The Absolute BEST Noise-Cancelling Headphones in 2021
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Күн бұрынWhat are the best Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones in 2021? Let's find out.
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00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Quick Verdict
02:40 - Comfort
05:42 - Sound Quality
08:36 - Noise Cancellation
11:56 - Portability
13:49 - Battery Life
15:10 - Cool Extra Features
19:44 - Final Verdict
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@dandiaz19934 2 жыл бұрын
"For me, budget is not a huge consideration". We get it, manggg. You're ballin'.
@nicholaswillis314 2 жыл бұрын
lmao
@georgemelissinos9128 2 жыл бұрын
@@bobs8005 not even half of that
@yujinhikita5611 2 жыл бұрын
I mean I dont have a budget with headphones not because im rich but because I have em on my head 24/7
@michal2524 2 жыл бұрын
lmao and u mirin
@miles_shore3690 2 жыл бұрын
yea
@axolotal7001 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact - I can't afford them but still watching this video 😅
@wg3771 2 жыл бұрын
Same here.. 🥺😢
@ankit_s 2 жыл бұрын
Those who afford are making the video
@chinmaybhabadYT 2 жыл бұрын
Same 😂
@kufdaw 2 жыл бұрын
very fun fact
@babatundeedited278 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 sony pretty cheap for best quality
@JoepHeki 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a Sony WH-1000XM3 a few weeks ago, absolutely amazing quality and noise cancelling. Would recommend 1000%, best headphones I've ever had.
@aoutsky 2 жыл бұрын
Agree. XmM4s are not a huge upgrade. The biggest annoyance with the XM3 is that it doesn't pair with multiple devices.
@Qhimadi 2 жыл бұрын
Yep and you could get two of them for the price of one apple headset. Plus the case on the sony s is nice.
@chan000090 2 жыл бұрын
Bought year back. Still working excellent 😄
@ericgon98 2 жыл бұрын
Not as good as the AirPods Max
@jackieparzival8240 2 жыл бұрын
it's great when it works, watch out the little piece of plastic in between the head band and ear cup, mine broke down surprisingly easy.
@Garhobson 2 жыл бұрын
The Sony has a Cool Extra Feature that was not mentioned, the Speak to Chat feature will pause the music and turn on transparency mode when it detects that you are speaking. Useful when you have to interact with the world while out and about, something I wish the Max has without having to reach for the Crown AND Transparency button in two steps.
@yodamuppet 2 жыл бұрын
I really like my AirPods Max, but I still think they’re overpriced. Honestly, I think $350-375 is probably a more appropriate price range for them. The battery life is great though.
@mickeytollison 2 жыл бұрын
10-12-21 Apple has had them on sale for $449. That seems to still be a little high but much closer to what they are worth.
@Q_Rated 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Just a recommendation to say more of the products’ names as opposed to “these” . I have realised recently that poor sighted and blind do listen to ur videos and will find your topics immensely beneficial.
@abid1564 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. The time stamps are great but when I go to final verdict I have no idea which ones he’s comparing and I am not even poor sighted or blind.
@sydgrim 2 жыл бұрын
Or people like me ✌️ who can't remember what it what!
@danieldusentrieb2405 2 жыл бұрын
I've had the Sony WH-1000XM3 for two years, now I use the Bose 700. The Sony's had the better sound quality and battery in my opinion, but the Bose's have a better built quality, design and comfort. I think the most people will be happy with both.
@David-lk2eu 2 жыл бұрын
which one has the better noise cancellation?
@danieldusentrieb2405 2 жыл бұрын
@@David-lk2eu The Sony's is slightly better in my opinion.
@lightworthy 2 жыл бұрын
when just using the noise cancelation features on its own, no music playing, how much could you hear and understand with both? i’m not so much looking for really great headphones for listening to music as i am sound reduction as i have AWFUL migraines that leads to being incredibly sensitive to sound. i bought a cheaper pair and it only truly blocked out things like the AC running, and airpods pro don’t reduce as much as I’d want, though that may be impacted by a piercing i have. it’s been hard to find reviews that mention the pure silencing factor without sound playing for everyday sounds and especially people talking and how close to silent it gets in a loud room, but also in just a normal volume room
@thehalfblacksnack Жыл бұрын
Which had better noise cancellation?
