Sony WF-1000XM5 Price: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/SonyXM5 The AirPods Pro 2 and the Sony WF-1000XM5's both claim to be the best ANC earbuds on the market, but I tested and there can only be one winner. Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikeobrienn Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeobrienn TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikeobrienn About me: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/ Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you! ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES: ANC TEST 1: The common test for white noise: tied in first place with Bose QCii and AirPods Pro 2, but the other frequencies are the big win - both 62.1dB TEST 2: crowd test - 48.6dB AirPods - 47.3dB TEST 3: female voice test - 45.6dB AirPods - 41.5dB TEST 4: Wind - in transparency mode, it sounds exactly like my actual ears in wind In ANC mode, it is very muted but still audible until I play any music. I would say in high wind, I might need to turn my volume up by one notch but that’s it Bose QCE2 have very marginally better low end ANC, but these crush it with the high end and have less white noise, so overall these feel quieter in most environments Transparency is still a bit better on AirPods - I tried one in each ear SOUND LDAC vs AAC/SBC Listening to Billy Strings: Sony had more detail and clarity on the guitar You could hear the pick hitting each string and the overtones that made it feel natural and alive The upright bass was much richer and deeper Sony buds are warmer, more powerful, more detailed, and lively Sony also has an EQ, so if you want more or less bass, that is possible AirPods are pretty neutral with a somewhat shallow bass. Very little distortion and great instrument separation with clean details and an emphasis on upper mids for more perceived clarity. Far from energetic though DESIGN AirPods case is slightly smaller Sony comes in two colors Stem vs no stem - vote on your favorite! AirPods case has a lanyard hook Controls - pinch vs tap! AirPods have swipe Sony has quadruple tap FEATURES BOTH have 360 audio Wireless charging, but magsafe on airpods Mono mode Auto play/pause Both IPX4 AirPods have FindMy and airtag-like precision lactating features AirPods case has a speaker on it Apple seamless switching Audio sharing on iPhone Native Siri Sony has Personalization in the app - scan your ear - I never use this LE audio (low latency for gaming) 8/24 hrs WITH ANC! 3 min charge = 60 min listening Multipoint connectivity Eco friendly packaging Ambient sound control - I never use this Speak to chat Quick listen MICROPHONE TEST CONCLUSION AirPods have some ecosystem advantages like audio sharing, seamless switching, and FindMy benefits. They also have superior microphones while maintaining a neutral sound profile and powerful ANC. With that said, the Sony WH-1000XM5’s are the clear winner in my book. Better sound, better ANC, better features, and a more secure fit in my ears. PRICE $299 vs $249 Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers! One or more of the products shown in this video may have been sent to me at no cost. This does not influence my opinions; I always cover both pros and cons. This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching!