AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM4 Sound π₯ Hear the difference!
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- κ²μμΌ 2024. 04. 27.
- AirPods Pro Gen 2 review compared to Sony WF-1000XM4's sound, noise cancelling and call quality.
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Chapters
00:00 Sound Sample included!
02:01 Sound Sample Comparison
02:46 Sound Quality Analysis
04:51 Call Quality (Quiet Conditions)
04:35 Call Quality (Noisy Conditions with Wind)
05:31 Active Noise Cancelling Test
06:33 Fit Comparison
07:09 More reasons to choose Sony?
08:14 Why pick AirPods Pro 2 instead?
08:50 Transparency Mode Comparison - κ³ΌνκΈ°μ
I was waiting for this specific comparison. Thank you!
No problem!
These Echo Buds were basically an impulse buy on Prime Day. krplus.net/upostUgkxK5mc3yw4xA7Mf2j6k6n1Uqv_KUgrKdeM I've lately gotten into pod casts and needed a convenient way to listen. These fit the bill. I am no techie but had no problem with set up. It did take a couple tries to realize Echo Buds will only connect to one device at a time - at least it seems that way for me. The tap controls are 'very' sensitive and the sound is clear. I've been using these off and on much of the day for a couple hours at a time with no discomfort. I'm quit pleased with this purchase and will prob bite the bullet and join Audible to help get through all those books waiting to be read.
2:10 This is far from how the wf-1000xm4s sound in real life. I'm listening to the exact same song and they sound amazing!
Nope it's exactly like that
A great quantitative comparison. Good Job!
I was hope to this comparative. Thanks You. ππ»
No problem π
Will it be possible for you to provide an EQ setting for the XM4s that is somewhat close to how the APP2s stock EQ sounds?
As always, your have answered all my questions. Keep up the great work you are doing π
Glad to help!
An excellent review based on technical characteristics-best such review Iβve seen. Thank you ππ½
Wow, thanks!
I really like this sound comparisons, great upgrade for your channel! π
Happy to hear that! There were lots of requests that I do this. Still there's room for improvement
Nice video especially the anc demo. I have a beats fit pro. I would love to see beats fit pro vs AirPods Pro 2
Can you do a compare video between the airpods pro 2 vs Sony wh1000-xm4? just like you did with the first airpod pro
I have been waiting for this video for a few days π
Yeah it took a while
Me too
Very underrated Channel
Great unbiased review
Keep up the good work ππ
Thanks! Much appreciated
In your opinion Aron whats the best earbud in 2022 ?? Im so confuse what i take ... im ios user
I like your review. Perfect what i want.
Thanks for such effort.
You're welcome!
You are the best on it.
Thanks to your review I'm sure to buy Airpods Pro 2. Thank you for a great job!
Can u make a comparison of the pro 2βs with the new Bose QC 2 earbuds
hey, I just subscribed thanks for creating the comparison
Thanks for the sub!
Could you help me to compare with JBL Live Pro 2?
Thanks in advance.
Still happy that i bought the Sennheiser tw3
Waiting on the battle versus the LGT90Q
I just purchased the Apple AirPods Pro 2, you will love every minute of it ! π
One thing about noise cancelling headphones/earphones is that when active noise cancelling is switched on, it can make you feel like the air is being sucked out if your head. Any idea whether this happens with AirPods Pro 2?
Will you do one comparing to Bose QC II ?
How do you customize the eq settings on the Sony WF-1000XM4
Very good, honest review. Thank you, sir.
You're welcome!
I have both and I have to say for me the Airpods Pro 2 are much more comfy and doesn't cause me any pain or discomfort.. I've been using Sony WF-1000xm4s for over a year and I really do not like the way they fit in your ears.. it just gives me discomfort and gives my ear pain after awhile. I never have this issue with the airpods pro 2s. I could wear them all day and even forget I even had them in my ears. Comfort is the most important thing in any good earbud/headphone and the APP 2 are the best for me.
I do not understand, why was not the before after example shown with the Sony as with the Airpods?
Thank you, i need somethink like this.
No problem
Pleeeas galaxy buds 2 pro vs free buds pro 2 π₯β€οΈ
My Airpod pro 1 died quickly right after the extended apple care warranty and I switched to XM4.
XM4 is great but sometimes I missed airpod's ease of use with seamless switching between iPhone, apple watch and iPad.
If I am to replace my XM4, I shall go for airpod pro 2 again but with a foam tip
Awesome video, youβve just earned yourself a new subscriber. π
Awesome, thanks for subbing!