@actual_random 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't even talk about the dial on the surface headphones in the cool extra features section. Didn't talk about any of the touch controls or automatic stopping when you talk on the sony's. Didn't mention anything about codecs. I think the special features section was definitely lacking because that is where these headphones really differ. And you didn't at all mention mic quality which is huge as well. The Sonys don't have great microphones and have problems pairing with PCs. Your info on the headphones was very apple heavy. I get it they are your favourites but yeaaah not that helpful for someone whos looking for a different use case to yours and potentially doesn't have as much money as you. If you are with apple and have money then go for the airpods max obvs If you just want to listen to high-quality audio go with ony. if you want the all-around best headphones for calls and pairing with windows devices then go with the surface headphones.
@ericcheah6528 2 жыл бұрын
The headphone that won't hurt the ear is the one i ever need. Tried lot of them and most of them squeeze the ear badly after 1-2 hours of usage.
@algepaca 2 жыл бұрын
What kind did you try? I had huge issues with this when I used cheaper ANC headphones from Amazon and was hesitant to buy anything expensive. Still ended up buying the Bose 700, because I really needed good noise canceling and thought I could probably return them if they hurt. Never experienced any discomfort with them.
@bw7112 2 жыл бұрын
@@algepaca using bose 700 for 2 years. No problem at all.
@theo-hoffmann 2 жыл бұрын
i use these bose qc 2 almost everyday in the past two years and i don't really feel it in my head or ears, it's a perfet pillow lol
@Marcin_Pawlik 2 жыл бұрын
Same here. I did't really have this problem when I was using some cheap whatever headphones, but noise cancelling and sound quality were bad, so I bought sony MDR-XB950B1 and my ears hurt after 2-3 hours at most. Maybe I'll try with those Bose people mention.
@wallacerangel616 2 жыл бұрын
@@Marcin_Pawlik get the cheapest Bose headphones - Bose 35 II
@nicolaistoianov7066 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing comparison, and I'm really grateful for the "Quick verdict" section! It's just amazing that the summary of the video is easily accessible, even though I decided to watch the video completely.
@marybatiancila5984 2 жыл бұрын
most reliable and honest review i've seen on you tube.tons of help !thanks a lot .
@elliotpadfield7432 2 жыл бұрын
The XM4 is the best pair of headphones I’ve owned. Super comfortable fit, excellent noise cancelling, and a really good sound quality. Dual device connection is great as well. Wired connection is pretty good as well and always use them when I’m flying as they’re much better than the Bowers & Wilkins you get on board.
@Superflytenorguy 2 жыл бұрын
you've obviously never owned bose headphones. the XM4's are absolute trash. they have GREAT sound, but that's it. they are uncomfortable to wear for long periods. Dual connection doesn't work well even with something as simple as an android phone and windows 10. they do NOT work with Samsung tv's??? (largest tv manufacturer in the world). i cannot wait for the new bose cans to come out so i can toss these.
@elliotpadfield7432 2 жыл бұрын
@@Superflytenorguy I can’t say I’ve ever had any problems with my XM4s but if there’s something better I’ll give them a try. What Bose headphones would you recommend and I’ll buy them and give them a try tomorrow?
@Superflytenorguy 2 жыл бұрын
@@elliotpadfield7432 Bose QC 35 ii's are the best all around (that i've tried). not the greatest for music sound quality but flawless dual connection all the time. durable, comfy as hell, and they work worth all popular electronics. QC 45 coming sometime soon. looking forward to it
@TheGaurangga 2 жыл бұрын
@@Superflytenorguy they have a great sound. Bruh, that's what you wanted if you buy a headphone.
