Name: WF-1000XM3
Brand: Sony
SKU: 462715
Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)

Sony WF-1000XM3 - Pros & Cons

extremely comfortable and sleek
the design is gorgeous
sound quality is very good
The charging case looks great and matches the earbuds perfectly
rubberized finish makes gripping easy
The earbuds are remarkably comfortable and may be worn hours on end pain-free
noise-cancelling is surprisingly good at combatting low-frequency sounds
Battery life and connection quality The earbuds have fine standalone battery life
excellent ANC performance makes it easy to justify the earbuds
the fit is pretty secure
attractive and more balanced in the ear
best-sounding
most feature-packed true wireless earbuds
great energy and clarity
crisp highs
balanced treble
feel snug and reasonably comfortable (
The headphones are extremely good at eliminating nearby chatter
Bluetooth stability proved consistently good
look stunning and feel comfortable to wear
Touch controls are accessible from either earbud
JBL are more comfortable and stable in-ear
a better battery performance and support NFC pairing
Sturdy and high-end build quality
portable
breathable
and durable
metal build looks stylish and high-end
The case feels solid and looks high-end
better overall performance and they support NFC pairing
Sony are more comfortable
The earbuds and case also feel better built
Sony feel significantly better built and are more comfortable
Sony provides plenty of ear tips
connection strength is impressive
The mic system is good enough for general use
features it supports is adaptive sound control
solid IP57 build and good connection performance
The design and comfort are good
rating
much better ANC
and improved battery life
voices are relayed well enough and through both earpieces
the gestures are easy to remember and even easier to use
a real sense of musicality and balance
it is quite good-looking and decently built
Battery life is decent
and performance on voice calls
good sound and effective active noise cancellation
The imaging and wide soundstage were particularly enjoyable
Instruments sound natural
believable and just as expressive and captivating as her
sounds clearer
more open
dynamic and detailed
Each lends itself well to specific music genres
excellent noise cancellation and powerful audio performance
solid bass depth and bright highs
angled sound port with soft ear tips rested gently on my ears and provided great comfort
The in-ear fit is secure and stable
everything was fine
Great comfort doesn't always equal great fit
clean
well-balanced sound with well defined
Battery life has improved from the WF-1000X
smooth
easy call quality
Stylish
comfortable
superior in every way when it comes to everyday use and comfort
means connectivity is easier and faster than ever
and Sony s high-quality audio
superlative sound quality and clarity
Detail is very decent
Battery life is very good
signature is relaxing while still delivering lots of details with great technical ability
attractive case which works quite well and is small enough to fit in most pockets effortlessly
Bass is generally pleasing and well crafted
spatial sensation is quite great honestly and better than even some wired earphones
Midrange is well positioned in the mix
The ANC works incredibly well
Instrument separation is generally good
the drivers produce is crystal clear and extremely balanced
the microphone worked quite great
best in class ANC and superior sound quality
the highs are crisp and lows are equally soothing
Their sound is rich and warm and I love listening to music on
s very easy to get a good fit
the black housing with gold accents is stunning
sound
design
comfort and fit
It feels robust and we can easily see it protecting the earbuds from a fall
it worked very well indeed
Ambient Sound Control is nice to have
the design is impeccable
The design is exquisite and the app also works for other Sony headphones
it looks equally good on the earbuds
incredible sound and much better comfort
superb audio
a better design and terrific noise cancellation
midrange is open
spacious and just as pleasantly detailed as
sounds natural
believable and full of character
superb audio
a better design and terrific noise
s relatively compact (and nice)
pairing
sound quality and functionality are all good
look great and the build quality is excellent

