Which Sony Earbuds Are Best? || LinkBuds S vs. WF-1000XM4 vs. LinkBuds vs. WF-C500

Рет қаралды 370,631

2 жыл бұрын

LATEST PRICES ↘️
Sony Linkbuds S 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/linkbuds-S
Sony WF-1000XM4 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/sony-wf10...
Sony Linkbuds 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/linkbuds
Sony WF-C500 👉 mikeobrienmedia.com/Sony-C500
Sony and audio are two words that go well together, but with Sony's expanded earbud lineup, the lines get blurred. Which is actually the best pair or wireless earbuds?
Follow me on social media! (it's always just @mikeobrienn)
Instagram: / mikeobrienn
Twitter: / mikeobrienn
TikTok: / mikeobrienn
About me: mikeobrienmedia.com
TOP TECH DEALS (Updated Continuously):
* Wearables: mikeobrienmedia.com/wearable-...
* Tablets: mikeobrienmedia.com/tablet-deals
* Phones: mikeobrienmedia.com/phone-deals
Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you!
Additional review notes:
PHYSICAL DESIGN
C500
Physical buttons (feel a bit mushy, but great for athletes)
Very small and comfortable
Cheap feeling case
4 colors (coral/mint/white/black)
Linkbuds
Open design is incredibly light, breathable, and comfortable
Can be finicky with the fit
Control by tapping your jaw joint
Case has a button
2 colors (black/white)
Linkbuds S
The lightest, smallest ANC hifi earbuds on the market
Extremely light and comfortable
Touch pads (customizable in the app)
Made from recycled plastic
4 colors (white/black/tan)
WF-1000XM4
Touch controls (customizable in app)
Largest case
Premium design
The only model with wireless charging
Comes with foam tips
The foam tip problem
2 colors (black/silver)
ALL
IPX4
COMFORT
Rank: Link, Link S, C500, XM4
BATTERY
C500: 10/20
Link: 5.5/23
Link S: 6/20
XM4: 8/24
SOUND
C500: constant hissing sound
Sounds claustrophobic with poor instrument separation
Muddy bass make them sound less deep and less wide than I would like
Lively sound overall with powerful lows. Pop sounds fun with these. For the price, not a bad balance, but there is plenty of better sounding competition
Only AAC & SBC codecs
Link:
Only supports SBC & AAC
Great clarity, but lacks bass
Anything below 200Hz is significantly deemphasized
Open-back type sound, great for a quiet work space in which you wear earbuds for many hours per day!
Link S:
LDAC support
Fun and lively
A smaller driver than the XM4, but still an impressive sub-bass performance
A bit warm and dark. I wish there was better spatial replication and it didn’t sound like it was all in the middle of my head
Still pretty decent
XM4:
LDAC support
Warmer, more powerful and full sounding. Great detail and clarity with a wider soundstage. More natural and clear than any other earbuds on this list. A substantial improvement over the others, but an untrained ear may not notice too much difference between Link S and these.
ALL:
EQ
DSEE
Connection priority choice in app
MIC TEST
ANC
Level 25 - Sony WF-1000XM4
Level 23 - Sony Linkbuds S
Level 13 - Sony WF-C500
Level 1 - Sony Linkbuds
FEATURES
Speak to chat (XM4, Link S, Link)
Transparency mode (Link S, XM4) - which is better?
Adaptive volume control on Linkbuds
Adaptive sound control on XM4 and Linkbuds S
Auto play/pause (XM4, Link S, Link)
Tap for Spotify (Link, Link S)
ALL
Support mono mode
Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers!
This channel is monetized via KZfaq ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching!

Пікірлер: 440

@AN6370 2 жыл бұрын

Thing I care the least about is wireless charging. Call quality needs to be decent and sound is the number one priority for me.

@carlson2012abqb 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. F wireless charging!

@neondouble_ 2 жыл бұрын

The thing I care about least is actually call quality. I have no friends...

@Spolt_main 2 жыл бұрын

The one situation (for me) that wireless charging could come in handy is if your phone has reverse wireless charging and you run out of battery on your earbuds.

@mementomori29231 2 жыл бұрын

The airpods pro wireless charging really sucks, and I love wireless charging. The airpods pro take forever to charge wirelessly and get hot too while charging. So I charge my earbuds with wires while charge my phones wirelessly.

@AN6370 2 жыл бұрын

@@mementomori29231 my iphone gets too hot using apple's magsafe charger.

@123allskate 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve honestly never even thought about wireless charging. You can pretty much only use it at home but earbuds are something I use when I’m anywhere but home and even at that you’d have to remain stationary in one spot to charge them . It’s so much easier to toss them in a case, toss the case in my bag, commute to work, and then use them after that charge.

