The one situation (for me) that wireless charging could come in handy is if your phone has reverse wireless charging and you run out of battery on your earbuds.
The airpods pro wireless charging really sucks, and I love wireless charging. The airpods pro take forever to charge wirelessly and get hot too while charging. So I charge my earbuds with wires while charge my phones wirelessly.
I’ve honestly never even thought about wireless charging. You can pretty much only use it at home but earbuds are something I use when I’m anywhere but home and even at that you’d have to remain stationary in one spot to charge them . It’s so much easier to toss them in a case, toss the case in my bag, commute to work, and then use them after that charge.
Wireless charging is great if you have a Samsung phone, because you can charge the buds from your phone. However, I find that extremely niche and rather plug it in. After all it is more efficient.
I have a wireless charger at work and a double charger next to my bed. also when I'm travelling or have forgotten to charge it for a while, I charge them from my Xiaomi phone's reverse wireless charging
Another use for the linkbuds is the downside which you pointed out, you can hear everything outside which would make them the safest music listening devices for biking, scooting, running, anything where you need to listen for cars. I use mine for scooting and they're perfect.
Aftershokz are pretty darn good for transparency too since they’re bone conductive and leave the ears wide open. They are a bit light on the bass but so are the linkbuds apparently.
@@SimonWoodburyForget The linkbuds sound like a good option for environments where hearing transparency is important. I only know about the aftershockz because I have a waterproof unit I use for swimming, and interestingly the water bumps up the bass quite a bit!
Absolutely love the linkbuds s. My new daily driver and I have many sets of ear bulbs including the mark4 Sony and iPod pro. Hands down these are my favorite for everyday use
I own both the xm4's and the linbuds s and I have to agree, that the linbuds S make for a wiser choice. While the xm4's sound a little better they are overshadowed on a day2day use by the Linbuds S. Call quality is great and sound experience more than you can hope for from an in ear set!
I got the WF-C500 on sale at best buy for $68 a few weeks ago. If you can get these on sale, definitely a great bang for your buck. They sound great for the price (not bad at all), I listen to a lot of complex music, and while it is a bit muddy compared to the others, it's no slouch. The hissing is a slight issue but when actually listening to music, it's not very noticeable. They are pretty comfortable too. If you want an affordable pair of TWEs, keep these on your shortlist, especially if they are on sale! Great video too man, keep up the great informative videos 🤘
@@adamburke4738 I can't hear it at all when listening to music or videos. When I pause a video or end a call I hear it. It isn't terrible and doesn't ruin any listening, just a minor noise. Sometimes during calls I can hear it a bit, but most audio is louder than it. For the price, it's really the only negative
@@adamburke4738 Yep, honestly, just try them out, if they are bad, there are free returns from most places. There is an occasional slight beep too, not sure why or when, but it's not very frequent.
I'm a professional music producer/mix engineer and i had to go into the eq and boost up the highs a bit. That 2.5k and above needs a bit of a boost and that helps with the muddiness. Careful not to over do it tho. Originally when i put them on i was pretty disappointed, after eqing them they sound pretty solid.
I have the mx4 and mow grass all day. Love the ANC. Took awhile for my ears to used to wearing them all day. Can’t beat the 8 he battery using the noise protection and music. Would really consider the the linkbud s for the smaller size, but question the battery life.
What people don’t consider is battery health. All of these products will face battery degradation, if the buds start with 5 hours of battery life chances are that over two years assuming one charging cycle every few days, the battery health will decline to barely acceptable range. This happened to my OG AirPods within a year as I used them heavily for workouts and conference calls, by the end of the year they would last for less than 40 minutes. The Beats Pro started at 8 hours and after two and a half years they were still holding for 3 hours or so. This is why I would never consider headphones with at a minimum 6 hours of battery life, anything less than that is going to be disposable in 1-2 years.
@@Victor-kh5rh on a related note, user serviceability is why I've stuck with my older WF1000-XM3 and returned my XM4. It is relatively easy to replace the XM3 batteries every year or two to restore performance. $20-$30 for fresh cells vs. $200-$300 for new models with relatively minor improvements
I mow as well, I actually don’t like strong ANC, so I have the WF C500s. I like to be able to hear,and feel things too while I’m working It’s saved me and my equipment a few times
so do you wear noise protection over the xm4s? what ones do you use? My earbud on the left keeps falling out all the time and im wondering if its my 3m ear protection.
Affordable does not mean cheap, the wfc500 seem to be a great choice given the price,stripped of many of the bells and whistles of the others, things you may never use so why pay for it, good sound, comfortable,great battery life, usual Sony quality build and if you loose them it’s not the end of the world, use them..abuse them and in a few years we’ll buy new earbuds anyway. What’s not to like.
I have the WCF500 and they do sound good. The problem is that you can find the same performance for 1/4 the price if you don’t mind going the off brand route.
@@Mn-fv2no The AKG N400NC TWS often go on sale directly from AKG for under $50 when available and easily outperform the WFC500. The problem is they quickly sell out! I also found a brand called LavaBeans whose performance is on par with the WFC500. They have 2 models. The E10 ($30) which have touch controls & 35hrs with case & the E11 ($50) which also have touch controls with wireless charging & a whopping 126hrs with case. Both offer good value that’s even better if you catch them on sale. I think that I picked up the E10’s for $15 and the E11’s for about $25.
@@Mn-fv2no I haven’t heard them. The only JBL I have heard are their headphones and speakers. I do like the general tuning so the Wave 200 may be worth a gamble.
I just bought the pair of C500s and at the first moment I was a little bit disappointed with lack of bass compare to my old Jaybird Vista. But then I changed the plug adapter for the bigger size (no I don't have elephant ears 😀) and modified the EQ within the app and they sound INCREDIBLY GREAT!!! 😱 What a nice surprise... And also much louder then the Vistas. Very happy with the purchase... And I love the mint color 💚
Is that the Jaybird Vista or the Vista 2 you’re comparing them to? I have the original Vista and am thinking of replacing them with C500s or Linkbuds S for daily use.
