Sony WF-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Black (Official Version with Local Warranty)

Better than bose QCU, smart and smooth sound quality

Definitely worth it, excellent sound and battery life.

Before buying these I used jabra elite actives 4 and 7, and Bose quiet comfort 2s. After losing the latter I decided to try the Sony earbuds, based on their billing by the manufacturer and on many review sites as a high-end noise cancelling earbud, comparable to (and apparently better than) the Bose quiet comfort earbuds.They are certainly in a similar price bracket. However, the two products do not even compare. The noise cancelling on the Sony earbuds is very poor, I think almost entirely the result of whatever seal you can create using the physical buds themselves (rather than as a result of sophisticated noise cancelling technology). To that point, it is difficult to find a fit that is comfortable and creates the desired noise cancelling effect. By contrast the Bose QC earbuds are very comfortable and offer excellent noise cancelling at many frequency ranges.Secondly, they are unreliable. In the 7 months I’ve had them, they have broken twice: first, something to do with the speakers, and second, now the battery in the case has died. I frankly can’t be bothered to have them serviced yet again. I have reverted to my cheap and cheerful Jabra elite active 4, which by the way are more comfortable and have better noise cancelling.As for the sound quality (while they actually worked) I can’t say whether they’re actively better or worse, one for the audio nerds but to my ears there’s no difference vs Bose and jabra.The only advantage that Sony ones have over the Bose QC 2s is multipoint connection, a bizarre oversight in the Bose.Overall: the Sony WF-1000XM5 is a bad product: poor noise cancelling, uncomfortable, and unreliable. Don’t fall for the scam reviews online, like I did - you have been warned.

They are different than XM4. XM4 blended music and frequencies and made almost any music bearable. These are "pure". Actually purest of purest. You watch gameplay from game - you hear how it was recorded and all the details, including all the defects. You listen to the favourite electronic track - and you hear noise behind vocal line. I always respected Sony for their quality, but these are too "pure" for me because they reveal obvious fact - there is not too much of perfect music in the world. Also mellow "Sony bass" - you know this soft subtle bass - is gone. It is harder to take them out from case because they are smaller and not that massive than previous model. They are good, but if you want to listen to various music and keep yourself satisfied you better stick to XM4. If you want to hear music blunt-fair, as it was recorded - this is the choice. Noise cancelling taken to the next level also. With XM4 you could hear strange noise, like from the toilet, in the background. These giving you absolute silence. Glad to be witness of evolution of Sony technologies, but XM5 are too "fair" for consumer.

The sound quality between my AirPods and the Sony WM’s is enormous, the depth of sound on the Sony’s are way beyond the AirPods. Both have connectivity issues, the AirPods being more troublesome when they choose to disconnect. However the AirPods are easier to use and less sensitive and the AirPods are more comfortable over a longer period of use. Final verdict, if audio quality is your priority the Sony option is notably ahead.

I bought these earbuds thinking I'm upgrading from my current Sony WF-C700N, especially since ANC is my top priority! These earbuds are promoted as the best ANC earbuds but honestly, they're NOT! My current Sony WF-C700N are noticeably better in terms of isolating the noise of my surroundings in different environments. Everything else is great, amazing sound, smooth connection to my iPhone, better tips, longer battery life. But why does any of this matter if you can hear everything around you as is, with no reliable Noise cancellation? Looking forward to the MX6 version.

I was confused choosing one and I had tested countless earbuds including airpods, samsung buds, nothing earpod thing and more. This was the one I got satisfied. Yeah the brand is subject to each and everyone. This was my fit. And really enjoying using it. You'll be amazed of the quality of the sound it produces and the noise cancellation is in another level. But the sad truth is when it's on call in a noisy background, sometimes it cancels out you voice as well. Overall 9/10.

I grabbed the unit, plugged it into my ear and felt ... nothing.Humming of machines, slight echoes of objects around. Perhaps a faulty unit? Good sound quality notvgreat, and the case unit was smaller than I expected.I own Sony's WH1000XM5 (over the head version) and they are the best especially for calls. Drawbacks are size, and sweaty ears due to insulation. Make sure to use it in a cooled place so it wouldn't bother later. The older version is just as good and comes packed with more accessories so just that in mind.In or around ear canal options are better for pocketing the device or packing in a small bag, and they are great for not getting attention - as if the bulky looking device in the middle of your ear is fine! I was being sarcastic with the last remark.Bose's QC Earbuds 2 offers a good design that uses the surrounding of your ear plus a plug in your ear, but the older model was more comfortable.