@KiNgJoKeRSiNgH Жыл бұрын

no I have portable wireless charger, and they work

@etherealicer Жыл бұрын

Wireless charging is great if you have a Samsung phone, because you can charge the buds from your phone. However, I find that extremely niche and rather plug it in. After all it is more efficient.

@zulchemical Жыл бұрын

idk, once i got used to wireless charge, its been hard to switch back.

@robwhitmore3040 11 ай бұрын

I have a wireless charger at work and a double charger next to my bed. also when I'm travelling or have forgotten to charge it for a while, I charge them from my Xiaomi phone's reverse wireless charging

@CT-kv3bx Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the linkbuds s. My new daily driver and I have many sets of ear bulbs including the mark4 Sony and iPod pro. Hands down these are my favorite for everyday use

@jep0rox 2 жыл бұрын

Another use for the linkbuds is the downside which you pointed out, you can hear everything outside which would make them the safest music listening devices for biking, scooting, running, anything where you need to listen for cars. I use mine for scooting and they're perfect.

@Jiren0420 2 жыл бұрын

That's my thing, I have to be aware of my surroundings due to safety reasons

@davespanksalot8413 2 жыл бұрын

Aftershokz are pretty darn good for transparency too since they’re bone conductive and leave the ears wide open. They are a bit light on the bass but so are the linkbuds apparently.

@davespanksalot8413 Жыл бұрын

@@SimonWoodburyForget The linkbuds sound like a good option for environments where hearing transparency is important. I only know about the aftershockz because I have a waterproof unit I use for swimming, and interestingly the water bumps up the bass quite a bit!

@josephmelvinjr.m.belano4828 Жыл бұрын

Andrew Tate would approve of this.

@ivanmolinamagana1959 Жыл бұрын

As someone with a high hearing loss, this is something I care about a lot

@aalexangel Жыл бұрын

I own both the xm4's and the linbuds s and I have to agree, that the linbuds S make for a wiser choice. While the xm4's sound a little better they are overshadowed on a day2day use by the Linbuds S. Call quality is great and sound experience more than you can hope for from an in ear set!

@metheuscane719 2 жыл бұрын

None of the reviewers i seen mentioned c500 hissing sound except you. And quality content right here, i am glad yt recommend your videos. Instant Sub

@lingwee 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this review. Excellent review. Thank you

@MikeOBrienMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words!

@Web_Diver Жыл бұрын

I always put sound quality first. But over time, using various wireless headphones, I realized that it is very important for me how comfortable they sit in the ear. Many headphones start to tire my ears, to the point that the ear cartilage can start to hurt. And, of course, the weight of the earphone and its size are extremely important, in this regard, because any action can cause loss or depressurization, and even if these are compact and lightweight headphones, this still happens from time to time. Therefore, my favorite here is definitely the Linkbuds S. However, the WF-1000XM4 really hold the bass better, and in general they sound a little better, they are quite possible to purchase if you do not listen to music for a long time, but only insert them at 10 minutes and listen to it in a relaxed atmosphere. Well, I would also like to add that, in fact, the review really lacked the WF-1000XM3 headphones, which are much more comfortable than their older model, but are still relevant and sound very decent, and probably not even worse than WF-1000XM4.

@donpatisson 7 ай бұрын

Brillant comparison! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!

@howardslack4890 2 жыл бұрын

I have the mx4 and mow grass all day. Love the ANC. Took awhile for my ears to used to wearing them all day. Can’t beat the 8 he battery using the noise protection and music. Would really consider the the linkbud s for the smaller size, but question the battery life.

@mementomori29231 2 жыл бұрын

Good point about battery life .

@Victor-kh5rh 2 жыл бұрын

What people don’t consider is battery health. All of these products will face battery degradation, if the buds start with 5 hours of battery life chances are that over two years assuming one charging cycle every few days, the battery health will decline to barely acceptable range. This happened to my OG AirPods within a year as I used them heavily for workouts and conference calls, by the end of the year they would last for less than 40 minutes. The Beats Pro started at 8 hours and after two and a half years they were still holding for 3 hours or so. This is why I would never consider headphones with at a minimum 6 hours of battery life, anything less than that is going to be disposable in 1-2 years.

@PhantasmXYZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@Victor-kh5rh on a related note, user serviceability is why I've stuck with my older WF1000-XM3 and returned my XM4. It is relatively easy to replace the XM3 batteries every year or two to restore performance. $20-$30 for fresh cells vs. $200-$300 for new models with relatively minor improvements

@Ober1kenobi Жыл бұрын

I mow as well, I actually don’t like strong ANC, so I have the WF C500s. I like to be able to hear,and feel things too while I’m working It’s saved me and my equipment a few times

@aknotts66 Жыл бұрын

so do you wear noise protection over the xm4s? what ones do you use? My earbud on the left keeps falling out all the time and im wondering if its my 3m ear protection.