I've owned two pairs of XM4's and while they're great earbuds, there were a lot of quality of life issues I had with them. I couldn't wear them for more than an hour as the design was too bulky for my ear and the foam eartips enver gave me a comfortable seal. They were either too small or too big and they had a tendency to come off in my ear when i took the earbud out (which is really uncomfortable and freaky). I need earbuds or headphones whenever I am out and about so i have always invested money into a good pair of earbuds and headphones, and while the XM4's are objectively a higher tier, I am finding that the Link Buds S way more comfortable to wear and with some tweaking in the EQ from another youtuber's review I am finding that these buds are fit much better and totally unobtrusive. I'm listening to them right now and I can already tell there aren't any pressure points and the seal is comfortable and effective. So yeah, I unreservedly prefer the Link Bud S over the XM4 so in retrospect, i'm kinda happy now that I lost one of the earbuds and had to replace it.
How's the link s comparison with the x4 on good 🔊 bass? I have x4,and in comparison, my wb fx 700 blows it away.. my 700's charger quit after I had to purchase a new bud after losing one, which lead to buying the 1000mx4. Totally disappointed. I expected so much more, not to mention having to pay for an app to utilize a sound function.
You have to switch it from "priority on stable connection" to " priority on sound quality" in the app for the C500. Go to the sound section to the "Bluetooth connection quality " option. And also turn off mono audio if you have it turned on in your phone settings
The Sony WF-1000XM4s are still the best. I tried a lot of wireless earbuds and the XM4s quickly made an impact the first time you wear them. I just hope they will make a miniaturized version of it but obviously the LinkBuds S was Sony's attempt to do that but fell a little short.
I always put sound quality first. But over time, using various wireless headphones, I realized that it is very important for me how comfortable they sit in the ear. Many headphones start to tire my ears, to the point that the ear cartilage can start to hurt. And, of course, the weight of the earphone and its size are extremely important, in this regard, because any action can cause loss or depressurization, and even if these are compact and lightweight headphones, this still happens from time to time. Therefore, my favorite here is definitely the Linkbuds S. However, the WF-1000XM4 really hold the bass better, and in general they sound a little better, they are quite possible to purchase if you do not listen to music for a long time, but only insert them at 10 minutes and listen to it in a relaxed atmosphere. Well, I would also like to add that, in fact, the review really lacked the WF-1000XM3 headphones, which are much more comfortable than their older model, but are still relevant and sound very decent, and probably not even worse than WF-1000XM4.
One downside of physical buttons in the wf500s is you can’t lie on your side in bed because you’ll either pause or turn the volume down depending which side you lie on.
I own the Linkbuds and I love that I'm always aware of my environment. And yes, they do connect to multiple devices at the same time. You can turn this feature on and off on the app. Maybe an update after this video was released.
I got the linkbuds and tried them for 2 weeks wearing them 8 hours a day and they wore on my ears so much that after a week or so my ears were tender to touch. Comfy for short duration but in my experience, it was harsh over a week or two
Wearing anything 8 hours a day will wear on your ears. Why would you be wearing something for 8 hours a day, basically 1/2 of your time awake? Your experience would be more valid and understandable if you had another pair of earphones you could be wearing for the same length of time but with less symtoms.
Just recently bought the C500, it's my first wireless earbuds. I've been in the professional concert/festival/events industry for 30 years now and honestly, my hearing is pretty ferked now, right ear is worse than my left. They sound ok to me for watching pootube etc on the go but too quiet to actually rock out to some music. For watching a video on my phone in a bar, they are great, can't hear any hissing myself.
I first bought the WF-1000XM4 but, I do home office and I literally wear my headphones all day long (more than 12 hours daily) and they always run out of battery so I also bought the WF-C500 to use them while the WF-1000XM4 are charging again and I have to tell you, the the WF-C500 are way comfortable than the WF-1000XM4 at the point that now I only use the WF-1000XM4 when I want to hear some music or when I need to have the ambient sound feature enabled other than that I rather use the WF-C500, in terms of sound quality there's no comparison between those 2 they're far away from each other but I don't mind to see YT videos or having zoom meetings wearing the WF-500 they do their job.
Good review, I purchased my XM41000 for $180.00 this Holiday Season. Great Sound. Still getting used to fitting ear bud tips securely in my ear. Your ear bud tip looked destroyed did you order additional ear bud tips? Where from and how long was delivery?
Me too. I got the XM3 and looking for new ones and thinking to buy the Linkbuds. Case is smaller, More light, got ANC and Got IPX4 so I can use them while sweating and raining
I just got the c500 for fathersday. Mine are dead silent with no hiss. I also have sennheiser mw1, liberty 2 pro, liberty 3 pro, soundcore life q30 and the spirit dot core. The c500 sounds the best to me. Balanced, clear, great separation, clean bass, most comfortable and great software features. Nice review. I’m a sub.
Sony's WF-1000xm4 is my choice for the best sound quality. However, Sony needs to address the issue where transparency mode is interrupted when a loud beep is detected in the environment!! I never had this problem with the WF1000-XM3. And the dramatically poor call quality is also a shame. But out there they are the best sounding earbuds with the best bass, sound staging and ANC. When combined with a Sony Xperia smartphone which supports Sony's proprietary 360 audio the XM4s provide the best achievable listening pleasure in my opinion.
@@howardslack4890 No, you absolutely can't, because your voice gets distorted. So the other party had great difficulties with understanding what you're saying. Sony should definitely address this issue ASAP.
This is an intended feature of their transparency mode in order to protect you from noise levels that can damage your hearing. The airpod pros have the same feature, as far as I know they're the only two buds that have this feature.
These Linkbus S are so comfortable compared to others and fit really well for all gym moves. I would have liked wirelees charging but battery life is so good i rarely charge them!