I love my AP 2
Thank you!
No problem!
Good video
When you said XM4s have better battery πβ¦ i unfortunately suffered the same fate of battery drain as youβ¦ using AirPods Pro 2 till they come out with the WF-XM5s.
Compare it with the Max will be appreciated
Would love to see the Bose qc ii earbuds next!
Can't wait to test that too
I was waiting for this comparison, now I know which one Iβm going to buy, I was thinking about the xm4 but your video helped me a lot, thank you sir! greetings from Mexico π²π½
Glad I could help!
@@aaronloudnwireless This is the second time one of your videos help me actually, the first one was when you compared the xm3 with the Samsung buds pro, I bought the xm3 βcause of your video and now this video helped me again, thanks a lot
Most welcome
I am looking forward to next gen beats fit pro which has H2 chip and better hook to ear than airpod pro
Try to compare it with the Sennheiser Momentum! Subscribed, keep up the good work :)
Thanks for subscribing!
I'm hesitant to get them cuz i have Android, don't know if the anc will be as good and the sound quality
thanks for the samples and the great review. I'm listening on my Sennheiser Momentum TW3. I was thinking of replacing my AirPod Pro Gen 1 to move to the Gen 2 but given that the music is better, IMHO, on the Sennheiser, I will keep my Gen 1 for work calls and the TW3 for music. thanks again for the hard work and excellent reviews
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
How is the Gen 2 AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max ? Do they sound similar?
Sony WF-1000XM4 vs bose Quietcomfort earbuds 2, please
Listening this on my Overheated and Ultra Battery drained Sony Wf-1000xm4, I think I know which headphone I need to get next
GREAT COMPARISON π₯
Thanks!
Nice content Aaron i really appreciate the time and energy you put into you're channel. Apple sets the bar once again. Although we know the XM5 is coming sooner or later and I hope they go back to silicone tips. I know some people like the foam tips but I don't. Thanks again. π€ππ―πΊπΈ
Thank you for always watching! Yes hopefully will (at least) include both foam and silicone so that people have a choice from the start
Can u test bose qc earbud 2 vs airpod pro 2 on anc plsss
I used them both in the gym with my music. Sonys took my heart. The base is incredible. You can''t go wrong with the airpods too either but if music is what you want from your earbads, sony is the clear winner for me
so AirPods Pro sounds better
@@simply6162 if thatβs what you understood by my comment then sure buddyβ¦
@@SpyrosFougias dont they sound worse in the video?
@@tejicamdfk it is what he said about the female voice. They sound a little bit more clear but once you put them in your ears you will understand the difference since the airpods lack so much base that they seem dead compared to the sonys. Especially for the kind of music I hear that is mostly music and not vocals, sonys are by far the best. They get you pumped up
@@SpyrosFougias Some people are like this guy, unfortunately. Even if Apple sold some utterly crap headphones, people would still say they are one of the best as long as it had the apple logo on it lol. It's just marketing. I had both and I can tell you the sound quality on XM4 is FAR more superior than on apple pro 2. But dont get XM4 now, XM5 is going to be announced on July 26.
I have the AirPods 2 on my way. What can I say as a former Sony WF-1000XM4 owner for 1+ years is that they really sound like in this video.
Hi Aaron. Have you heard about the brand Tribit? Iβm thinking about getting the C1 Pro. I would really appreciate your advice. Regards!!!!
Yup I have heard of Tribit. I don't have an opinion of the C1 Pro yet since I haven't tried it. Good to hear from you again ππ»
I have both of these. I love them both.
The Sony M4's have been pretty impressive. I've had them for about an year now. I mainly use them for the gym, cycling, running, and also for airplane travel.
The biggest cons for me on the M4's are that the buds are relatively heavy and adjusting them becomes a constant problem especially and obviously when running or cycling with them.
Another con would have to be the fome tips. Although they are great and far superior to the Air Pods Pro 2's tips, (Don't at me), keeping them clean is annoying as they get oily really fast and ear wax is pretty annoying to clean off as well.
The fome tips also attract dust and debris which is also a constant thing to be cleaning before every use or else your ears will become irritated and itchy, I know... I know.
Another con I have with my M4's is latency when gaming on my mobile device. I've made adjustments to them in settings as well as on my phone settings and made mild improvements.
Lastly, and sadly, another con I have with my M4's example is that they are not consistent with their individual battery life.
I often find that the battery life of either the left or the right ear bud can go drastically lower than the other. Sometimes one of them dies out first leaving me to just put them away and recharge them.
