WH-1000XM2

"The sound quality was incredible, i couldn't hear jack shit from outside, the bass was all there, it was just me and the song i was listening to."

Sound quality is generally considered good, especially with ANC on, but it's significantly degraded when ANC is off, and some find the bass overpowering or the treble lacking.

"The WH-1000XM2s are also the ones that feels like they have their highest relative "pressure" on the sides of your head."

Comfort is a major point of contention, with many users experiencing discomfort, ear heat, and pressure after extended use, though some find them acceptable.

"I bought mine 6 years ago and it's incredible how good the battery life still is. I use them to work out for 30 mins a day and can go like 3 months between charges."

Battery life is frequently highlighted as excellent, with users reporting it lasts for very long periods, even after years of ownership.

"Yes the sony has cracking issues and its undeniable, the company rarely helps you out with it too, they say its user error so personally Id be careful with that"

Build quality is a significant concern, with widespread reports of the headband cracking, and some users noting creaking plastic, despite some finding them durable.

"Sony's poor microphone input during phonecalls. I work with heavy machinery while having to occasinally awnser phonecallss, during wich I'm totally imcomphrehensible."

Call quality is consistently described as poor, with users being inaudible or experiencing significant issues when trying to take calls, especially in noisy environments.

"The Sony can only connect to one device at a time but at least it can connect."

The headphones offer useful features like touch controls and an app with EQ, and generally have good Bluetooth range, though multi-device pairing is a noted limitation.

"The Sony WH-1000XM2 delivers strong audio performance that can be sculpted to taste using the free app."

The sound quality is generally praised as powerful and detailed, especially when using the app for customization, though some note a bass-forward lean by default.

"Wearing the Sony WH-1000XM2 headset is generally a pleasant experience, even after a couple of hours of use."

Users find the headphones comfortable for extended wear due to plush earcups and a secure fit, though some mention ears can get warm.

"Sony's noise-cancellers have the competition beat with up to 30 hours of battery life."

The battery life is consistently described as excellent, offering ample listening time on a single charge with a useful quick-charge feature.

"Build quality is excellent. Everything feels well put together and, to an extent, quite luxurious."

The build quality is described as solid and premium, using good materials, though one review notes a potential past issue with headband cracking that seems to be resolved.

"The microphone does not do a great job of isolating your voice from ambient sounds."

The microphone performance is consistently criticized for not isolating the user's voice well from ambient noise, making calls unpleasant.

"The Sony WH-1000XM2 wireless headset with adaptive noise cancelling is a premium device, with outstanding sound quality."

The headphones offer a rich feature set, including a robust app, touch controls, and good Bluetooth connectivity, though the touch controls can be inconsistent and passive/wired performance is lacking.

"Over LDAC and FLAC/DSD source files the music reproduction is amazing."

The sound quality is frequently highlighted as a strong point, especially when utilizing advanced codecs, though some note a slight static with ANC.

"I had the Bose and they were more comfortable but I had the cabin pressure feeling a lot of people have which gave me headaches."

Comfort is a mixed bag, with some users finding them less comfortable than Bose and experiencing issues like cabin pressure, while others find them acceptable.

"the battery life is insane compared to the battery life of the Airpods Pro."

The battery life is consistently praised as excellent and long-lasting, even outperforming newer models from other brands.

"Have you noticed any signs of cracking on the right side of the headband?"

A significant number of users express concern about potential cracking issues in the headband, suggesting a recurring flaw that detracts from the overall build.

"Man, this is a PERFECT review. Thanks for showing off how they look from lots of different angles, and demoing the touch controls and the mic quality."

While one user specifically mentioned the mic quality was demonstrated and appreciated, there is no other significant discussion of call quality or microphone performance.

"It's baffling that Sony and Bose continued with Micro-USB this year. After getting used to the quality and convenience of USB-C, I'll never buy a Micro-USB product ever again."

Users appreciate the inclusion of advanced codecs like AptX HD and LDAC, but the continued use of Micro-USB is a significant point of frustration.