In Sony land, WH means wireless headphones, N means active noise cancellation and the number refers to the position the product holds in their lineup. So WH H910N means it's a pair of wireless headphones with ANC and they're pretty highly placed in the lineup with only the 1000 series being above them. WH XB900N means they're the extra bass version of ANC wireless headphones in the 900 series. It's not noob friendly but similar to graphics card or CPU nomenclature 😅
😂 I’m exhausted! It really, really annoys me. Just call them something simple. Give ‘em a name. No matter what you think about ‘AirPods Max’, it’s memorable and easy to say. Sony’s insistence on naming products in this manner makes them so hard to review. Thanks for the explanation, though 😃
@@MarkEllisReviews Ha ha. Yeah, it can get quite frustrating and the same is true of Sennheiser but I honestly have a bone to pick with Apple naming their cans "Airpods Max". 1st is they're not pods or buds, but I guess that's Apple's way of naming their audio products, starting from the iPod. Also, why don't they have the Pro moniker? Does that mean we'll see an even more expensive pair of cans than the Max? 🤔 Airpods pro are pro despite having no extra pro attributes than Max. I kind of prefer the Bose way, a title with a number to denote the generation 😁
I got the WH910s for free from Sony when I got the Xperia mark 5 ll just a few weeks ago and they are fantastic headphones but I downloaded the full version of Poweramp and that sorts the very small difference between the 910s and it's bigger brothers so their definitely worth getting. The phone is incredible to
Hello! I have the hear on 3 and the Xm3!I prefer the hear on 3!Very easy to EQ, Idac is ok with Qobuz(xm3 only sbc with EQ).hear on 3 is very good with jazz, songs,accoustic music, classic and metal. I can't listen my xm3 since I have the wh 910n.
So, cool! I just bought them, and I'm quite satisfied. Only thing I haven't figured out yet is the Google Assistant function. But NFC works good once you get used to them.
The only thing why I'm considering used wh-1000xm3 instead of new 910 (same price) - spare parts. It's not difficult to find new earcup cover (ambusher?) and batteries for 1000. While 910 is only for timed use (one time use)...
From what I've read online (ie teardowns of various Sony headphones), the WH910n's use the same battery as the XM3, XM4 and the XB900N, so battery wise you should be able to get a replacement for years down the road. Unsure about a replacement earcup (Amazon sell replacement earcups for the WH900n, but I don't know if they fit the 910n?).
I got a pair for $60. Best deal ever! I LOVE THEM. I can give you a link to get a pair but I don't want to be an annoying advertiser so just leave a comment. I don't sell these headphones btw. Just trying to help y'all buy some headphones for cheap!
Sony website shows 10 min. charge = 2.5 hrs. I just threw these in the cart on an impulse buy at Costco for $140 USD. I figured I should check the web to see if they are any good before opening the package. I don't wear headphones a lot, but I've been needing something lately to drown out the noisy neighbors, and earbuds are starting to rub me wrong. Thanks for the review. It looks like it's time to open them up and get a charge going.
Ah, thanks for the note on the quick charge - that’s not bad. And I think you’re going to thank yourself for that impulse buy, they’re a great pair of headphones. Enjoy and thanks for tuning in!
Well explained ,mate! Well i shall soon find out how the wh-h910n sounds as i have ordered one and it shall be arriving soon. One thing i would like to know is the difference the 25mm drives on h.ear on 3's make when compared to other 40mm dirver headphones (eg sony xb series or Sennheiser hd 450bt) . I have been using sony mdr xb450 wired headphones (30mm drivers ) & sony mdr xb75ap (12mm drivers) for years now and i love the bass on those but wanted something more balanced and not too bass heavy this time . Will this wh-h910n deliver Good & sufficient bass or do they sound tinny due to the EXTRA clear mids? Would appreciate your opinion on this :) Quick update : I have received my sony h.ear on 3's and have been using them for bout 5-6 hours now . First of all i could feel the lack of EXTRA BASS ( the bass levels u would expect on a xb series headphones) and honestly i am loving the change . There is still some really decent smooth and clear bass that thumps when intended. ANC mode gives u a bit more thumping bass and it's satisfying but at the same time doesn't over power thw mids and highs . I would say mids and high are crystal clear, can hear the details and seperation but might sound a bit too sharp for my taste . ( The sony app EQ let's me tue it perfectly to my taste and i loved it) For now it's been only few hours so i will let them get through the drive in process cause all of my previous sony headphones started sounding better after a month of usange. I hve felt that . Not sure if it's just me but i do trust my ears 😆 Finally the ANC . It does it job well . Not the best but i didn't expect it to be . So to me they performed as expected and i would say it's pretty good . Cons: if u sweat a lit like me , these would make ur ears feel hot. It's the downside of a over-the-ear headphones . Wont blame sony for it . These driver are 25mm in size . Smller then mostly all of the headphones out there but the size of the driver doesn't determine sound quality . Big drivers are louder and slightly better at delivering EXTRA bass . That all . Infact bigger drivers have a down side too. The only problem with this headphones is the driver sticks out a bit . Which at times touches my left ear . That's all i got against it for now !!
i have the sony h.ear on 1 and i find the sound signature to be perfect. which is nice because i dont like using EQ. also the fit on these is perfect. i worry the h.ear on 3 might not fit as good since they look a bit bigger. also i worry they might have too much bass. mine have 40mm speaker and are wired only
@@MarkEllisReviews anytime :). I’ve watched tens of comparison videos from huge RUclipsrs, but yours is hands down the best, highest quality one by far. I’m always grateful to discover hidden gems like these.