Battery life is awesome for commute or workout sessions and I think that's really where the linkbuds s shine. I use them at work and have transparency on at all times and only squeeze out 4 ish hours before it starts warning me about the battery being low. They disappear in my ears but I can only get about one extra full charge from the case (just charging the right earbud from empty brings it down to 50 so I imagine charging both from empty would downright kill the case. Furthermore the software experience is less than stellar. While it supports google assistant you have to use the right earbud and you are unable to use the left one standalone which is a bit of a deal breaker for me since the one earbud only takes me 3/4 be of the way through a shift. I love the earbuds but they don't quite suit my needs. If they stayed in my ears while I was sleeping they would be amazing sleep buds since they are small enough that they don't irritate my ears when laying on my side
I bought the c500s years ago and everything has survived with hard use. They can be very bass heavy, but their app has a decent customizable EQ. Mine does not hiss. Bought a pair of linkbud S, not as heavy on the bass but do sound pretty good. Very comfy. Just adding some more opinions onto the video
Have the C500 and XM4's. I have never experienced any hissing sound at all and have had them for several months. Maybe you have a defective pair. The reviews on heard on them no one mentions any hissing noise either. The XM4's are very uncomfortable with all the positives there are very big in your ears.
@@rachonlepatron1720 the sound quality is good. You just have to get the right fit. Makes all the difference and they have 10 hour battery life. They are small and very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I have several pair of earbuds from Apple to Beats to Sony. These are not bad at all.
I hear no hissing sound at all on my C500. They have better bass and are more comfortable than the XM4. XM4 have a great crisp sound and I don't care about ANC or any of that. I have the overhead WH-1000XM3 for ANC. For me, the C500 are the better choice and I'd pick them even if they were more expensive than the XM4.
But the hissing complaints are just too common. That even if it's "just a bad pair", those bad pairs exist in large numbers. I was planning to buy these and had my heart set to them. But now with the hissing reviews, I am afraid.
I cant confirm the hissing on the c500 I bought then for the 10 Hours without the need to charge since I use the all day long and dont want to have change them to charge.
My main concern when purchasing one of these Sony earbuds was wireless charging. I would have loved the Linkbuds S if they had the feature. I am happy with my WHX1004 but was pricy, I wanted something more slim and discrete too.
I was hoping for a refresh of the sport model earbuds but looks like the linkbuds S are the new midrange possible sport variant. I honestly don't care about wireless charging on my earbuds as I don't use the power share feature on my phone. I just plug into a battery bank
Sony just released a firmware update for the Linkbuds S and the WF-1000XM4 that allows for multipoint connections. I'm able to switch my Linkbuds S between my phone and computer without issue now.
There's a brief mention to the transparency mode that I wish would have been discussed in greater detail. Because the linkbuds S had better mics for call quality, does that also mean that those same mics on the "S" buds are better for that mode?
For me, if I need to hear my surroundings, I put one earbud in as I use the Bose soundsport free(I think that's their name). Would you recommend an upgrade from these to the linkbud s
XM4 are available for $200 right now in my country, while the the Linkbuds S are not available at all. Considering that both ANC and comfort (I prefer small eartips on my Jaybird X3) are top priority, what's your recommendation? XM4 or should I wait for the Linkbuds S?
@@MikeOBrienMedia haha I just received mine, but haven't used them yet. Everyone is raving about them. Would love to see more head to heads involving the MTW3 👍
I would like an opinion of the MTW3s against the Link Buds S. Is the price difference worth it. Sounds like yes based on the comment. =) Would also love to hear about ipx7 or ipx7 water resistant earbuds. My wife and have both lost Airpods to puddles or the sink.
C500 has a much better bass than the XM4. And they're more comfortable. So it's a better pick for me. I'm thinking of getting the transparent LinkBuds to use in bed. Can you tell me if they are small and comfortable enough to lie down on the side with them?
@@nasser.almuttahar No idea, they haven't even been announced yet, as far as I know. I wouldn't be surprised if they take a little longer with them - especially since they have the Linkbuds S now too.
I am going to buy a pair of earbuds but I couldn’t decide which one to buy I am using iPhone but I am still thinking of xm4s or momentum tw3s instead of airpods pro because I think they are better and at my country Turkey pros are more expensive(not that much) I will use them while sleeping too
I had XM4 for 6 months, they are excellent, but one side stopped working and they did not wanted to repair them in waranty. Worst after sale repair center is sony from experience. They pretend they were not taken care of, but they are mint state. I am avoiding sony now for new toys, and I am considerring swapping all my cameras/optics away as they just stop repairing during legal waranty (2yr in France).
Which are best for my line of work? I’m in the landscaping business. And I have small ears. I had the wf 1000 Xm4 and they were really good but I want to know which is the best?
I have an iphone 13 and an HP laptop so not alot of apple devices. Please help me decide: sony linkbuds S or song WF - 1000XM4 or airpods pro or airpods 3rd generation? I care about call quality and comfort the most. 90% of the usage will be with my phone
Your mic test is not really very standardized. However, the XM4 sounds the best while the Linkbud S mic that you like sounds like you are attenuated through a swimming pool :) Maybe if you setup a fan and a boombox playing some jet engine noise for all 4 mics, the comparison would have been more meaningful.
@@VanDonMyWay the anc is 6 decibles quieter and there is no dual device connectivity, the speakers, (membranes?) are also a mm smaller and the water resistance is IPX4 instead of IPX5 compered to these
Hiss on 500? I’m not paying 250 plus for ear buds. On a budget the 500 take the win in my point. Auto pause isn’t a big deal. They have enough batter to just have in your hand until pausing. But sound is great on 500 and the links are a joke. My opinion
I just want to be able to switch between hear through and anc. I love my jabra active elite 75t but I might switch it up eventually. Which one do I get? (Video is too long)
Hats off to your comparison reviews. You got yourself a new follower. I was about to buy airpod pro since my girlfriend bought her airpod and her voice is so clear then you released your comparison vid against Heinhesser 3. Then when I'm thinking to buy xm4 sony you released this video. So now I'm in the middle of buying Sony Linkbud S or Heinhesser 3. I hope for comparison to both products. More power,videos and keep safe.
