[Hitesh]

The thinest and most comfortable wireless IEM I own is the Soundcore Sleep A10 with 6 hours playing time, which is a bit short for my uses (I need 8 to 10 hours).

Amazing! These seem like the perfect IEM for this situation. I'll do a little more research on these, but purchase is probably guaranteed

EDIT: Fortunately 6 hours is enough for me. I do give my ears a rest in between, that's when these can be recharged

 

[JackNarrow]

This reviewer compares the xm5 to the xm4, technics az80

Pretty solid review

Talks about all features and not just sound.

 

[newworld666]

Amazing! These seem like the perfect IEM for this situation. I'll do a little more research on these, but purchase is probably guaranteed

EDIT: Fortunately 6 hours is enough for me. I do give my ears a rest in between, that's when these can be recharged

The main limits compared to "full TWS" are :
-> Volume level is rather limited (but is loud enough in quiet environments),
-> only double taps can be assigned as touch commands (one tap and long pressure are not available, due to sleeping purpose)
-> no ANC available, but passive noise cancellation is really convincing
-> no mic.. they are not made at all for phone call.

But, I would say sound quality is surprisingly good for such micro size (very good for music).

 

[nekonhime]

Sound is kinda a step up, but the mic quality is more or less the same in the noisy situations, anc is depend on fit. Hope Sony gonna improve the product or it is a let down

 

[sgtbilko]

Amazing! These seem like the perfect IEM for this situation. I'll do a little more research on these, but purchase is probably guaranteed

EDIT: Fortunately 6 hours is enough for me. I do give my ears a rest in between, that's when these can be recharged

You might also want to check out the 1More comfobuds mini. These are super tiny too. Usually on offer regularly.

 

[helmutcheese]

Sound is kinda a step up, but the mic quality is more or less the same in the noisy situations, anc is depend on fit. Hope Sony gonna improve the product or it is a let down

I read somewhere not sure if here or in a reviewer's comment section that Sony have fixed it for retail units and only reviewers samples the have the issue (I would take that with a large bucket of salt).

 

[dj24]

Hmm... What's this about battery drainage issues with the XM4 that are hopefully now fixed with the XM5? I don't remember very many folks here complaining about this..

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/25/23806918/sony-wf-1000xm5-earbuds-battery-drain-statement

 

[clerkpalmer]

Very detailed review by Wired on WF1000-XM5

https://www.wired.com/review/review-sony-wf-1000xm5-true-wireless-earbuds/

Yeah this one was like a cold shower and sucked the life out of my anticipation. Edit- it's hard to know whether this is a miss by Sony (which is inexcusable) or if expectations are unreasonably high. That said, the Bose and APP and now the AZ80 are ridiculously good all around TWS so the competition is very strong.

 

[helmutcheese]

Hmm... What's this about battery drainage issues with the XM4 that are hopefully now fixed with the XM5? I don't remember very many folks here complaining about this..

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/25/23806918/sony-wf-1000xm5-earbuds-battery-drain-statement

Some are worried it may be the same, one reviewers got a glitch where the left bud was far lower but only one time.

That issue also effects the Link Buds not just the XM4's

 

[jsmiller58]

Hmm... What's this about battery drainage issues with the XM4 that are hopefully now fixed with the XM5? I don't remember very many folks here complaining about this..

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/25/23806918/sony-wf-1000xm5-earbuds-battery-drain-statement

Just search the dedicated XM4 thread. This is likely the single topic most discussed related to the XM4.

 

[BooleanBones]

Just search the dedicated XM4 thread. This is likely the single topic most discussed related to the XM4.

Number 1 reason I am probably going to skip the XM5s. Don't feel like hassling with it. My replacements are not due until September, glad I have others to use.

 

[jsmiller58]

Number 1 reason I am probably going to skip the XM5s. Don't feel like hassling with it. My replacements are not due until September, glad I have others to use.

Yeah, I get it… I also have the battery issue with my XM4. But, I have to have the shiny new toy, so I have the XM5 coming my way, hopefully this week!

 

[nekonhime]

I read somewhere (not sure if here or in a reviewer's comment section that Sony have fixed it for retail units and only reviewers samples the have the issue (I would take that with a large bucket of salt).

I will wait until the end of the year for any update to consider press the button or I will just skip it and be happy with the jvc ha 1000t.

 

[jsmiller58]

I will wait until the end of the year for any update to consider press the button or I will just skip it and be happy with the jvc ha 1000t.

It is probably a good idea for the vast majority of consumers to wait a while before buying a new product anyway!

 

[helmutcheese]