Feature Clash! AirPods Pro 2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Apple's latest AirPods update adds features that are mainstays on Sony's flagship line. CNET's Jide Akinrinade finds out how the two giants approach these attributes.

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Updating AirPods
1:12 Conversational Awareness vs. Speak to Chat
2:11 Whisper Test
2:33 Whistle Test
2:46 Humming Test
3:08 Clear Throat Test
3:49 Adaptive Mode vs. Adaptive Sound Control
5:35 Final Thoughts

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[Sheriff]

It’s not a good comparison because in the end it’s always, if you are an iPhone user it’s always best to use AirPods because no matter how better other air buds are they are always restricted by Apple so there’s no point comparing them

[ervinlo]

I'm an iPhone user, which do you prefer? The sony wf1000xm5 or airpods pro2?

[kpnitrl]

Great review of features. Nice way you tested them.

[kmgates]

Such a great comparison and you clearly laid out the pros and cons based on needs. it was amazing to see another brother on CNET. Very well done, Jide.

[hidroxydeadlyassassin]

in terms of noise cancelletion who wins ?

[Daedcicar]

The speaker to chat is triggered by your vibrating skull. I have the xm5 and speaking softly won’t trigger the speak to chat. I have several Sony buds and headphones and have recently decided to switch since the recent firmware update ruined my xm4 and linkbud batteries in which they don’t hold a charge and Sony makes you jump through hoops to get a replacement even though they acknowledge their firmware ruined the battery.

[lasarith]

2:38 for a split second I almost thought you were going to do the kill Bill whistle.

[bran]

Xm5 is in my shopping cart right now! The noise canceling and other features are truly superior.

[smallville]

In terms of the case size and dimensions, which one is more pocket friendly?

[cryohellinc]

I don't have the opportunity to test either of those, but how well do they work during a call in a nosy area?

[superboy]

Should throw Jabra Elite 10 in the mix. 🤔

[KingTechHD]

Great review. Love the AirPods for the ease of use. I can pick up any iOS device & auto sync w/o thinking about it

[limkevin_]

Thanks to the option of watching at 1.5x speed lmao

[Burn_In_Oled_On_Purpose]

Sony has ldac and ldac is built into android since android 8.0 and ldac works with any android device and is only compatible with android devices.

[TheRoadrailer]

I can’t believe the Sony’s does not allow a 2nd incoming call to be answered if you’re already on a call. (Call Waiting)

[robertmueller]

Did they all catch me flipping off the two ferns, neighbor Jeff? We want you to fight an entire Army Corps of chokeholders.

[saurabhdeoree]

Do they pause music while singing a song you’re listening to "

[loriroark]

Great review! I didn't realize that the Pro2s had caught up so well to Sony on these features. Fabulous unbiased, factual review. Thank you.

[VIV]

DID NOT EXPECT TO SEE A EAST MIDLAND RAILWAY TRAIN!!?!! great r/v.

[juanmm]

Xm5 music sound is just too incredible