@uo9zzzyxwvutsrqp0nmkjihgfe43 2 жыл бұрын
i feel like i could still hear outside stuff with the xm4's. The noise cancelling could be better in my opinion.
@k.nilsson 2 жыл бұрын
So good timing for me that also is in the market for some new headphones! Thanks for great reviews and my airpod max is now on the way. Cheers from Sweden
@AtriumComplex 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting your verdict up front!
@Ethan7s 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see a real detailed review and not just leveraging your subscription numbers to shill product. Appreciate that.
@coal_91 2 жыл бұрын
I own the xm4 and I love them. I am an apple guy and would love to try out the airpods max. But even as an apple fan, I am not willing to pay so much more for basically the same features. I don‘t understand why they made the airpods max so much more expensive. I mean the airpods pro are around the same price as other great noice cancelling in ears (Sony).
@TheAxisArthemis 2 жыл бұрын
Wait till you try out the Spatial audio on apple TV app, you will get blown away instantly, and it destroys the xm4 completely. My house have both and xm4 feels like normal sound from headphone, while airpods max makes you feel the sound doesn't even come from the headphone, it's a cinema theatre masterpiece
@arkonarcaxe1808 2 жыл бұрын
same
@coal_91 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheAxisArthemis Sounds Great. I use the xm4 only for music or podcasts though.
@shawn651 2 жыл бұрын
@@coal_91 what are they like? I might buy it today but I don’t know if they’re good
@coal_91 2 жыл бұрын
@@shawn651 I think they are great. ANC and sound is really good, but even if you don't like how they sound out of the box you can fine tune both in the sony app with eq etc. Also, the xm4 can connect to two devices at the same time and switches sources quickly (I would say nearly as good as my AirPods pro). The xm3 couldn't do that. I can wear them for hours without getting tired. I don't have anything negative to say. Go buy them :)
@abidfiroze4781 2 жыл бұрын
Another highly informative video. Kudos
@dylanstuntman437 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for clarifying about the bass vs sound situation. I’d take bass over sound quality any day, just personal preference!
@DeepSukhwani Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick verdict. Appreciate it :)
@tpeasetiger 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas be like: “Uncomfortably heavy? Nah bro, I work out my neck…so I can handle it.”
@murk.mp4760 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking lmao
@stephenknight6562 2 жыл бұрын
So you would them all day long that heavy. Def not travel headphones
@Gilamath. 2 жыл бұрын
@@stephenknight6562 I recently switched to the Max. They’re more comfortable than my previous Bose NC700s, even though they’re definitely heavier, because the Max’s weight distribution is better and they don’t pinch my ears or my head. The ear cups are also more breathable. Excellent for travel, in my experience; I took them with me on a long-haul flight to Abu Dhabi in June
@littleredbloodred5534 2 жыл бұрын
I have had the Sony WH-1000xm4 for 6 months only thing that bothered me was the sensor On the left ear cup. my left ear would get irritated from brushing on it and I would really notice it after taking them off and on but only happens from heavy use (the whole day/night) but other than that they are really awesome 👍
@Up-To-Speed 2 жыл бұрын
Best review ever! Thanks so much for this.
@bomcabedal 2 жыл бұрын
Have owned these WH-1000M2s bought around Christmas 2017. Threw away the case (pretty grubby by then) about six months later and they've been in my bag without a case ever since. Still as tight and almost as well-sounding as the day I purchased them.
@roudy879 2 жыл бұрын
I think the type of music you listen to plays a big role in your choice. I bought the XM4 few weeks ago and it's a bit underwhelming sound quality wise for indie/classical/folk/instrumental
@aor_misticminer8753 2 жыл бұрын
That’s actually an extremely important comment! Thanks for pointing that out!!!
@BadenHealth 2 жыл бұрын
I find going from my studio headphones to the xm4’s pretty hard too
@Pond721 2 жыл бұрын
If you use it with a PC just get an external DAC or something like that. I use a Sounblaster or something and it makes a big difference to the sound.
