Sony WF-1000X review: Sony's AirPods competitor offer better sound -- with lots of 'buts'
Sony's answer to Apple's AirPods -- the WF-1000X totally wireless earphones -- have been getting mixed reviews. Some people seem to love them, while others think they're not as polished as they should be despite the fact that they're equipped with something the AirPods don't have: active noise cancellation. That's the electronic counteracting of ambient external noise, such as airplane engines or traffic din.
While it comes with a frustrating lack of polish, the Sony WF-1000X is one of the best-sounding totally wireless earphones currently available.
Sony's WF-1000X totally wireless earphones are lightweight, comfortable to wear and sound better than the AirPods; They also feature active noise canceling, including a variety of tips to get a good seal, and their included charging case delivers two extra charges.
Battery life is only OK; noise canceling isn't as strong as some people might hope; with some ears, the included wings won't help lock the buds in place; some wireless hiccups; not water-resistant.