in every aspect.
I bought it today 😢
why the sad face? Great pair of headphones