If you're looking for the best alternative to the Apple AirPods, these ought to sit towards the top of the list.

Noise-cancelling; Stylish design

No sweat proofing / water resistance; Software features are inconsistent

Notwithstanding of the great sound quality, the initial pair of the Sony earbuds ordered was unfortunately defective on arrival, where the battery case would not charge. However, Bing Lee customer was extremely helpful where a replacement was ordered and exchanged.

The WF-1000XM3 are a groundbreaking pair of fully wireless earbuds.

Awesome sound and call quality; Fantastic battery life; Great noise canceling; Compelling app-based features; Comfortable fit

No water-resistance; No onboard volume controls; A bit bulky

The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds have some pedigree to live up to. Named – and designed, for that matter – to draw obvious connections with Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones, the promise is industry-leading active noise cancellation in a Bluetooth earbud, without stinting on musical performance.

Active noise cancellation works exceptionally well; Audio quality is great; EQ adjustment allows for musical tweaking; Battery life is excellent

No waterproofing; Frequent fliers may miss a cable option; No wireless charging; No on-earbud volume controls

After 2 years since WF-1000X, the first active noise cancelling true wireless earphones launched, Sony has finally delivered the next generation model. With WF-1000XM3, Sony has upped the ante for true wireless audio market. With all the tech infused in the compact earbuds, the WF-1000XM3…

Excellent Active Noise Cancelling Engine; Supports Ambient Sound; Companion app that personalises EQ and audio engine; Auto pause when earbuds are removed; Quick Attention when holding the left sensor; Competitive price given the number of available features

Bulky case and earbuds; Relatively shorter battery life compared to competition (but above average compared to true-wireless market in general; Does not support hi-res codecs like LDAC (which WH-1000XM3 headphones do

Sony's inaugural pair of true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000X, didn't stand out among the competition when they hit the market in 2017. They were plagued by some of the common stumbles of first-generation earbuds with no cable between them - connection dropouts, audio delay when watching video, and...

Noise cancellation in a tiny package; Excellent sound quality; Classy; sleek look; Lengthy battery life for true wireless earbuds

No sweat or water resistance; Can only pair to one device at a time; No wireless charging; Can't control volume from earbuds

I would have had a review of the WF-1000XM3s up sooner, but they arrived while I was traveling. That was a bummer for two reasons. First and most obviously is the fact that I hate being late with a review.

Sony took two years to improve on its first ANC-sporting true wireless earbuds and that time was clearly well spent. Just about everything has been enhanced in this updated generation.

Impressive adaptive noise-cancellation; Superb audio performance; Great battery life; Comfortable fit

No splash- or sweat-resistance; No aptX support

The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling earphones offer stunning audio and the best noise cancellation in its class. These would have to be the best earphones you can buy. When it comes to audio quality, Sony has a massive head start over numerous brands who weren't even in the game when the...

Amazing sound quality; Compact and comfortable design; Incredible noise cancellation; Handy companion app

Some may not find them loud enough

For Php 12,999, these earbuds are something that I can easily recommend taking a look at as an option if you're in the market for great audio gear with noise cancelling and want something that can fit in your pocket.