I have the previous model WH900N a.k.a. hear on 2 and is a great headphone even with the time passed. By its price was a great purchase and still my daily headphone. I was thinking of buying the XM4 but its a lot o money and the sound difference between them its no so drastic.
Hi, Christopher. I’ve never heard the XM2s I’m afraid, so can’t compare. The H910s are fabulous headphones though - particularly at that price bracket.
For anyone landing here nowadays: I've owned and used the H910n for 2 years now and the hinge mechanism for folding and turning the ear cups is completely falling apart. I ended up having to put some tape around the hinge to keep it holding together until I get new ones. And.. My biggest gripe with these is that the ANC completely died on me. It's just making earpiercingly loud whistle noises with anc on. So loud in fact that when it happened the first time, I nearly threw my headphones across the bus. I'm gonna switch to a higher end model just simply because of build quality.
Very cool review! I'm searching a good hadphones for listening TV series and movies to connect to macbook, I wanted to buy M3 but they have 4.1 BT, I think bt 5 is better to avoid lag and delay. Do you think 910n is a good choice for this purpose ? Here thay cost 200€. Thanks you!
@@MarkEllisReviews working from home since last March and my other headphones not being a decent sound blocker especially with noisy neighbours kids and dogs I wanted something to switch the world around me off wirh decent sound so I can't wait for them to come this afternoon!
Hi Mark, I just purchased a new h.ear on 3 and arrived yesterday and I have a strange observation regarding this product. When I set the volume over ~80% then the deep bass sound just disappears. And when I set the volume back approx. to ~70% I hear the 'normal' brilliant sound which have from volume 0 up to ~70%. Have you experienced this issue so far or I might received a faulty one?
Hi! Weird - I’ve not experienced that to be honest, but it might depend on the source you’re using. Speak to Sony anyway and see if they can offer any more insight.
Does the XM4 have something like the transparency mode where you can hear you own voice? I know there is that palm gesture, but is there any button or gesture to turn it on or off?
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Hi Mark, debating between these and the Sony wh-xb900n's . The 900s have the extra base option, and fold flat, whereas the 910s don't. Not interested in the flagship ones. Have wch500 at the moment. Decent, but want over the ear now with anc. Look forward to your advice
Hello! I've not tried the 900ns, I'm afraid, so tough to recommend. But the Hear On 3 are superb for the price, therefore if you can forgo that fold flat design, they'd be a great buy.
@@zaylek6568 hiya! I ended up buying some Bose QC35ii headphones in the end, second hand, off eBay. They are very good, but get abit hot, when using in the gym. That's the same with all, over the ear headphones, obviously! So unfortunately, I can't help you with your decision. But good luck 👍
@@arryt3912 ah it's alright thank you so much thoughh, the Bose qcs were actually on my list of maybes for a while but I ended up trying on some Sony's in store today and just fell in love ahha. Thank you thoughh, I think I'll probably end up trying to grab a pair of xm3s off eBay as well. Thank you I hope you enjoy your headphones!
Yes, earcups are removable. Search youtube for "AHG WH-H900N h.ear On 2 and h.ear on MDR-100ABN ear pad installation". It's the same procedure for the h.ear On 3.
I bought XM3 because they are more comfortable and feel more premium, but I have no doubt than H910N are way more value for money. I compared XM3 to XB910N but they are more bass oriented, not so refined. I also loved Philips Fidelio 3 for sound but still not so nice to wear as XM3.
I'm thinking about upgrading from the WH-H900N (H.ear On 2) to XM4 because the latter is on sale. The existing headphones are among the last few micro-USB devices I own.
Good video man. I have a pair of these arriving next week, I am currently using Bose soundlink 2 that I bought two years ago. Wonder how they will compare, big difference will be with the noise cancelling.
Thanks for this video, even though I was not able to find these h910n I'm quite disappointed. This line of hear.on from Sony it been always good but it seems that now sony is neglecting it and leaving it as a lower tier choice. Here the only headphones available are the 1000xm4 and the xb900n, but in the past the hear.on models were on top of the line. I hope Sony show us a better design and 40mm driver with the hear.on 4 next time.