@leighgoldstein3119 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video. So thorough and to the point.

@iamwb Жыл бұрын

So detailed !! i love this ! amazing review

@davespanksalot8413 2 жыл бұрын

One downside of physical buttons in the wf500s is you can’t lie on your side in bed because you’ll either pause or turn the volume down depending which side you lie on.

@iamwb Жыл бұрын

finally a review with all kinds ❤ thank you ❤

@ELJefeReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent comparison Mike!

@King311___ Жыл бұрын

Hey bro, How are you.

@skullcrusher_1 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for a refresh of the sport model earbuds but looks like the linkbuds S are the new midrange possible sport variant. I honestly don't care about wireless charging on my earbuds as I don't use the power share feature on my phone. I just plug into a battery bank

@Ilovepizzandnb 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison as always Mike. I still love my Xm's but I'm considering getting the Linkbuds S

@whistexexo3397 Жыл бұрын

Me too. I got the XM3 and looking for new ones and thinking to buy the Linkbuds. Case is smaller, More light, got ANC and Got IPX4 so I can use them while sweating and raining

@PeakPerspectivesMT 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my XM4s since launch and I love them 😁

@synthezorth9199 2 жыл бұрын

Same.

@acerock013 Жыл бұрын

I've owned two pairs of XM4's and while they're great earbuds, there were a lot of quality of life issues I had with them. I couldn't wear them for more than an hour as the design was too bulky for my ear and the foam eartips enver gave me a comfortable seal. They were either too small or too big and they had a tendency to come off in my ear when i took the earbud out (which is really uncomfortable and freaky). I need earbuds or headphones whenever I am out and about so i have always invested money into a good pair of earbuds and headphones, and while the XM4's are objectively a higher tier, I am finding that the Link Buds S way more comfortable to wear and with some tweaking in the EQ from another youtuber's review I am finding that these buds are fit much better and totally unobtrusive. I'm listening to them right now and I can already tell there aren't any pressure points and the seal is comfortable and effective. So yeah, I unreservedly prefer the Link Bud S over the XM4 so in retrospect, i'm kinda happy now that I lost one of the earbuds and had to replace it.

@SCREAMSALONE Жыл бұрын

How's the link s comparison with the x4 on good 🔊 bass? I have x4,and in comparison, my wb fx 700 blows it away.. my 700's charger quit after I had to purchase a new bud after losing one, which lead to buying the 1000mx4. Totally disappointed. I expected so much more, not to mention having to pay for an app to utilize a sound function.

@BE-ks8mm 6 ай бұрын

wich KZfaqr gave you the right eq?

@Anthony32126 2 жыл бұрын

I got the WF-C500 on sale at best buy for $68 a few weeks ago. If you can get these on sale, definitely a great bang for your buck. They sound great for the price (not bad at all), I listen to a lot of complex music, and while it is a bit muddy compared to the others, it's no slouch. The hissing is a slight issue but when actually listening to music, it's not very noticeable. They are pretty comfortable too. If you want an affordable pair of TWEs, keep these on your shortlist, especially if they are on sale! Great video too man, keep up the great informative videos 🤘

@adamburke4738 Жыл бұрын

Thinking about getting the C500. Is the hissing fairly loud when not playing anything or is it quiet?

@Anthony32126 Жыл бұрын

@@adamburke4738 I can't hear it at all when listening to music or videos. When I pause a video or end a call I hear it. It isn't terrible and doesn't ruin any listening, just a minor noise. Sometimes during calls I can hear it a bit, but most audio is louder than it. For the price, it's really the only negative

@adamburke4738 Жыл бұрын

@@Anthony32126 awesome. Thanks for letting me know.

@Anthony32126 Жыл бұрын

@@adamburke4738 Yep, honestly, just try them out, if they are bad, there are free returns from most places. There is an occasional slight beep too, not sure why or when, but it's not very frequent.

@OneAndZer0 Жыл бұрын

I'm a professional music producer/mix engineer and i had to go into the eq and boost up the highs a bit. That 2.5k and above needs a bit of a boost and that helps with the muddiness. Careful not to over do it tho. Originally when i put them on i was pretty disappointed, after eqing them they sound pretty solid.

@wickedone33 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thanks for another excellent review. Just wondering why you haven’t made a video on the Soundcore Liberty 3 pros.

@Chubby_Ninja1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reviewing these earbuds, bought the Sony Linkbuds S after watching your video, loving it

@miniDrew4 Жыл бұрын

I'm on the fence between the Linkbuds S and the Pixel Buds pro. The multi point on the Pixel buds pro might be enough to sway me.

