Sony's FALSE ANC Claim ❌ WF-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort II

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0:00 Intro
0:19 Comfort
1:06 Security
1:30 IPX Rating
1:37 Case & Battery
2:05 Controls
2:58 Connectivity
3:32 Gaming Latency
3:47 Call Quality
4:18 App/Extras
4:49 Noise Cancelling
6:23 Transparency
6:54 Volume
7:28 Sound Quality
8:29 Wrap Up

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[pwhkiller]

Being able to manually adjust the anc is a massive game changer. If your in a room and you need silence to study xm5 adaptive anc will let noise through because its on a lower setting but for the bose you can max it out and hear nothing. Thats a massive win for bose

[amanahluwalia]

I’m very much happy with my Bose qc2 main purpose was to block loud gym music n able to hear my music loud n clear which they do it very well

[franklong]

I disagree with your analysis of the call quality. Both earbuds have different strengths. In your example footage, the XM5s did have clear sound, but a LOT of the traffic noise was mixed in with the sound. The Bose canceled all of the traffic noise and still produced clear voice quality - but not as clear as the Sony. Of the two, I would choose the Bose because the voice quality was very good and it canceled out a LOT more of the traffic noise.

[Dimitrios_Kapotis]

I have both of them!!
Bose have top notch ANC and better fit but suffering of disconnection issues and no have multipair connectivity.
The XM5s are overall better but in my ears cannot fit well, hence the ANC is Zero. I solved the issue with the aftermarket silicone tips AZLA SednaEarfit MAX. The tips coming with the earpads are made of foam, that are not "memory foam" and degrade fast. Why Sony choose those types of tips I cannot figure out.

[marclbishop]

Clear, concise and fast-paced, so I can watch the whole thing from start to finish. I'm gonna stick with my MOM TWS 3 for now. Thanks for the great review!

[pickyaudio]

Small mistake! XM5's have 8 hours of battery with ANC on

[timdatoolman]

I bought the Sony WF-1000XM5s after going through 2x faulty pairs of Sennheiser MTW3s and it was an instant fail with regards to them not staying in my ears....returned them as soon as I could (although the sound quality was amazing)....had to compromise with the Sennheiser Sports instead (which absolutely stay in my ears but average sound quality)

[sng]

Great review. Everyone's needs are different and personally I hate transparency mode so I'd always turn it off. When walking I live dangerously and I never run with headphones / earbuds on. The volume control on the Sony seems painful to use. And generally that's my second most used function after pause/play. I'd use them mainly on planes, commuting and in the office to listen to podcasts, watch movies and conference call. I like Sony but the user interfaces and functionality seem overwhelming and in my case unnecessary.

[_-Z-]

Thank you for another great comparison, Picky! 👍

[farhadnaqvi]

Honestly, I am looking for buy a compact package, like bass beat and noice cancellation so on. I was wondering shall I go song xm5 or not. Need deep suggestions which one will be for best all regard.

[MBasaar]

Best comparison of any two products I've seen in ages

[bobstodomingo]

Thanks for the great in depth review 😊👍

[joel.garcia]

So, in overall xm5 seems to be a better option, but for working out or running Bose wins. 🤔 Which one would you recommend if I'm gonna use it for everything? I workout everyday, also receive a lot of calls and I have meetings on zoom three times a week. I was conviced to go for xm5 but after watching your video I'm not sure.

[abrahamroberts]

The ANC on the xm5s are just as good as the QCII for me. But I do get a really good seal

[NotMyRealNameDaDa]

Great comparison and extremely helpful as always 👍
What happened to your finger mate?

[franklong]

I just bought the Bose QC II Ultra earbuds - a small step up from the Bose earbuds in this review. 1. Agree with your multipoint comment. 2. I don't give a damn about EQ - they don't really affect the sound quality on either set of earbuds. 3. Bose ANC is simply the best. 4. The Bose are FAR easier to put on and get an excellent seal - the best I have ever used. 5. I couldn't disagree more with your criticism of the bass audio on the Bose earbuds. It is hands-down spectacular. I compared it to my 5.1 Harmon Kardon speaker system and my Bose NC700 over-ear headphones and the bass reproduction of the QC II Ultra earbuds is nothing short of stunning. I would suggest listening to Mannheim Steamroller's "Christmas Lullaby" song which goes from the most delicate high-end sound range with bells and tenor instruments, to a massive low-end bass introduction at the climax of the song. The Bose QC II earbuds handle this incredible audio range superbly, and in my opinion, without equal.

I don't own the XM5s, but I would be interested to compare them. I strongly disagree with your assertion that the Bose midrange is "too strong" and the highs, mids and lows do not balance. There are a plethora of high quality reviews which violently disagree with you including this one from "What HIfi" whose entire focus is on audiophile song quality:

[mohameedmohsan]

Nice review as always, bro help me i need to buy a ear buds around 150 us and i didn’t found something worth it

So which is the best for anc, comfort, and sound quality ( oneplus pro2, nothing ear 2) or something else ?

[Lobo-ihbh]

I’m trying to upgrade my Jabra elite 75t. Bought both the Sony and the Bose. Both have lovely sound but the ANC on the Sony just isn’t good enough. The ANC on the Bose is excellent but the wind noise outdoors with the lightest of breezes is terrible and there’s no way to turn off ANC this, and no multipoint is unforgivable at this price range. I have big ear canals and neither go deep enough without hurting so they will both be going back and the search will continue.

[wikenseru]

For working out (especially running), which one do you prefer XM5/Bose/Senn Momentum 3?

[jpanic]

For the bose - can you use each earbud independently while the other charges?? Left or Right?