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15:10 Sound Quality Time!
15:26 Volume
16:04 Sound Quality
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20:54 Wrap Up
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Must read if anyone is considering the XM5: I have a pair of old XM4’s. A firmware update screwed up the battery of my buds because the older models of the XM4 had a different battery and the new firmware was catered to the later models of the XM4 with the newer battery. This happened just after my buds warranty expired. Sony’s customer service is rubbish and still insists I pay for the repair. I would strongly discourage anyone from giving Sony a single cent. If you spend $300++ on earbuds, I’m sure you’ll expect to last at least a couple of years until you’re ready to upgrade. Not be screwed over by the manufacturer and be forced to upgrade to a new model. If this happened to the XM4, I’m sure Sony (following Apple’s footsteps) will do that to the XM5 when the XM6 comes out.
I just went through this and sony is actually buying back mine and fully refunded me ,with no questions
@@trickornotmakeyourshot luck you. Sony in your region must be more generous. Mind me asking was it still in the warranty period?
@goapeshit1424 no, I was not under warranty
Strange. Mine were well out of warranty and Sony offered a 100% full refund.
Bought in the usa on launch day. Was out of warranty when i had issues they offered to repair or full refund. Got the full refund and got the xm5s after using xm4 for 2 years
Just a quick edit, but on the Sony's you can tap 4 times to increase volumes then continue tapping for additional volume up. No need to pause and then tap 4 times.
You're right! I tried that but I was tapping too slowly, thanks.
@@mithrandir4146you can do that with the galaxy buds 2 pro
@@pickyaudioPlease I'll love it if you can grant me a request by reviewing the TOZO A1 Mini Wireless Earbuds in comparison to the OnePlus buds Pro 2. Thank you.
Still a s*** control scheme. Sony app is trash.
Quick Update! With volume once you tap 4 times you can continue tapping to quickly increase or decrease. I was just doing it too slowly. Sony also advertise 8h of battery with ANC and 6h with LDAC. So this makes sense comparing to my battery tests. 👍
Can you make a review about the Realme Buds Air 5 Pro who just came out.
The Sonys also pause music when you remove them from ears.
Can you try out oppo enco x2 and compare with the rest?
One thing that most reviewers don't mention with the buds 2 pro is that you can customize the audio if you have a samsung device. They come with Dolby atmos, and you can tweak the eq settings. Also, you can set your hearing preferences according to your age. The Dolby does increase the volumen and clarity in a noticeable manner. I use it always on even with none samsung buds. You even get a testing hearing option to improve your sound preferences.
Yeah but buds 2 pro use seamless and e.g. sony uses ldac. Isn't ldac better codec of those 2 anyway? Doesn't tweaking work with any output?
@Talliesyn I have devices that support both codecs, and while LDAC supports a higher data rate, I personally don't really hear the difference. One downfall of LDAC, at least for the device that I have, is that if enable you can't use multipoint connection and has a higher battery consumption for the earbuds, with samsungs implementation if you have other samsung devices than you can still use the seamless codec with more energy efficiency. Given this only works with the samsung ecosystem, which is also a con for the earbuds. I personally have the samsung ecosystem, so it works well for me, which is why if you don't really have multiple samsung devices, the buds 2 pro don't make much sense.
I don't think iphone users should be making reviews period. When there phones are usually the ones with outdated hardware lol but they are catching up haha I don't like apple
@@moisestheentrepreneur637You aren't alone. I love using my phone all day at work with Bluetooth earbuds and not need to charge my Note10+ but I always see people's iPhones on the charger lol iPhones newer than my 2019 Note10+ smh also. The first response I always get is "At least iPhones don't blow up in your pocket" please that was a one time thing with Samsung. Apples made enough dough on the lightning port so now its time to go usb-c 😂.
I haven't seen the video yet, but I guess he doesn't talk about the 360 audio too.