@Leinsterr 2 жыл бұрын
Use the Sony app to EQ them, drop the clear bass and experiment with the mid and treble EQ to fit the genre.
@carlosanaya4149 2 жыл бұрын
What the hell is Indie?
@catbread4801 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much This helped a lot I get sensory overload and this is Informative And organized
@Avenzrk 2 жыл бұрын
I've never been an 'over the ear' headphone person. but I bought the original Surface Headphones, and they've been fantastic. The dynamic noise cancellation (and ambient noise amplification (when desired)) are great for my work-from-home use and music alike. the touch-controls are really convenience to not hunt for buttons you can't see. the price was practical. would recommend them to anyone (Microsoft eco system or not).
@busbyjon 2 жыл бұрын
Great review - what about using them for calls? Which had the best microphone?
@stephen-finance 2 жыл бұрын
And here I am listening to this video with the standard Apple headphones that came with my old phone...
@CaseyBurnsInvesting 2 жыл бұрын
Watching on the QC-35 but they’re falling apart. Needed this video to keep my focus. I’ll be trying the Apple headphones. You and Brian Jung have said you love them.
@Jowanneee 2 жыл бұрын
how is it falling apart?
@Teriyakipapita 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah how? I genuinely want to know fr
@BoleDaPole 2 жыл бұрын
The bose ear cups and head padding start to fall apart after a few years.
@TraceB 2 жыл бұрын
My complaint about the Air Pods Max (other than price) is that it’s hard to wear them when I clean & move around. If I bend down they move forward and feel like they are falling. I do love how the ear pieces can be replaced. I had a few pairs of Beats prior & the ear pads tore apart on each after a year. I do wear them for 5 hours a day tho & would definitely buy them again, but I should go see a chiropractor for my neck.
@nipunsharma5351 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with your assessment. I have the Airpods Max and I just don't like how anaemic they are in the bass department. I have to drive them at near full volumes even in bass heavy tracks to enjoy the beats. They just don't cut it for me. I'm a basshead and I got them after listening to guys like Quinn from Snazzy Labs who gave glowing reviews to them and noted that they were "really bassy". I Wonder what bass did their ears hear!
@JoergPelzer 2 жыл бұрын
After long deciding process, I decided to get a pair of Bose 700, I already use for years Beyerdynamic 770 and 990s and I must say these are really nice and clear and I could make a mix with them. I dont need boomy bass and other artificial things, I need neutral and clear and yes Bose has it. I can pair them with two devices at the same time, they have included cable, are super light and have extreme noise cancellation abilities. The microphone for calls in noisy environment no of the others can reach :-)
@Jockeymahorn 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I need one
@izstrella 2 жыл бұрын
This was helpful, thank you!
@thearr08 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Very honest about each of the upsides and downsides of each headphones. I think I'll get the sonys.
@Tobwilk 2 жыл бұрын
Would like to have heard about mic quality, and use for conference calls.
@evanrelf 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a good video, thank you!
@donfait6494 2 жыл бұрын
Your review didn't mention comfort or durability during activities or in weather that can cause one to sweat. I'm looking for noise-canceling headphones to use while mowing. Have a battery-powered mower that's considerably quieter than gasoline, but still would like to cut down on noise while not feeling that I'm locked in a diving bell. Also want to use for Peloton. Any recommendations for headphones that are at least somewhat acoustically sealed yet breathable?
@fantakouyate2307 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the Sony headphones today and I can attest they’re incredible. I fell asleep with them on and awoke because of a sound notification and looked around my bed for them for 5 minutes without ever realizing they were on my head! They’re that comfortable! This makes me consider returning these for the airpod maxes but after the iPhone 13 I’m ready to extract myself from the apple universe.
@simba9699 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this review pure honesty
@dom5272 2 жыл бұрын
great review bro
@elevenscorpio 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! What brand do you recommend for listening to audiobooks? Thank you!
@CalicoCooperFan 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on your process for conducting research for your videos and how you synthesize information for them? What is your process?