That said, the pros are definitely the looks. They are far superior to the Air Pods Pro 2 design. The mat black color gives them a much more sleek and luxurious look and feel. The bass registers are much fuller and deeper which I appreciate more. The ANC is still above the Air Pods Pro and those tips definitely give them the upper hand. The app is great allowing you to customize and fine tune your sound and can even get louder a tab bit louder.
On the other hand, my Air Pods Pro 2 are amazing. I've only had them for about one week but I already appreciate how comfortable they are due to thier lightness. Adjusting the volume is also much better implemented then on the M4's. The call quality is superior to the M4's as well.
The cons I do see happening on my Air Pods are, although really comfortable, they'll definitely have to be pushed in or adjuted because I can see these falling out far easier than the M4's especially if you swaet a lot during your gym sessions. I also don't like the white color and that not all features are supported on non apple products, which I use these on a Samsung atm. (Currently waiting for my iPhone 14 to get here).
They're both great and about the same price range. So far I'm really liking the Air Pods more but I think the M4's are still at top due to the in depth fine tuning and anc experience.
look like they have different target of use, and not "perfect" for overall. xm4 have better audio but mic suck, app have better mic but very normal audio performance (compared to same price products)
Great input!
This nibba really talked about everything except sound quality. I don't understand why people do this.
Wow! The AirPods Pro 2 is a major improvement compared to the first Gen. Although, I think I'll stick with the Sonys because of its ability to have a custom EQ and LDAC support.
If your ears can hear the difference LDAC + Tidal on an Android phone is great. The added details in the music also translates in a bit of added volume. I can EQ them to sound much better than in this comparison and frankly I am surprised they sound so bad in this video.
@@PadyEos it's because of KRplus's compression
thanks for this comparison. sennheiser tws momentum 3 vs airpods pro 2, please?
I have both and MTW3 are more bass heavy while AirPods are more clear and clean. Both are good but Iβm sticking to AirPods since I work with MacBook and invested on apple eco system. Noise cancelling is better on AirPods.
Do you plan to review the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II?
Yes definitely
from personal experience
I have a sony airpods wf1000xm4
And I have two phones iphone 13 pro max
And Xperia 1 iv
The sound from the wfxm4
It's very normal on an iPhone and I feel that the sound is a little low
But for the sound when I connect it with Xperia 1 iv I find it much better, the sound is loud and clear and the bass is higher , i don't now why but I think Apple makes the product work on the iPhone well if it is made by Apple only
I used my new wf 1000 with those foam tips.
The pressure was awful and after a few days developed an ear infection, pain started in my right ear stabbing pain followed by ear ache, then a fever and horrendous headache.
Dc told me that the foam tips case friction within the ear canal causing infection.
Funny thing is the doc uses same sony we- 1000 earbuds, he says donβt use that foam .
Any way brought some spin cp360s No pain. But..... lost 30% anc and a lot of bass, have to use equalizer .
Shame because the snot foam sounded sooooo good. But whatβs the point if itβs painful and dam dangerous.
Still spraying antibiotics into my ear.
The Sony seem to be tested on the default flat eq which has been set for a purpose so that users could tune to their choice whereas Airpods are eq tuned out of the box, better set the Sony XM4 to Excited EQ before testing. XM4 with LDAC enabled would slap the hell out of most buds including Airpods. I've used it on iPhone 13 and S22U and it sounds great on IP13 and extraordinary on S22U..
Personally after the Sony, the APP2 sound (and feel) much better to me. I'm def not going back to the Sony.
it would be good to compare both headphones on android and iphone to have a more neutral comparison, since airpods have a certain advantage being from apple, I have the WF-1000XM4 and they sound much better on android than on iOS since on android it uses its codec LDAC (I am an iOS and android user)
AirPods Pro 2 vs Bose QC 2 please
Please give me the proper difference of Apple Airpods Pro gen2 with iOS and Android.
Hello Aaron, I'm about to buy the WF1000XM4 used, but I've been seeing in several places where they say they have a problem with the sound quality when they are raised to more than 60% volume the quality drops, has this problem been corrected with the updates? its a common issue? Has something similar happened to you? Thanks in advance!
Turn on volume synchronization
With AAC, it doesnβt transfer the original HI RES music file
Gracias por la comparaciΓ³n de sonido pero serΓa mejor con otras canciones tambiΓ©n no solo con una
Many people has issue with Sony WF XM4's battery (battery is either heavily uneven or dead after about one year). Why didn't any reviewer address this?