The Samsung Buds also have the functionality to pause the music when they are not in the ears. So it is not only the Airpods. About the connectivity , for both the AirPods and Samsung, they have automatic rerouting of the connection when using their own ecosystems, which for me using the same brand tablet and smartphone is important. If I am watching KZhead on the tablet and my phone rings, It is automatically rerouting the connection to the phone, for example. And you can't beat this with anything outside the ecosystems.
main issue with the scoring system is there are certain categories that are sooo much more important than others, should be weights on anc, sound quality, call quality, and comfort
apple user detected =D
Everyone has their own important categories. The final score thing isn't even worth bothering with, nor worrying about, just look at the categories you care about.
@@lok6314 In what way does his comment favour Apple? Are you mentally challenged?
Came here to say this. This ranking makes no sense.
Can't forget to mention that when you use the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a Samsung Galaxy phone, you get to use the Samsung Scalable Bluetooth codec. It's about on par with AptX HD audio quality wise, but it can adjust the bitrate like AptX adaptive
It's actually Samsung Seamless Codec and it's capable of 24bit audio
@Riky4646 Samsung Seamless is the evolution of Samsung Scalable, but they serve the same purpose. Just depends on how old your devices are and whether they support the newer codec or not.
I have XM4. Happy with those. Noise cancellation isn't next level but sound is clean. I have the samsung buds pro 2 as well. They are just better for movies due to spatial audio.
I've loved using the XM3 and now XM3 for some time now. Awesome noise cancelling and I love the sound quality. However with my iPhone I've started noticing quite a lot of connection issues (1 headphone disconnecting, reconnecting etc) and sometimes unusable microphone quality. And nowadays when I take even more and more work calls on my phone rather than my laptop, I guess it's time to move to the Airpods Pro 2.
Make sure you upgrade the software to the 2.0.1
Thank you so much for this video I have been searching on KZhead channels for the last month trying to figure out which ear bud has the best sound quality and I was so frustrated because I couldn’t make up my mind none of the videos I have seen and I have seen a lot of videos has details about the sound quality, how you put sound quality into three different categories and talked about them in depth was really really helpful, my wife wants to buy me a gift and she has asked me to tell her which ear bud I want, now finally I know which one it is, I wish you had posted that video a month ago. Lol again I really appreciate your video thank you so much
Glad I could help! If only the XM5’s came out in Aus earlier 😂
ANC is tricky depending on the activity. SONY handles wind noise very well. The airpods miss the bar a bit for me when cycling. They just aren't as good for that activity. Weirdly, the XM4s work better at noise reduction with wind than the XM5s... using the same eartips. I suspect firmware updates may help.
Price determines a lot. In my region sony 260€, senn 180€, sams 95€, one+ 60€. I also have twc2 for a year and left earbud is no longer working. Therefore, the quality of the product is also important.. and there is another 150€ option - final ze3000. Is it worth considering?
Thank you. Great review! The breakdown table helped confirm my choice based on priority areas. 👍🏽
Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful
I've had my Galaxy Bud Pro 2 since launch. They've been perfect. My only complaint is the soft touch coating on the bottom of the charging case is wearing off around the wireless charging ring. My older JBL Live Pro + earbuds have just as much use and yet the case still looks new.
buy a case genius
@@Karatbuldit378 the coating is a known issue and wasn't supposed to wear off genius. It's a design defect like you genius.
@@RobertNES816 now i know thanks einstein
I got Buds Pro 2 together with Fold 5. And these headphones are a total surprise for me. The way they fit in the ear. The sound quality, especially the bass, is great. I rarely completely disagree with someone's review, but this one sucks.
ig its preference, I also enjoy my pro 2 more than any earphone ive ever had. I got the pro 1's just on a whim at a tmobile store and since ive been hooked on samsung buds
That guy has to use samsung phone with buds 2pro .. literally 🔥 output
Bud2 Pro is the best ❤
If the sound quality is second to last among the reviewed categories, you know to take the review with a pinch of salt. Also, the fact that the earbuds with the most bass at 100% volume (which will, by the way, permanently damage your hearing) score the highest tells you something about how the sound quality was assessed. I agree with the harsh treble issue (though, again, you should never listen to buds 2 pro above 60% volume), but otherwise I can't imagine these buds being the last in sound quality given that Samsung owns Harman Kardon
@@mannb1023 I have the pro 1, and I consider upgrading to the pro 2 for my new s23 ultra. Do you think it's a good purchase ?
Really useful review thanks! Wanting to upgrade from the Jabra 65t you've helped me avoid 1000xm5 since the lack of controls is a deal breaker if even old Jabras do it better!
Question I have re call quality and noise cancellation, how do these bugs all sound in the ear with calls? Do they actively block out surrounding noises to the wearer? Or does the microphone pick up all surrounding sounds and play it back through the ear ? My current issue is during a call I cannot hear people on the other end as my surrounding noises are amplified so excessively and played into my ear that it’s impossible have a conversation.
Great vid and very detailed. Would love to see a tier 2 comparison. Brands like Soundcore, Status, Soundpeats, Earfun, Edifier, LG.
Thanks! I did one a while back but I think an update is needed soon
@@pickyaudio Is there any buds on this list than soundcore engine 4 can beat in terms of sound quality only?
I'm with you on the latest OP Buds Pro 2 firmware update. Sound seems to have changed. Using LHDC adaptive I often hear distortion in the highs like compression artifacts. Sounds like it might be dropping to a low bitrate connection, even when the phone is right next to me. This was not an issue before. I am using an older OP 8 pro phone with bluetooth 5.1, maybe its not an issue with newer 5.2, 5.3?
I had the same issue on my nothing phone 1 using lhdc. Hopefully there's a fix soon
Did they fix this yet? The last time I used my OPBP2 I heard this distortion or clipping.. I thought maybe they got damaged after I dropped it. It's been a while since I've used it because I lost it on the bus. I will probably buy it again since I last saw it on sale for $99.. everything was perfect listening with those buds when I first got it. Well except for calls. I always got complaints that they can't hear me well.
Galaxy buds 2 pro vs op buds pro 2 which one is best in terms of fit & sound quality I'm using s23 ultra but op buds 2 pro but LHDC is not supported in S23U. AAC on oneplus gives better audio in s23u?
@@Leorgo This was completely resolved for me with an update on my OP 8 pro to Oxygen OS build 582(EX01). I had many exchanges with OP support and they eventually told me this OS update (not the buds firmware) would resolve it. I was very skeptical, so I was completely shocked that it did. I don't know how this would be resolved on non-OP devices.
@@brandonr81 interesting.. good to know. I do have a OP11
this is actually a great review. did not expect it to be that good. would love to see an update containing huawei freebuds 2/3
May I ask why you didn't include the Soundcore Liberty 4 and 4NC earbuds?
Thanks for your excellent & efficient reviews, James 👍🏻
Nice comparison! Couple issues: I returned the XM5s because for my ear canals the tips simply did not seal well, even tried 3rd party tips. Bose has by far the best ANC of any I've tried. Comparison table is nice but it scores all the categories equally. I for example value noise cancelling far more than the case having wireless charging.
Thanks! I'm yet to master the scoring system haha
@pickyaudio Juat thought about that. If only you could publish an excel sheet with scores so we could sort through and pick. Kinda like your ANC ranking but with all the other attributes.
Same ANC, battery life are important... Case size is pretty irrelevant since you can chuck in a bag, unless you are going jogging or something, where your pockets are very limited
They now offer a model with wireless charging
@@hvguy there is a silicon sleeve case that adds wireless charging for the Ultra. Works well, but an additional cost.
I had the Sony XM5, but unfortunately, the right bud did not fit my right ear and I had to return them. The tip is supposed to go into your ear canal and the right one was too short for me. I went for the Bose QC II, a real pain to use with different devices but I will get used to all the maneuvering to stop one and connect to the other. At least I have a good seal with those.
hi man, at this time which one is best to pick from sony linkbuds s, oppo emco x2, and one plus buds pro 2.