Kinda dumb the WF-1000XM3's weren't included in the comparison. They're pretty old by now, but they can be gotten for $100 or less these days and still offer sound quality almost up there with the best wireless earbuds have to offer.
The XM3's aren't being produced anymore so if you buy them now, they would've been sitting for a few years. Batteries tend to become unreliable sitting idle for that long.
I bought the c500 on my vacations. I only heard the hissing when I came back home and I was listing music in a silence place. In a occasional listing I don't notice. It has a very good sound for the price. Really like how they sound.
Hey Mike, I've bought a pair of Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds and they have a horde of issues. But the most disappointing one has been the microphone quality for me. I've sat in a completely quiet room in my home, and even then the other person on the call is not able to hear me. My voice gets completely garbled on cellular calls. And apparently, on apps like WhatsApp/Telegram, MS Teams, etc I am just legible enough. Would sincerely request you to put the microphones to a better test. While purchasing, I had known that they don't have the best sounding mic out there but for a $250 TWS Earbud, I atleast expected them to work.
had linkbuds for over a year now and I use them almost every single day, such a good piece of technology. Sadly I lost a pair and had to buy another, thankfully I found the pair I lost and now I have two pair! LOL
They're really good bro, especially with silicone. Obviously some sound come thru but you can hardly hear them, and u don't get that pressure feeling or weird sound so very good.
Mow grass and weedeat for work 8hrs a day and can hardly hear the equipment while playing music at only 75% volume. Getting the right tip for a good seal is critical. I have to use a large on one medium in the other.
Thing I care the least about is wireless charging. Call quality needs to be decent and sound is the number one priority for me.
Thank you. F wireless charging!
The thing I care about least is actually call quality. I have no friends...
The one situation (for me) that wireless charging could come in handy is if your phone has reverse wireless charging and you run out of battery on your earbuds.
The airpods pro wireless charging really sucks, and I love wireless charging. The airpods pro take forever to charge wirelessly and get hot too while charging. So I charge my earbuds with wires while charge my phones wirelessly.
@@mementomori29231 my iphone gets too hot using apple's magsafe charger.
I’ve honestly never even thought about wireless charging. You can pretty much only use it at home but earbuds are something I use when I’m anywhere but home and even at that you’d have to remain stationary in one spot to charge them . It’s so much easier to toss them in a case, toss the case in my bag, commute to work, and then use them after that charge.
no I have portable wireless charger, and they work
Wireless charging is great if you have a Samsung phone, because you can charge the buds from your phone. However, I find that extremely niche and rather plug it in. After all it is more efficient.
idk, once i got used to wireless charge, its been hard to switch back.
I have a wireless charger at work and a double charger next to my bed. also when I'm travelling or have forgotten to charge it for a while, I charge them from my Xiaomi phone's reverse wireless charging
Another use for the linkbuds is the downside which you pointed out, you can hear everything outside which would make them the safest music listening devices for biking, scooting, running, anything where you need to listen for cars. I use mine for scooting and they're perfect.
That's my thing, I have to be aware of my surroundings due to safety reasons
Aftershokz are pretty darn good for transparency too since they’re bone conductive and leave the ears wide open. They are a bit light on the bass but so are the linkbuds apparently.
@@SimonWoodburyForget The linkbuds sound like a good option for environments where hearing transparency is important. I only know about the aftershockz because I have a waterproof unit I use for swimming, and interestingly the water bumps up the bass quite a bit!
Andrew Tate would approve of this.
As someone with a high hearing loss, this is something I care about a lot
Absolutely love the linkbuds s. My new daily driver and I have many sets of ear bulbs including the mark4 Sony and iPod pro. Hands down these are my favorite for everyday use
I own both the xm4's and the linbuds s and I have to agree, that the linbuds S make for a wiser choice. While the xm4's sound a little better they are overshadowed on a day2day use by the Linbuds S. Call quality is great and sound experience more than you can hope for from an in ear set!
None of the reviewers i seen mentioned c500 hissing sound except you. And quality content right here, i am glad yt recommend your videos. Instant Sub
I got the WF-C500 on sale at best buy for $68 a few weeks ago. If you can get these on sale, definitely a great bang for your buck. They sound great for the price (not bad at all), I listen to a lot of complex music, and while it is a bit muddy compared to the others, it's no slouch. The hissing is a slight issue but when actually listening to music, it's not very noticeable. They are pretty comfortable too. If you want an affordable pair of TWEs, keep these on your shortlist, especially if they are on sale! Great video too man, keep up the great informative videos 🤘
Thinking about getting the C500. Is the hissing fairly loud when not playing anything or is it quiet?
@@adamburke4738 I can't hear it at all when listening to music or videos. When I pause a video or end a call I hear it. It isn't terrible and doesn't ruin any listening, just a minor noise. Sometimes during calls I can hear it a bit, but most audio is louder than it. For the price, it's really the only negative
@@Anthony32126 awesome. Thanks for letting me know.
@@adamburke4738 Yep, honestly, just try them out, if they are bad, there are free returns from most places. There is an occasional slight beep too, not sure why or when, but it's not very frequent.
I'm a professional music producer/mix engineer and i had to go into the eq and boost up the highs a bit. That 2.5k and above needs a bit of a boost and that helps with the muddiness. Careful not to over do it tho. Originally when i put them on i was pretty disappointed, after eqing them they sound pretty solid.
I have the mx4 and mow grass all day. Love the ANC. Took awhile for my ears to used to wearing them all day. Can’t beat the 8 he battery using the noise protection and music. Would really consider the the linkbud s for the smaller size, but question the battery life.
Good point about battery life .
