Sony WF-1000XM5 Best Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth in Ear Earbuds with Mic, TWS, Up to 36 Hours Battery, 360 Reality Audio- Smoky Pink

This is the best ANC earbuds you can buy. Better then apple earbuds. I use it almost all places like office, workout, flight etc. very good fit. The call quality is great on this. And when you are using this in flight you can feel the difference. Adaptive noise cancellation is great. There are tons of features in it. You just need to explore.I bought it during 2024 Diwali sale. Got it for 11500/- but that was very lucky. After that the price never came down more than 15K which is also great.I would strongly recommend this for daily use.Music quality is way above then anything in this segment.Sound clarity is great during calls.Charging is great. Keeps atleast 4-5 days including box. Fast charging is there and also wireless charging is a +1.Connectivity is great with any android or IOS device with multi point connection which seemlessly switch between two devices.Design is great and good to carry.

Don't go by some of the negative reviews. These buds are top notch quality be it ANC, connectivity, battery. To top it all, no ear fatigue even after wearing for 4 to 5 hours continuously. Sound is unquestionable, as it from Sony.

Overall: Excellent noise cancellation and sound quality, but frustrating pre-order experience and missing promotional item.(4 star for this product and less than 0 for other delivery and support)Pros:Best-in-class noise cancellation: Effectively blocks out ambient sound, making them ideal for noisy environments.Exceptional sound quality: Clear and balanced audio with powerful bass and crisp highs.Comfortable fit: Ergonomically designed earbuds stay secure in your ears even during extended listening sessions.Long battery life: Up to 36 hours of playback time with the charging case.Cons:Delays and communication gaps: I experienced numerous delays in receiving my order and encountered significant communication gaps throughout the process.Pre-order issues: Many customers reported missing promotional items and delays in communication from Amazon.Invalid coupon: After multiple buyers reported similar issues, Amazon provided a coupon code to claim the speaker. However, the code turned out to be invalid, adding to the frustration.Limited communication avenues: Difficulty reaching anyone beyond customer service for assistance. The lack of transparent communication and escalation channels was deeply frustratingDelivery : My attempts to resolve the missing speaker issue were met with delays, communication gaps, and unhelpful responses. I was repeatedly told the correct product was delivered, and no action was takeRecommendation:While the WF-1000XM5 earbuds offer exceptional sound quality and noise cancellation, the frustrating pre-order experience and missing promotional items detract from the overall purchase experience. While I appreciate the coupon code gesture, the invalid code further amplified the disappointment. If you can get past these issues, the earbuds themselves are excellent. However, if you value a smooth and reliable purchasing experience, you may want to consider other options. This review is based on my personal experience and may not reflect the experience of others. I encourage potential buyers to read other reviews and research the product thoroughly before making a purchase

Let me break it down1. The case only charges buds 2 times. The bud usually last 5-6hrs so in a day you have to charge the buds twice and case once.2. The buds fit ear perfectly but small fatigue if wore more than 4hrs.3. The ANC is good at medium noises, but heavy noises hard to cancel.4. The touch button functions are not configurable, the app is slight good.5. Call and voice quality needs to be checked will update after.

Using these for about 3 months now. And below are my observations. Using the ANC earbuds for the second time. Have tried the Bose QC25 before. Also have used earbuds before:-# Ear Tips: Very comfortable, soft and secure. Continous wearing of 4-5 hours did not result in any discomfort for me. I could've wore them for longer easily. Also it feels like they'll fall of but it never happened for me even while walking jogging. Make sure you wear and take them off slowly as per the instructions. Rough usage can cause ear pain or injury. Using the extra small tips and they create a perfect seal for me as per the app. Only thing is when you laugh/speak or bend your head the air tight seal is broken sometimes temporarily and the background noise starts coming in again until you move your head back in position or stop speaking. Maybe i need to use larger eartips for a more secure fit but will stick with smaller for now. However i'm worried how long will the ear tips last and if you can buy replacement ones.# Noise cancellation: Its impressive and can vanish off the noises like that of treadmill, automotive engines, horns and white noise around 90%. Also it feels like it boosts speech while watching movies, etc which makes whatever you're listening to clearer in any situation. One thing i feel is these are designed for western environments. As they'll not cancel out the noise of creaking doors, clunky indian trains and buses while you're riding them or even your angry spouse ;p.# Battery Life: Again impressive as they easily last for 3-4 hours and charge very quickly upto half if you need it. One thing again i worry about is lack of any battery charging management and control. If you use them 3-4 times daily and put them back in they start charging every time upto 100%. They don't have any battery prolonging featurel like you have in phones where it charges only upto 85% and charges when it goes below a certain percentage.# Audio Quality: It sounds and feels great and i use LDAC on my phone and these. I've tried some audiophile tracks as well which sound great but i'm no sound engineer so can't go there.All in all expensive but worth it if they can last 3-4 years. Provided the ear tips and the battery last that long. And yes they are better than old bose headphones i've used briefly but didn't own them as ANC was not at a level they could make a difference for me like these. Maybe the new bose are good but don't think they'll be as comfortable without these ear tips. But i could be wrong as haven't tried yet.