I got the XM5s on release. Im not as blown away by them as some people seem to be. But theyre a good pair of buds, if a bit on the expensive side.
Agreed. Found them to be very boomy
Yea I was expecting a little more at their price, still great though
Agree. Boomy, loose bass, low clearity, small stage.
@@pickyaudio which would you say are better than these?
The only reason I've steered clear of Apple for 20 years, is they STILL don't have an EQ option. I realize I'm probably in a small minority with this, but it's mind-boggling they haven't addressed this.
It still drives my slightly insane 🙃
What phone was used to perform your tests? I've always wondered if e.g the Samsung buds sound/perform better when used with a Samsung phone vs when used with e.g a different Android phone or an iPhone. Basically, I still struggle to find a set if buds that have excellent mic quality. I'd consider the Samsung Buds2 Pro if they're fine-tunned to work with Galaxy phones (as I assume Apple pods are fine-tuned to work with iPhone).
I have just recently bought momentum 3's on you're recommendation, they're amazing, thanks for the tip! Keep up the good work👍🏼
Glad you'e liking them!
Yeah, I've had them for a while now and they're outstanding, especially after the latest firmware update.
I just had to return my Momentum 3's due to a charging issue. The left ear bud would never go abover 10%.
I really like, really really like the way you compare them. Very easy to watch and understand.
Thanks! Glad you like it 😊
Thanks Ricky I've been looking for a site which has this sort of detail about any earbuds so much appreciated lots to think about
This is easily among the top best and most thorough reviews and comparisons I've watched on YT. And I watched quite a lot of them! You are minding all the important little details. The only thing missing from being a perfect comparison is sound samples. But I understand that you cannot make these without some special (and expensive) equipment. Overall, impressive work!
Thanks I really appreciate it!
Yeah, and then the sound is altered by whatever speakers/headphones anyone is listening to this vid with.
@@dadthelad that would be the smaller problem if you'd use your neutral/reference earphones and the recording was made properly. But even then the recording device would have to mimic the exact physical properties of your ear canals. So you're right, there's probably not much use in doing that.
Wow new to your channel and you were not kidding about being picky,like that though .Never heard the Oneplus but have all the others in past and the Bose explanation was really spot on About it being in your Brain.Wonderful work. Thanks so much for sharing.✌️💯
unfortunetely some categories have not been tested properly. The airpods 2 pro for example perform really bad if there's any kind of wind with their microphone, whileas the xm5 do not struggle with that at all
Best details n indepth reviews. Thanks!
Great video! Wish you could have included the TOZO Golden X1’s. I would have loved to see how the X1’s stacked up. Thanks for your videos.
Thanks! I do have them but I wasn't too impressed with the EQ shift
@@pickyaudio Thanks Pick. The bass is definitely more boosted in noise cancellation mode. Understood. They’re still up there though. Good looking out. Love your videos 👍🏽
as i am hard of hearing so i want to have loud sound earbud ?which is best for me ?presently i am using airpod pro old model of apple
Great review!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😊
REPLY PLEASE I have the oneplus buds 2 They sound good(Didn’t Updated), but still the treble after 90 Volume is bad ,they oversaturate the treble and quality I personally use an IPhone. I’m thinking of returning and try the nothing ear 2 of its balanced and quite many customisable options.better anc too Heard about the update issue on the oneplus Still sound same for me . What’s your opinion. The main thing is Quality , anc (For gym) , Customisations(Basics) Volume level Any headphone is possible under 250(Upto AirPods price ) No more than that
Oneplus should have the higher volume or what? The new firmware changes sound quality not the volume Or can u explain the new firmware in new video
just an awesome video... thaks. Have you ever tried JBL Tour Pro 2?
Hell yes. A reviewer on volume. Why don’t more reviewers add this to there reviews. Thank you sir. I found that Sennheiser doesn’t get that loud. I need loud sound lol.
