For more than a year Sony's WH-1000XM3 has been the highest-rated wireless noise-canceling headphone on CNET, and it's still my favorite overall. It's still hard to beat its combination of design, features and performance -- both its sound and noise-canceling capabilities. Priced at $350, £330 or AU$499, the WH-1000XM3 is regularly discounted to $300 and sometimes less.

With its comfortable fit and superb performance, the Sony WH-1000XM3 is the noise-canceling headphone to beat.

The excellent-sounding Sony WH-1000XM3 is more comfortable and 20% lighter than its predecessor; It offers slightly improved noise canceling and performs better as a headset for making calls; Battery life is strong, and it has some nifty extra features geared toward frequent travelers.

Your ears can get a little warm inside the ear cups; I encountered some adaptive noise-canceling hiccups.

In recent years, Sony has been one of the few serious contenders to dethrone Bose as the top manufacturer of noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones. In terms of audio performance, its new $349.99 WH-1000XM3 headphones come out on top, with drivers that deliver excellent bass depth and high-frequency clarity, with in-app EQ to dial in your preferences if the sound signature is a bit too bass-heavy or bright for your taste. The ANC (active noise cancellation) is also fantastic, though Bose still has a slight edge there. Ultimately, the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones are for those who place audio performance on a higher pedestal than noise cancellation—but still want excellent examples of both—and earn our Editors' Choice alongside the QuietComfort 35 II. Design Available in beige or black, the circumaural (over-ear) WH-1000XM3 headphones are, from a physical perspective, all about comfort and less about style. The materials used and the matte finishes look clean and project an air of und...

Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones feature some of the best audio performance we've heard paired from a pair that also boasts excellent noise cancellation.

Excellent audio performance with superb bass depth and high-frequency clarity; High-quality noise cancellation; App includes adjustable EQ and ANC controls; Plush, comfortable fit

Expensive; ANC affects sound signature slightly; Cable lacks inline remote

If you're in need of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones for your holiday travels or perhaps want to buy a pair for someone as a gift, this is a great time to go for it. One of our favorite pairs — Sony's WH-1000XM3 — are currently $71.99 off at Amazon. They're normally $349.99, but you can grab them right now for just $278, and they're eligible for Prime shipping. The WH-1000XM3 earned high marks in PCMag's review and praise for their "excellent audio performance," "high-quality noise cancellation," "plush, comfortable fit," and more. They earned our Editors' Choice award alongside the Bose QuietComfort 35 II, which are are also currently $70 off and eligible for Prime shipping. "WH-1000XM3 headphones come out on top, with drivers that deliver excellent bass depth and high-frequency clarity, with in-app EQ to dial in your preferences if the sound signature is a bit too bass-heavy or bright for your taste," we wrote. "The ANC (active noise cancellation) is also fantastic...

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It’s a timeless adage, and one that’s easier than ever to cite if you’re a tech company. Love it or hate it, we’re currently in an era where the thrills of innovation have fallen to the wayside in favor of the comforts of iteration.

They don’t reinvent the genre, but the Sony WH-1000X M3s are a classic in the making.

New copper accents look great; Redesigned carry case & USB Type-C Charging;

No major improvement in battery life;

Excellent active noise cancellation; Great sound customisation; Extremely comfortable cups;

They start with slightly boosted mid-bass;

Excellent active noise cancellation; Great sound customisation; Extremely comfortable cups;

They start with slightly boosted mid-bass;

We gave these Sony ANC headphones a flawless rating and they’re now available for almost half price

Some of our favourite headphones are now available at their lowest-ever price for Prime Day

Sony's excellent noise-cancelling headphones can be yours for just £250