@achrafgr5449 2 жыл бұрын
Dope video thomas
@PatriciaSigaki 2 жыл бұрын
The XM4s have a 3D sound system as well (I've only tested them briefly, when I was setting them up, but they sounded great). Just bought mine this week and I'm loving them so far! I think you have to subscribe to a compatible service though - you get 3 months for free (Deezer and 2 other ones that I don't remember the name now), in Japan - I don't know if it's the same in other countries.
@bethpritchard7992 2 жыл бұрын
Was coming here to say the same ☺️
@LonDanDoc 2 жыл бұрын
Even the XM3s had it. Owned both both are great
@popeye94 2 жыл бұрын
Do you use earbuds when you work out? Really curious what you’re using.
@murk.mp4760 2 жыл бұрын
Hope to see more tech vids lol. Maybe music production setup?
@syedmuhammadhussain6112 2 жыл бұрын
You sir got my like when you gave the final verdict in the beginning.
@KO_Manic 2 жыл бұрын
This review was a nice vibe 🙂
@thanhbinh24 2 жыл бұрын
the QC 45 is coming and i really want a review of that from you
@Baxtexx 2 жыл бұрын
What about call/microphone Quality? I have the XM3 but the mic is useless for video meetings.
@Mklpz000 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review would have loved to see the Philip L3
@MrFikrullah 2 жыл бұрын
*does Bose 700 is really that bad for SQ? Should i choose XM4 instead? But I'm kinda worried about the crackling issue on XM4's.*
@n.j.p.9322 2 жыл бұрын
You know the thing about forgetting that you are wearing the Bose QC 35's actually happens to me with the 700's too. In fact, with the 700's I often don't even think about it. With their 20 hour battery life and the great comfort I can simply put them on in each morning when I wake up, wear them all day, then put them on the charger when I go to bed. All with no risk of running out of battery or or my ears beginning to hurt. Also dispite my 700's being more than a year old and are regularly charged overnight (which tends to lead to over charging) the battery life has not been noticeably depleted and still lasts all day even now. Edit: By the way, this comment isn't meant to dispute your verdict. I simply want to give people a basis on which to judge the other headphones
@ugolapa7954 2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me about the quality of the sound plz
@n.j.p.9322 2 жыл бұрын
@@ugolapa7954 the sound is very high quality. It's not perfect, but it's still far above average!
@danielgorham5019 2 жыл бұрын
@@n.j.p.9322 I saw some forums talking about clicking and cracking with the ANC... have you experienced any?
@n.j.p.9322 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielgorham5019 no actually, I haven't.
@danielgorham5019 2 жыл бұрын
@@n.j.p.9322 thanks for the reply 🙏🏾 and it sounds like you have been using yours pretty heavily, everyday, over the last year.
@nailsonlandim 2 жыл бұрын
Huge Thanks for this review! If my setup were 100% Apple I would spend the extra bucks on the Apple one, but as I have PC's too Sony seems a better go. One thing I noticed while testing my wife AirPods Pro on a Mac is that the microphone get's a good noise cancelling for an office environment, you don't hear the keyboard sounds that much.
@briancastellanos179 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas, which of these headphones are best for Deadlifting.
@Ourhightpreviews 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas, Why you didn’t change battery to new-one in Bose? :)
@MrCruzeiroDoSul 2 жыл бұрын
Hey guy good job. You are the best man.
@davinamillane6503 2 жыл бұрын
I’m an adult educator (teach at University level) and I love your You Tube that I share with my students…..I’ve just noticed your TikTok but not a lot of posts, so just curious as to whether you will be on here regularly or is it best to watch you on you tube? Thanks
@Dionyzos 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats earbuds when it comes to portability so I only use my over ears at home. The price of the Airpods Max is just so insane though, it's hard to justify it.
@uteboy86 2 жыл бұрын
Not to mention you can buy the Sony's for way less and they sound way better. And if you spend abit more the bose sound better then them and still cheaper then apples and the warranty of both the Bose and Sony's is way better and easier to replace.