Had 3 pairs of the wh-910n all returned as the left speaker went in all 3 !! sounded blown with no overly high volume or bass boost etc , just normal use . all 3 pairs same exact issue. Just got the XM4's and so far so good but only on day 2.
scary. i got a pair of vmoda m100 and one side died after a few months. other poeple were saying the same thing online. but vmoda had great warranty service to fix it. i would like to try out their new m100 master and m200
Thank you for this review! I can't decide between the hear on 3 and 1000xm3, the latter seem to be a better option in terms of quality but I'm afraid the fake leather on the head band will start flaking after some time which shouldn't be an issue in the hear on 3, right? 🤔
Have been using the *xm3 and the *xm4 almost daily over months I can assure that there is absolutely nothing "flaking" - the only component which is flaking off is the battery’s performance; I guess after 1,5 years it’s not even holding 30 hours (10 less when the *xm4 was bought in 2020). Which reminds me to my first “headsets” bought a decade ago (Sennheiser) where the battery could be replaced easily (which is something you could consider, spending 300 Euros for a new device - just my two pennies).
Not certain but I think the h910 uses a smaller driver and some people prefer their sound. I was tempted to get these because I like the green colour but I went with the xm4 as there was no discount on the h910 at the time. One thing that bugs me about Sony is that many of their best products aren't available outside Japan unless you want to pay a premium to use an import service. They have a line of in ear monitors and earbuds that are highly desirable but very hard to come by.
great video, I'm waiting for black fri deals, not sure the MX4s are worth the price, the new apple ones are on the horizon as well, so many to choose from!!
Do these sound the same on Android and iOS . Just worried about the codecs. Currently I own a BOSE QC 35 and sounds better on iPhone than Android. Thinking about getting these for Android. Any advice would be great.
I've just bought those for 140 euros on the amazon store .....because the xm4 and xm5 are too expensive for me....just doesnt wanted to spend 300+ on head phones...i know it's now an old model without all new fonctionalities .....but i'm sure they are good value for money at this sell price
Concerning effectiveness of noise cancelling you are sure not to hear any substantial difference between those? I have to decide between these two and noise cancelling is a very important feature for me :)
I just read several reports of the headband/hinges on these breaking in just a few months of use :( Unfortunately, I didn't come across those before, mine are arriving next week. Have you noticed any physical cracks or durability concerns over time till now?
I see a brand new pair for 80 bucks....do you like yours? I listen to alot of different genres of music and I listen to a lot of podcasts on ancient history. I'm aloof so I have headphones on at least 21 hours a day, are they a good purchase?
@@MarkEllisReviews Yep, I know. But headphones, which offer IP protection, are pretty bad, comparing to these. I've seen many people with Beats Studio 3 at gym. Those are even more fragile... 🙄 Also, one man had been wearing 1000 without sweating and got it broken "because of moisture" (official conclusion). While another my friend uses 1000 at gym more than a year now...
@@8000860 I think the answer to this (and the moral of the story) is that it's entirely up to you if you want to take them to the gym, but Sony probably can't be blamed for any durability issues should they arise as a result. My advice with the gym/working out is always to opt for in-ears with a decent IPX rating, just for total peace of mind.
Great video! I just purchased the 910’s, my only gripe as someone who didn’t take great care of their hearing is that they don’t seem to be very loud, are the xm4’s significantly louder?
Thank you! As for loudness, I'm yet to come across a pair of over-the-ear headphones which couldn't damage your hearing when used at full-blast. Sorry :(
Thank you so much! And that feedback is duly taken on board. Thumbnails are, without a doubt, the thing I fear most while running this channel. But it's a good fear, and one I intend to keep working on :)
Great review, but, you're wrong about the not being able to hear yourself... take a call with ambient sound mode on, believe me, you will hear yourself loud and clear lol...
Have got both WH-910N h.ear on 3 for $129+Tax (From Costco) and XM4 for $278+ Tax (Bestbuy) but Still debating which one to keep. In terms of features, am usually all in for latest techs and XM4 has just one extra feature which isn't present in 910N, i.e Wear Detection to stop playback. These days even the Jlab Earbuds have this feature.
I laugh at 35 hours of battery, my budget oriented Edifier W830BT's have a battery life of 95 hours, charge em once every week and a half, use them constantly and construction wise, have held up. Would definitely recommend, they don't get enough attention
I've never used those cans. But I do think anything over 20 hours is good enough, to be honest. The danger of devices which rarely need charging is that, ironically, you _forget_ to charge them!
Totally agree with everything Mark says these are amazing headphones the one thing you didn't mention tho Mark is the ambient sound I wish you had as I'm a bit unsure on what it is lol however I have the bose quiet comfort series II and paid £280 for them and I think the Sony H910S are so much better than the bose I have the bose ones crackle far to much and the H910S don't crackle at all I bought these only a couple of days ago and im really loving them they cost me £149 and I will say it again much better and much cheaper than the bose its un real really I don't think I will be using my bose as much in the future since I have become really attached to these H910S say no more!
