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Sony WF-1000XM3 Review – Design and Build Quality
Sony WF-1000XM3 Review – The Sound With Excellent Noise Canceling Wireless Earbuds
Sony WF-1000XM3 – Fit and Comfort
Battery life
Compare Sony WF-1000XM3 to Other Wireless Earbuds
- Sony WF-1000XM3 Vs Sony WF-1000XM4 Vs Sony WF-XB700 Vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Vs Samsung Gear IconX 2018 Edition
Sony WF-1000XM3 Review – Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM3 Review – Final Verdict
Where to buy Sony WF-1000XM3

The WF-1000XM3 is one more superb noise-canceling headphones from the giant company. These flagship TWS buds pack of punch with a noise-canceling performance which efficiently quiets, ambient noise, be it gossip at a tea shop or a plane engine.

Firmware updates are available through Sony’s free application, making these a very smart long-term investment. Let’s see Sony WF-1000XM3 review, if there are still worth it and how buds stack up against the likes of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 and Apple Air Pods Pro.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Review – Design and Build Quality

So, first thing first, the charging case and buds deviate from the usual design and size that we see in most wireless buds. You get a large case for the buds – the big size is on account of a large battery. The case comes with a matte feel, and the lid of the case has a copper finish with Sony branding on the peak.

When you open the case lid, a red LED shows along with LEDs inside the buds. As the buds are take out, the red LED light, change the color to blue.

The bud cannot be called small in any way. We assumed they might be difficult to carry, but to our delight, that was not the issue. Sony says it has utilized the tri hold system that fixes the buds at 3 points of your ears.

But does it means there’s no space for air to pass through? We notice the grip was fine but did not block air. Despite every bud weighing about 8g, they might look heavy at first, though; you would not even realize they’re there when you wear them.

In fact, they’re one of the most comfortable buds we have tested. Also since they’re not too small, they provide a fine grip and don’t fall off simply. You would not have to push them in thereby avoiding irritation.

The buds have a matter feel with a dedicated circle of touch controls. You can customize the controls commands through Sony’s connect application.

We loved the touch response, it didn’t lag and was nor over sensitive also. In all, what seemed inconvenient to the eyes turned out to be fully different when we experienced the device.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Review – The Sound With Excellent Noise Canceling Wireless Earbuds

The buds have several features that listeners would love, the first being ANC. Sony has utilized in the in this what it has already aced in its buds. It felt as if we were using headphones not buds when we played a few heavy tracks.

High-end true wireless earbuds pack Sony’s HD noise cancelation processor QNI and double noise sensor feature. We loved the fact that ANC could be adjusted via the app. Besides, the power usage is also very less if you fix it to the lower side.

The Sony WF-1000XM3 buds also support the virtual sound enhancement engine HX feature which upscales sound files to enhance their resolution. This can truly lift the experience since most of us listening to songs on streaming applications and YouTube in which the sound is not very high.

The audio is bass-heavy, as is normally the case with Sony items, and you can play with the equalizer on the connect application to change it. The 6mm driver works well with the overall setup.

Another amazing feature is its support 360 degrees sound. What is more, there’s adaptive sound control, which alters the sound mode based on your location. We utilized that for part and home, and it was pretty handy how it turned to different audio modes.

Talking about the audio codec support, the Sony WF-1000XM3 does not support APTX Sony’s own LDAC codec. It supports only AAC, SBC, but with DSEE HX support, you would not miss every detail.

Sony WF-1000XM3 – Fit and Comfort

In terms of fit and comfort, the Sony WF-1000XM3 buds inspire confidence. Cleverly twisting into place, completely secured by the built of your ear, they feel solid and reasonably comfortable (let’s face it if you are never going to wish to spend the full day wearing in earbuds).

Most importantly, they do not feel as though they are likely to drop out you bop down the street and these are simply earphones to live with – just chuck the case in your pocket and you are fine to go.

A huge selection of non-slip rubber, as well as foam bud covers, are supplied in the package, so it is worth experimenting to find one that provides the finest comfort and fit.

Battery life

When it comes to battery performance, the Sony WF-1000XM3 edges parts its opponents the Air Pods as well as Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 with around 6hrs of power each charge. If you forgo ANC together, you can claim back another couple of hours but where would be the enjoyment in that?

The case has a fast charge mode. Plugin for 10 minutes and you will get another ninety minutes of juice – ideal if you need a fast boost before the flight and charging case charges over type C in about 3hrs.