@tvollogy 2 жыл бұрын

For me, if I need to hear my surroundings, I put one earbud in as I use the Bose soundsport free(I think that's their name). Would you recommend an upgrade from these to the linkbud s

@denniskarlsson6173 Жыл бұрын

I've been eyeing the c500 for a few weeks now. Price is affordable and battery life is decent. Think I'll pick them up at the end of the month

@RamaKrishna-ep7fd Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation Brienn! Covered all aspects. In my opinion link buds s is budget buds with ANC, comfortable.

@TheJdharrison Жыл бұрын

Good review, I purchased my XM41000 for $180.00 this Holiday Season. Great Sound. Still getting used to fitting ear bud tips securely in my ear. Your ear bud tip looked destroyed did you order additional ear bud tips? Where from and how long was delivery?

@tosinxdola2185 Жыл бұрын

I own the Linkbuds and I love that I'm always aware of my environment. And yes, they do connect to multiple devices at the same time. You can turn this feature on and off on the app. Maybe an update after this video was released.

@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review!

@Behindstage Жыл бұрын

Affordable does not mean cheap, the wfc500 seem to be a great choice given the price,stripped of many of the bells and whistles of the others, things you may never use so why pay for it, good sound, comfortable,great battery life, usual Sony quality build and if you loose them it’s not the end of the world, use them..abuse them and in a few years we’ll buy new earbuds anyway. What’s not to like.

@arthurhaywood2184 Жыл бұрын

I have the WCF500 and they do sound good. The problem is that you can find the same performance for 1/4 the price if you don’t mind going the off brand route.

@Mn-fv2no Жыл бұрын

@@arthurhaywood2184 like what brands can you tell me

@arthurhaywood2184 Жыл бұрын

@@Mn-fv2no The AKG N400NC TWS often go on sale directly from AKG for under $50 when available and easily outperform the WFC500. The problem is they quickly sell out! I also found a brand called LavaBeans whose performance is on par with the WFC500. They have 2 models. The E10 ($30) which have touch controls & 35hrs with case & the E11 ($50) which also have touch controls with wireless charging & a whopping 126hrs with case. Both offer good value that’s even better if you catch them on sale. I think that I picked up the E10’s for $15 and the E11’s for about $25.

@Mn-fv2no Жыл бұрын

@@arthurhaywood2184 thanks man i will look it out how about jbl wave 200 do you think it good i almost bought it yesterday but i waited to ask someone

@arthurhaywood2184 Жыл бұрын

@@Mn-fv2no I haven’t heard them. The only JBL I have heard are their headphones and speakers. I do like the general tuning so the Wave 200 may be worth a gamble.

@rangerfc1307 2 жыл бұрын

I've had the 1000XM4 for few months now, my first wireless earbuds. I've enjoyed them thoroughly though I am not a heavy listener.

@EzzK1LL Жыл бұрын

I just love your reviews bro

@TigerKittay 2 жыл бұрын

The Sony WF-1000XM4s are still the best. I tried a lot of wireless earbuds and the XM4s quickly made an impact the first time you wear them. I just hope they will make a miniaturized version of it but obviously the LinkBuds S was Sony's attempt to do that but fell a little short.

@l337z0r 2 жыл бұрын

XM4 are too big, uncomfortable, and not secure enough for exercise. Deal breaker.

@alejandronuno9829 Жыл бұрын

The xm4 are really good but they hurt my ears , I'm going to return them and try the linkbuds s

@anandaarju5389 Жыл бұрын

Change the foam tips..use silicone tips ..then there will be no uncomfortable issues

@kristiandawe85 Жыл бұрын

@@alejandronuno9829I've done the same, they are perfect now

@R_802 Жыл бұрын

I still remember the first time I put them on. It was amazing.

@theshadowdirector 2 жыл бұрын

Still having connection issues with my Jabrq 7 Actives so might consider switching to one of these.

@noelopez9880 Жыл бұрын

There's a brief mention to the transparency mode that I wish would have been discussed in greater detail. Because the linkbuds S had better mics for call quality, does that also mean that those same mics on the "S" buds are better for that mode?

@racheljacob4654 Жыл бұрын

I have the linkbids s and honestly they are so crisp in my opinion in this modem I've never been disappointed

@adityaroopmohanty6006 Жыл бұрын

You have to switch it from "priority on stable connection" to " priority on sound quality" in the app for the C500. Go to the sound section to the "Bluetooth connection quality " option. And also turn off mono audio if you have it turned on in your phone settings

@theodoreconnides-smith8450 Жыл бұрын

ty i'll have to give this a try

@LYSERGIC_ELYSIUM Жыл бұрын

Does that stop the "hissing" he's talking about?

@groneberg7385 7 ай бұрын

I cant confirm the hissing on the c500 I bought then for the 10 Hours without the need to charge since I use the all day long and dont want to have change them to charge.

