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  Γιώργος-Παναγιώτης Ιωαννίδης

  2025-01-14

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  Purchase date 1/14/2025

  I was between these and the AirPods Pro 2. After extensive research, I was convinced by the public opinions that they are considered superior to the AirPods. Having tried both, I think I can say that these are better only if you pay attention to the following:
  1) They are stemless earbuds, for someone coming from traditional stemmed earbuds, it takes a bit of experimentation to fit them correctly in each ear for the best experience. Sony even provides instructions for proper placement in the ear to make the most of the ANC features.

  2) In conjunction with the above, the size of the ear tips plays a VERY IMPORTANT role. Personally, the medium ones provide me with an experience that brings them to the same level as AirPods. I tried wearing a small in one ear and a medium in the other, and the difference is extreme. Find what fits your ear best in terms of comfort and experience and enjoy them.

  3) I believe the app will help beginners and others get to know these specific earbuds better, or even better, I should say earbuds that belong to this category (they offer top-tier ANC, voice proximity, head gestures, etc., which you don't find in all models).

  I will return in the future to share experiences in activities like gym, walks, travels, and more.

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  Bon_Vivant

  2024-12-15
  This review is about the colour: Black

  Disappointment..
  You want the software that is more complicated than a Russian space manual.. (when it decides to recognize the device).
  You want the automatic reduction that ends up making you not hear anything at all..
  You want the poor connectivity and the switching from one device to another..
  You want the terrible fit in the ears to the point that to secure it and not let it fall, you need to push until your ears hurt..
  PURE DISAPPOINTMENT..
  Thrown away 229 euros..
  With much cheaper headphones, I was hearing clear loud sound with perfect bass, good fit, and all that for half or less.
  Unfortunately, I fell into the trap of Sony's reputation and the comments of some here..
  I wish I could return them, but they won't take them back..

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  rafael19982012

  2024-12-02
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  Predecessor of the xm3. They fit amazingly and are very comfortable. The sound quality with ldac is incredible, especially with the right audio files (personally, I have Apple Music which has files with better quality). The features it has are many and work satisfactorily. I would recommend them to anyone with an Android phone. For those with an iPhone, the AirPods are the only option.

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  nek_ant

  2024-11-07

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  This review is about the colour: Black

  Positives:
  · good sound quality
  · moderate to good noise canceling
  · very good mobile app
  · nice appearance (minimalistic)
  · excellent ambient sound

  Negatives:
  · battery lasts 2 days in total with usage of 2.5 to 3 hours each day
  · uncomfortable and annoying eartips (in my ears) I sent to Sony for new eartips and they sent them back very quickly (silicone eartips without the mesh that prevents wax from getting into the earphone).
  · there is a buzzing sound when you talk on a call, of course, I haven't looked into whether this can be changed or if you can put it in noise canceling during a call.
  · expensive for what the product offers, if it were 180 or maybe 200

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  voulco

  2024-10-03

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  This review is about the colour: Black

  I chose it after some research and because I had a good experience with the larger headphones from the same company (WH-1000XM4) for listening to music and phone calls at work where open music is not allowed.

  After >200 hours of use, I can say that I am not going back to the large headphones because the fit of the small ones is perfect (my ears do not get hot like they do with the large ones), they provide very good external sound isolation (not at the same level but close to the large ones), they have excellent call quality (just like the large ones), and satisfactory battery life (at least 5-6 hours of continuous use, clearly shorter than the large ones which reach 25-28 hours), but at least they charge quite quickly through their case, so during a quick lunch break, they start fully charged for another 5-6 hours!

  There is the option to choose the size of the ear tips (3 different sizes come in the package, I think) and the control from the mobile app to see if they fit correctly for complete sound isolation. They stay securely in the ear without the risk of falling during normal walking and various movements I make at work. With simple light taps on the headphones, you can perform various functions without using the phone, such as changing songs, answering phone calls, adjusting volume, and selecting the level of sound isolation (full or partial), which I find extremely useful.

  The mobile app is important because you can set the desired equalizer, assign new functions to the taps, check the battery level of the headphones and the case, as well as update the software. Overall, it is hassle-free in an IOS environment.

  As for the connection of the headphones to the phone, it is hassle-free 19 out of 20 times. Sometimes one of them may not connect, and then you just need to take them out and put them back in the case and try again. The connection of the headphones to the app works most of the time (16/20), but even if they do not "appear" in the app, they still function with all their features.

  In summary, the headphones are of premium sound quality, and in the end, I believe they are worth the money and I would recommend them without hesitation! I definitely do not see myself going back to the large headphones because you just feel a constant weight on your head and they heat up your ears causing discomfort.

