Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Headphones VS Sony WH-1000XM5 | New ANC KING??
Summary
TLDRThe video compares the new Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra and Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones. Both offer impressive sound quality and comfort, with the Bose having stronger noise cancellation and a more compact travel case, while the Sony provides a better microphone and a slightly longer battery life. The Bose headphones are priced at $430, and the Sony at $400, with both featuring fast charging capabilities and customizable EQ settings. The video also discusses the unique features of each, such as the Bose's sleep mode and Sony's high-res audio with LDAC. Viewers are encouraged to consider which aspects are most important for their needs, as both headphones excel in different areas.
Takeaways
- 🎧 The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra has stronger noise cancellation compared to the Sony XM5.
- 💸 The Quiet Comfort Ultra is priced at $430, while the Sony XM5 is available for $400 at the time of the video.
- 🛍 Both headphones come with a travel case, with Bose's being smaller and more preferred due to the collapsible design of the Quiet Comfort Ultra.
- ⚖️ Both models weigh the same, 8.7 oz, making them very lightweight.
- 👂 Sony headphones have a soft matte finish, whereas the Quiet Comfort Ultra has a harder plastic finish.
- 🔘 Both have similar button layouts, but the Quiet Comfort Ultra introduces a new sleep mode activated when the headphones are removed.
- 🔋 The Sony XM5 offers 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, while the Quiet Comfort Ultra provides 24 hours.
- 🔌 Both headphones support fast charging and can be used wired with their respective audio jacks.
- 👂 The Quiet Comfort Ultra has a slightly tighter clamp force compared to the XM5, which might affect comfort depending on head and ear size.
- 🎵 Both headphones offer high-quality sound with features like Snapdragon certified I sound and appex adaptive for the Bose, and high-res audio with LDAC for Sony.
- 🎙️ The Sony XM5 has superior microphone performance, which is important for users who prioritize phone calls.
Q & A
Which headphones are suggested to have stronger noise cancellation in the video?
-The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones are suggested to have stronger noise cancellation in the video.
What is the price of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones at the time of the video?
-The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones are priced at $430 at the time of the video.
How much do the Sony XM5 headphones cost, and is there a mention of potential price changes?
-The Sony XM5 headphones cost $400 at the time of the video, but the price could change as the holiday season approaches.
What is the main accessory provided with both headphones?
-The main accessory provided with both headphones is a travel case.
Why is the Bose case preferred over the Sony case according to the script?
-The Bose case is preferred because it is smaller due to the ability of the Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones to collapse, making it more suitable for travel.
What is the weight of both the Sony XM5 and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones?
-Both the Sony XM5 and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones weigh 8.7 oz, making them very lightweight.
What is the difference in the finish of the Sony XM5 and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones?
-The Sony XM5 has a soft matte finish that feels smooth, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra has a harder plastic finish that is not cheap but not as soft as the Sony's.
What is the new feature on the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra related to sleep mode?
-The new feature on the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra is an automatic sleep mode that activates when the headphones are taken off to conserve battery life.
How long do the Sony XM5 and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones last on a single charge?
-The Sony XM5 headphones are rated for 30 hours on a single charge, and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones are rated for 24 hours.
What is the difference in the microphone performance between the Sony XM5 and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones?
-The Sony XM5 has better microphone performance, making it a better choice if phone calls are a priority.
What is the unique feature of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra's transparency mode?
-The unique feature of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra's transparency mode is the active sense option, which eliminates sudden loud noises to protect the user's ears.
How do the Sony XM5 headphones handle noise levels compared to the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra?
-The Sony XM5 uses adaptive sound control to adjust based on the overall noise level, rather than individual sounds like the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra.
What audio enhancements do the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones offer?
-The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones offer Snapdragon certified I sound along with appex adaptive and immersive audio, which is a form of spatial audio.
What is the clamp force difference between the Sony XM5 and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones?
-The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones feel a touch tighter compared to the Sony XM5, which might be due to the Bose being new and not as broken in.
Outlines
🎧 Quiet Comfort Ultra vs. Sony XM5: Noise-Cancelling Headphones Comparison
This paragraph introduces a comparison between the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra and Sony XM5 headphones, focusing on noise cancellation. The narrator expresses confidence in the superior noise cancellation of the Quiet Comfort Ultra based on personal experience and positions them as a leading contender in the market. The pricing for both headphones is discussed, with the Quiet Comfort Ultra priced at $430 and the Sony XM5 at $400, noting potential fluctuations around the holiday season. Accessories, specifically the travel cases, are mentioned, highlighting the preference for the Bose case due to its smaller size and the ability of the Quiet Comfort Ultra to collapse. The weight of both headphones is compared, found to be identical at 8.7 oz, and the paragraph ends with a mention of the different finishes and button layouts on the Sony and Bose models, including a new sleep mode feature on the Bose headphones.
