Good sound, music from phone with aptxHD support sounds amazing! Finally we can forget the wires. Battery time also as promised. 1 disapointment - those earbuds can not be used while charging. Otherwise very satisfied.

I had heard such great stories about this model and bought it. Really bad decision. I just cant use it for calls. The person on the other end can hardly hear me. It has all fancy features but doesnt serve the basic purpose of making a normal call.

The Sony earbuds and collar don't disappoint. It is very comfortable and paired easily to my iPhone. Sound is awesome. Highly recommended.

Lightweight collar; comfortable earbuds

To date, I haven't been able to use 2 devices with the Sony W1-1000x; will keep trying. And, the included instructions are a bit cryptic. Recommend using the Users Guide online - it is much better and easy to understand

not very useful in noise cancelling, even qc20 is better. But in general, is ok

If you can't stand over-ear headphones, the Sony WI-1000X are a great in-ear alternative. The inclusion of aptX HD support makes the Sonys one of the best wireless headphones we've heard. While battery life may just be average, the WI-1000X are a great set of headphones for audiophiles on the go.

Audiophile wireless sound; Good noise cancellation; Unique features

Average battery life; Adaptive Sound Control is slow; No multi-point connection

Aside from offerings from Bose, the Sony WI-1000X earphones deliver some of the best in-ear noise cancellation we've heard. Their audio performance is also a bit more compelling than the typical Bose sound signature, and Sony has an advantage in that you can drastically alter the sound signature to...

High-quality audio performance with sculpted, but balanced sound signature; EQ allows for sculpting audio to your taste; Excellent noise cancellation; Comfortable fit; Easy-to-operate design; Generous array of accessories

Sound signature not for purists seeking accurate; flat response

Wireless noise cancellation has become much more common over the last year, but that doesn't mean the category has improved dramatically. Other than the best-in-class Bose QuietControl 30, there aren't too many good choices—most are either too expensive (relative to the Bose model) or offer subpar noise cancellation, or sometimes both. Enter the Sony WI-1000X. In terms of audio performance, the $299.99 WI-1000X earphones deliver arguably better sound than the QC30. As for noise cancellation, they surprisingly offer an experience that's nearly as effective as Bose. It's been a while since Bose released the QuietControl 30, and while its noise cancellation still sets the standard for the category, some competitors are clearly starting to catch up. Design Available in gold or black, the WI-1000X is one of the bulkier neckband designs we've seen, yet it's also one of the classier-looking models. The inside of the neckband has a padded portion covered in a leather-like material, and a ...

The wireless Sony WI-1000X earphones deliver solid noise cancellation and some of the best audio quality we've heard in this category, with a sound signature that can be tuned to your liking.

High-quality audio performance with sculpted, but balanced sound signature; EQ allows for sculpting audio to your taste; Excellent noise cancellation; Comfortable fit; Easy-to-operate design; Generous array of accessories

Sound signature not for purists seeking accurate; flat response

Sony's WI-1000X Bluetooth Noise Cancelling earbuds deserve 5 out of 5 – even if you prefer over-the-ear style headphones. Ray Shaw [email protected] has a passion for IT ever since building his first computer in 1980.

Probably the best ANC buds on the market

More about a wishlist than 'Cons

Sony's earphone game is getting stronger by the year, with its latest wireless earphones being testimony to that improvement. The WI-1000X are, without doubt, among the best in-ears we've tested in a while.

Brilliant customisable sound; Well-made and premium looks; Solid wireless connectivity; Versatile noise-cancelling and ambient sound control

Could be more comfortable to wear in-ear; Battery improvements would be welcome; Micro-USB rather than USB-C recharging

The best of both worlds - great sound and noise-cancelling capabilities - make these a smart choice

Punchy bass; Insightful midrange; Well balanced; Range of noise-cancelling modes

Neckband could be more flexible