Sony WF-1000XM3

Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Rated 5 stars by What HiFi? in 2019, the Sony WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds are one of the best wireless headphone options on the market today. Sony have combined their expertise gleaned from a history of exceptional audio reproduction with a commitment to easy, day-to-day use. Bluetooth connectivity, a long battery life, market-leading noise cancellation and a host of innovative in-built features come together to offer an exceptional on-the-go listening experience.  

• Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity
• HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e
• 360 Reality Audio
• 24 Hour Battery Life (With Charging Case)
• Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri integration

Expert Acoustic Performance

6mm driver units housed in each earbud offer the listener a rich, clear and expansive sound. 24bit Audio Signal Processing and an inbuilt Digital-to-Analog Converter with headphone amplifier will also serve to minimise distortion, ensuring whatever it is you listen to is crystal clear and exactly as the musician or producer intended. 

EQ settings are fully customisable within the Sony Headphones Connect app, allowing you to make the very best of the music you’re listening to. You’ll also have access to 360 Reality Audio through compatible smartphone apps (Deezer and Tidal Premium to name a couple) which will place every element of a recording, from vocals to instrumental, in a spherical sound stage that will offer an immersive, 3D listening experience. 

Immersive Noise Cancellation

Offering industry leading noise cancellation courtesy of their inbuilt HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e, the WF-1000XM3 will expertly block out sound from your surroundings allowing you to concentrate on the music without distraction.  

Sense Engine will also tailor your audio output to your situation when Noise Cancellation is selected. Automatically selected presets such as travelling, walking or waiting will adjust noise cancellation and ambient sound settings to suit the moment. 

Reliable Wireless Control

An optimised Bluetooth 5.0 chip designed to transmit audio to both the left and right earbud simultaneously will provide an incredibly stable connection along with low audio latency. This makes for a better listening experience in the moment, as sound is transmitted instantaneously to precisely sync with whatever music or video source you’re playing. 

You can even make use of inbuilt voice assistant technology, with a choice of Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri compatibility. You’ll be able to perform music changes and get information, reminders and notifications straight through your headphones.

Impressive Battery Life

The WF-1000XM3 earbuds alone offer an impressive 6 hour battery life in between charges, making them perfect for time in the office, a long run or day commuting. When paired with the supplied charging case, you’ll benefit from an extra 3 full charges worth of power to extend the battery life between charging from an outlet to 24 hours. Turn noise cancellation off and this is increased to 8 hours from the buds themselves or 32 hours when using the charging case.

Quick charge feature will give you 90 minutes of additional listening time on just a 10 minute charge, making the WF-1000XM3 the perfect earbud headphones for commuting, travelling and extended listening as a little really does go a long way. 

Sleek Design & Comfortable Fit

The WF-1000XM3s offer improved fit and a neat carry case to make them perfect for taking on the go. The slimline earbud design twists into place in the ear for a snug fit that will stay in all day. The WF-1000XM3s are supplied with a variety of foam and non-slip rubber earbud covers making it easy to find the perfect fit for you. 

Clever design features extend into the day-to-day use of the earbuds. Customisable touch controls can be activated within the Sony Headphones Connect App allowing you to access your favourite features, such as voice assistant or noise cancellation, at the tap of your preferred earbud. The WF-1000XM3s also feature a proximity sensor, meaning music will automatically pause when the earbud is removed and resume when it is reinserted.