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AirPods Pro 2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5: Battle of the Buds!
Apple’s latest AirPods update adds features that are mainstays on Sony’s flagship line. CNET’s Jide Akinrinade finds out how the two giants approach these attributes. Find these wireless earbuds here: AirPods Pro 2 – Sony WF-1000XM5 – *Cnet may get a commission on these deals. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Updating AirPods 1:12 Conversational Awareness vs. Speak…
Felicity White
September 30, 2023 at 8:09 am
Sending rays of goodness!🌺
Sherif.Q
September 30, 2023 at 8:13 am
It’s not a good comparison because in the end it’s always, if you are an iPhone user it’s always best to use AirPods because no matter how better other air buds are they are always restricted by Apple so there’s no point comparing them
Sherif.Q
September 30, 2023 at 9:22 am
@OW you can’t customize the sound or buttons unless you have the same phone, seem less switching between devices only works with the same brand, and I am sure there are many more that I don’t remember off the top of my head
Redmi Note 9
September 30, 2023 at 9:27 am
@OWno android phones have way more features for other earbuds with seperate apps, or good integration if for exemple you use google buds with pixel phone or samsung buds with samsung phone
OW
September 30, 2023 at 9:28 am
@Sherif.Q that’s what I’m saying, Apple and Android phones both have their proprietary headphones that work best with that phone, you have more features with the respected ecosystem. It’s not just an Apple issue, however AirPods are better than the Galaxy Buds so that’s why it’s always used as a comparison vs third party airbuds.
Marvin Williams
September 30, 2023 at 3:42 pm
@OWactually you can’t use all of the air pods features. On non apple devices. That’s considered a restriction
OW
September 30, 2023 at 4:48 pm
@Marvin Williams where did I say that AirPods weren’t restricted?
Chris G
September 30, 2023 at 8:14 am
Should throw Jabra Elite 10 in the mix. 🤔
TechGeek
September 30, 2023 at 8:18 am
Great review. Love the AirPods for the ease of use. I can pick up any iOS device & auto sync w/o thinking about it
lasarith2
September 30, 2023 at 8:20 am
2:38 for a split second I almost thought you were going to do the kill Bill whistle.
Gary V
September 30, 2023 at 8:25 am
Another pointless comparison as both are the best depending on which operating system/eco system you use on your other devices.
cryohellinc
September 30, 2023 at 8:35 am
Great video and editing. Very informative. Thank you!
Henry
September 30, 2023 at 8:42 am
Oh wow …Do you know that
Roy Davidson
September 30, 2023 at 10:52 am
@NelsonThanks so much
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September 30, 2023 at 10:52 am
I’m sending her a message right away
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September 30, 2023 at 11:04 am
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September 30, 2023 at 11:11 am
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Bobbie Johnston
September 30, 2023 at 11:36 am
Accessing good information is what we investors need to progress financially and generally in life.
This is a good one and I appreciate it.
cryohellinc
September 30, 2023 at 8:43 am
I don’t have the opportunity to test either of those, but how well do they work during a call in a nosy area?
Eyuel Melese
September 30, 2023 at 8:50 am
Does full control in the Sony mean “we don’t know how to run ml models in a chip so small. So, as a customer, adaptive mode means you manually changing settings in a separate app you have to install for this purpose”?
If that is the case, is it’s price in comparison to the AirPods justified for the tech you get??
Troy Howard
September 30, 2023 at 8:50 am
Great review of features. Nice way you tested them.
Jeffrey Weinstein
September 30, 2023 at 10:17 am
Did they all catch me flipping off the two ferns, neighbor Jeff? We want you to fight an entire Army Corps of chokeholders.
Jeffrey Weinstein
September 30, 2023 at 10:18 am
How’s all the retirees at News International/Benghazi? Is the nation proud of them?
Jeffrey Weinstein
September 30, 2023 at 10:20 am
But I much prefer secure offline transmission over “Perfectly” staged phone calls.
77V7V
September 30, 2023 at 10:59 am
DID NOT EXPECT TO SEE A EAST MIDLAND RAILWAY TRAIN!!?!! great r/v.
Toni Okami
September 30, 2023 at 11:46 am
A little? A LITTLE?! XM5 GIVES YOU A LOT MORE CONTROL THEN APPLE 😂☠️ come on bro don’t be a chill
Juan Mm
September 30, 2023 at 12:10 pm
Xm5 music sound is just too incredible
WindomRettes
September 30, 2023 at 12:41 pm
Finally, a little color has joined the CNET staff!
Kevin M. Gates
September 30, 2023 at 1:41 pm
Such a great comparison and you clearly laid out the pros and cons based on needs. Aaaaaand it was amazing to see another brother on CNET. Very well done, Jide.
Jeremy Tanudtanud
September 30, 2023 at 2:56 pm
Sony has ldac and ldac is built into android since android 8.0 and ldac works with any android device and is only compatible with android devices.
That guy.
September 30, 2023 at 3:44 pm
I wish conversation awareness didn’t trigger while singing.
Mohammed Al-Ogaily
September 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm
But how do they sound tho?
Lone Wolf
September 30, 2023 at 7:39 pm
It would be nice if the AirPods didn’t cost $250 when you can get something that is a little cheaper which also works with iOS or Android.
Moh Khan
September 30, 2023 at 9:46 pm
Airpods are better than any crappy android headphones. I own a iphone and pixel. The crappy pixel always crashes using just YouTube, which is a google app. 😅😂
CKA In Your Area
October 1, 2023 at 2:45 am
Thanks to the option of watching at 1.5x speed lmao
Outsourching By Tamanna
October 1, 2023 at 2:56 am
Great review of features. Nice way you tested them.⛲⛲🌆🌅🌄
Mark B
October 1, 2023 at 5:54 am
JIDE!!!! You’re back 😊
Adus Abubeker
October 1, 2023 at 9:39 am
MOUMITA RAHMAN MY SPOUSE I LOVE YOU
Hans Dharma
October 2, 2023 at 8:03 am
No sounds opinion? Pity!
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October 2, 2023 at 1:10 pm
Lucky winner👋❤️
D Myhre
October 2, 2023 at 1:19 pm
Why not compare sound?!
Video Biker
October 2, 2023 at 4:35 pm
Really cool presentation style
icarusc44
October 2, 2023 at 5:34 pm
The speaker to chat is triggered by your vibrating skull. I have the xm5 and speaking softly won’t trigger the speak to chat. I have several Sony buds and headphones and have recently decided to switch since the recent firmware update ruined my xm4 and linkbud batteries in which they don’t hold a charge and Sony makes you jump through hoops to get a replacement even though they acknowledge their firmware ruined the battery.
Herman Johnson
October 2, 2023 at 11:51 pm
Two of the best earbuds money can buy