  Rating for the WF-1000XM5:
  10/10 for comfort
  9/10 for functionality/ease of use

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  niokoylas

  2024-09-16

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  One earphone uses more battery than the other. I searched the internet and they mention that it's not a malfunction, but one of the two takes on the role of the main unit, so it consumes more battery. Convenient excuse or lie? I don't know. Other than that, I am very satisfied with Sony

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  Markos_Karvounis5131

  2024-09-02
  This review is about the colour: Black

  I am writing this review as a holder of the headphones for 1 week. The headphones, when I bought them, cost €200. They fit well in the ears (the packaging has options for your ear size), and when you take them out of the case, they connect directly to the phone. They have a good Bluetooth signal and will work at a considerable distance from the device (8-10 meters tested here). The battery is indeed 8 hours as Sony tells us, and with the case, it’s 24 hours, and that is indeed true. Very good sound quality, you can adjust the headphones from the Sony app (SONY | Headphones Connect, available on both iOS and Android - I got it on Android). The headphones have one of the best noise cancellation on the market and it’s quite good, it cuts out surrounding sounds like (fan, fridge, air conditioning, etc.) and you hear very little of someone speaking to you, but if you play (music, video) at any volume you hear nothing and enjoy your music without hearing ANYTHING but your music. It also has access to voice commands for Google Assistant - Gamin. It has 3 microphones that are fantastic for calls, the other person hears you as if you are next to them and there are no interruptions, and you have gestures on both headphones if you want to turn off noise cancellation, and to lower or increase the volume, to pause the video - music or to restart it, to change videos and many other things through gestures you can do with the headphones. The headphones are very good for their price, I have tried Air Pods and the Sony WF 1000 xm5 are much better in sound quality and noise cancellation. They are worth the €250 (that’s the price in most stores) and you will have a pleasant experience.

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  Sotigris13

  2024-07-13
  This review is about the colour: Black

  Very mediocre to bad headphones. I have them for a year and a half. Unfortunately, I fell victim to the few times as I was swayed by the reviews. Throughout this time, they are useless on calls. Sometimes they hear me with parasites, other times very quietly. I am forced to put them in the case and always talk to my clients from my mobile so they don't hear strange noises. I would give one star but I give 2 for the music which is relatively satisfactory. The foam material broke in a month and I use silicone from old headphones. Sometimes one cannot connect to the mobile.

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  Dimitris_Ioakimoglou

  2024-06-27

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  The only downside (besides the price) that I could find is that when the case falls on a surface (e.g. the floor), the earbuds always shoot out. But always. Not almost always. A L W A Y S. Also, the microphone is not terrible during calls, but it can't be compared to microphones that extend to the mouth. Other than that, they have even better noise cancelling than the xm3 I had, 8 hours of battery life, and overall endless features.

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  Thanasis_Ntouzgos

  2024-05-07

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  Negatives:
  Average quality charging case cover.
  Inner part made of foam material that easily wears out and not silicone.
  Positives: amazing sound quality, ANC and call quality

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  thanoszachs2o

  2024-05-03
  This review is about the colour: Black

  I bought them a month ago. I will write positive and negative aspects that I noticed.
  They fit very well and compared to the sam buds pro that I had, they are much better.
  The sound quality is excellent, but it loses this advantage in terms of volume. Even with the company's application, I don't see significant improvement. They have excellent connectivity and are much better for calls than Samsung's buds. However.... when I want to talk with open listening and even though I have taken them out of my ears, they connect by themselves and disrupt the conversation. I press the phone's menu to listen from the phone's speaker, but after a few seconds, it automatically switches the sound back to the earbuds!!! This happens all the time and it is extremely annoying.
  In terms of battery, they are okay. I do 2-hour workouts X 3 days and I don't run out of battery.
  Their price is higher than what I think they are worth. You pay for the Sony name. I'm not saying they don't have good sound and build quality, but they are overpriced based on the brand name.

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  LambisElef

  2024-04-18
  This review is about the colour: Black

  I have had them for 6+ months. I am completely satisfied, excellent quality both in conversation and in music, good noise cancelling. Very convenient, battery life is also sufficient.

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  christos.9

  2024-03-19

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  This review is about the colour: Black

  From a sound perspective, by far the best headphones I have ever used. The ANC is quite satisfactory, superior to the airpods pro I would say, and the ambient noise transfers external sounds to the headphones as needed. Personally, I had no problem with the application, however even if I did, I would go for foam tips since the sound quality is incredible in all conditions.

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  stefkazg7

  2024-02-02
  This review is about the colour: Black

  First experience with the headphones and I will mainly focus on the negative criticism regarding the fit in the ears. Maybe some people had or have problems, but I wore them with the medium size that was on them and they fit perfectly. Lucky? Maybe... I didn't need to try another size, they are tight and stable on me, during talking, eating, and walking, and the noise cancellation is very good. It was something that scared me, but everything is fine. As for the rest, I don't need to bother you since we are talking about unreal sound and a fantastic fit... they are worth every last euro... and something about the volume... guys, they are very loud...

  17/2... after 15 days... It's true love, I have no words...

  9/3... I received replacement ear cushions from temu again in medium size and they are much better than the factory ones. When you press them and put them in your ears, you feel them sealing the ear, amazing noise cancellation, deep bass... I won't comment further...

