Nah. The AirPods Max clamping and weight is way too much. The Sony xm3 was perfect, i hope the xm5 will even be better. Comfort wise, they are not in the same league because of these two factors.

I am DEEP into Apple ecosystem, and I tried the APM multiple times, but I just can't justify the price, terrible battery life, and the un-comfortability after a long session. As far as compatibility goes the APM is not that well integrate into Macs, Apple TV, it is good in iPad and iPhone. There are still bugs and auto-switching is not auto. Battery life is average when you use it a lot everyday but it is terrible if you use it like 2 hours/day because it drains a lot of battery on idle and you can't turn it off. On average I have to charge it every 5 days no matter how much I use it. XM4 lasts me 2 weeks.

Infact BOSE headphones are miles ahead that sony and apple.

@@sauravmisraz they were before the Sony 1000xm3, but they are not a factor since.

I love my Apple ecosystem, but SONY's headphone is the best!

How was the upgrade? Did you notice a difference in max volume between them all?

@@oscarramirez5632 I feel like the AirPods Max were definitely louder between the XM5's, XM4's and AirPods

In literally what way are they easier to use you just turn both on and they pair tf

I sadly have the same issue; I’m on my third pair of Air Pods Max. My warranty expires this year, so I’m lowkey looking at the XM5s and the Senn Momentum 4s.

Get the xm5 you going to love them, Just as light they are is so freaking amazing, I just recently purchase and they are so awsome, The customization they provide with different sound quality is awesome, Try tidal, and different movie dialogues, And you going to be surprise on how well and crisp you can listen to the voices hahah like the cinemas, 😂❤

@@ephemerisone74 true. It’s a concern I have after buying the XM5’s. I may still buy the AirPods max later

Battery life is overrated

@@kerklanhd9798 exactly this. as long as it lasts you your day, its good. You come home and charge all your other devices anyways. And if you dont keep track of your battery and it runs out in the middle of the day 😆

@@gamlash95 that’s exactly what I have been thinking watching these reviews.. 20hours of play time is even more than 2 days of “casually” listening to music imo. Unless you’re travelling and want it on a camping trip or something, but even then there’s still amazing powerbanks that charge those multiple times overnight so I don’t see ANY issues with something that lasts for more than 12hours

@@kerklanhd9798 im still deciding between the two but sony seems more comfortable so ill be going for that XD

Actually the “multipoint” function in airpods are not real multipoint anyways it’s just on the software side of iOS and MacOS… I honestly wish they did real multipoint that would be so convenient

But AirPod Maxs aren’t supposed to be used outside the apple ecosystem, the fact that you can is just an added bonus

@@hardikar0jas This is the most Apple response I have ever seen 🤣

@@taffysaint 😁✌🏻

@@hardikar0jas with the premium pricing, and overall size of apple, you'd think they'd be responsible and give their paypigs the functionality, the ability, to use their device's "features" on the most popular operating system in the world, but nah, that is below apple.

Disagreed. The AirPods Max has truly great sound.

Bro you literally just wrote a whole lotta nothing

People buy Airpod Max is because it is Apple. People being brainwashed, Social Norm. FYI Apple doesn't make it's own products.

@@J1ggu you're lowk looking wayyy to deep into it pal. I consider myself a basic audiophile and run a pair of Audeze's LCD GX and an Audeze LCD-3 both of which I got for a steal on Adorama. I also owned an HIfiman Arya's which I returned for the LCD GX. And honest to God, I truly just love how easy the Airpods Max is. From my apple tv to my phone, to my iPad in an instant. It truly is convenient. it is just a pair of headset's man :)

@@jjoe7078 you wrote literally nothing. Same like saying "i got bunch of black friend"

which model precisely?

@@mmoportal.officialI also went with the new technics EAH800 and had nothing but issues, there’s a weird problem where the music keeps pausing itself constantly! In one gym workout I’ll have to keep pushing play around 30-40 times!!! The music just keeps stopping!! It pauses for no reason and I cannot figure out why, they had an app update which fixed maybe 10% of the pausing but it still keeps happening! Fast forward 4 months of this irritants I finally sent them back for a refund. I’ll be looking at another brand now.

yea probably

It seems sound quality is similar on both (subjective) with AAC but.APM is fixed to AAC and doesn’t work when switched off/no battery or wired. Aimed at Apple nuts who are happy to just connect to an Apple device and get a reasonable sound without having to do anything. There is life beyond this and it is where the Sony lives!

