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.

Despite some small drawbacks, the Sony WF-1000XM3 is among the best true wireless headphones of 2019.

The WF-1000XM3 sound excellent for true-wireless headphones, with a premium look and feel; They have effective active noise cancellation, decent battery life and USB-C charging (with a quick-charge feature); Touch controls.

Not sweat-resistant; not as discreet looking as some competing models; call performance could be a little better.

Sony hasn't been much of a player in the true wireless (AirPods-style) headphone arena, but its new WF-1000XM3 ($228 at Amazon) may change that. While it's not cheap at $230, it's the best-sounding set of truly wireless earbuds at this price, matching and perhaps even exceeding the performance of pricier competitors from Sennheiser, Beats, Master & Dynamic and Bang & Olufsen. Needless to say, it crushes the AirPods' sound, and has a feature the AirPods don't have: Active noise cancellation.

Despite some small drawbacks, the Sony WF-1000XM3 is among the best true wireless headphones of 2019.

The WF-1000XM3 sound excellent for true-wireless headphones, with a premium look and feel; They have effective active noise cancellation, decent battery life and USB-C charging (with a quick-charge feature); Touch controls.

Not sweat-resistant; not as discreet looking as some competing models; call performance could be a little better.

A distinct lack of water and sweat resistance aside, the Sony WF-1000XM3s are a treat for the ears. The design and execution hits all the right notes and the extended battery life cements them as a clear winner in the true wireless category. For more, check out our guide to which 2019 true wireless earbuds are worth your time.

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;

Despite some small drawbacks, the Sony WF-1000XM3 is among the best true wireless headphones of 2019.

The WF-1000XM3 sound excellent for true-wireless headphones, with a premium look and feel; They have effective active noise cancellation, decent battery life and USB-C charging (with a quick-charge feature); Touch controls

Not sweat-resistant; not a discreet looking as some competing models; call performance could be a little better

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

The Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones are among the best true wireless headphones out there. They’re not perfect — they could offer a longer battery life, and they’re a little big — but with an excellent sound-quality, great noise cancellation, and a classy design, if you’re looking for awesome true...

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

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

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