@zhyrconpewpew4233 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to your comparison reviews. You got yourself a new follower. I was about to buy airpod pro since my girlfriend bought her airpod and her voice is so clear then you released your comparison vid against Heinhesser 3. Then when I'm thinking to buy xm4 sony you released this video. So now I'm in the middle of buying Sony Linkbud S or Heinhesser 3. I hope for comparison to both products. More power,videos and keep safe.

@radekpasecny4538 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the pair of C500s and at the first moment I was a little bit disappointed with lack of bass compare to my old Jaybird Vista. But then I changed the plug adapter for the bigger size (no I don't have elephant ears 😀) and modified the EQ within the app and they sound INCREDIBLY GREAT!!! 😱 What a nice surprise... And also much louder then the Vistas. Very happy with the purchase... And I love the mint color 💚

@ldmendoza94 Жыл бұрын

Is that the Jaybird Vista or the Vista 2 you’re comparing them to? I have the original Vista and am thinking of replacing them with C500s or Linkbuds S for daily use.

@radekpasecny4538 Жыл бұрын

@@ldmendoza94 it's the original Vista. Both Sonys should be good choice and they're currently on sale

@Sleeping-nomad 7 ай бұрын

Currently on sale for $29!

@CMC007 Жыл бұрын

My main concern when purchasing one of these Sony earbuds was wireless charging. I would have loved the Linkbuds S if they had the feature. I am happy with my WHX1004 but was pricy, I wanted something more slim and discrete too.

@perikmalik6124 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comparison, iam using the xm4 ,it's amazing and uncroreable,.......

@AngelGagaMonster Жыл бұрын

Would you recommed the link buds (ring) or the link buds S for going for running / a lot of motion? Noice Cancelling is not important. The sound and the secure fit should be good

@georgebeltran8536 Жыл бұрын

I first bought the WF-1000XM4 but, I do home office and I literally wear my headphones all day long (more than 12 hours daily) and they always run out of battery so I also bought the WF-C500 to use them while the WF-1000XM4 are charging again and I have to tell you, the the WF-C500 are way comfortable than the WF-1000XM4 at the point that now I only use the WF-1000XM4 when I want to hear some music or when I need to have the ambient sound feature enabled other than that I rather use the WF-C500, in terms of sound quality there's no comparison between those 2 they're far away from each other but I don't mind to see YT videos or having zoom meetings wearing the WF-500 they do their job.

@cesarperalta1018 2 жыл бұрын

I got the wf1000xm4 are amazing I’m looking foward to the Sony link buds s

@ShubhamAtkare Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, I've bought a pair of Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds and they have a horde of issues. But the most disappointing one has been the microphone quality for me. I've sat in a completely quiet room in my home, and even then the other person on the call is not able to hear me. My voice gets completely garbled on cellular calls. And apparently, on apps like WhatsApp/Telegram, MS Teams, etc I am just legible enough. Would sincerely request you to put the microphones to a better test. While purchasing, I had known that they don't have the best sounding mic out there but for a $250 TWS Earbud, I atleast expected them to work.

@p.v.jayaprakash4494 Жыл бұрын

Good comparison. My priority is sound quality good bass then use when in gym so can handle sweat. What would it be ?

@josir1994 2 жыл бұрын

can you use the foam tips of the XM4 on the Linkbuds S? and how does it sound, comparing to the native XM4, I assume that may fill the gap on noise reduction and change the sound signature a bit.

@bymicromize Жыл бұрын

You can use every foam tip on every earbuds of it is the right size. Just buy some foam tips with the right size and you are good to go

@Ja-uu9ep 2 жыл бұрын

The foam tips on my xm4's broke after a month so Ive just stuck with some spare crappy tips that fitted them

@xicorescalante2854 Жыл бұрын

Which are best for my line of work? I’m in the landscaping business. And I have small ears. I had the wf 1000 Xm4 and they were really good but I want to know which is the best?

@mayer.aron97 Жыл бұрын

Which of these would you suggest for running?

@DLiciousLim 2 жыл бұрын

How do the Linkbuds S compare to the 1More Comfobuds Mini which are personally my new ANC TW earbuds champs?

@josir1994 2 жыл бұрын

But in normal Sony fashion, the XM4 are getting significant discounts at store fronts to near 205USD, how does that compare with the linkbuds S?

@daniellemiller7942 2 жыл бұрын

Are you planning any videos on bone conduction headphones?

@rashidhumine Жыл бұрын

Recently bought the Linkbuds with the Donuts on them, its been great so far :)

@LuggageChestHead Жыл бұрын

The Linkbuds S stuck uncomfortably dee in my ears so I returned them. Now I consider buying the xm4, but do they have the same intrusive fit?

