• Best Bluetooth headphones: Top on-ear or over-ear wireless headphones

Our quick take

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Sony WH-1000XM3 - 5.0 / 5

A quality design tweak 

  • More premium New texture and finish USB Type-charging

Let’s talk about noise cancelling

  • Active noise-cancelling (ANC) Adaptive noise cancelling Personal optimisation

Comfortable for extended wear, adaptable profiles

  • Sony Headphone Connect app Gesture support for controls

Sound quality and performance

  • 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms LDAC, aptX HD, DSEE HX 30 hours battery, 4 hours charging

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To recap

The Sony WH-1000X M3 make a great set of headphones even better. If you value noise-cancelling tech, then we have no hesitation in recommending these headphones as among the very best money can buy.