Same i have the 3 version and they always require something extra when I’m on a plane or connecting to start working. The ear pads have also flattened half an inch and press the inner pet of my ear. They still sound great

Xm5 are much betters, Really light and well design, Quality sound and really crisp voice dialogue, I just wish they make them on different color like pink and purple ❤😂 I just purchased today and they beeeeen freaking awesome, Now i can see so many people with this headphones on the street, Really well made so comfortable for long time use,

Beatkicks may be a solution to consider for this! they're like removable protectors for the ear cups

Happened to my pair twice. I had them replaced twice in exactly one year. I'm sending mine back for a refund since I can see the AirPods becoming a very expensive pair of headphones once they run out of warranty.

@@thevisualescapade8045 The condensation happens within the cups. A protective layer over the cushen won't stop the heat from your ears get into the cups

@@JeanPierreBro my 2nd pair isn’t lasting that much after 3months. I might go back to my beats fit pros. Since those never gave me any issues. And they’re almost a year old

@@RichieLanderos Same, for now I'll stick to my AirPods Pro which have been over two years old now. I'll either get the XM5 or wait for Apple to fix the condensation issue with the new AirPods Max 2

But I prefer the design of the XM4 compared to the XM5. But XM5 has better features overall so I'm still quite torn on which one to get... Design and looks(XM4) or better features (XM5)?

@@notme6753 if u can afford xm5 then go for xm5.

Surprises me. I much prefer the XM5 design over the XM4. Clean and modern. Design wise, the XM4 looks old compared with XM5, APM, Bose. Was long overdue for a refresh.

@@tonyhawk123 Design can be more than looks, like the lack of folding points for example. These are way less portable and also have thinner components that look like weak points. The old designed was tested and durable. You could fold them and drop in a coat pocket. These are pretty big and if you dont want them scratched up will need to carry the case around. I think they made a big mistake

@@tonyhawk123 They're too pretty. I prefer my tech to look cool and techy, not pretty and/or fancy like the Apple stuff. Sony went pretty kind of like the new Bose.

LDAC is loseless enough.

Where would you say closed back wired headphones fall? Because I’m looking for an almost audiophile pair of headphones that I can use on my daily commute on the train, so they should be able to block out some noise, but i want the best sound experience I can get.

@@lujorom9172 Sennheiser True Wireless 3

@@dievas_ I’ve tried those, but they didn’t do it for me. The noise cancelling was really bad actually, and I always heard a hissing from the Bluetooth signal. I tried two different pairs, as I thought one was faulty, but both had these problems.

@@lujorom9172 For the train, you're best off with one of these headphones. Open back audiophile headphones would be terrible because they don't block any sound and the they leak a ton of sound. And the gap in sound quality has narrowed between wired audiophile headphones and premium wireless noise cancelling headphones.

I had to return them due to this. Bummer. I really did enjoy them otherwise.

That's some weird mental gymnastic to not regret your APM 😂

@@MNHS16 if they regretted their APMs they would've returned them.... too delusional lmfao

You just have a big head 😂

Just stretch the band little u will feel much more comfortable

The xm5s are NOT 329$ where are you getting these numbers from lol

@@omranhaddadin5262Amazon has them for 328 rn

I have the first gen Sonys (MDR-1000X) and the flaking problem is real.

@@brechtxt8096 Upgrade bro!!

@@olich5628 Just copped the Maxes last week 😁

@@brechtxt8096yessirrr!! although I just copped the xm5s a couple days ago :))

What do you mean the pads aren't replaceable? Maybe for the xm5s, but the Xm2,3,and 4 all have earpads that can be replaced. I own 3s and a 4 and bought some nice suede Dakoni pads for them.

I havent tried the XM5 yet, but it sounds like the APM is comfier than XM4 (at least for me) while the XM5 may have retaken the crown. Given transparency mode is still the best on APM, the processing power and accuracy used for this still likely means the APM is better for ANC too. For travel, if its for on-the-move, I think XM5 is probably better. For statIonary use (on plane, in waiting rooms etc) I'd probably still go for APM.

Exactly this. My XM3's had the same ''problem''. I loved them but tried the APM's recently and the ANC is a very big difference. As for comfort, I can't say the APM's have been a problem for me. Some people say they fall off quickly due to their weight, but I havent had that happen yet. Maybe my head is shaped just weird enough for these headphones.