Compare Sony WF-1000XM3 to Other Wireless Earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM3 Vs Sony WF-1000XM4 Vs Sony WF-XB700 Vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Vs Samsung Gear IconX 2018 Edition

Sony WF-1000XM3

Specs: true wireless earbuds, touch control panel, dimension: 5.60″ x 4.72″ x 2.50″, weight: 10.6 ounces, Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth profile: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP, audio format: SBC/AAC, supported content protection: SCMS-T, driver: 6mm dome type (CCAW Voice coil), magnet: neodymium, frequency response: 20 – 20kHz
Features: digital noise-canceling, Alexa built-in, battery life: 6-hours for single charge/24-hours with charging case, quick charge: 10-minutes get additional 90-minutes, charging time: 1.5 hours, quick attention mode, wearing detection: automatic pause/resume, smart listening feature, voice assistant, ambient sound mode, automatic on/off

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Sony WF-1000XM4

Specs: in-ear, dimension: 3.7″ x 2.56″ x 3.39″, weight: 4.6 ounces, playtime (with NC): 8-hours (single charge)/24-hours (with charging case), playtime (without NC): 12-hours (single charge)/36-hours (with charging case), microphone: Beam Forming Microphone
Features: noise-canceling, Bluetooth, codec supported: LDAC, auto speak-to-chat, water-resistance: IPX4, voice support: Alexa built-in, wireless charging: Qi technology, app: Sony|Headphones Connect, ergonomic design for a great fit, crystal-clear call quality, quick charge: 5-minutes get 1-hours, EQ customizable sound profile, stable Bluetooth connection, ambient sound control: yes, touch panel, wearing detection sensor

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Sony WF-XB700

Specs: in-ear, dimension: 4.30″ x 2.36″ x 5.71″, weight: 1.62 ounces, frequency response: 20 – 20kHz, driver unit: 12mm, magnet: neodymium, Bluetooth 5.0, frequency range (Bluetooth): 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz), supported profile: A2DP.AVRCP/HFP/HSP, supported audio formats: SBC/AAC, supported content protection: SCMS-T
Features: true wireless earbuds, extra bass, battery life: max 9-hours(music playback)/max 5-hours (talk time), total battery life: 18-hours with charging case, standby: max 200-hours, full charge: 2.5-hours, ergonomic design for a secure fit, support voice assistant, quick charge: 10-minute get 60-minutes, waterproof rating: IPX4

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Specs: true wireless earbuds, dimension: 6.69″ x 4.53″ x 1.77″, weight: 9.5 ounces, driver: dynamic 7mm, Bluetooth 5.1 (A2DP/AVRCP/HSP/HFP), support codec: SBC/AAC/aptX™, frequency response (earbuds): 5 – 21 kHz, frequency response (mic): 100 – 10 kHz, total harmonic distortion: <0,08% (1kHz / 94dB), full charge: 1.5-hours, app support: Sennheiser Smart Control app for iOS™ and Android™, warranty: 2 years
Features: active noise-canceling, smart pause, deep bass, playtime: 7-hours for single charge/28-hours (total with charging case), quick charge: 10-minutes get 1.5-hours, support AAC/Aptx, waterproof rating: IPX4

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Samsung Gear IconX 2018 Edition

Specs: earbud: 18.9 (w) x 21.8 (d) x 22.8(h) mm/Case: 73.4 (w) x 44.5 (d) x 31.4(h) mm, weight (per earbuds): 8g, weight (charging case) 54.4 g, memory (per earbud): 4GB, sensor: accelerometer/IRc/apacitive touch, battery: carbud: 82mAh /charging case: 340mAh, port: USB 2.0 & USB-C, speaker: 5.8pi dynamic driver, compatibility: Android 4.4 or later with RAM 1.5 GB or above, audio format: MP3/M4A/AAC/WAV/WMA (WMA v9), audio codec: Samsung Scalable Codec/SBC
Features: ambient sound, Bluetooth 4.2, auto activity tracker (S Health App): distance, pace & calories burned, built-in storage: 4GB, support app: Gear manager, PC Application, battery life: 5H – streaming / 4H – talk time / 7H – MP3, waterproof rating: IPX2, voice guide language: English (U.S.)/Chinese (China)/German (Germany)/French (France)/Spanish (U.S.)/Korean (South Korea)/Italian (Italy)/Russian (Russia)/Japanese (Japan)

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Sony WF-1000XM3 Review – Pros & Cons

Pros

Modern design
Great sound quality
Intuitive touch controls
Adaptive sound
Autoplay/pause

Cons

No water-resistance
The price not affordable

Sony WF-1000XM3 Review – Final Verdict

All in all, after the detail of the Sony WF-1000XM3 review, it might be costly, but the fine ANC feature makes it simple to justify the buds. Sony’s tri-contact system keeps the buds in place, without any discomfort. One huge drawback is the absence of best quality codec support – no LDAC or APTX, though the DSEE HX processing major facilities clear sound. If you wish the best of what TWS buds have to offer, get these.