Really? In fact this is the only product they have named in the last decade that really works, these are the "Hear On 3" forget about the rest, those are just the serial number and the specifications, that's it, just call them Hear On 3
It's certainly easier than the other name Sony have given them, I'll give you that. It's such an odd name for a pair of headphones though, wouldn't you agree?
Why does an opinion spoken out in a British accent sound like absolute irrefutable fact?
Must be hundreds of hours watching the discovery channel narrated by david attenborough :D
Because hes not a so called Journalist or comedian with an agenda?
once you hear how the average Brit speaks you will be deleting your comment 🤣
In Sony land, WH means wireless headphones, N means active noise cancellation and the number refers to the position the product holds in their lineup.
So WH H910N means it's a pair of wireless headphones with ANC and they're pretty highly placed in the lineup with only the 1000 series being above them. WH XB900N means they're the extra bass version of ANC wireless headphones in the 900 series.
It's not noob friendly but similar to graphics card or CPU nomenclature 😅
😂 I’m exhausted! It really, really annoys me. Just call them something simple. Give ‘em a name. No matter what you think about ‘AirPods Max’, it’s memorable and easy to say. Sony’s insistence on naming products in this manner makes them so hard to review. Thanks for the explanation, though 😃
@@MarkEllisReviews Ha ha. Yeah, it can get quite frustrating and the same is true of Sennheiser but I honestly have a bone to pick with Apple naming their cans "Airpods Max". 1st is they're not pods or buds, but I guess that's Apple's way of naming their audio products, starting from the iPod. Also, why don't they have the Pro moniker? Does that mean we'll see an even more expensive pair of cans than the Max? 🤔 Airpods pro are pro despite having no extra pro attributes than Max.
I kind of prefer the Bose way, a title with a number to denote the generation 😁
Hi thanks for info. What does WH-CH710N/B mean. Especially the B
@@stevend2035 I genuinely have no idea. Bluetooth? Better? BBQ? Sony drive me insane with this.
@@MarkEllisReviews Last letter usually stands for color. B is black, R is red, L is ....azure? XD
Great quality channel by the way.
Underrated channel. Great work!
Thank you so much.
Articulate, intelligent and succinct review. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for tuning in and saying such lovely things. Lots to come!
*Epic review. You have me, on these. I live in the UK (born in the UK), and you deserve an extra subscriber immediately!*
When the price is the same od the h910n and the xm3, which would you choose and why. Thanks for your answer
The XM3s due to their *slightly* better sound and more premium build quality (oh, and the hard carry case).
@@MarkEllisReviews thank you for the answer
I got the WH910s for free from Sony when I got the Xperia mark 5 ll just a few weeks ago and they are fantastic headphones but I downloaded the full version of Poweramp and that sorts the very small difference between the 910s and it's bigger brothers so their definitely worth getting. The phone is incredible to
Just set the equaliser in the sony headphones connect app to excited and they should great. No need to use aftermarket players
Hi, Mr Jason S. 🤓..... so, should l upgrade to XM3 from Hear On3?
Haha! No, stick with them.
Hello! I have the hear on 3 and the Xm3!I prefer the hear on 3!Very easy to EQ, Idac is ok with Qobuz(xm3 only sbc with EQ).hear on 3 is very good with jazz, songs,accoustic music, classic and metal. I can't listen my xm3 since I have the wh 910n.
I'm confused between sony wh xb900 and Wh H910n .😬
Any suggestion ? 😇
I’ve only tried the Hear On 3 out of the two I’m afraid, but they are amazing.
"They have USB C" was a selling point for me. My XM1s are shot, but I'm on a budget, so this looks awesome.
You won't regret it.
So, cool! I just bought them, and I'm quite satisfied. Only thing I haven't figured out yet is the Google Assistant function. But NFC works good once you get used to them.
Awesome - enjoy!
I knew I recognized you. you're the guy who taught me a lot about Adobe audition as I was working on my dissertation :)
Afraid that wasn’t me, mate 😂
@@MarkEllisReviews gtfo lol well as an FYI I haven't finished the dissertation yet
The only thing why I'm considering used wh-1000xm3 instead of new 910 (same price) - spare parts. It's not difficult to find new earcup cover (ambusher?) and batteries for 1000. While 910 is only for timed use (one time use)...
From what I've read online (ie teardowns of various Sony headphones), the WH910n's use the same battery as the XM3, XM4 and the XB900N, so battery wise you should be able to get a replacement for years down the road. Unsure about a replacement earcup (Amazon sell replacement earcups for the WH900n, but I don't know if they fit the 910n?).
I got a pair for $60. Best deal ever! I LOVE THEM. I can give you a link to get a pair but I don't want to be an annoying advertiser so just leave a comment. I don't sell these headphones btw. Just trying to help y'all buy some headphones for cheap!
I've heard some people have had some problems with a little "protuberance/bulge" inside the ear cups and I don't know if that could become an issue:(
There's definitely something there, but for me, it wasn't enough to irritate during long listening periods.
