GoofyMarshmallow
GoofyMarshmallow

Sony WH-1000XM5 review?

I'm considering to buy these headphones. Does anyone have any strong opinions about getting them or even not getting them?

I'm currently using jbl tune something(don't remember the exact version). They're still pretty good but the padding has worn out. So time for a change.

Also, what is the cheapest price you've seen?

10mo ago
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ZestySushi
ZestySushi
Amazon10mo

I own XM4 and they're good. Major nuisance is when two devices are connected simultaneously, audio often doesn't seemlessly switch as advertised. Moreover even after disabling multi device connectivity via app, it sometimes still connects to both . Otherwise connectivity and battery life are good. Audio quality is also pretty decent and so is active noise cancellation. But I've come to believe that no portable ANC headphones can ever fully satisfy me in terms of noise cancellation since none of them manage to create pin drop silence like they portrayed in Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry cartoons. . Impressed by my XM4s, my manager bought XM5 during Prime Day sale in June 2023 for 18k (and my XM4 bought in March 2023 also costed the same) and sometimes he tries to tease me. But I've never tried his XM5s

GoofyMarshmallow
GoofyMarshmallow

Yeah, I get your point about noise cancellation. Thanks!

XM5 for 18k is insane deal wow

ZestySushi
ZestySushi
Amazon10mo

Mic performance is erratic too. Sometimes it goes fine but more often than not the other party requests me to switch over to phone . Here again I'm yet to discover a pair of wireless headsets with excellent mic performance. Even my AirPods Pro (1st gen) are okayish only, though considerably more reliable than XM4s.

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco

I have XM3s still going strong. These are excellent.

GoofyCupcake
GoofyCupcake

Same, what a beautiful product

TwirlyBoba
TwirlyBoba

Not sure about XM5 but I bought XM4 in early 2022 and wouldn't recommend it. Though sound quality was the best at this range (₹25k), but battery died out within 14 months, and after that even with full recharge it worked only for 10-15 minutes. Several folks have faced similar issue, you can check out YouTube reviews as well.

GoofyMarshmallow
GoofyMarshmallow

Oh wow, thanks for this I actually hadn't heard of this issue before

ZoomyUnicorn
ZoomyUnicorn
Adobe10mo

Got them during the Diwali sale for around 22k. Love the experience. It was a big step up from my 4k realme neck band. I use them in the office connected to both the office laptop and my phone at the same time. Seamless switching between the two. No complaints from anyone during meetings. Noise cancellation is great.

The only issue from my research was that XM5 are not as portable as the XM4. XM4 were foldable and easier to carry. You might also read many reviews of their stem breaking but i assume they are from improper handling. I always carry them in the case.

GoofyMarshmallow
GoofyMarshmallow

The stem thing is scary lol Also, nice username haha love that show

SillySushi
SillySushi

Absolutely incredible headphones. Only con is it’s hard to use in summer, but that would be any over the ear headphone. So yes, close ya eyes, get dat shiz dawg.

GoofyMarshmallow
GoofyMarshmallow

Yeahh, I've had the issue of coating coming off within a year for every headphones I've owned

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