What people don’t consider is battery health. All of these products will face battery degradation, if the buds start with 5 hours of battery life chances are that over two years assuming one charging cycle every few days, the battery health will decline to barely acceptable range. This happened to my OG AirPods within a year as I used them heavily for workouts and conference calls, by the end of the year they would last for less than 40 minutes. The Beats Pro started at 8 hours and after two and a half years they were still holding for 3 hours or so. This is why I would never consider headphones with at a minimum 6 hours of battery life, anything less than that is going to be disposable in 1-2 years.
@@Victor-kh5rh on a related note, user serviceability is why I've stuck with my older WF1000-XM3 and returned my XM4. It is relatively easy to replace the XM3 batteries every year or two to restore performance. $20-$30 for fresh cells vs. $200-$300 for new models with relatively minor improvements
I mow as well, I actually don’t like strong ANC, so I have the WF C500s.
I like to be able to hear,and feel things too while I’m working
It’s saved me and my equipment a few times
so do you wear noise protection over the xm4s? what ones do you use? My earbud on the left keeps falling out all the time and im wondering if its my 3m ear protection.
Affordable does not mean cheap, the wfc500 seem to be a great choice given the price,stripped of many of the bells and whistles of the others, things you may never use so why pay for it, good sound, comfortable,great battery life, usual Sony quality build and if you loose them it’s not the end of the world, use them..abuse them and in a few years we’ll buy new earbuds anyway. What’s not to like.
I have the WCF500 and they do sound good. The problem is that you can find the same performance for 1/4 the price if you don’t mind going the off brand route.
@@arthurhaywood2184 like what brands can you tell me
@@Mn-fv2no The AKG N400NC TWS often go on sale directly from AKG for under $50 when available and easily outperform the WFC500. The problem is they quickly sell out!
I also found a brand called LavaBeans whose performance is on par with the WFC500. They have 2 models. The E10 ($30) which have touch controls & 35hrs with case & the E11 ($50) which also have touch controls with wireless charging & a whopping 126hrs with case. Both offer good value that’s even better if you catch them on sale. I think that I picked up the E10’s for $15 and the E11’s for about $25.
@@arthurhaywood2184 thanks man i will look it out how about jbl wave 200 do you think it good i almost bought it yesterday but i waited to ask someone
@@Mn-fv2no I haven’t heard them. The only JBL I have heard are their headphones and speakers. I do like the general tuning so the Wave 200 may be worth a gamble.
I just bought the pair of C500s and at the first moment I was a little bit disappointed with lack of bass compare to my old Jaybird Vista. But then I changed the plug adapter for the bigger size (no I don't have elephant ears 😀) and modified the EQ within the app and they sound INCREDIBLY GREAT!!! 😱 What a nice surprise... And also much louder then the Vistas. Very happy with the purchase... And I love the mint color 💚
Is that the Jaybird Vista or the Vista 2 you’re comparing them to? I have the original Vista and am thinking of replacing them with C500s or Linkbuds S for daily use.
@@ldmendoza94 it's the original Vista. Both Sonys should be good choice and they're currently on sale
Currently on sale for $29!
Agreed, the c500s if tuned sound very powerful. Brain melting bass if you want
I've owned two pairs of XM4's and while they're great earbuds, there were a lot of quality of life issues I had with them. I couldn't wear them for more than an hour as the design was too bulky for my ear and the foam eartips enver gave me a comfortable seal. They were either too small or too big and they had a tendency to come off in my ear when i took the earbud out (which is really uncomfortable and freaky). I need earbuds or headphones whenever I am out and about so i have always invested money into a good pair of earbuds and headphones, and while the XM4's are objectively a higher tier, I am finding that the Link Buds S way more comfortable to wear and with some tweaking in the EQ from another youtuber's review I am finding that these buds are fit much better and totally unobtrusive. I'm listening to them right now and I can already tell there aren't any pressure points and the seal is comfortable and effective. So yeah, I unreservedly prefer the Link Bud S over the XM4 so in retrospect, i'm kinda happy now that I lost one of the earbuds and had to replace it.
How's the link s comparison with the x4 on good 🔊 bass? I have x4,and in comparison, my wb fx 700 blows it away.. my 700's charger quit after I had to purchase a new bud after losing one, which lead to buying the 1000mx4. Totally disappointed. I expected so much more, not to mention having to pay for an app to utilize a sound function.
wich RUclipsr gave you the right eq?
I've been eyeing the c500 for a few weeks now. Price is affordable and battery life is decent. Think I'll pick them up at the end of the month
You have to switch it from "priority on stable connection" to " priority on sound quality" in the app for the C500. Go to the sound section to the "Bluetooth connection quality " option. And also turn off mono audio if you have it turned on in your phone settings
ty i'll have to give this a try
Does that stop the "hissing" he's talking about?
The Sony WF-1000XM4s are still the best. I tried a lot of wireless earbuds and the XM4s quickly made an impact the first time you wear them. I just hope they will make a miniaturized version of it but obviously the LinkBuds S was Sony's attempt to do that but fell a little short.
XM4 are too big, uncomfortable, and not secure enough for exercise. Deal breaker.
The xm4 are really good but they hurt my ears , I'm going to return them and try the linkbuds s
Change the foam tips..use silicone tips ..then there will be no uncomfortable issues
@@alejandronuno9829I've done the same, they are perfect now
I still remember the first time I put them on. It was amazing.
I always put sound quality first. But over time, using various wireless headphones, I realized that it is very important for me how comfortable they sit in the ear. Many headphones start to tire my ears, to the point that the ear cartilage can start to hurt. And, of course, the weight of the earphone and its size are extremely important, in this regard, because any action can cause loss or depressurization, and even if these are compact and lightweight headphones, this still happens from time to time. Therefore, my favorite here is definitely the Linkbuds S. However, the WF-1000XM4 really hold the bass better, and in general they sound a little better, they are quite possible to purchase if you do not listen to music for a long time, but only insert them at 10 minutes and listen to it in a relaxed atmosphere. Well, I would also like to add that, in fact, the review really lacked the WF-1000XM3 headphones, which are much more comfortable than their older model, but are still relevant and sound very decent, and probably not even worse than WF-1000XM4.