Three of your videos convinced me to buy the apple airpod pro 2nd gen. Which alr did few hrs ago. It was good on android as well but on iPhone was simply better. Liked the high details reviews.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
I like the sony xm4 better? And why? Cause in airpods even Iβm just walking it fell off my ears but the sony seal in my ear is really good even Iβm do cycling it never fell of my ears,
I agree that Airpods pro gen 2 is so much better than the previous a lot. On the other hand, Sony WF-1000XM4 still stands the best top 3 wireless ANC earbuds in 2022. I can still use the Sony earbuds for the next 2 years until the next generation will come.
The active noise cancellation sounded better in the AirPods Pro as you could still hear voices come through with the Sonys but the AirPods seemed to drown out any indications of people speaking better. It seems that while the Sonys are great for low frequency noises like a plane engine, it is less capable of dealing with the higher frequency sounds of human voices, which is one area Apple really tried to improve on with the 2nd generation
Xm4s are arguably better as mid-high pitched sound are easily drowned by music whereas low frequency is annoying with musicβ¦
Iβm a audiophile and Iβll explain. AirPods sound like we hear the sounds clean and Sony sounds like we hear the sound through the wall or box because itβs a ANC feature I guess. AirPods music hits to us from different sides, sounds louder but music quality is not even close to Sony. Sony is crispy, tasty in details - pop music for example.
β@@damianwojcikiewicz3951 No way you're an audiophile π , Airpods music quality is far better than sonys , Sony is just bass heavy, If it's all about bass Xm5 is pretty good
@@sathira_anuk5179 bass heavy in Sony ? Hahahaha
@@damianwojcikiewicz3951 Yeh
Why there white noise in anc on airpods ?
Nice & Thanks Aaron π Sony WF 1000XM4 still my Favorit ππ
The mic on the Sony are terrible. Wtf
I wonder how it is compared to B&O Ex π€·ββοΈ
which is louder ? airpods pro 2 or wf 1000xm4 ?
Galaxy buds 2 pro vs Sony xm4?
when Apple will implement their own Codec via a software update and i'm sure it's down the line, like we got Spatial audio on the 1st gen AirPods pro , they will be on top , it's quite amazing to see how Apple beaming now a quality brand in their macbook speakers , iMac speakers , iPhone and iPad ones too , and now in this category too .
No they will not, ldac+ dx best
Not sure. Lossless barely makes a difference even with extremely expensive headphones or speakers.
@@qwertzuiop875 It does when you don't use an iPhone
@Joel O Didnβt use them with an iPhone. Lossless is simply not significantly better for me.
Also u forgot about AAC
Air podes pro 2nd gen va sennheiser momentum 3 need best sound experience using iPhone 14 pro
Great video, best out there. These are the two most popular (IMO) pricey in ears and itβs been such a struggle to decide. Madly (as Iβm totally engorged in apple ecosystem) I have gone for the Sonys to at least try them. Fit, is extremely important to me being a drummer for 25 years Iβve actually stretched my ear canal a little due to in ear noise protection. Currently got galaxy buds pro and they sit ok but sound quality is poor as is mic.
I do feel that apple are slightly winning in this video but from what Iβve read, fit and ANC is better on the Sonys. I get the impression that they are a better all rounder? Time will tell. They come tomorrow.
New subscriber π
Thanks for subscribing! Great that you're doing the homework before deciding. The best way to know for sure is to compare them in person.
@@aaronloudnwireless went with the pro 2βs in the end. I felt they were the best all rounder. I was wrong the ANC is way superior on the apples
Very good, impartial review. Thank you!
You're welcome!
I listened to the the sound comparison using my Sony XM4 and something is just not right with capturing the treble in this video on the XM4. They donβt have such drastic treble drop as in this video!
I went for the AirPods Pro gen 2. They sound soooo good..!!
Glad to hear π
I was literally searching for this comparison a few days ago, so thanks! Iβm returning my XM4βs for the second time, because the right earbud doesnβt work as well anymore, and I ordered the AirPods Pro 2. After this review I think Iβm gonna be happy with that decision π€©
Glad I could help!
Super unlucky bro hope you don't have to make another return. Haven't had to return any of mine (Xm3s or 4s)
@@xXcharlie313Xx I know rightβ¦ Iβm actually so happy with them, but when I first got them I couldnβt choose between AirPods and the XM4βs, and chose the Sonyβs because of the sound quality. I guess sweat or wax messed with the speaker twice, though. The volume has dropped and that makes the noise cancellation and transparency modes less effective. Sony shouldβve installed some kind of grill in the tube that goes in your ear, because that spongy thing in there isnβt doing it for me π
@@rondegoey reminds me of these old sony extra bass nc headphones that broke twice on me because of a weak headband defect, loved their sound but returned one and then next one breaks in same spot when just trying to put on my head. The xm4s are just fine though seems they've rectified their problem with later headphones.