🔊 Sound Quality, Comfort, and Microphone Performance in High-End Headphones
The second paragraph delves into the comfort, sound quality, and microphone performance of the Quiet Comfort Ultra and Sony XM5 headphones. Both models are described as extremely comfortable, lightweight, and having a similar weight of 8.7 oz. The cushioning on the Quiet Comfort Ultra is noted to be slightly thicker, but the clamp force feels tighter compared to the XM5. The sound quality of both headphones is compared, with the Quiet Comfort Ultra featuring Snapdragon certified sound and adaptive audio, while the XM5 offers high-resolution audio with LDAC. The paragraph also discusses the immersive audio feature of the Quiet Comfort Ultra and its suitability for certain types of music. The narrator finds the sound quality of both models to be comparable, with customizable EQ options available. The microphone test results are shared, indicating that the Sony XM5 has superior microphone performance, an important consideration for users who prioritize phone calls. The paragraph concludes with a brief mention of the active noise cancellation features, with the Quiet Comfort Ultra having a slight edge and a unique active sense option for sudden loud noises.
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Keywords
💡Noise Cancelling Performance
💡Quiet Comfort Ultra
💡Sony XM5
💡Pricing
💡Travel Case
💡Weight
💡Button Layout
💡Battery Life
💡Fast Charging
💡Immersive Audio
💡Microphone Comparison
Highlights
Quiet Comfort Ultra has stronger noise cancellation compared to Sony XM5.
Quiet Comfort Ultra priced at $430, Sony XM5 at $400.
Bose case is smaller and preferred for its portability.
Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones can collapse for a more compact form.
Both headphones weigh 8.7 oz, making them very lightweight.
Sony headphones have a soft matte finish, while Bose has a harder plastic finish.
Quiet Comfort Ultra introduces a new sleep mode activated when headphones are removed.
XM5 rated for 30 hours, Quiet Comfort Ultra for 24 hours on a single charge.
Both headphones support fast charging and can provide 3 hours of use with minimal charge time.
Headphones can be used wired with a 2.5 mm or 3.5 mm audio jack.
Quiet Comfort Ultra and XM5 both extremely comfortable with a slight difference in clamp force.
Quiet Comfort Ultra features Snapdragon certified I sound and appex adaptive for lower latency and higher resolution audio.
Immersive audio or spatial audio can enhance certain types of music listening experiences.
Both headphones offer customizable EQ and high-resolution audio capabilities.
Quiet Comfort Ultra has an active sense option to eliminate sudden loud noises.
Sony XM5 has better microphone performance for phone calls.
Both headphones offer multi-point connection, allowing connection to two devices simultaneously.
Transcripts
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all right so I don't know how well the
noise cancelling performance will
translate through that test but based on
my personal experience I'll definitely
say that the quiet Comfort Ultra have
the stronger noise cancellation so these
might be the noise cancelling headphones
to beat for the next couple years years
now before we get to ahead of ourselves
let's talk pricing and all that so the
quiet Comfort Ultra come in at 430 bucks
and at the time of this video you can
grab these Sony XM 5s for 400 bucks now
that could change as we get closer to
the holiday season but with the Quiet
Comfort Ultra since they literally just
came out I doubt we'll see any discounts
anytime in the near future so as far as
accessories the main one that you're
going to get with both is going to be a
travel case it's always nice to have one
of these especially with headphones in
this price range now what you'll notice
is that the Bose case is definitely
smaller which I do prefer and the reason
it's smaller is because the quiet
Comfort Ultra are able to collapse when
the xm5 initially came out the fact that
they don't collapse was a big topic
especially for those that were coming
from the xm4 so those of you that travel
a lot you might enjoy the more compact
case of the quiet Comfort Ultra moving
things over to the actual headphones
they're pretty much identical as far as
weight I put both of them on a scale and
they both came back at 8.7 oz so very
lightweight no matter which way you go
now one thing I prefer on the Sony's is
just how they feel in the hand they have
a very soft matte finish that feels very
smooth to the touch the quiet Comfort
Ultra on the other hand have a more hard
plastic finish and I do want to say it's
not a hard plastic finish that feels
cheap by any means it's just not as soft
as the Sony's as far as the button
layout pretty similar approach with both
of these on the Sony's you have a power
button and an Ambient sound button and
then the media controls are handled with
the touch surface on the right ear cup
on the quiet Comfort Ultra you have a
power button as well as a multi-function
button and then you have a touch
capacitive area that controls your
volume now one thing that's new on the
quiet Comfort Ultra is when in detection
so like I said there is a power button
but they have this new sleep mode that
is activated whenever you take the
headphones off so of course you can use
the power button to Simply turn them off
otherwise if you remove the headphones
from your head they go into a deep sleep
to conserve battery life and then once
you put them back on they wake up and
they're instantly ready to go now by
default they're set to power off by