Happy I could help. Really? The momentum 3 go pretty loud for me
James, do you think that the Liberty 4 NC is very far of those listed in this video? I'm considering investing in top notch noise cancelling earbuds, but the price difference from the 4 NC to the Bose is massive.. Not shure if it would be worth it
Not too far behind. To say whether or not it's worth it is up to you. The only way to know is to try them for yourself and see if the differences are worth the extra money.
I owned 4 of the 6 earbuds and I agree that the XM5 ear tips are good but not the best. I have been using AirFoams Pro Universal ear tips and all that you mentioned with the combo of memory foam and silicone and mesh, it's great since like you said there's no mesh on the XM5. I like the AirPods Pro 2 better than the Buds 2 Pro though. XM5 is the best.
Can you suggest which is best galaxy buds 2 pro, OP pro2, Sony linkbud s?
@@PawanUpadhyay-se3it never tried the OP Pro 2, but Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are nice but I do like Sony's sound a bit more.
@@PawanUpadhyay-se3it xm4 or 5 are best sounding op pro are considerably better sounding than Samsung's
Sound volume and microphone of xm4 is not good, same as linkbud s have good microphone and sound but volume and ANC is low, Samsung buds pro2 have very good sound and ANC but not microphone, op buds 2 pro have good high volume sound with decent ANC and good microphone
Owned the XM5, Momentum and Buds 2 Pro. Tried the Airpods Pro 2. Honestly, its not even close, the Buds 2 Pro completely crush the other 3. It could be your settings on the Buds 2 Pro that might be an issue.
Hello! new subscriber here! Where would you put the Huawei Freebuds 2 and 3 in this top? I've been thinking about buying them but I saw the oneplus ones and they look pretty good for the price.
The xm4 had an issues with the battery, many users reported that it died after a couple of months. Do you know if sony fixed it?
Great video! Do you have a recommendation for ANC that still allows you to hear voices you are in conversation?
Listening through Pro 2's and I just wish they had better EQ settings as I do prefer the little features it comes with.
Can you try adding the SoundPEATS opera 5 to this comparison if not done already. I've got them and think they're brilliant
Your evaluation is very detailed and complete, it helped me to make my purchase choice. Since you are using your finger during a demo. For aesthetics, I’d like to suggest cleaning your nails. Otherwise, your reviews are great.
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 ? Sorry for spelling 😅❤
Nothing Ear 2 sounds like the better option
Hey just a quick question have you rated the technics az80 yet i believe they are one of the first with 3 multipoint connection avaiable at one
Yet to test but I will eventually
@@pickyaudioThanks for the reply
The video comparison i was waiting for since they annuance the launch date. Great video bro!
Thank you!
The AirPods Pro are super uncomfortable for me but the AirPods 2 fit incredibly well, taking that into account would the one plus buds pro 2 be comfy? Thank you
can you test the pixel buds pro please? they are getting updated soon. it should make a very big difference to before the updates.
Great Video!! I just bought the momentum 3 for 150$ US and I love the sound quality and noise cancellation. I just worry about the longevity of them with all the reviews I read. I can’t decide if I want to return these and get some airpod pro 2 or something else.
I guess I’m deciding between momentum 3, one plus pro 2, airpod pro 2
I have the MTW 2. Been using them for 3 yrs now and they still are amazing. I'll probably upgrade to MTW 3 soon so you should be good to go with them in terms or longevity.
Love it, I see picky audio revie I click it, comment and like for support. Another amazing review✌️
I really appreciate it!
Is there a link for the silicone tips? I'm having a hard time finding a set with a filter.
Hi! How much far away are the soundpeats engine 4 for sound quality from these buds? Thank you!
trebble and mids better on XM5's. Sound stage about the same bit more sub bass on the engine 4. XM5 clearly better but engine 4 get pretty close
Hey there, Really love your detailed comparison. I've been following your content for a few weeks now. I'm in a bit of a fickle here to make a pick between Jabra Elite 7 pro, Oneplus Buds Pro 2 & JBL Live pro 2. Can you please suggest to me the best one for good sound balance and call quality? Love you mate. Cheers.
