Sony has improved upon the original WF-1000X in just about every way, although they're not cheap, the WF-1000XM3 is the new benchmark for true wireless earbuds.

Sony's latest true wireless earbuds claim to offer high-end sound bundled with serious convenience....

Great sound quality; Solid battery life; Class-leading ANC

Not water-resistant; Finicky controls

The Sony WF-1000XM3 is another superb noise-cancelling headset from the behemoth company. These flagship true-wireless earbuds pack a punch with their ANC performance which effectively quiets ambient noise, be it chatter at a coffee shop or an airplane engine.

Sound quality Google Assistant integration Modern design Auto play/pause Adaptive sound Intuitive touch controls

Cost Large charging case No water-resistance

Sony's WH-1000XM3 over-ear headphones have been lauded for their audio fidelity and noise cancellation since they launched, but not everyone wants to devote so much space in their bag to headphones.

Design Attractive, well-balanced, and comfortable; Comes with plenty of eartips, Audio Among the best-sounding true wireless earbuds available, Noise cancellation Class-leading noise cancellation that's almost as good as over-ear headphones, Battery life About five hours of use with noise...

Design again The earbuds and the case are big; The earbuds aren't discreet, and the case isn't comfortable to carry in a pocket; No IP rating, Codecs No AptX or LDAC, AAC might not be ideal for some phones, Buggy solo mode I cannot get the earbuds to work independently.

Sony's latest true wireless earbuds are its best so far. The WF-1000XM3 covers all the bases with ambient sound and active noise cancellation, and that's on top of audio profiles and a custom EQ inside its headphones app. For $230, these are one hell of a deal.

The WF-1000XM3 are eagerly awaited new latest addition to Sony's class-leading 1000X family of noise cancelling headphones, whose daddy is the WH1000XM3 , with the M3 signalling that they are the third version of Sony's over-ear flagship.

Amazingly good active noise cancelling (ANC; Top notch audio performance; Handy 'Quick attention' mode

Not for workout use; ANC more effective on the ground than on planes

Cramming every feature into a small pair of earphones while making them sound great isn’t an easy feat, but the Sony WF-1000XM3 seem to have managed that effortlessly.

The Sony WF-1000XM3 true wireless buds follow in the footsteps of their larger sibling, the WH-1000XM3 headphones. They are, quite simply, the best noise-cancelling earphones and headphones on the market.

Superb sound quality; Fantastic ANC performance for a set of in-ears; Stable wireless connection

Fit might not be suitable for all activities; Lacks a sweat or water-resistant rating; Large-sized charging cradle

When we first reviewed the original WF-1000X , we were so impressed we called them the "best wireless earphones in the world". That was at a time where true wireless earphones were still relatively new, and few had taken the "sound first" approach that dictated Sony's entrance into the market.

Great musical sound quality; Super noise cancellation; Snug; comfortable fit; Rock solid wireless connectivity; Great with all types of music

Adaptive Sound Control can intrude; No aptX

Sony has brought the sound quality, noise cancellation ability and the best features from its WH-1000XM3 over-ear headphones, and packed them into a pair of true wireless earbuds.