Sony website shows 10 min. charge = 2.5 hrs. I just threw these in the cart on an impulse buy at Costco for $140 USD. I figured I should check the web to see if they are any good before opening the package. I don't wear headphones a lot, but I've been needing something lately to drown out the noisy neighbors, and earbuds are starting to rub me wrong. Thanks for the review. It looks like it's time to open them up and get a charge going.
Ah, thanks for the note on the quick charge - that’s not bad. And I think you’re going to thank yourself for that impulse buy, they’re a great pair of headphones. Enjoy and thanks for tuning in!
Hey Mark! What do you think about using them for running and working too?
Hey! Wouldn’t recommend over the ears for working out, personally. Stick with sweat proof in-ears 😉
Very good comparison of these 2 that too in less than 10 min.
Thanks so much 😄
Well explained ,mate! Well i shall soon find out how the wh-h910n sounds as i have ordered one and it shall be arriving soon. One thing i would like to know is the difference the 25mm drives on h.ear on 3's make when compared to other 40mm dirver headphones (eg sony xb series or Sennheiser hd 450bt) . I have been using sony mdr xb450 wired headphones (30mm drivers ) & sony mdr xb75ap (12mm drivers) for years now and i love the bass on those but wanted something more balanced and not too bass heavy this time . Will this wh-h910n deliver Good & sufficient bass or do they sound tinny due to the EXTRA clear mids? Would appreciate your opinion on this :)
Quick update : I have received my sony h.ear on 3's and have been using them for bout 5-6 hours now . First of all i could feel the lack of EXTRA BASS ( the bass levels u would expect on a xb series headphones) and honestly i am loving the change . There is still some really decent smooth and clear bass that thumps when intended.
ANC mode gives u a bit more thumping bass and it's satisfying but at the same time doesn't over power thw mids and highs .
I would say mids and high are crystal clear, can hear the details and seperation but might sound a bit too sharp for my taste . ( The sony app EQ let's me tue it perfectly to my taste and i loved it)
For now it's been only few hours so i will let them get through the drive in process cause all of my previous sony headphones started sounding better after a month of usange. I hve felt that . Not sure if it's just me but i do trust my ears 😆
Finally the ANC . It does it job well . Not the best but i didn't expect it to be . So to me they performed as expected and i would say it's pretty good .
Cons:
if u sweat a lit like me , these would make ur ears feel hot. It's the downside of a over-the-ear headphones . Wont blame sony for it .
These driver are 25mm in size . Smller then mostly all of the headphones out there but the size of the driver doesn't determine sound quality . Big drivers are louder and slightly better at delivering EXTRA bass . That all . Infact bigger drivers have a down side too.
The only problem with this headphones is the driver sticks out a bit . Which at times touches my left ear . That's all i got against it for now !!
i have the sony h.ear on 1 and i find the sound signature to be perfect. which is nice because i dont like using EQ. also the fit on these is perfect. i worry the h.ear on 3 might not fit as good since they look a bit bigger. also i worry they might have too much bass. mine have 40mm speaker and are wired only
Amazing work, having this video out there is a blessing.
Wow, thank you!
Keep up the good work, the easiest subscribe I’ve ever given :)
@@markn.7914 That's ridiculously kind - thank you.
@@MarkEllisReviews anytime :). I’ve watched tens of comparison videos from huge RUclipsrs, but yours is hands down the best, highest quality one by far. I’m always grateful to discover hidden gems like these.
I have the previous model WH900N a.k.a. hear on 2 and is a great headphone even with the time passed. By its price was a great purchase and still my daily headphone. I was thinking of buying the XM4 but its a lot o money and the sound difference between them its no so drastic.
Would you say that the h910 will sound better than the xm2? The older model.
Hi, Christopher. I’ve never heard the XM2s I’m afraid, so can’t compare. The H910s are fabulous headphones though - particularly at that price bracket.
@@MarkEllisReviews Thanks for your reply mate. Great review by the way.
From 1 to 10 how would you rate the sound quality of the h910n?
8
I got the XM3 a few weeks ago (Dec 2020) for £200. Great deal.
That is indeed - enjoy!
For anyone landing here nowadays: I've owned and used the H910n for 2 years now and the hinge mechanism for folding and turning the ear cups is completely falling apart. I ended up having to put some tape around the hinge to keep it holding together until I get new ones.
And.. My biggest gripe with these is that the ANC completely died on me. It's just making earpiercingly loud whistle noises with anc on. So loud in fact that when it happened the first time, I nearly threw my headphones across the bus.
I'm gonna switch to a higher end model just simply because of build quality.
Very cool review! I'm searching a good hadphones for listening TV series and movies to connect to macbook, I wanted to buy M3 but they have 4.1 BT, I think bt 5 is better to avoid lag and delay. Do you think 910n is a good choice for this purpose ? Here thay cost 200€. Thanks you!
Thanks so much! I think the 910n are a great option at that price personally 👍
I've ordered the h910n. Are you still happy with them over the xm4? I am pretty picky about mids being over bearing. Price is hard to beat though.