Thanks bro! Live pro 2 mic works the best in a windy environment. Buds pro 2 mic is still solid and they sound better
🤝@@pickyaudio Nah, thanks to you brother. I will give the Oneplus Buds Pro 2 a try, given that I have tried JBL tune 230 NC before(not that I'm comparing it with the Live pro 2).
@@pickyaudio just received my Buds pro 2 this morning. And the difference between the Jabra elite 7 pro & the OnePlus buds pro 2 is night and day. The Elite 7 pro was missing the crisp sound while also lacking the volume. Buds pro 2 sounded just right out perfect, a bit more clearer than my JBL 230 NC ( while I love the fit of JBL ). The best part is I got these for 110 euros on Cdiscount. I am so glad I came across your videos. Made my choice much easier thanks to you brother.
Is there any true hifi comparison like the hifiman svanar wireless? I reckon the sound quality and the clarity is much better compared to the one mentioned on the video
Hey Picky- I've recently acquired Galaxy buds 2 pro to my (increasingly expensive) collection and have been told that they work best with a Samsung device, which I have (Note 20 Ultra). However I find that I get more volume with the GBP2 and my LP3 on my Xiaomi 11t phone. In all of your testing have you experienced volume deviation over a range of phone brands?
Yea sound quality, volume and latency can also slightly differ phone to phone. My galaxy buds 2 pro sound a bit better on my galaxy s10e compared to my iPhone 12 Pro. Probably due to the Samsung scalable codec. So many factors
That's because Note 20 Ultra uses old Bluetooth 5.0 while 11T uses 5.2 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are working on 5.3, also with Samsung devices you get Samsung scalable codec and "24 bit audio"
Airpods Pro 2 mic sounds better since they use AAC-ELD, but if you're able to test the OnePlus Buds Pro2 with the LC3 codec they may come out on top!
After the first two categories, I came away so impressed that I actually tried to look for any elements that could be improved throughout the rest of the video. I couldn't find any.
Thank you!
Awesome review bro wow that's a tough ranking bro. But for me just focusing on sound quality, comfort and battery life coz that's what buds we want when we buy coz a lot of buds now has ANC or Transparency features so the most important is how they sound comfortable and good battery life.
Thanks man! Yea I wasn't expecting oneplus to win honestly
i feel like those foam tips in the winter will get really hard XD
This is the best review I have seen on YT. Thank you, this has helped me take a decision.
Brilliant video picky. Super helpful, thank you!
No worries!
I haven't tried the sonys yet, but last year I purchased the Apple earbuds pro 2. gen. to match my iPhone 14 pro. I am using my bicycle a lot rising the 15 km to the nearest big city and in fact everywhere I go. I needed wireless earphone that can filter the wind noise away and I listened, unfortunately, to people like you here on KZhead. There was nothing I could do in settings to avoid the roaring of the wind, not even on a day with no wind at all cause when you bike, there's always wind resistance. I immediately went back to my Jabra Elite 7 Pro, back to ANC that actually works. I have the Samsung Galaxy 2 pro too. They are even worse than the Airpod pros. I highly recommend the Jabra Elite 7 Pro. They were on sale when I bought them for 160$ 2 years ago. They come with an app and are also much easier to control with clicks rather then touch, which is a pain on especially Samsung earbuds 2 pro. When you active this function and put them in your ears, all kinds of settings activate as soon as you touch them, which you naturally do, when inserting them into ears.
This is High Quality and helpful , I cant thank you enough
brought the xm5 But i think i switch to Sennheiser for more Base and less Price its more important to me
You're welcome!
