Apple vs. Sony vs. Bose: Which Earbuds Reign Supreme?

We dive into the realm of premium earbuds with a comprehensive comparison of the AirPods Pro 2, Sony WF-1000XM5, and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds. We'll explore a world of premium sound quality and advanced features as we dissect and analyze each earbud's strengths and weaknesses. From wireless bliss to noise-canceling majesty, discover which earbud triumphs in this ultimate showdown.

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0:00 Intro
0:31 Quick Caveat
0:47 Design
2:15 Fit
3:07 Sound Quality
4:23 Noise-Canceling Test
4:59 Features
7:57 Battery Life
8:35 Call Samples
9:31 Blind Call Quality Ranking
11:58 Final Thoughts

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[Dragonblaster]

I got the Bose QCU because the ANC on my old AirPod Pros 2 wasn't cutting it. I am not at all disappointed with my choice.

[vibertoo]

I have had 3 Sony headphones in my life and they give fewer headaches compared to other brands I have used.

[mehuldalmia]

Awesome review! Watching this 30 minutes into ordering my Ultra. last minute validated my decision! and there is multi point too now!

[saucesquatch]

Bose replaced several pairs of the wired sport headsets i had with no issues. Loving my bose sport earbuds. For longer workouts I never have comfort issues with them. Call quality isn't bad either!

[_nihongo_jouzu_]

Bose is best for travel, great at cancelling out plane engine noise, not so much for Airpods. Never been a fan of the Sony buds because of the foam tips, aside from the fatigue, you can even see in the vid how dirty it can get 1:00

[nightstalker]

Boy have times changed. 13 years ago earbud reviews were based on sound, now ANC, wireless charging and other items are prioritized..

[dukerobert]

Very insightful! I will opt for the Bose for my business. Thanks

[spydeyk]

Couldn't clean the ear tip before putting it on camera? Points for realism I guess...

[DariusRoland]

Awesome review! I'm a little more inclined toward the Sonys between the features and price.
Thanks!

[fahmiriyadi]

you should mention the noise crackling sound on the left earbud on the bose

[ulanulan]

I have bose earbuds for 5 years every time they work's... great battery and quality but bulky. But my Sony xm4 earbuds...battery degradation after 2 years, they are always on even when you turn them off cause mic is always trying to "catch" what you saying, problems with charging but the sound is always great. I pick Bose for longevity!

[ndnd]

This comparison should have waited for the Sennheiser momentum 4 true wireless which releases on 14th February. I own the Sony WF-1000-XM5 and Jabra elite 10s and I would not swap them for the Airpods ever. Maybe I’ll try the Bose someday but after the Sennhesers

[DeusRegum]

I totally agree with your conclusion. Bose isn't the Jack of All Trades, but it is the Master of SOME (where it counts)! Great Review Thank you!

[jasonMB]

Is it possible to use aware mide while in immersive mode?

[GumbyLikeMe]

Hot take - Sonys linkbuds S > Airpods Pro Gen 2

[henrikgustav]

Had xm4 and now using airpods pro. Man these airpods pro are so comfortable. U don’t need to push in deep inside ears to get anc, unlike the xm4

[evelinecarolinelienhuaming]

Sony is the Best Audio Tech Developer!!! 😒😎👍🏻

[Woodrten]

Definitely should be doing a video with under the price of these, because these are a little too pricey, and Find My tends to fail on the AirPods as the AirPod is dead. At this point I don’t see myself picking any of these up. I’m just because the price and also I’m kinda bored with these.

[bobnomura]

I didn't see anyone comment on other makers, like Samsung ? This was a limited comparison, I do appreciate that comments were made as objective as possible and stated where subjective impressions would come in to play.

[muckymucks]

The AirPods Pro 2 have been on sale for $189 a lot since Black Friday to the point where that’s the real price now.