Yes, they are superb for the price.
I have seen complaints about the inside of the cup poking into the ear. Is this your experience? Thanks in advance!
Hi! You can definitely feel it at times, but it doesn't spoil the comfort for me, personally. Might be worth trying a pair on if you can.
No. Not a complaint from me.
Got the on ear 3's coming today... got them on sale and I really hope they are decent!
I have a feeling you'll really like them!
@@MarkEllisReviews working from home since last March and my other headphones not being a decent sound blocker especially with noisy neighbours kids and dogs I wanted something to switch the world around me off wirh decent sound so I can't wait for them to come this afternoon!
I've just discovered your channel, I really enjoy your review. Thanks very much and keep up the great work
Thanks Richard - that means a lot!
Thanks for sharing👍👍, But the 25mm driver of wh-h910n won't affect the sound quality?
Thanks for watching! It's a minor difference, to be honest.
the 25mm speaker is made differently so it can push the same bass as a 40mm
Red color looks
beautiful 😍😍
Hi Mark, I just purchased a new h.ear on 3 and arrived yesterday and I have a strange observation regarding this product. When I set the volume over ~80% then the deep bass sound just disappears. And when I set the volume back approx. to ~70% I hear the 'normal' brilliant sound which have from volume 0 up to ~70%. Have you experienced this issue so far or I might received a faulty one?
Hi! Weird - I’ve not experienced that to be honest, but it might depend on the source you’re using. Speak to Sony anyway and see if they can offer any more insight.
Does the XM4 have something like the transparency mode where you can hear you own voice? I know there is that palm gesture, but is there any button or gesture to turn it on or off?
Just picked up a pair for $60 open box. Very satisfied with that choice.
They look amazing in red. The combination of that design and colour is really fantastic.
I agree. They’re not too garish in that colour either.
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Hi Mark, debating between these and the Sony wh-xb900n's . The 900s have the extra base option, and fold flat, whereas the 910s don't. Not interested in the flagship ones. Have wch500 at the moment. Decent, but want over the ear now with anc. Look forward to your advice
Hello! I've not tried the 900ns, I'm afraid, so tough to recommend. But the Hear On 3 are superb for the price, therefore if you can forgo that fold flat design, they'd be a great buy.
@@MarkEllisReviews Thanks for the reply. I'll give the Hear on 3 a go then. Cheers 😊
@@arryt3912 heyo, wondering how the hear on 3s are? I'm torn between the hear ons, the xm3 and xb910n?
@@zaylek6568 hiya! I ended up buying some Bose QC35ii headphones in the end, second hand, off eBay. They are very good, but get abit hot, when using in the gym. That's the same with all, over the ear headphones, obviously! So unfortunately, I can't help you with your decision. But good luck 👍
@@arryt3912 ah it's alright thank you so much thoughh, the Bose qcs were actually on my list of maybes for a while but I ended up trying on some Sony's in store today and just fell in love ahha. Thank you thoughh, I think I'll probably end up trying to grab a pair of xm3s off eBay as well. Thank you I hope you enjoy your headphones!
Would you recoomend the h.ear 3 over the xb 900n?
Are the earcups Removable? Will it be hard for me to find a replacement for it?
You know what? I don't know for sure. Most ear cups can be replaced on over-the-ear headphones, though.
Yes, earcups are removable. Search youtube for "AHG WH-H900N h.ear On 2 and h.ear on MDR-100ABN ear pad installation". It's the same procedure for the h.ear On 3.
I bought XM3 because they are more comfortable and feel more premium, but I have no doubt than H910N are way more value for money. I compared XM3 to XB910N but they are more bass oriented, not so refined. I also loved Philips Fidelio 3 for sound but still not so nice to wear as XM3.
I'm thinking about upgrading from the WH-H900N (H.ear On 2) to XM4 because the latter is on sale. The existing headphones are among the last few micro-USB devices I own.
I'm in the same situation and still have doubts. I read in some forums that the sound quality its not so different.
thanks. but man. i need a roadman review for the sound quality comparison, since i only listen to drill.
I just bought the xm4s as an upgrade from the hear on 2s as the nc and ambient noise has broken. Had them 5 years so not too bad
ambient mode on the xm3s set to full is great for call quality!
Good video man. I have a pair of these arriving next week, I am currently using Bose soundlink 2 that I bought two years ago. Wonder how they will compare, big difference will be with the noise cancelling.
Thank you! And that will be an interesting comparison...
Thanks for this video, even though I was not able to find these h910n I'm quite disappointed. This line of hear.on from Sony it been always good but it seems that now sony is neglecting it and leaving it as a lower tier choice. Here the only headphones available are the 1000xm4 and the xb900n, but in the past the hear.on models were on top of the line. I hope Sony show us a better design and 40mm driver with the hear.on 4 next time.
how about the skullcandy venue vs sony hear on 3?
which one better?
Haven't used the Skillcandys, I'm afraid. But if I do, I'll be sure to compare!