One downside of physical buttons in the wf500s is you can’t lie on your side in bed because you’ll either pause or turn the volume down depending which side you lie on.
I own the Linkbuds and I love that I'm always aware of my environment. And yes, they do connect to multiple devices at the same time. You can turn this feature on and off on the app. Maybe an update after this video was released.
I’ve had my XM4s since launch and I love them 😁
Same.
I was waiting for this review. Excellent review. Thank you
Thanks for your kind words!
I got the linkbuds and tried them for 2 weeks wearing them 8 hours a day and they wore on my ears so much that after a week or so my ears were tender to touch. Comfy for short duration but in my experience, it was harsh over a week or two
I felt that for the first week, now I don't have any fatigue or soreness at all.
Wearing anything 8 hours a day will wear on your ears. Why would you be wearing something for 8 hours a day, basically 1/2 of your time awake?
Your experience would be more valid and understandable if you had another pair of earphones you could be wearing for the same length of time but with less symtoms.
Just recently bought the C500, it's my first wireless earbuds. I've been in the professional concert/festival/events industry for 30 years now and honestly, my hearing is pretty ferked now, right ear is worse than my left. They sound ok to me for watching pootube etc on the go but too quiet to actually rock out to some music. For watching a video on my phone in a bar, they are great, can't hear any hissing myself.
I first bought the WF-1000XM4 but, I do home office and I literally wear my headphones all day long (more than 12 hours daily) and they always run out of battery so I also bought the WF-C500 to use them while the WF-1000XM4 are charging again and I have to tell you, the the WF-C500 are way comfortable than the WF-1000XM4 at the point that now I only use the WF-1000XM4 when I want to hear some music or when I need to have the ambient sound feature enabled other than that I rather use the WF-C500, in terms of sound quality there's no comparison between those 2 they're far away from each other but I don't mind to see YT videos or having zoom meetings wearing the WF-500 they do their job.
Brillant comparison! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!
Good review, I purchased my XM41000 for $180.00 this Holiday Season. Great Sound. Still getting used to fitting ear bud tips securely in my ear. Your ear bud tip looked destroyed did you order additional ear bud tips? Where from and how long was delivery?
Great comparison as always Mike. I still love my Xm's but I'm considering getting the Linkbuds S
Me too. I got the XM3 and looking for new ones and thinking to buy the Linkbuds. Case is smaller, More light, got ANC and Got IPX4 so I can use them while sweating and raining
I just got the c500 for fathersday. Mine are dead silent with no hiss. I also have sennheiser mw1, liberty 2 pro, liberty 3 pro, soundcore life q30 and the spirit dot core. The c500 sounds the best to me. Balanced, clear, great separation, clean bass, most comfortable and great software features. Nice review. I’m a sub.
Just got Sony linkbuds S few weeks ago for only 99$ ❤ and my god they're worth that price and some more 🤩
Sony's WF-1000xm4 is my choice for the best sound quality. However, Sony needs to address the issue where transparency mode is interrupted when a loud beep is detected in the environment!! I never had this problem with the WF1000-XM3. And the dramatically poor call quality is also a shame. But out there they are the best sounding earbuds with the best bass, sound staging and ANC. When combined with a Sony Xperia smartphone which supports Sony's proprietary 360 audio the XM4s provide the best achievable listening pleasure in my opinion.
You think with such good ANC that you could make a clearer phone call in loud environments
@@howardslack4890 No, you absolutely can't, because your voice gets distorted. So the other party had great difficulties with understanding what you're saying. Sony should definitely address this issue ASAP.
This is an intended feature of their transparency mode in order to protect you from noise levels that can damage your hearing. The airpod pros have the same feature, as far as I know they're the only two buds that have this feature.
I've found the same with airpods pro. People can barely hear me with the airpods pro, so I revert to the regular airpods for phone calls
These Linkbus S are so comfortable compared to others and fit really well for all gym moves. I would have liked wirelees charging but battery life is so good i rarely charge them!
Should I buy the c-500 now or wait 2-3 months to buy the linkbuds S
@@emirobinatoru wait
How is mic quality? Thought of buying this
Battery life is awesome for commute or workout sessions and I think that's really where the linkbuds s shine. I use them at work and have transparency on at all times and only squeeze out 4 ish hours before it starts warning me about the battery being low.
They disappear in my ears but I can only get about one extra full charge from the case (just charging the right earbud from empty brings it down to 50 so I imagine charging both from empty would downright kill the case.
Furthermore the software experience is less than stellar. While it supports google assistant you have to use the right earbud and you are unable to use the left one standalone which is a bit of a deal breaker for me since the one earbud only takes me 3/4 be of the way through a shift.
I love the earbuds but they don't quite suit my needs. If they stayed in my ears while I was sleeping they would be amazing sleep buds since they are small enough that they don't irritate my ears when laying on my side
I don`t understand the obsession with wireless charging. Plugging something in every 3 days doesn`t seem like that much effort.
I bought the c500s years ago and everything has survived with hard use. They can be very bass heavy, but their app has a decent customizable EQ. Mine does not hiss.
Bought a pair of linkbud S, not as heavy on the bass but do sound pretty good. Very comfy.
Just adding some more opinions onto the video
finally a review with all kinds ❤ thank you ❤
So detailed !! i love this ! amazing review
Have the C500 and XM4's.
I have never experienced any hissing sound at all and have had them for several months. Maybe you have a defective pair. The reviews on heard on them no one mentions any hissing noise either.
The XM4's are very uncomfortable with all the positives there are very big in your ears.
Is the sound quality much different ? Ive got the xm4's and im looking for a cheaper pair wuth good sound for work
I also have the c500s and have never heard a hiss. Also, I know they're officially $100 but are always on sale for $70-80
@@rachonlepatron1720 the sound quality is good. You just have to get the right fit. Makes all the difference and they have 10 hour battery life. They are small and very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I have several pair of earbuds from Apple to Beats to Sony. These are not bad at all.
I hear no hissing sound at all on my C500.
They have better bass and are more comfortable than the XM4. XM4 have a great crisp sound and I don't care about ANC or any of that. I have the overhead WH-1000XM3 for ANC.
For me, the C500 are the better choice and I'd pick them even if they were more expensive than the XM4.
But the hissing complaints are just too common. That even if it's "just a bad pair", those bad pairs exist in large numbers. I was planning to buy these and had my heart set to them. But now with the hissing reviews, I am afraid.
Thanks for reviewing these earbuds, bought the Sony Linkbuds S after watching your video, loving it
I'm on the fence between the Linkbuds S and the Pixel Buds pro. The multi point on the Pixel buds pro might be enough to sway me.
I cant confirm the hissing on the c500 I bought then for the 10 Hours without the need to charge since I use the all day long and dont want to have change them to charge.
I've had the 1000XM4 for few months now, my first wireless earbuds. I've enjoyed them thoroughly though I am not a heavy listener.
My main concern when purchasing one of these Sony earbuds was wireless charging. I would have loved the Linkbuds S if they had the feature. I am happy with my WHX1004 but was pricy, I wanted something more slim and discrete too.
Would you please consider adding chapters or timestamps in your video descriptions?
I was hoping for a refresh of the sport model earbuds but looks like the linkbuds S are the new midrange possible sport variant. I honestly don't care about wireless charging on my earbuds as I don't use the power share feature on my phone. I just plug into a battery bank
Hi Mike, thanks for another excellent review. Just wondering why you haven’t made a video on the Soundcore Liberty 3 pros.
Absolutely fantastic video. So thorough and to the point.
C500 what hissing sound+???
its light.
good for runs..
sounds good.
last long..
good for gym.
comfortable eartip
Which model has the best bass response. Im currently using Jabra Elite 7 Pro. They're ok, but the battery life is fading on them.
Sony just released a firmware update for the Linkbuds S and the WF-1000XM4 that allows for multipoint connections. I'm able to switch my Linkbuds S between my phone and computer without issue now.
Same for the regular Linkbuds as well
Thanks for this I was searching for this feature
Not sure I like the sound with the C500’s. You mentioned there are better ear buds at the same price point? Thx
Sony wf-c500 best buds I personally use custom settings for next level sound and bass quality here is my setting -8+2+2+3+5 and clear bass +3
Excellent comparison Mike!
Hey bro,
How are you.
There's a brief mention to the transparency mode that I wish would have been discussed in greater detail. Because the linkbuds S had better mics for call quality, does that also mean that those same mics on the "S" buds are better for that mode?
I have the linkbids s and honestly they are so crisp in my opinion in this modem I've never been disappointed
For me, if I need to hear my surroundings, I put one earbud in as I use the Bose soundsport free(I think that's their name). Would you recommend an upgrade from these to the linkbud s
XM4 are available for $200 right now in my country, while the the Linkbuds S are not available at all. Considering that both ANC and comfort (I prefer small eartips on my Jaybird X3) are top priority, what's your recommendation? XM4 or should I wait for the Linkbuds S?
XM4. Just bought them today habibi. 220$ on sale here
LinkBuds are way more comfortable
Great video
Thank you
Can you wear only one at a time ?
What would you recommend me to buy?
C500 or Regular Linkbuds?
My favorite is the sennheiser momentum true wireless 3 😁
They’re pretty amazing! I’m using them right now
@@MikeOBrienMedia haha I just received mine, but haven't used them yet. Everyone is raving about them. Would love to see more head to heads involving the MTW3 👍
I would like an opinion of the MTW3s against the Link Buds S. Is the price difference worth it. Sounds like yes based on the comment. =)
Would also love to hear about ipx7 or ipx7 water resistant earbuds. My wife and have both lost Airpods to puddles or the sink.
@@MikeOBrienMedia is the noise cancellation as good as the Sony ones you’ve reviewed I’m terrified of making a wrong purchase 😅😅
C500 has a much better bass than the XM4. And they're more comfortable. So it's a better pick for me.
I'm thinking of getting the transparent LinkBuds to use in bed. Can you tell me if they are small and comfortable enough to lie down on the side with them?
The Linkbuds S stuck uncomfortably dee in my ears so I returned them. Now I consider buying the xm4, but do they have the same intrusive fit?
Very interested to see what the WF-1000XM5 will be like!
Yes I am so excited!
When are they supposed to come out?
@@nasser.almuttahar No idea, they haven't even been announced yet, as far as I know. I wouldn't be surprised if they take a little longer with them - especially since they have the Linkbuds S now too.
@@meeds7473 Haha I know they haven't been announced but thought maybe there were some speculations, but thanks for the reply!
You deserve a lot of appreciation
Thank you so much!
Which of these would you suggest for running?
8:10 The way the Linkbuds moved coz of the wind like it's waving "Hi! Pick me!" 😂😂😂
Which earbuds u think that is good for hearing your surroundings and still block out sound for calls
Good comparison. My priority is sound quality good bass then use when in gym so can handle sweat. What would it be ?
Still having connection issues with my Jabrq 7 Actives so might consider switching to one of these.
Sir🙏
Which is better Sony Wf C- 500 Or Sony wi sp 500?
Please tell
Which is better considering heavy punchy base between wf-xb700 and wf-1000xm3?
I am going to buy a pair of earbuds but I couldn’t decide which one to buy I am using iPhone but I am still thinking of xm4s or momentum tw3s instead of airpods pro because I think they are better and at my country Turkey pros are more expensive(not that much) I will use them while sleeping too
Xm4 has better sound than iPod pro
I had XM4 for 6 months, they are excellent, but one side stopped working and they did not wanted to repair them in waranty.