@Zoomin69 2 жыл бұрын
Earbuds don't sound as good tho
@TheDanaYiShow 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! If my qc35's ever die on me, I'll refer back to this video, awesome stuff!
@Stiggandr1 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't even watched the video yet but let me recommend against bose. The sound delay is terrible. The Bose app for the phone caused my Bose headset to start to desync severely and create noise crackle. The sound canceling function fails whenever it deals with soft ambient noise and even amplifies some sounds because of how it's desynchronized or over-responsive. I got the nicest wireless headset bows offers too. I forget which model though.
@spotmebro3589 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Sony’s are great. I use mine everyday.
@raymondtan892 2 жыл бұрын
I have both the xm4 and the airpod max. My only apple device is just an Ipad......trust me the Airpod max is worth it, you get spatial audio(cinema liked audio) which is insanely good on netflix, you get transparency mode which sounds so natural that no other headphone could simulate that, you get far superior "clean and crisp" sound than the xm4 no matter how you EQ the settings in the xm4, you can hear so much details in the instrument that you can't hear in the xm4, you get a really "premium" comfort and build quality and magnetic replaceable earpads. For the xm4, i love to bring them around attached to my neck and they are my on-the-go headphones. They are both really good headphones, but now I would want to sell away my xm4 because I have the intention using the APM as my full time daily driver.
@TheMatemator 2 жыл бұрын
Why you didn’t change battery to new-one in Bose?
@josefserf1926 4 ай бұрын
Agreed, comfort is the most important factor of all. Sound quality next followed by durability and reliability etc.
@diegolopezjimenez9172 2 жыл бұрын
Look into the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are also something to look into! theyre about $280 and are up there, no issues about them for everyday wear and working out. But I recommend Airpod Maxs for working in the same spot for hours.
@SourStrawberrys 2 жыл бұрын
The airpod max are ridiculously over priced headphone for what they offer. As well as the ridiculous case that you must have in order to turn the headphone off. The sony's are the best for something like that.
@hellolessie027 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the MX4 thanks to your review- which I loved! But sadly had to return them less than a month later because they made me nauseated and dizzy everytime I had them on. Now I’m looks for PNC headphones. Any recommendations?
@Thomasfrank 2 жыл бұрын
Like just normal closed headphones? It's hard to make a "best" recommendation on those as there are so many, but I know SoundGuys has a lot of great guides. I've always been a fan of the Audio Technica ATH-M50x personally. I've probably bought 3 pairs over the years, and they were what I used in college before ANC headphones became more popular.
@meow5622 2 жыл бұрын
Finally somebody made this! 😩😩
@ssucharith 2 жыл бұрын
Superb Video.
@tayfrd482 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tuckertech 2 жыл бұрын
I have the Bose QC comfort II for traveling. The Sony’s when WFH.
@magick_jim 2 жыл бұрын
nice vid :) have the xm3 from sony and they are terrefic
@bobbourai3537 2 жыл бұрын
These items specially noise cancelling criteria, are they good for truck drivers!
@thorium9190 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with the budget for convenience I would play top dollar for use over many years.
@ArkUmbra 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the Bose 700's a year or so ago after the foam started coming out of my Sony headphones (used them a lot). And I'm glad you mentioned you thought the sound wasn't great, because I was also quite surprised at how much better my old Sony ones sounded. A little disappointed, to be honest. Also think the noise cancelling is somewhat subpar Think I'll buy another Sony pair next.
@derzuschauer2126 2 жыл бұрын
Can I also use the Sony XM4 WITH a cable? For video editing and working in an office?
@tomslaterdesignillustratio4391 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Thomas, thanks so much for this info! I’m hoping to cancel out constant reverberating from roof mounted AC units in my complex. Is it your sense that these products can eliminate that annoyance? Thanks again, Tom
@Thomasfrank 2 жыл бұрын
They’re probably your best bet, yes - they do quite well at quieting the cabin noise when I’m on planes!