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  petrosvm

  2024-01-24
  This review is about the colour: Black

  I had Galaxy buds pro, I can say that they have helped me a lot. I use them daily (walking, public transportation), the ANC is quite satisfactory, as well as the battery. The sound is deep, countless settings to see what you prefer, they work fine on calls. I would say the app is mediocre but after the initial setup you don't need to open it again, only for updates or changing sound profiles. The only downside for me: a couple of times a week they may not connect directly to the phone (S23 Ultra) and I have to put them in/out of the case to reconnect. I don't consider it a big deal and with an update I believe it will be fixed.

  EDIT. now almost daily it will happen to me once, one of the two earbuds will not connect to the phone on the first try

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  dimitrioskapotis

  2023-09-21
  This review is about the colour: Black

  Because there is a lot of hype about these headphones on the internet, I decided to buy them. I am not a Sony fanboy, but I am also not a hater. I have Sony's over-ear headphones (WH-1000MX4) and I am very satisfied. I recommend them to many acquaintances. So, the review is objective.

  Pros:
  - Battery life: 8 hours with ANC on or Ambient sound on, and 12 hours with ANC/Ambient sound off. Plus, 1 hour of battery life with just a 3-minute charge in their case.
  - Bluetooth 5.3 and support for codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC & LC3.
  - The Sony app is very good with many customization options.
  - DSEE Extreme support.
  - Small case, making it easy to carry, but the headphones only need to be charged twice.
  - Multi Pair connection to 2 devices without any issues or disconnections.
  - Very good microphones and excellent sound quality that can be achieved with a few adjustments in the Sony app's equalizer for perfect results.

  Everything is ideal, but...
  The headphones come with foam tips that are not memory foam and do not fit every ear type. Even though there are 4 different types in the package, none of them fit well in my ears, and many other owners face the same problem (Google it). Instead of the headphones adapting to each ear, the ears must be "compatible" with the headphones, or rather, with the foam tips. The headphones stay in the ear and do not fall out, but it is very difficult to fit them tightly enough to isolate external sounds and make the ANC work more effectively. The application's air-tightness test does not pass at all. And here is the paradox: if there is no perfect fit in the ears, then the ANC is non-existent.

  The problem can be solved with aftermarket compatible silicone tips. However, it requires a lot of searching because they must have a mesh since the buds do not have a filter; the filter is in the tips!

  CONCLUSION:
  It is a big flaw on Sony's part that, although they have created almost perfect headphones, they have not succeeded in the area of fitting in the ears. What good is the perfect ANC if I have to hurt my ears and twist the buds in the hope of isolating external sounds and end up without ANC? And let's face it, buying 300 euros headphones and then experimenting to find aftermarket tips is not the best option. Until I find suitable tips, I will stick with the Bose QuietComfort II headphones, which have the best ANC on the market and equally good sound. If I helped you, please give it a like. The dislikes will obviously come from users whose ears fit the buds and not the other way around. Thank you.

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  valleron200938

  2023-09-02

  Expensive but worth their money. I had the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, which everyone says are the best. I have changed them 4 times and the highs were ruining the sound. In these, the sound is full-bodied without imperfections.. superb. The call quality is perfect, and for the fit in the ear that everyone is afraid of, I'm telling you there is no issue. The earbuds stay in place so well that they are also suitable for running, the gym, etc. The noise canceling is amazing, you can't hear anything, and the ambient sound is much better than Samsung's. I am very happy with my purchase. Samsung has bothered me for a year... stay away.

  If I were to rate them compared to Samsung (I have a Samsung phone, I should mention that too) 6/10
  Sony 9/10 (not 10/10 because they are not completely waterproof like Samsung)

  Edit 11/10/23: My opinion about the earbuds hasn't changed. They have by far the best sound in TWS. The comfort of the eartips, as mentioned by the friend below, is not a problem for me, especially since there are 4 pairs to choose from. The larger size fits me. A piece of advice for those who want them for running and walking: turn off the ANC and ambient, meaning set them to off. Otherwise, their microphone picks up body movement and creates noise. When the microphone is turned off, you can't hear anything.

  Update 31/3/24: Now, the best in terms of sound and more are the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

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  2024-09-28
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  Vasiliki_Biza

  2024-12-31

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  Sounds good. But...the earbuds doesn't fit perfectly.. for small ears not the best option

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  Dartoine

  2024-11-25

  Excellent quality of assembly and materials, poor in phone calls in outdoor areas.

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  chrimara3

  2024-10-21

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  Amazing ANC, super for music. Average for calls as it is common for them not to hear me well.

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  takis104

  2024-01-27
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  Overall, the greatest earbuds that I ever used!

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  tzimoss

  2025-02-10

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  Yannos77

  2025-01-27

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  Antonis_Rigopoulos6484

  2025-01-10

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  Jason_Trigonis

  2025-01-07

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  2025-01-06

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  2025-01-03

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  2024-11-17

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  Ευάγγελος Παρασκεύοπουλος

  2024-10-30

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