Where does Google buds pro stand in this list? I see the price of it as $110 in the sale. I needs buds for clear calls and ANC. So thinking if i can take google buds pro as the price is low in india at the moment
Need to include the Technics AZ80 in the rankings. I own it and just received the XM5 thinking Sony was still king but the Technics totally destroys it for sound quality. The Technics sound stage is amazing, as is the build quality. Also owns an AirPods Pro 2 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro, but the Technics is really the king of the hill for sound quality in this generation! And the case build quality is second to none either. And is the only one in the market with 3 device multipoint support, including maintaining LDAC while in multipoint.
100% agree with u. Az80 are fantastic
I own the az80 and they absolutely don't fit with rock/metal bass heavy genres. Direct comparison with buds 2 pro they got shredded. With calm songs it works well but since real bass is lacking completely they don't give you such a big soundstage.
Never that simple the choice of buds depends on what you listen to. Sony is likely still best for everything with bass in it, rock, metal, hiphop etc
@@daidalos1508 Right out of the box they come neutral, but have you tried equalizing for bass heavy preference? It changed it completely.
@Gustavo_St I actually changed my mind completely and they are truly the best. But they don't really react on custom eq even with legacy mode on
thanx for vid! interesting to watch, very good job! have a question - choosing between these xm5 and 1+ - which could you recommend? (looking for high volume, sound quality and bass) thanks in advance for your answer!
No worries! I’d go 1+ buds pro 2 or 3 is the better value today
@@pickyaudio thanks a lot sir!!!
I love your video and comparison style my only issue is that you are not really comparing the best of the best, are you? There are other earbuds that needs to be considered in this list and honestly would love to hear your thoughts on how they compare: Thecnics az80 Audio-technica ath-twx9 bang & olufsen beoplay ex
Thanks, I do plan on getting to these earbuds
In this league of earbuds, EQs should be no less than 5-7 bands. Anything less is archaic and needs updating (Bose). Cool comparison review and looking forward to more of these!!
Fair call, thank you 😀😀
Great review! Your call quality test really highlighted how the Airpods Pro 2 outperformed the others. If call quality were my #1, that would have sold me. But ANC and sound quality are my number one. I have MX4 and Airpods Pro 1. Airpods have vastly superior call quality and controls, but MX4 have vastly superior ANC and sound. Trying to decide if I should get MX5 or Pro 2.
Which did you end up going with?
@@NghiaNguyen-bb7yq I found deals on both, and I got both. I find myself using the Airpods Pro 2 more. They're just so much easier to get in and out, and the "handles" make them easier to "refit" if they feel lose. The Sony have better ANC but not by much. Sound qualitywise, they're both amazing. I like Sony's equalizer though. Airpods are now much easier to adjust the volume, but the play/pause and activate ANC controls are much worse. I prefer the old Airpods Pro controls without the volume feature. I like Sony controls better now.
For Apple Ecosystem go for pro 2 and for others just go for xm5.. XM5 is the best one
really nice raking although I would've really loved to see the Status audio between pro in this as well :D
If you care about sound quality get the Buds 2 Pro. I've owned the XM5, Buds 2 pro and Momentum and I've tried the airpods pro. The Buds 2 pro completely crushes all of them in sound quality and its not even close (I sold the XM5 and Momentum). My guy probably has the wrong settings on his buds 2 pro, but I can definitely tell you that I had a the complete opposite opinion from him.
Hello man, I am using iPhone 11. If I buy Oneplus Buds Pro 2, will it be compatible? So won't the quality of the headphone decrease?
@@Kamirlab Even without the compatibility issues it sounds better than the airpods pro 2. I own an S22 and an Iphone 11 and I'd say that if sound quality is your number 1 consideration, buy the buds pro 2.
Galaxy budge 2 pro are amazing I use them everyday for hours on time The base is insane The sound quality is insane but I also use it with an s23 ultra 24-bit audio lostless audio they're dope
How do they fit when running or shakinh your head?