@tomslaterdesignillustratio4391 2 жыл бұрын
@@Thomasfrank On your "go" I got the Sony XM4. Thanks so much for this video Thomas, really helped out with seriously noisy, sleepless nights.
@Thomasfrank 2 жыл бұрын
@@tomslaterdesignillustratio4391 you're very welcome - hope they work well! Since you mentioned sleeping, I'll note that I'm a side sleeper and can't use headphones. So I use AirPods Pro and just pop one in my left ear to fall asleep to an audiobook every night. The other ear is against the pillow, so it creates pretty good isolation. Just thought I'd mention that if you end up having trouble falling asleep with large headphones on.
@Michelle-rh5hh 2 жыл бұрын
Will these be good for working from home. I need so noise canceling headsets but for work
@dot5816 2 жыл бұрын
This is biased because Sony obviously has the best sound and noise-cancellation.
@peterweiyanglee1397 2 жыл бұрын
not really when you are using apple ecosystem 😂😂
@dot5816 2 жыл бұрын
@@peterweiyanglee1397 Yeah definitely, if you're an apple user - stick with their ecosystem.
@SourStrawberrys 2 жыл бұрын
@@peterweiyanglee1397 The echosystem doesn't matter when it comes to sound and noise cancellation. What device it is used for doesn't change whether it is the best at it or not. I don't care if I was in the apple echosystem. I would never pay that price for what those headphones have to offer. The ridiculous case and the fact that you need the case in order to turn the headphones off is enough to not buy them
@sayedhossainkingdom9255 2 жыл бұрын
I need two thing ; comport and noise cancelling. What is best for that?
@Jaszunai 2 жыл бұрын
I have kind of a wide head, so the biggest consideration for me is that the headphones don't feel like they're trying to crush my head.
@brawrrrXO 2 жыл бұрын
I'm an apple fan boy but I own the Sony because hands down superior if you have the Tidal app or a few others they have the 360 reality = spatial audio pre lit. Also Im wondering your q35 is dead Bose just release the q45 please review.
@loydhelmick9682 2 жыл бұрын
Is there any ANC headsets that can pair to another set of ANC headsets? So I’m a loud environment 2 people can talk to each other.
@julianfp1952 2 жыл бұрын
I agree about the one issue with the AirPod Max (APM) sound quality being the bass, at least for my ears, but I’m not sure I’d simply say that the Sony is better there. To my ears the APM have some real strong points in the bass, it goes deeper than the Sony and it is clearer and better controlled than the Sony so those are both areas where I would say the APM bass is better than the Sony. My disappointment with the APM bass though, which is why I understand people giving the win to the Sony for bass, is that the APM bass seems to lack some punch and energy especially in the region around where you typically find the kick drum. If only the APM not only had the depth and control of the bass but also had the dynamic punchy nature of the XM4 in the bass frequencies that would be close to perfection for my preferred sound signature.
@tims9376 2 жыл бұрын
Is the QC 35 comfortable for extended hours? I’m working/wearing these for 12-15 hours a day, so it’s extremely important to me
@Thomasfrank 2 жыл бұрын
I've never worn headphones for that long, but the QC35 are bar none the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. There's not a single other model I'd recommend over them, noise-cancelling or not, if comfort is top priority. I'll also note that Bose announced a QC 45 shortly after I made this video lol
@jewishmyrongaines 2 жыл бұрын
Looking jacked, ma man
@YogawithGloria 2 жыл бұрын
what a great video comparing these. I'll take note for when my Bose QC older generation finally dies as yours had.
@moholdt3335 2 жыл бұрын
I love the bose qc 35 ii, i use them everyday at work, and you can get them cheap used, its one of the best headsett i have used.
@layne399 2 жыл бұрын
Sure... but is the maybe 5% better active noise cancellation worth paying 600 over 300?
