How much better are the Sony WF-1000XM5s compared to their predecessors? How do they compare to other buds like the Sony LinkBuds S, Apple AirPods, Pixel Buds Pro and Bose QC II Earbuds? And what about mic quality, did Sony finally fix mic quality? We'll answer these questions and more from our subscribers in our first look at the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds.


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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Battery Life
1:21 - Active Noise Cancellation
2:11 - Earbud size and ear tip
3:06 - Can you sleep with them?
3:45 - WF-1000XM5 vs. LinkBuds S
5:29 - XM5 vs. XM4 (previous version)
6:40 - WF-1000XM5 vs. Pixel Buds Pro
7:25 - Transparency Mode
8:30 - Replaceable battery?
9:27 - Best earbuds under $200
10:54 - WF-1000XM5 vs. Bose QC II

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