@@rondegoey that is crazy though, Ron hope you never have make another return again I know how much of a time waster it is and how you end up going to work,travel, or etc without your daily listening buddy
With comply true grip pro's wf1000 xm4s are much better. Sound, comfort and especially noise canceling. With them i don't hear anything around me. They go way deeper to my ear canal than stock one's. It's fair to compare xm4's using stock eartips, but they are just terrible. My soundcore LP3's have better noise cancelling comparing to xm4's because sony's don't fit well with stock eartips. Even if LP3's stock silicone tips are on xm4's, everything is better comparing to stock sony foam tips.
Thanks for the in-depth review once again! i subscribed
Thank you!!
xm4 sound is superb compare from pro 2
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dont know what kind of fan he is using .. but his hair are strong enough to resist the wind ππ
This is it! Iβm buying my first Airpods! Apple nails it this time.
Let's go, you will not regret a bit for the new ANC capability! I love mine.
@@edip2128 awesome. I just bought them. They works so good with the iphone. Pair instantly. Itβs like magic.
I like the sound of the Airpod Pro 2.
Bonjour Aaron ! (sorry for my message in french but i'm so bad in english)
Comme d'habitude, comparatif très bien mené.
Jai une petite remarque : j'ai actuellement les wf-1000xM4 et je n'ai pas du tout le mΓͺme rendu. Je suis en ldac, sans dsee et sans Γ©qualiseur.
Le son, chez moi, est bien plus riche, plus ouvert. Sur ton extrait, Γ§a manque clairement de clartΓ©, on dirait que c'est enregistrΓ© dans un tonneau π
Quand tu les portes, tu as une meilleure qualitΓ© du spectre audio ?
C'est dΓ» Γ la recompression agressive de KRplus ?
Merci en tout cas pour tes tests ;)
Merci d'avoir regardΓ© et pour votre commentaire! Les Γ©chantillons sonores ne seront jamais aussi bons que d'entendre le son directement des Γ©couteurs parce que vous entendez ce que les microphones entendent. Il s'agit d'une comparaison relative car le son des deux Γ©couteurs est enregistrΓ© exactement de la mΓͺme maniΓ¨re avec le mΓͺme microphone.
Merci encore d'avoir regardΓ© et pour votre commentaire !
@@aaronloudnwireless Merci pour ta rΓ©ponse ! Thank you so much for your answer !
(I hope it's in a good english) :)
De rien π
Great review. I just purchased the Pro 2s and they are much improved, but I still have the same problem I had with the first generation: I canβt get a seal with their tips. I have large ear canals and had to figure out a way to do so. I use the large Sedna Crystal silicon tips I bought for Sonyβs with the AirPods adapter and the results are excellent. The only problem is they donβt fit in the case. I bought the AirPods Sedna tips for gen one last year but they also never gave me a proper seal with either. Same with Comply foam tips. The Beats Pro large tips give me a seal, but not as good as the Crystalβs, but they do fit in the case. Any suggestions for tips that would work for me?
Comply make great foam tips for AirPods Pro.
Hi friends what do you recommend me
AirPods Pro 2 (214$) or Sony Wf 1000xm4 (157$)
I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max
Does the difference worth it?
Do Bose QC 2 vs Airpods 2
I have both and I barely touch my Sony anymore. AirPods have slightly better ANC and are more comfortable to wear for long periods of time. Although Sony does sound better with adjusted EQ.
The AirPods Pro sounded more lively and fuller, it also has a much better microphone as the Sonyβs sounded a lil robotic in the quiet room and could hardly handle the wind at all, the AirPods also has better now cancellation and features considering how much the case could do compared to the Sonyβs which doesnβt have any special features with the case which also doesnβt hold as much charges as the AirPodβs caseβ¦
Do you think if I have AirPods Pro gen 1 there is a benefit in upgrading ? Or in other words, is it worth 300 euro upgrade ?
I did make a whole video about it π€£ You can skip to the conclusion it explains better krplus.net/bidio/odStZmCMjGragpg
Can i eq in sony's app to sound better, like you said warm and stuuff, can i eq it to sound like the airpods?
Not exactly but yes you can eq it to sound closer to AirPods
Please compare airpods pro 2 with airpods max