@wolficeir 2 жыл бұрын
My Barsone headphones were $40, and they don't exist on Amazon anymore. They are light, and the noise canceling is helpful (not all the best, but it works for me.) I've had them for at least 2.5 years, and they haven't failed me, the battery life is good, but I sometimes forget to turn off the ANC; other than that, it lasts me over a week until I need to charge again. One of the ear cups is ripped, but I don't feel the inside of the ear cups while wearing it. If I wanted new ones, I would get them again if they were still available. Otherwise, I would still look around for some better ones. My price range was $20-$50 when purchasing these, just for context.
@voltspc9394 2 жыл бұрын
I've owned both XM4 and Max, the Max sound better (basically airpods pro but in headphone form) but I dont feel like I could ever take them away from my desk, they're heavy and feel delicate. XM4 feel like they're meant for travel, I could take them anywhere without worrying, and they have better confort and fit.
@fakenamefakesurname5005 2 жыл бұрын
This is the video i needed, i just want to buy one
@RenRen007 2 жыл бұрын
I adore you Thomas!!!!!!
@VeaceslavBARBARII 2 жыл бұрын
21:25 At the end of the video, while Thomas was advertising Brilliant, I got a Thomas' KZfaq video suggestion, called "5 ways people manipulate you (and how resist them)". 😂
@ajtairsoft5051 2 жыл бұрын
So I have been looking into the crusher anc personalized noise canceling wireless headphones for a week or so now and haven’t found and vid that compares them to any of these are they just not good or something?
@cameronbrown5070 2 жыл бұрын
I got the bose qc 35's a couple of weeks ago from amazon, I love them but I can always return them, do you think that I should return them and instead get the sony xm3's (xm4 is 100 more and it just isn't worth it for me) or keep the bose.
@Thomasfrank 2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the price you want to pay - the QC's are like $100 less, and they're still really really good! I just found the XM4 to be marginally better in everything except comfort. I think you'll be happy with either though. As for the XM3, I didn't test those but SoundGuys has a comparison here: www.soundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-vs-sony-wh-1000xm3-38479/
@cameronbrown5070 2 жыл бұрын
@@Thomasfrank thank you so much for the reply! I am a massive fan of your content. I will definitely check that out.
@AnthonyGruba 2 жыл бұрын
xm4 aren't worth it (their sound is actually worse from what I've heard) so xm3 are a better option. The only upside of xm4 is that you can be connected to 2 devices at once
@phaosey1878 2 жыл бұрын
When my bose headphones die i think i am reverting back to sony. It seems like they made them more durable than their predecessors. My old sony headphones were great but they broke very easily between the earmuffs and the headstrap
@james_subosits 2 жыл бұрын
I'm dealing with that problem right now - should I just superglue it or what? Not willing to pay to get them repaired
@phaosey1878 2 жыл бұрын
@@james_subosits i superglued mine and reinforced them with some metal. They couldn't turn around anymore though
@flippers9052 2 жыл бұрын
i also have elongated head. when i wear xm3, the top of my head is in extreme pain after 1-2 hours
@06bostonguy 2 жыл бұрын
Excelente review !! I got the XM4’s on sale Back in December but I wasn’t impressed at all with the sound quality like everyone else is. Maybe I have defected ears, lol. They are very comfortable and the NC feature is pretty Good but not mind blowing in my opinion, transparency mode sucks on them. Compared to my AirPods Pro, so I returned them. Cause I found them to sound the same as my Beats Studio wireless from 2014…But the Sony’s are much more comfortable of course, and way better Noise canceling. Anyway I bought the AirPods Max in June and I’m very happy with them. Better sounds quality than the Sony’s, better NC, transparency mode, better quality materials, very comfortable as well, better integration with all my Apple devices etc.. My only problem with the AirPods Max is the price (too dam high !) and the lack of volume , I wish they were a bit louder. Overall it’s great!
@SourStrawberrys 2 жыл бұрын
You wasted money on the airpod max over something $200 cheaper that is almost no different? Not to mention doesn't have the ridiculous case the max comes with where you cannot even turn the headphone off unless you have it in that case. Makes no sense.
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