the buds are not great at combating external noise
earbuds are no longer at the top of the pack
streaming quality inconsistencies
lack of an official IP rating
true-wireless options only transmit others voices through a single earpiece
is too large to comfortably fit in a pocket
The earbuds are heavily affected by wind noise
Sony s finally cracked it on sound
airplane cabin noise proved too much for the diminutive buds
reduced headphone space makes using them a tad more fiddly
no on-bud volume control though
Bass frequencies receive a bit of a bump as do the mids
Sony WF-1000XM3 connect to Windows computers
They can only connect to one device at a time
the WF-1000XM3 case does not support wireless charging
true wireless earbuds do not support multipoint connectivity
App - Ambient noise reduced to zero
constant stuttering and break up of the connection
none of those models are noise-cancelling earbuds
quite chunky
a sleek cigarette holder when held to the side
unreliable touch controls make call management and playback frustrating at times
only on compatible iOS devices (iPhones/iPad)
Stuttering only occurred when stepping out of range
tilt your head sideways or the buds will hit the ground fast
falls short when it comes to Bluetooth codecs
The bump is not large enough to completely alter the character of the music
the earphones falling off constantly
only support SBC and AAC
the paint of the lid can be easily damaged
limited in terms of giving instruments their own specific placement on the scene
the controls are difficult to use
not the confident bass or the surprisingly wide soundstage
large much larger than most other true wireless earbuds
over-ear headphones
and expensive ones
Controls for true wireless earbuds can often defeat engineers
were tinny and had NO bass
many of the smart features are dependent on using the app
not so oversized as to negate its portability
the seal is a bit more precarious than on some other true wireless earbuds
finicky touch controls and disappointing battery life
harshness
distortion or loss of composure
are no longer wing-tips or physical buttons
There s no support for LDAC or aptX Bluetooth
also feels very bulky in the ear
don't seem lock confidently into the ear canal
Bluetooth cuts out all the time across multiple devices and battery life has gone to terrible
sound quality is terrible for both speaking and listening - awful
poor microphone quality for when taking on the phone
somewhat bulky truly wireless headphones
Sony have an auto-off timer
lack an official rating
heavier and not as comfortable as the Samsung
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
lack of support for aptX or LDAC is a bit disappointing
the fit always felt a bit too delicate and easy to upset
Each earphone is big and bulky
highest level was a bit too shrill and amplified too much background sound
The original model also lacked an official water-resistance rating
earbuds will face stiff competition out of the gate
no audio is playing
Google Fi s most expensive and comes with unlimited data
it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
able to check-off either water- or sweat-proofing
no way to check the battery level of the charging case
of on-earbud volume controls is frustrating
no wireless charging support
On-ear controls can be a pain to operate
lack of ANC control in the Sony app and the frustrating on-ear controls
lack of an app-based control for the WF-1000XM3's
on-ear controls can be annoying to operate
earbuds connect only to one of the earbuds via Bluetooth
The design feels expensive to the touch with the silky matte finish
a little difficult for the person on the other side
Frequent fliers might miss a cable option
USB-Type C port
bulkiness cannot be ignored
earbuds don t have any IP certification or sweat or dust resistance
None of it takes very long and the rewards are significant

Sony WF-1000XM3 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	6 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Weight	17 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Sony WF-1000XM3 - Full Specifications

Style	In-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	0.6 oz

Microphone type	Built-in microphone

Noise-canceling	yes
NFC	yes

Colour of product	Black Silver

Frequency range	20 - 20000
Driver size	0.24 in

Bluetooth version	5.0
Bluetooth profile	AVRCP HSP SCMS-T A2DP HFP
Bluetooth codec	AAC SBC
Wireless connection	Bluetooth / Radio
Wireless range	10
USB	no

Battery operated	yes
Battery recharge time	1.5 h
Battery life	8.0 h
Standby time	15.0 h
Charging case	yes

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Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony - Editorial Reviews (17)

4.3

Based on 17 reviews

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whathifi

Published: 04.03.2020

Sony WF-1000XM3 review

5.0

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner. Sony raises the bar for true wireless earbuds

Tom's Guide

Published: 29.01.2021

Sony WF-1000XM3 review

4.0

The Sony WF-1000XM3 is a good AirPods Pro alternative if sound and noise cancellation are your priorities

Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds review: ANC FTW

Android Central

Published: 25.11.2019

Sony WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds review: ANC FTW

Sony’s latest WF-1000XM3s bring the best of the company’s big headphones to the true wireless segment.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Superior sound quality, premium design

India Today

Published: 29.08.2020

Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Superior sound quality, premium design

Launched at a price of Rs 19,990, the Sony WF-1000XM3 is a flagship product with loads of premium features including the noise cancellation feature. Is that reason enough for you to buy it? India Today Tech explores in the review

Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Earbuds review

TechRadar

Published: 22.11.2021

Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Earbuds review

5.0

True wireless earbuds still worth buying

Sony WF-1000XM3 A top-notch true wireless headphone with active noise cancellation

CNET

Published: 27.07.2019

A top-notch true wireless headphone with active noise cancellation

Yes, they're a little pricey and missing water resistance, but the WF-1000XM3 are among the best true wireless earphones of 2019.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds review

The Verge

Published: 05.07.2019

Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds review

4.0

Sony’s new $230 earbuds have one great feature that AirPods and other competitors lack.

Trusted Reviews

Published: 09.08.2019

Sony WF-1000XM3

5.0

The Sony WF-1000XM3 deliver top quality features and sound. Rivals have caught up to their level, but they remain a great pair of earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling WF-1000XM3

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 22.07.2022

Sony Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling WF-1000XM3

Sony Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling WF-1000XM3 (Wireless Headphone): 2.7 out of 5 stars from 35 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

SoundGuys

Published: 18.04.2022

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The Sony WF-1000XM3 is a pair of true wireless earbuds with premium features like noise cancelling. How does it compare to the competition?

Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 03.03.2021

Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless Review

3.9

The Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless are neutral-sounding and versatile truly wireless headphones. Their design is stylish and feels premium, but it’s a bit hard t...

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Android Authority

Published: 21.06.2021

Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Still a great pair of ANC true wireless earbuds

Sony's earbuds elevate portable noise-cancelling, and still stand tall among the competition. Learn more in our Sony WF-1000XM3 review.

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the Guardian

Published: 14.08.2019

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True wireless buds are Sony’s best yet, but where is the volume control?

PCMAG

Published: 30.07.2019

Sony WF-1000XM3 Review

3.5

Sony's WF-1000XM3 true wireless earphones deliver excellent noise cancellation and strong audio performance, tempered by some easily avoidable shortcomings.