@gauravshelke8641 8 ай бұрын

Just got Sony linkbuds S few weeks ago for only 99$ ❤ and my god they're worth that price and some more 🤩

@dallinmilby8021 Жыл бұрын

Would you please consider adding chapters or timestamps in your video descriptions?

@martink9785 2 жыл бұрын

Just recently bought the C500, it's my first wireless earbuds. I've been in the professional concert/festival/events industry for 30 years now and honestly, my hearing is pretty ferked now, right ear is worse than my left. They sound ok to me for watching pootube etc on the go but too quiet to actually rock out to some music. For watching a video on my phone in a bar, they are great, can't hear any hissing myself.

@mgonzalez615 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review, btw also good choice of whisky 🥃.

@ashe.gaming Жыл бұрын

I have the Google Pixel buds A Series and the right earbud has been problematic since the most recent update. Prior to purchasing the Google Pixel 6a where the Pixel Buds came with them, I was actually looking at Sony earbuds since I have never had issues with any of the company's audio hardware. Since my Pixel buds are having issues, 7 months after purchase, I am looking at Sony earbuds again and I have added the LinkBuds S to my wishlist.

@jorgequito9562 Жыл бұрын

Great video Thank you Can you wear only one at a time ?

@kamalagha904 2 жыл бұрын

I have an iphone 13 and an HP laptop so not alot of apple devices. Please help me decide: sony linkbuds S or song WF - 1000XM4 or airpods pro or airpods 3rd generation? I care about call quality and comfort the most. 90% of the usage will be with my phone

@UpmaxGaming Жыл бұрын

After years of having given up on TWS headphones due to them making my ears hurt like crazy i first tried samsung galaxy buds 2 and while i felt like they were weaker in sound and passthrough mode compared to huawei freebuds 4i that i tried (and given up on) before, they finally fit my ears quite ok, then i tried the sony linkbuds pro s and it was a whole different experience, definitely worth the 70$ or so price difference in my country, sadly the passthrough/anc modes started spazzing out after a week or so :( the left headphone starts making weird sounds after a few hours of use unless i turn anc/ambient sounds off - it sounds like if there was a strong wind passing by my ear, so not sure if i should try another pair of the same headphones or maybe go try the XM4 or if i should try something else (i heard that its not a good idea to use airpods pro with android phones)

@Klust413 Жыл бұрын

Super not an Apple fan, and neither is Linus from LTT, but he still daily drives airpod pros as a predominantly android user. I wouldn't, but if the face 10m+ subscriber tech channel will, I believe it won't be a bad enough experience to really disappoint you.

@eald9379 Жыл бұрын

I've tried the xm4 from my friend and it literally does not fit jn my ears, so unless you have a bigger ear shape it might not be for you

@dracekidjr 2 жыл бұрын

I got the linkbuds and tried them for 2 weeks wearing them 8 hours a day and they wore on my ears so much that after a week or so my ears were tender to touch. Comfy for short duration but in my experience, it was harsh over a week or two

@jeremyventurino9481 Жыл бұрын

I felt that for the first week, now I don't have any fatigue or soreness at all.

@mabi6819 Жыл бұрын

Wearing anything 8 hours a day will wear on your ears. Why would you be wearing something for 8 hours a day, basically 1/2 of your time awake? Your experience would be more valid and understandable if you had another pair of earphones you could be wearing for the same length of time but with less symtoms.

@bigcee6374 2 жыл бұрын

Which earbuds u think that is good for hearing your surroundings and still block out sound for calls

@Quiana642 2 жыл бұрын

I wish the LinkBuds fit in my ear. I did like them but they kept falling out, even with the largest tip. I guess I have to get the LinkBuds S

@ahmadgrifat2249 2 жыл бұрын

XM4 are available for $200 right now in my country, while the the Linkbuds S are not available at all. Considering that both ANC and comfort (I prefer small eartips on my Jaybird X3) are top priority, what's your recommendation? XM4 or should I wait for the Linkbuds S?

@ahmadpcgaming 2 жыл бұрын

XM4. Just bought them today habibi. 220$ on sale here

@leotravel85 Жыл бұрын

LinkBuds are way more comfortable

@Jezzaaaa 2 жыл бұрын

whats better then the WF-C500 for sound around the same price with bass?

@erickaalising1874 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video.

@harveytrevino2257 Жыл бұрын

As an all around package, my favorite pickup has been the 1000xm4's.

@peoplelikeus3684 Жыл бұрын

Which model has the best bass response. Im currently using Jabra Elite 7 Pro. They're ok, but the battery life is fading on them.