Had 3 pairs of the wh-910n all returned as the left speaker went in all 3 !! sounded blown with no overly high volume or bass boost etc , just normal use . all 3 pairs same exact issue. Just got the XM4's and so far so good but only on day 2.
scary. i got a pair of vmoda m100 and one side died after a few months. other poeple were saying the same thing online. but vmoda had great warranty service to fix it. i would like to try out their new m100 master and m200
Thank you for this review! I can't decide between the hear on 3 and 1000xm3, the latter seem to be a better option in terms of quality but I'm afraid the fake leather on the head band will start flaking after some time which shouldn't be an issue in the hear on 3, right? 🤔
Have been using the *xm3 and the *xm4 almost daily over months I can assure that there is absolutely nothing "flaking" - the only component which is flaking off is the battery’s performance; I guess after 1,5 years it’s not even holding 30 hours (10 less when the *xm4 was bought in 2020). Which reminds me to my first “headsets” bought a decade ago (Sennheiser) where the battery could be replaced easily (which is something you could consider, spending 300 Euros for a new device - just my two pennies).
Hesh AnC vs Sony Wh 910N ? Which one to get for similar price
Well were I live they're the same price because of Black Friday and Christmas, so which one should I choose?
That’s easy - get the XM4s.
@@MarkEllisReviews Yeah I know it's kinda obvious, just wanted to see what you thought about that. Also I prefer the design in general of the xm4
You won’t be disappointed. The slightly more premium design and carry case make it a no-brainer in your case.
Not certain but I think the h910 uses a smaller driver and some people prefer their sound. I was tempted to get these because I like the green colour but I went with the xm4 as there was no discount on the h910 at the time. One thing that bugs me about Sony is that many of their best products aren't available outside Japan unless you want to pay a premium to use an import service. They have a line of in ear monitors and earbuds that are highly desirable but very hard to come by.
I wasn't aware of that, but now I'm annoyed by it, too.
yes the h910 have 30mm drivers vs XM4 with 40mm. Not sure why smaller would be preferred but it might explain longer battery life.
@@mithers Sony wh h910n has 25 mm drivers :'/ not even 30mm which even cheaper headphones have.
great video, I'm waiting for black fri deals, not sure the MX4s are worth the price, the new apple ones are on the horizon as well, so many to choose from!!
Thanks Aly. I’d really consider the H910s - they’re a hell of a deal at the moment. But yeah... what will Apple have in store? Stay tuned!
nice review
Thanks!
New sub. Thanks for the video. I have been wondering if they were a decent alternative. Amazon has a renewed pair for $89
Thank you, you won’t regret subscribing. Lots on the way. And that’s a killer deal 👍
Do these sound the same on Android and iOS . Just worried about the codecs.
Currently I own a BOSE QC 35 and sounds better on iPhone than Android.
Thinking about getting these for Android. Any advice would be great.
Hi John. I’ve tried them on both platforms and can’t notice a difference! Any difference is likely to be pretty minute, I reckon.
I've just bought those for 140 euros on the amazon store .....because the xm4 and xm5 are too expensive for me....just doesnt wanted to spend 300+ on head phones...i know it's now an old model without all new fonctionalities .....but i'm sure they are good value for money at this sell price
Is the h910n good for pop music?
Yep.
Worth buying WH-1000XM3 this year? They're about $200
I ordered XM4 but not sure how work on conference calls like zoom or Skype etc.
Concerning effectiveness of noise cancelling you are sure not to hear any substantial difference between those? I have to decide between these two and noise cancelling is a very important feature for me :)
Nothing significant, no :)
Im planning to buy xm3 or This ? Help me
Is there adequate bass in these ?
Yes.
I have the Skyish blue of WH910N :) and of course just love SONY!
Mark if ever had pair of Bose headphones the have what is called side tone to here your own voice while on a call
Nice bro!
Thank you, Idris!
Thanks
I just read several reports of the headband/hinges on these breaking in just a few months of use
:( Unfortunately, I didn't come across those before, mine are arriving next week. Have you noticed any physical cracks or durability concerns over time till now?
ahhh finally !! Thank you
Why is nobody comparing these to the qc35 II?
Just ordered them in blue for 156€
I was thinking on buyong the 910n but read that are delay audio when playing video games on pc through Bluetooth
Is that true?
There will always be a slight audio delay with Bluetooth latency, but I've never tried it with gaming, so can't comment I'm afraid.
@@MarkEllisReviews thanks, but there you have a video idea hahah
@@micha.a.v Oh god, and that would mean I'd need to buy a new console and everything...
@@MarkEllisReviews PC would be just fine
Listning on hear on 3
I see a brand new pair for 80 bucks....do you like yours? I listen to alot of different genres of music and I listen to a lot of podcasts on ancient history. I'm aloof so I have headphones on at least 21 hours a day, are they a good purchase?
Thank you for the very good review. Just a quick question, is that a Bonsai plant next to you?