I have the Xm3s and the pads have flattened. Looking to replace with the Apple max just need to find out if I can plug into the entertainment system on a plane which no one has covered! Any chance you can let me know? Thanks 😊

@@Z_3D you can buy a cable from Apple, then you can connect via a flight adapter

@@tormodguldvog8405 thanks I got the pink ones on sale and although they are heavy I love them so far be well

I’ve read and watched several reviews looking for this comment earcup depth. Sony claims the XM5 cups are larger, do you know of that pertains to depth as well? I really dislike that the previous gen Sonys are great at NC and I want them but sit on my ears which is a deal breaker

@@lazie445 I don't know. You really should try personally, this will be hard to measure. The AirPods have a rather large cavity behind the pads where I can wriggle my ears into. On the other hand, they are indeed heavy and need a good amount of pressure to fit properly. Lighter earphones don't have this problem.

that's so funny because I'm thinking of returning my XM5s because the grip strength isn't tight enough. they keep sliding and falling off my head when I look down

@@Dr.Hiccup that’s why it’s so amazing to have options! I hope everything works out. Let me know if they work out for you.

@@causingdesert5409 thank you!

DEAD BY DAYLIGHT !!!

@@delamain1559 You are correct that is my channel icon. It’s one of my favorite perks.

Yeah Apple really thought these headphones would be the next big thing, like beats were in the early '10s. If only the price was at least $150 lower lol...

I had the same problem and I found the problem. They were too tight on my ears. If you adjust them to be a bit less tight they are the best ANC headphones too. After adjusting them also the sound separation image was night and day.

I never had that problem, and sound quality was far from meh. In fact my Max’s nuked my XM3’s and most pro reviewers will tell you the 4’s don’t sound that much better than the 3’s. So no, they aren’t superior.

I have just received mine ***

@@LuciferCelebrimbor what’s your opinion?

@@LuciferCelebrimbor Getting mine tomorrow and cannot wait! Let me know your thoughts

Apple - at least for now - can’t beat the best player in the game. Apple focuses all on design and they really heavily on BRAND! XM5 is the way to go

That’s all I need to know. I’m definitely getting the Xm5

@@JailBr3ak3r77 Cool. You won’t be disappointed! 👍🏻

The aren't even out!

@@reecemesser they released today

@@reecemesser Yes they are. Mine came today from Best Buy. I pre ordered them. Today is the “official” launch day.

The sony compared to the APM on the sound the sony are 2/10 of the APM

@@delamain1559 APM too much SSSS on the high. Similar to those cheap chinese IEMs

None of these reviewers dare to mention the condensation problem, it is one of the main things that is stopping me from getting them.

Gonna just make a slight interjection here. I haven't tried the xm5s but having used the xm4s and airpods. I think your issue of your headphones sliding may be worse on the Max's. The Max's feel very nice if you are not moving much, but they definitely are heavy and carry momentum. Marques's video even commented on this. But if you are looking down often or making a lot of head movements. The Max's definitely move around quite a lot

@@jheads5371 I was worried about the weight being and issue but I was hoping the resistance and clamping force would compensate. Buuut I think imma keep my XM5s. After squishing them for a bit they fit better

do you have hair on your head or are you bold? are you black or white? I'm not joking, seriously asking cuz the sliding might not be there for different people

@@Ex_Nihilo777 I have super straight thin hair longish (for a guy) hair and I'm white. Also have a beard that the cups interact with

@@Ex_Nihilo777 it’s not rocket science man he has a tiny head

APM

I found bright to be very good to my ear's

Exactly.

If it helps. You can actually use them while they are charging. Though even if you buy the cable to use them wired they still need battery to function. Apple🤦‍♂️

@@jheads5371 exactly... you cannot use them wired without battery

Can't even properly play back lossless audio with the cable either, lol

Did you adjust the ANC settings at all?

Kinda weird, just used them in a couple flights and it worked like a charm.

I bought the xm5 and had the xm4 and xm3 before and man i reccomand everyone to upgrade.It is worth the money.You enter a complete different music world where bass is not overpowerd and vocals are Crystal clear and you have a "wide"sound stage with the xm5 which makes music sound more realistic and not like it is coming from a closed box.The anc in my opinion is very similar to the xm4 the big difference comes with cancelling human voices,the xm5 cancells human voices alot better.

Which one?

@@ReLoadXxXxX "This is Tech Today"

I think Sony listened because everything on the XM5's is audio cue based, the voice assistant only comes on when telling you battery level

I had the same allergy to the AirPods Pro! There’s a giant thread on macrumors for a lot of people that experienced this like us. Total deal breaker for me

Sounds like an accurate summation. With the comfort, APM don't clamp tightly on the head, for some thats means they're comfier, for others its the opposite. Depends on head size and shape - No earphones gets comfort right universally just yet.

The (very slight) background hiss is actually a good thing to me, since I have tinnitus. And it's actually calming to me, it is not an annoying sound, but just the right way to be relaxing. I have the XM3's, maybe it got better with the XM5's.

PLEASE can someone explain to me why on some people the AirPods Max hold well and on others they fall off? What makes some people find it extremely uncomfortable after 2 hours and others do not feel any discomfort even after 3 hours of use?