@lukastemberger 2 жыл бұрын

C500 has a much better bass than the XM4. And they're more comfortable. So it's a better pick for me. I'm thinking of getting the transparent LinkBuds to use in bed. Can you tell me if they are small and comfortable enough to lie down on the side with them?

@janehoward5245 Жыл бұрын

Not sure I like the sound with the C500’s. You mentioned there are better ear buds at the same price point? Thx

@1LunarPixel Жыл бұрын

would you recommend the c500 or jabra elite 4 active?

@themixmusicandmore6280 Жыл бұрын

I just want to be able to switch between hear through and anc. I love my jabra active elite 75t but I might switch it up eventually. Which one do I get? (Video is too long)

@robertgillingwater 2 жыл бұрын

These Linkbus S are so comfortable compared to others and fit really well for all gym moves. I would have liked wirelees charging but battery life is so good i rarely charge them!

@emirobinatoru 2 жыл бұрын

Should I buy the c-500 now or wait 2-3 months to buy the linkbuds S

@brokenwolf5966 Жыл бұрын

@@emirobinatoru wait

@MacoM1983 Жыл бұрын

How is mic quality? Thought of buying this

@zacharyhansen8250 Жыл бұрын

Battery life is awesome for commute or workout sessions and I think that's really where the linkbuds s shine. I use them at work and have transparency on at all times and only squeeze out 4 ish hours before it starts warning me about the battery being low. They disappear in my ears but I can only get about one extra full charge from the case (just charging the right earbud from empty brings it down to 50 so I imagine charging both from empty would downright kill the case. Furthermore the software experience is less than stellar. While it supports google assistant you have to use the right earbud and you are unable to use the left one standalone which is a bit of a deal breaker for me since the one earbud only takes me 3/4 be of the way through a shift. I love the earbuds but they don't quite suit my needs. If they stayed in my ears while I was sleeping they would be amazing sleep buds since they are small enough that they don't irritate my ears when laying on my side

@komagananand Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend me to buy? C500 or Regular Linkbuds?

@wi2eckliss329 Жыл бұрын

I just got the c500 for fathersday. Mine are dead silent with no hiss. I also have sennheiser mw1, liberty 2 pro, liberty 3 pro, soundcore life q30 and the spirit dot core. The c500 sounds the best to me. Balanced, clear, great separation, clean bass, most comfortable and great software features. Nice review. I’m a sub.

@Venderra Жыл бұрын

About the Samsung buds live. I actually like that nc because it is just enough to make a difference in the office and I sadly kinda screwed up earcanals so I can't use foam inears over time. Silicone gets even worse since I seem to have developed a damn allergy against gummi/silicone eartips.

@reidgroskreutz5101 Жыл бұрын

Sony just released a firmware update for the Linkbuds S and the WF-1000XM4 that allows for multipoint connections. I'm able to switch my Linkbuds S between my phone and computer without issue now.

@PaulWerner Жыл бұрын

Same for the regular Linkbuds as well

@Prototype2908 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this I was searching for this feature

@wretchedsavedbygrace4499 Жыл бұрын

I went from Samsung live buds 2 to Sony buds pro 2 and now I’m on the Sony 1000xm4 , the sound is good but more comfortable the memory foam is just best !

@meeds7473 2 жыл бұрын

Very interested to see what the WF-1000XM5 will be like!

@MikeOBrienMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am so excited!

@nasser.almuttahar Жыл бұрын

When are they supposed to come out?

@meeds7473 Жыл бұрын

@@nasser.almuttahar No idea, they haven't even been announced yet, as far as I know. I wouldn't be surprised if they take a little longer with them - especially since they have the Linkbuds S now too.

@nasser.almuttahar Жыл бұрын

@@meeds7473 Haha I know they haven't been announced but thought maybe there were some speculations, but thanks for the reply!

@AlexG-xb3pf 2 жыл бұрын

Have the C500 and XM4's. I have never experienced any hissing sound at all and have had them for several months. Maybe you have a defective pair. The reviews on heard on them no one mentions any hissing noise either. The XM4's are very uncomfortable with all the positives there are very big in your ears.

@rachonlepatron1720 2 жыл бұрын

Is the sound quality much different ? Ive got the xm4's and im looking for a cheaper pair wuth good sound for work

@vonkors 2 жыл бұрын

I also have the c500s and have never heard a hiss. Also, I know they're officially $100 but are always on sale for $70-80

@AlexG-xb3pf 2 жыл бұрын

@@rachonlepatron1720 the sound quality is good. You just have to get the right fit. Makes all the difference and they have 10 hour battery life. They are small and very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I have several pair of earbuds from Apple to Beats to Sony. These are not bad at all.

@lukastemberger 2 жыл бұрын

I hear no hissing sound at all on my C500. They have better bass and are more comfortable than the XM4. XM4 have a great crisp sound and I don't care about ANC or any of that. I have the overhead WH-1000XM3 for ANC. For me, the C500 are the better choice and I'd pick them even if they were more expensive than the XM4.

