Sony WH-1000XM3
Sony promise more sound and less noise in these awesome WH-1000XM3 headphones!
Industry-leading noise cancellation that's even better
Sony have always been front runners in developing noise cancelling technology, but it seems they've outdone themselves in their WH-1000XM3 headphones. The noise cancellation technology in these headphones is described as "our most advanced ever", with close fitting ear pads and HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 combining to ensure that Sony stays ahead of the pack.
Smarter than before
Headphones can be smart, and in the case of the WH-1000XM3 model, they're super smart. Their advanced noise cancelling technology such as Adaptive Sound Control is a prime example, while other smart features include Quick Attention, which quickly turns down music, call sound, and ringtone to allow ambient sound to be heard easily, plus Voice Assistant compatibility and touch control.
Awesome audio
Noise cancellation is one thing...what about the sounds? LDAC, Sony's new wireless audio technology transmits about three times more data than conventional BLUETOOTH wireless audio. This means you can now enjoy audio content that approaches a dedicated wired connection.
NC is AOK
The dedicated NC processor in the WH-1000XM3 headphones ensures reproduction of your music is not compromised at any stage, even by processor performance.
Head in the clouds
Many of us use headphones while we're flying. Sony understands this so they've introduced Unique Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing to their WH-1000XM3 headphones. This delivers optimal sound at high altitude.
A newer model Sony WH-1000XM4 was released in August 2020.
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Sony WH-1000XM3
Sony has released the third generation of its WH-1000x series noise cancelling headphones a minor upgrade from its predecessor that goes a long way- Excellent noise cancellation performance
- Great battery life
- Headphone connect app offers plenty of useful customisation options
- Exposed charging and 3.5mm port susceptible to liquid damage
- Sound signature is slightly bass-biased
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones – third time's a charm
Sony is onto another winner once again – I suspect I will be seeing these headphones more and more in aircraft cabins. Highly recommended.- + Comfortable fit and great weight distribution
- better finishing and copper highlights make it an even more premium product
- improved sound quality and noise cancelling from the 1000X and 1000XM2, almost nothing to fault in its class
- improvement in soundstage width and depth
- bass now has good...
- – The touch controls are still somewhat fiddly for volume and track control
- they takes some getting used to
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black WH-1000XM3B review
Exceptional sound quality and noise cancellation- Great sound quality
- great noise cancellation
- Expensive
- touch sensitive controls can take a little getting used to
- Expensive
- touch sensitive controls can take a little getting used to
Sony WH-1000XM3 review: an upgrade
Following up our pick for best wireless headphones, best noise cancelling headphones, and best headphones of 2017-Sony released a slightly-upgraded monster in the WH-1000XM3. Virtually identical to the model it replaces, incremental upgrades over the best isn't exactly a bad thing.- Great ANC
- Good sound quality
- Comfort
- Portability
- USB-C charge port
- 3.5mm aux port
- Price
Sony WH-1000XM3 Review: Stellar Noise-Cancelling, Unbeatable Sound
One of the best gets better, as the Sony WH-1000XM3 packs killer sound and noise cancellation into a slender design.- Class-leading sound
- Stellar noise cancellation
- Excellent battery life
- Lighter
- comfier design
- Intuitive features and touch controls
- Tons of sound-customizing settings via Sony Connect app
- Aesthetics feel less premium than on previous model
- Call quality could be better
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black WH-1000XM3B review
Without a doubt, the Sony are a fantastic pair of headphones, offering a good sound experience, excellent noise canceling (including the Adaptive Sound Control), the call quality is above average and the build quality is decent.
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black WH-1000XM3B review
With release the WH-1000 series of noise-cancelling headphones, Sony has secured a leading position in the market since early 2017. An updated version can be anticipated from the manufacturer almost every year. The latest to look forward to: the WH-1000XM3.
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Headphones review
If there's anything surprising about the new Sony WH-1000XM3 it's that they're so consistent with what Sony has released in the last two years in the form of the Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sony MDR-1000X .- Outstanding noise cancellation
- Fantastic sound quality
- Quick Attention Mode
- 30-hour battery life
- Small tweaks from 1000XM2
- Mediocre call quality
Sony WH-1000XM3 Review: King of noise-canceling headphones
Sony may not have intended the coppery highlights on its new WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones as a nod to the old adage that "silence is golden," but faced with a crying baby and a ten hour flight they proved themselves worth their weight in the precious metal.- Noise cancelation is incredibly good
- Comfort levels allow for hours of use
- Huge battery life and fast USB-C charging
- Sony has fixed most Mark 2 frustrations
- Status LED is frustrating
- Multipoint Bluetooth could be more elegant
- No on-ear sensor
Sony WH-1000xM3 Review
Sony's WH-1000XM3 absolutely knock it out of the park. You can't buy a better pair of wireless, noise-canceling headphones.- Highly effective
- customizable noise-canceling
- Excellent sound quality
- Best-in-class battery life
- Clever
- useful features
- Handy headphone app
- Can't connect to more than one device at a time