themselves after 24 hours but you can go
into the app and change that that if you
want as far as battery life the xm5 are
rated for 30 hours on a single charge
and the quiet Comfort Ultra are rated
for 24 hours on a single charge as
always those numbers are going to vary
depending on your use of the headphones
so things like volume level noise
cancellation phone calls all those
things are going to impact your actual
numbers now if either of these are
completely dead they are fast charging
capable so the quiet Comfort Ultra can
give you around 3 hours of use after
just 15 minutes of charging and the xm5
can actually give you around 3 hours of
use after just 3 minutes of charging
however that's only with a USB power
delivery adapter the other alternative
is that both headphones can be used
wired as well so the quiet Comfort Ultra
have a 2.5 mm audio jack and the xm5
have a 3.5 mm audio jack now when it
comes to comfort
I will say that both headphones are
extremely comfortable like I said
they're very lightweight both coming in
at 8.7 Oz the cushion on the headband as
well as the ear cups is a little bit
thicker on the quiet Comfort Ultra but
the only real difference I can
personally tell between the two is the
clamp Force the quiet Comfort Ultra feel
just a touch tighter compared to the xm5
now part of that could be that the quiet
Comfort Ultra are new and I've had the
xm5 since they came out so it's possible
that they're just more broken in like I
always say these things are highly
subjective so it really depends on the
size of your head as well as the size of
your ears if you have a smaller head the
quiet Comfort Ultra might be the better
choice if you have a larger head the xm5
might be the better choice so let's go
ahead and jump into sound like we saw
with the Quiet Comfort Ultra earbuds the
quiet Comfort Ultra headphones have
Snapdragon certified I sound along with
appex adaptive so as long as you have a
compatible phone you can take advantage
of lower latency and higher resolution
audio another big ticket item is the
immersive audio which is essentially
spatial audio now like I said with the
Quiet Comfort Ultra earbuds the
immersive audio or spatial audio
whatever you want to call it it isn't
something that I recommend for every
type of music or every artist but for
certain types of music it is worth
experimenting with for example I've been
listening to the artist Friday quite a
bit lately and his music is kind of like
gospel inspired R&B in a sense uh he
tends to have a lot of layers as far as
harmonies and background vocals and
things of that nature so with his music
I actually think the immersive audio
sounds pretty good otherwise a lot of
songs tend to sound just kind of echoey
and washed out now aside from the
immersive audio I would say that these
two are pretty evenly matched when when
it comes to sound I think they're very
comparable as far as bass as well as
just treble and Clarity and of course
with both you do have customizable EQ
the xm5 also have high-res audio with
ldac so similar to The Quiet Comfort
Ultra if you have a compatible phone you
can take advantage of that honestly I
don't feel like there's any glaring
differences where one outshines the
other but I will say that the Bose does
seem to have a tiny bit more control the
close closer you get to max volume long
story short both of these are excellent
in terms of sound both options also have
multi-point connection so you are able
to connect to two devices at the same
time so we touched on active noise
cancellation in the beginning of the
video and again I do feel like the quiet
Comfort Ultra have a slight Advantage as
far as transparency mode the biggest
difference is the active sense option on
the quiet comfort so what this does is
eliminate any sudden loud noises to help
protect your ears for example if you're
outdoors and it's a really windy day the
headphones will respond to that wind
noise and eliminate it or if you're
outside going for a walk and there's a
car passing by that's blasting music the
headphones are going to respond to that
and eliminate it so that your ears
aren't subjected to it with the xm5 you
do have Sony's adaptive sound control
but that's more so adjusting Things
based on the noise level as a whole
rather than individual sounds now let's
go ahead and move over to the microphone
comparison all right so first up we're
checking out the Sony wh1000
xm5 outdoor microphone test as you can
see so next up we'll switch things over
to the Bose quiet Comfort Ultra and uh
we'll see which one you guys think
sounds best as you can see we do have a
uh somewhat busy street right next to me
so we'll see which one cancels out the
road noise a little bit better as well
all right so now we've switched over to
the Bose quiet Comfort Ultra as you can
see same outdoor microphone test so you
guys let me know which one you think
sounds better drop a comment down below
to me I think it's pretty obvious that
the xm5 have the better microphone
performance so that's definitely
something to consider if phone calls are
high on your list of priorities so that
pretty much covers it for this video as
you guys can see these are two amazing
option options as far as active noise
cancelling headphones go and like I
always say no product is perfect you can
see between these two each one performs
better in different areas so it really
comes down to what's most important to
you if you're interested in grabbing
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appreciate you guys for watching and
I'll see you in the next one
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