WF-1000XM5 The Best Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds Silver, Universal

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

Better than bose QCU, smart and smooth sound quality

I bought these mainly as an upgrade from my Soundcore A40 earbuds, which I’ve grown to appreciate after experiencing the underwhelming XM5. The sound quality is definitely better than the $40 earbuds (shocking I know!) but it’s nowhere near good enough to justify the price. The biggest letdown for me is the so-called best noise cancellation in the history of noise cancellation. It’s there, but (again) it’s underwhelming and nowhere close to the hype. Even the stupid A40 is better in that regard. I tried different ear tip sizes, but the result was the same: Just a “that’s it?!” kind of disappointment. The XM5 are objectively ok earbuds but considering the premium price you pay 1 star is already too plenty.

​The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds deliver exceptional audio quality and superb noise cancellation, but they come with significant flaws that compromise their daily usability and make them hard to recommend at a premium price point. ​- The Brilliance: ​Supreme Audio Quality: Arguably the best sound quality in the category, especially for Android users leveraging LDAC. ​Good Noise Cancellation (ANC): Offers very strong and highly effective noise isolation. ​The Dealbreakers: ​Unacceptable Case Battery Capacity: The charging case only provides two full recharges, forcing near-daily charging. This is a severe limitation for a high-end product. ​Bulky Design: The earbuds appear noticeably large and disproportionate when worn, which can affect comfort and aesthetic. ​Impractical Smart Features: Advanced features like "Adaptive Sound Control" must be disabled to achieve good battery life, rendering them useless for practical use. ​Final Verdict: ​The XM5 is designed to "pamper the ears" (sound quality and ANC), but it completely fails to "pamper the user" (convenience and reliable battery life). If supreme battery endurance and comfortable aesthetics are your priority, look elsewhere.

Pros: - Great sound quality - Great battery life - Good noise cancelling Cons: - The amazing memory foam ear tips disintegrated after 6 months of use and I couldn't find a good replacement. - Cannot restart or shut down without the case, which means you could run into some issues if you don't wanna carry the case everywhere you go: 1. Sometimes when taking the earphones out of the box, one if them fails to start and if you don't have the case with you, you can't really restart it and you're stuck using one earbud. 2. Even if they work correctly, after placing the earbuds without the case in your pocket or somewhere, you come back and one of them is off with no way to start it without inserting it and taking it out of the case. - Sometimes placing the earphones in the case doesn't correctly shut down and it stays connected to my phone until I open the case and wiggle them around a bit to get them to connect to the metal pins. However, this problem isn't really that bad if you take them out of the case and make sure they're both working and going for a jog or the gym they will never fail. In short: If you plan to carry the case with you at all times and don't mind the foam ear tips breaking then they're perfect earphones to use.

Wonderful

Good

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