@@tonyhawk123 Oh you've already answered to my question lmao. So I guess the notion of comfort is strictly subjective for those AirPods Max ? I can't decide if I buy them or not omg

@@AD-sg9tr same 🤣🤣🤣 its black friday and I need to decide... well, maybe one can try it at the store ? or else watch a thousand reviews 😂

Sorry your wrong

@@ramsfan709 that was my experience, and my own opinion. If you like APM then buy it. I am not going to spend my money on uncomfortable headphone.

K so instead of ''sorry you're wrong'' ill try to explain why the your point might not be entirely true. I previously owned the XM3's and loved them. with the equalizer in the app i cranked the bass up very high as i am a true basshead. However I figured it was time for an upgrade not so long ago. I had swapped from a samsung to an iphone by that point, so i figured, why not try the APM's? I agree with you that initially, i hated the bass. it felt so underwhelming coming from my XM3's. Considering apple does not exactly have an equalizer app, i was ready to return them and try the XM5's, however i preferred the design of the APM's. So instead i googled around to maybe find someone else that had experienced this problem and to my relief i found one. Someone had experienced the same thing on their pair or airpods pro. He had uploaded his equalizer settings from Spotify (which is what i use for music) and claimed that these settings were the best if you wanted high base but still clear vocals and such. I literally just copied them even though i realised that earbuds are far from the same as over-ear headphones. And my god my opinion did a solid 180 degree turn. suddenly i had beautiful deep bass, paired with clear vocals that were not too shrill and solid mids. I think the main problem a lot of people have is that they buy headphones and leave them on their standard settings. I am aware that you probably didnt mess around with the settings while in a store, but it makes a lot of difference. The APM's can definitly crank out good bass, you just need to change the equalizer up a bit. To the few people that might read this: before returning a pair of headphones, try mess around with the equalizer of the app that you use. you might not like the sound initially but your pair might just have the ability to sound exactly how you want them. Everyone has a different taste. What I think differentiates a good pair from a bad pair is not what they sound like out of the box, but what they CAN become if you customise their sound profile. Cheaper headphones sound too ''forced'' when you try to increase base. The APM'S definitly don't.

@@thomasvo3061 there are several problems with your answer. First, I don't listen to Spotify. I listen to my country music and Spotify does not have some of the rare, hard to find albums. There is no way I can equalize the sound to my liking. Second, APMs is heavy. I only tried it out in the store for 15 minutes, my head and neck got sore. Third, I like my music LOUD, like Dance Club LOUD. I maxed out the APMs and it was no where near the loudness that I craved. I can even make my Sony XM1 louder by plugging it to my USB-C DAC. Fourth, I am thinking of switching back to Samsung or Sony phone. Sony phone have better DAC, headphone jack, and micro SD card slot. I have nothing against peoples buying APMs. It's just Apple does not offer me what I want even though I am in the Apple garden now.

@@JOHNLEXXX the weight and comfort issue is entirely up to the person, hence why I didn’t comment on that. My head has the perfect shape for the APM but I don’t find it hard to believe that doesn’t go for everyone considering the weight when I’m holding them in my hands. I obviously didn’t know your music is not on any app that has an equalizer. In that case then you make a valid point. I do however think you are a minority on that front, so consider my reply more as a help towards people who do use the more common music streaming services in that case. In my experience the APM goes way louder than I’ll ever need, but again, that’s subjective. I hope you find the right pair of headphones for your music taste!

Someone send their airpods max twice in a year already.

@@Seminoles11 Thank you for the suggestion, I looked up those headphones, and I'm kind skeptical. I doubt $225 headphones would sound as good as $400 headphones, they are definitely more practical than the Sony's, I'll give you that. I'll think about it, thanks.

@@Seminoles11 My XM3’s haven’t been ruined, they sure as hell don’t look like they do on day 1, but they aren’t beaten up either. I’m fairly certain the XM5’s are built to be more durable than their predecessors.

If you don’t mind me asking, what color did you get? Black or silver?

Sony headphones are so much better.

I bought a case I love on amazon for $20. Fully protects them and puts them into sleep mode. These headphones are incredible and I’d highly recommend them after 1 year of ownership. I’d give them a shot!

The case is not a reason to avoid the APM. Pick one up from Amazon. As with anything Apple, people over dramatise everything. Really no big deal. In fact the minimal “case” with the APM is less cumbersome when used in the home or at the desk. Only really need a bulky case if travelling with them.

I must be the only one who likes the case for airpods max. They are way easier to pick up from my briefcase than the sonys would have been. And they are protected enough.

Sad but not surprising