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 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

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

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

had to return, i watch a lot of netflix etc on my tablet, everything is out of sync with the videos, if you are buying for music / podcasts etc then there are awesome and noise cancelling is fantastic. but for watching movies they actually are so terrible

Watched about 50+ YouTube reviews and ready many forums and apparently they are the best according to all the people who got paid. But trust me they are not anything like that. The prices is ridiculous. I bought outliers for ￡75 they sound better and looked better. However case looks very nice.

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

A new benchmark for true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM3s combine effective active noise-cancelling with a real sense of musicality

Musical sound; Good noise-cancelling; Excellent battery life; Snug fit

No aptX HD support

Design? Tick. Build? Tick. Specification? Big tick. Performance? Biggest tick so far

Comfortable; durable design; Good battery life; Solid wireless connectivity; Great noise-cancelling; Excellent audio quality

aptX HD Bluetooth would be nice; Relatively big charging case