Thank you! And indeed it is - well spotted!
And, specifically for gym, which one would be better? 1000 or 910?
I personally wouldn't use either for the gym - they're really not made for that purpose and I wouldn't trust them with sweat.
@@MarkEllisReviews Yep, I know. But headphones, which offer IP protection, are pretty bad, comparing to these. I've seen many people with Beats Studio 3 at gym. Those are even more fragile... 🙄 Also, one man had been wearing 1000 without sweating and got it broken "because of moisture" (official conclusion). While another my friend uses 1000 at gym more than a year now...
@@8000860 I think the answer to this (and the moral of the story) is that it's entirely up to you if you want to take them to the gym, but Sony probably can't be blamed for any durability issues should they arise as a result. My advice with the gym/working out is always to opt for in-ears with a decent IPX rating, just for total peace of mind.
Great video! I just purchased the 910’s, my only gripe as someone who didn’t take great care of their hearing is that they don’t seem to be very loud, are the xm4’s significantly louder?
Thank you! As for loudness, I'm yet to come across a pair of over-the-ear headphones which couldn't damage your hearing when used at full-blast. Sorry :(
Even at 100% the sound isn't enough to drown out like loud crowd noise or gym noise?
Thanks！
The 910s are currently £110 on amazon in black. The other colours are £170.
Wow you have a beautiful voice🥰
Feedback:I love everything about this video but the thumbnail is not that good so people aren't clicking the video
Thank you so much! And that feedback is duly taken on board. Thumbnails are, without a doubt, the thing I fear most while running this channel. But it's a good fear, and one I intend to keep working on :)
:)
The thumbnail is great!
@@dmitrys.4741 Thanks! It's one of the toughest RUclips skills to get your head around for a non-designer like me.
I was originally gonna get the black one untill I saw this video with the red ones
Great review man! These are selling on eBay for about $70-$90 now, about to pick these up!
Thank you! And that's a bargain!
The red and black colour looks so Erd Yb Staeb(Let’s see if you get it or not)
Got it. And you’re totally thgir.
@@MarkEllisReviews Yep. Just in case, it's (almost) reversed Beats by Dre classic black and red colour🤣
Great review, but, you're wrong about the not being able to hear yourself... take a call with ambient sound mode on, believe me, you will hear yourself loud and clear lol...
Noted! Several others have told me this, too ;)
Just got them from Costco for $99!
Just bought them for 119 Euros (black), right now that's around 102 £.
Have got both WH-910N h.ear on 3 for $129+Tax (From Costco) and XM4 for $278+ Tax (Bestbuy) but Still debating which one to keep. In terms of features, am usually all in for latest techs and XM4 has just one extra feature which isn't present in 910N, i.e Wear Detection to stop playback. These days even the Jlab Earbuds have this feature.
Save yourself some money and keep the 910Ns.
I've done the exact same thing, gonna keep testing them but the h.ear on 3 really are such a good value.
So, which one did you keep? I'm in the market but I cannot justify spending $200+ for the xm4's when 910's are available for $74.
I laugh at 35 hours of battery, my budget oriented Edifier W830BT's have a battery life of 95 hours, charge em once every week and a half, use them constantly and construction wise, have held up. Would definitely recommend, they don't get enough attention
I've never used those cans. But I do think anything over 20 hours is good enough, to be honest. The danger of devices which rarely need charging is that, ironically, you _forget_ to charge them!
Sony colours are odd the grey colour is more off a peachy cream white colour not grey.....
True. I don't mind it, though.
Totally agree with everything Mark says these are amazing headphones the one thing you didn't mention tho Mark is the ambient sound I wish you had as I'm a bit unsure on what it is lol however I have the bose quiet comfort series II and paid £280 for them and I think the Sony H910S are so much better than the bose I have the bose ones crackle far to much and the H910S don't crackle at all I bought these only a couple of days ago and im really loving them they cost me £149 and I will say it again much better and much cheaper than the bose its un real really I don't think I will be using my bose as much in the future since I have become really attached to these H910S say no more!
Let me guess your favorite color hmmm 🤔 yellow? Definitely not red
Weirdly, I don’t actually have a favourite colour. But I do seem to buy lots of red things.
Also don’t call it wh1000-xm4. Most of us call it mark 4
Totally agree - it's why I refer to them as the XM3s and XM4s in my videos.
Really? In fact this is the only product they have named in the last decade that really works, these are the "Hear On 3" forget about the rest, those are just the serial number and the specifications, that's it, just call them Hear On 3
What on earth does ‘Hear On 3’ mean, though? It’s such an odd name. Sony makes a real pig’s ear of product names, dude.
@@MarkEllisReviews nothing, doesn't mean anything hahaha is just an easier to remember and say name
These do not look like 910n headphones
...but they are?!
Just call it hear on 3.
It's certainly easier than the other name Sony have given them, I'll give you that. It's such an odd name for a pair of headphones though, wouldn't you agree?
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