@-steady-8215 2 жыл бұрын

But the hissing complaints are just too common. That even if it's "just a bad pair", those bad pairs exist in large numbers. I was planning to buy these and had my heart set to them. But now with the hissing reviews, I am afraid.

@ultimateentertainment73 10 ай бұрын

Which is better considering heavy punchy base between wf-xb700 and wf-1000xm3?

@fadiljerry371 Жыл бұрын

I used it for 1 year already and the form is still good and I'm still using it the best mx4

@soapoperaslushy2853 Жыл бұрын

My c500 are amazing only set back is I have small ears so I get ear fatigue easily when wearing buds of that size I'm looking at the linkbuds s since the xm4 I can tell are massive 😭 even seeing them in person

@utterkid2 Жыл бұрын

You could say that the linkuds could be rivaling the standard airpods 1-3, as they have a sorta open design and not a proper seal

@EverythingCoolTaken 2 жыл бұрын

Could you review the Realme buds air 3's? I haven't seen a good review and you seem like the right guy. (They look pretty good on paper too)

@VanDonMyWay 2 жыл бұрын

Go for the Redmi Buds 3 Pro. Believe me.

@EverythingCoolTaken 2 жыл бұрын

@@VanDonMyWay the anc is 6 decibles quieter and there is no dual device connectivity, the speakers, (membranes?) are also a mm smaller and the water resistance is IPX4 instead of IPX5 compered to these

@asutoshbishal6129 Жыл бұрын

I have sony w c500 the immersive sounds in this tws I'm happy to buy one of them

@Zkd_11 Жыл бұрын

does it have any audio problems?, like hissing or anything? hope you reply.

@Sarp675 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to buy a pair of earbuds but I couldn’t decide which one to buy I am using iPhone but I am still thinking of xm4s or momentum tw3s instead of airpods pro because I think they are better and at my country Turkey pros are more expensive(not that much) I will use them while sleeping too

@howardslack4890 2 жыл бұрын

Xm4 has better sound than iPod pro

@bprabawabr Жыл бұрын

I changed the tips on my Linkbuds S and all the darkness disappeared. I now use the Acoustune / Kbear 07 tips.

@sebastianschmidtataktien-e4705 Жыл бұрын

About the foam tips of the wf-1000xm4 - they will always wear down very fast. The durability is poor and I have worn down 3 pairs already within just a year. They are great soundwise, but way too expensive in my opinion if you order them extra. And one more point - I think they are one of the contributors to the WF-1000xm4 superior ANC performance. I have run mine with regular tips and the ANC then is significantly worse. The foam tips alone block a lot of noise. If Sony figures out a way to make those more durable - that would be a nice little advantage.

@imawynner 2 жыл бұрын

My xm4 memory foam ear tips only lasted a weak 😩 Now I’m using silicone ear tips.

@m.ramadan 2 жыл бұрын

I have the c500, I have never heard the hissing voice you mentioned in the video .

@kenjitasaka 2 жыл бұрын

Get the SpinFit eartips for the XM4's and you will be golden.

@santhoshkumarr1577 2 жыл бұрын

For bass effect which on is best

@shipsey2 Жыл бұрын

I had the c500 never heard of no hissing I love these things for the price can't go wrong

@hd_jusonvlog6977 Жыл бұрын

The Box Said it is made for iPhone & iPods i have a dilemma if will it work to Android phones? 🤖 Because the review for voice call is very good.

@f.p.m 2 жыл бұрын

Sony's WF-1000xm4 is my choice for the best sound quality. However, Sony needs to address the issue where transparency mode is interrupted when a loud beep is detected in the environment!! I never had this problem with the WF1000-XM3. And the dramatically poor call quality is also a shame. But out there they are the best sounding earbuds with the best bass, sound staging and ANC. When combined with a Sony Xperia smartphone which supports Sony's proprietary 360 audio the XM4s provide the best achievable listening pleasure in my opinion.

@howardslack4890 2 жыл бұрын

You think with such good ANC that you could make a clearer phone call in loud environments

@f.p.m 2 жыл бұрын

@@howardslack4890 No, you absolutely can't, because your voice gets distorted. So the other party had great difficulties with understanding what you're saying. Sony should definitely address this issue ASAP.

@gamefreaker321 2 жыл бұрын

This is an intended feature of their transparency mode in order to protect you from noise levels that can damage your hearing. The airpod pros have the same feature, as far as I know they're the only two buds that have this feature.

@mementomori29231 2 жыл бұрын

I've found the same with airpods pro. People can barely hear me with the airpods pro, so I revert to the regular airpods for phone calls