@@HavLnt I work in them I do pretty much everything in them and they don't fall out I haven't had any problems what's funny is half the time I forget they're in my ears 🤣 they're pretty much in my ears from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed and I'm not joking cuz I'm always on my phone cuz they're paired with the s23 ultra they sound incredible a lot of the times like podcast I'm listening to shows whatever I'm watching I'll look around thinking somebody's talking to me but it's whatever's in the video somebody talking in the background or whatever it sounds like surround sound it's crazy if you have an s23 I'll throw or an s22 ultra Make sure you do that adapt sound and put Dolby Atmos at dynamic the headphone app dynamic
can you suggest me a TWS which has best multi point connection , good volume, nice bass sound , basically my use case is multi switch between devices automatically without accessing their respective apps on phone or devices ( MacBooks , iPhones but not signed in on same apple ids ) and workouts
I have XM4s and love them. Once these wear out I'll stay with Sony and get the XM5s. Great video!
I got xm4 and OnePlus buds pro 2 they sound great
I got the wf 1000xm5 sent them back no voice assistant when you put them into your ears.. the best earbuds to use are a see through rubber silicone ear bud . The foam ones dont stay in your ears properly.
just to add, Samsung has a dedicated software to control every single detail of sond EQ, conectivity, sond split my point is, me as an audio engineer love this software and wouldn't use the in app eq edit btw, the best sond profile is the Galaxy buds, maybe not the best in another categories but the best sound AT THE MOMENT
Is the difference between the Bose and the AirPods massive? I got the Bose but am considering returning them for AirPods Pro 2 as I have iPhone and iPad as main devices.
ANC difference pretty minimal. Airpods sounds like the better option
One small correction that ultimately does have a big impact. The AirPods Pro 2s have an IPX rating of IP54 for both the buds and case. Might’ve been a typo when you’re writing the script, or maybe the original AirPods Pro IPX rating. Either way, that would probably bump up the AirPods to 1-2 on the IPX rating section, which would make it first or tied for first overall. Edit: also, dang, the AirPods really got screwed over by their lack of personalization or an actual app. If you’re in the Apple ecosystem it’s really good, but if you’re not then it’s the absolute worst.
One of the best review I saw on KZhead, you are really ranking all earphones in all categories.
Really wish apple would offer the AirPods Pro in other colorways, black specifically
I love the quality of music on 5, I agree spot on about the eartips. They are mad uncomfortable! They constantly feel like they are too heavy compared to my other buds. Buds2Pro. I really want to love them but I can never wear for long from the discomfort. Feels like I got ripped off a bit.
Fantastic review, thanks
How does this all compare with the soundpeats engine 4. Brilliant video by the way. Amazing.
Thanks! You know the engine 4 get pretty close. trebble and mids better on XM5's. Sound stage about the same, bit more sub bass on the engine 4. XM5 better overall clarity though
Amazing comparison, thank you so much for the effort this video takes! It would be a killer if you introduce money in the equation, so we can know the best value for money. Sometimes you're ok if you spend half of the money for a slightly "worse" article
Definitely you need to review the Status Pro Triple drivers
I just got my oneplus buds 2 pro. Thanks to your review I decided not to update the firmware. Really loving the earbuds.
which was the winner? what brand is the best headphone?
Love the Sennheiser 3s, had the Sennheiser 1s before but after 4 months my left earbud has gone completely out and no real response from the manufacturer
Im confused. According to crinacle galaxy buds 2 pro are at the top regarding quality of sound. What's going on here?
Thank you for another excellent comparison, Picky! 👍
Thanks for watching!
You have to squeeze foam tips first, that makes it easier. It's not like silikon tips, which you can just put in
I think the Galaxy buds don't have the EQ control in the app because you have advanced EQ control in the phones' settings and my Note8 remembers the settings for each earphones. I like their sound features. For my Sennheiser ie80 I enable the "tube amp bro" because it gives pleasing depth to music, and for my Bluetooth speakers I have the Dolby atom enabled because it brings clarity to speech. So it isn't fair to say that the Galaxy bud don't have EQ.
Your supposed to squeeze the foam then insert n hold till the expand if u just press them in they will not seal properly just like wearing earplugs