Our quick take
Sony WF-1000XM3 - 5.0 / 5
Design and fit
- Matte plastic and metal build on both buds and case Weight: Approximately 8.5g per bud 4x silicone & 3x foam tips included Completely wire-free design Touchpanels on each ear
Connectivity
- USB-C on case for charging (cable included) Bluetooth 5.0, NFC Simultaneous Bluetooth transmission iOS and Android compatible
New chipset and ANC spec
- New QN1e noise-cancelling processor Dual noise sensor on each bud
Battery life
- Up to 6 hours battery life with ANC on Up to 8 hours battery life with ANC off Charging case holds three additional charges Quick charge: 10 minutes in the case, equals 90 minutes playback
Performance
- 6mm neodymium dome drivers 20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling) frequency response DSEE HX digital sound enhancement engine Works with Sony Headphone Control app
To recap
Although Sony isn’t the only manufacturer to offer true wireless headphones with adaptive noise-cancellation tech, it has remarkably managed to include over-ear quality ANC performance in earbuds. The Sony WF-1000XM3 is also big on audio talents considering the buds’ diminutive size.