Worst after sale repair center is sony from experience. They pretend they were not taken care of, but they are mint state.
I am avoiding sony now for new toys, and I am considerring swapping all my cameras/optics away as they just stop repairing during legal waranty (2yr in France).
Which are best for my line of work? I’m in the landscaping business. And I have small ears. I had the wf 1000 Xm4 and they were really good but I want to know which is the best?
I have an iphone 13 and an HP laptop so not alot of apple devices. Please help me decide: sony linkbuds S or song WF - 1000XM4 or airpods pro or airpods 3rd generation? I care about call quality and comfort the most. 90% of the usage will be with my phone
Your mic test is not really very standardized. However, the XM4 sounds the best while the Linkbud S mic that you like sounds like you are attenuated through a swimming pool :) Maybe if you setup a fan and a boombox playing some jet engine noise for all 4 mics, the comparison would have been more meaningful.
Excellent explanation Brienn! Covered all aspects. In my opinion link buds s is budget buds with ANC, comfortable.
Thank you for the comparison, iam using the xm4 ,it's amazing and uncroreable,.......
I just love your reviews bro
Could you review the Realme buds air 3's? I haven't seen a good review and you seem like the right guy. (They look pretty good on paper too)
Go for the Redmi Buds 3 Pro. Believe me.
@@VanDonMyWay the anc is 6 decibles quieter and there is no dual device connectivity, the speakers, (membranes?) are also a mm smaller and the water resistance is IPX4 instead of IPX5 compered to these
Just got the C500.m’s. The bass, how do you adjust? I have the app.
Hiss on 500? I’m not paying 250 plus for ear buds. On a budget the 500 take the win in my point. Auto pause isn’t a big deal. They have enough batter to just have in your hand until pausing. But sound is great on 500 and the links are a joke. My opinion
As an all around package, my favorite pickup has been the 1000xm4's.
I just want to be able to switch between hear through and anc. I love my jabra active elite 75t but I might switch it up eventually. Which one do I get? (Video is too long)
Hey Is Sony C500 are worth buying at 30$ now?
I have the c500, I have never heard the hissing voice you mentioned in the video .
LG tone free ufp9 vs Sony linkbuds s vs soundcore liberty 3 pro - Which one is better ?
Please rate
Hats off to your comparison reviews. You got yourself a new follower. I was about to buy airpod pro since my girlfriend bought her airpod and her voice is so clear then you released your comparison vid against Heinhesser 3. Then when I'm thinking to buy xm4 sony you released this video. So now I'm in the middle of buying Sony Linkbud S or Heinhesser 3. I hope for comparison to both products. More power,videos and keep safe.
Kinda dumb the WF-1000XM3's weren't included in the comparison. They're pretty old by now, but they can be gotten for $100 or less these days and still offer sound quality almost up there with the best wireless earbuds have to offer.
The XM3's aren't being produced anymore so if you buy them now, they would've been sitting for a few years. Batteries tend to become unreliable sitting idle for that long.
LG tone free fp9 vs Sony linkbuds s
Which one is better ? Please rate
Recently bought the Linkbuds with the Donuts on them, its been great so far :)
would you recommend the c500 or jabra elite 4 active?
I used it for 1 year already and the form is still good and I'm still using it the best mx4
I have sony w c500 the immersive sounds in this tws I'm happy to buy one of them
does it have any audio problems?, like hissing or anything? hope you reply.
I bought the c500 on my vacations. I only heard the hissing when I came back home and I was listing music in a silence place. In a occasional listing I don't notice. It has a very good sound for the price. Really like how they sound.
Hey Mike, I've bought a pair of Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds and they have a horde of issues. But the most disappointing one has been the microphone quality for me. I've sat in a completely quiet room in my home, and even then the other person on the call is not able to hear me. My voice gets completely garbled on cellular calls. And apparently, on apps like WhatsApp/Telegram, MS Teams, etc I am just legible enough. Would sincerely request you to put the microphones to a better test. While purchasing, I had known that they don't have the best sounding mic out there but for a $250 TWS Earbud, I atleast expected them to work.
in my country the wf1000xm4 and linkbuds S cost the same, i dont know what to buy
right, if only xm4 mic isn't such shjt I would definitely pick xm4 no brainer
Is sony good with an iphone is there any difference compared to being paired to an android?
Android uses ldac, so they will sound better on Android. Still good sound on iPhone, just not quite as good
You don’t get all the hand free functions with the Sony on your iPhone as you would with AirPods but the sound quality is better out of the mx4’s
@@shaunbrady15 only if the device supports it and it's selected manually
@@stealthis anything above android 8 supports it, that's pretty much every android these days. Yes you have to turn it on...
whats better then the WF-C500 for sound around the same price with bass?
had linkbuds for over a year now and I use them almost every single day, such a good piece of technology. Sadly I lost a pair and had to buy another, thankfully I found the pair I lost and now I have two pair! LOL
The foam tips on my xm4's broke after a month so Ive just stuck with some spare crappy tips that fitted them
I would really like to know how good the ANC is on the XM4's with silicon ear buds before I would consider them.
They're really good bro, especially with silicone. Obviously some sound come thru but you can hardly hear them, and u don't get that pressure feeling or weird sound so very good.
@@synthezorth9199 nice thank you
Hey! I have also got them with silicon ear buds and there is not a lot of difference just a lot more comfortable.
Mow grass and weedeat for work 8hrs a day and can hardly hear the equipment while playing music at only 75% volume. Getting the right tip for a good seal is critical. I have to use a large on one medium in the other.
I think they are good but not as good as iPod pro.
xm4 over ear headphones for cold days,xm4 earbuds for warmer days.All you need :)
How do the Linkbuds S compare to the 1More Comfobuds Mini which are personally my new ANC TW earbuds champs?
I got the wf1000xm4 are amazing I’m looking foward to the Sony link buds s