“Simply the best true wireless earbuds” … well, that’s what they said.
… Sony has perfected its over-ear noise-canceling headphones, the WH-1000XM3, and now it’s leveraging some of that technology to improve its true wireless buds. Enter the $230 WF-1000XM3, Sony’s best true-wireless product and a new contender for the top spot overall.
From the start, Sony’s 1000X line of noise-canceling headphones have combined best-in-class ANC (active noise cancellation) with stellar sound. Sure, Bose owned the noise-canceling headphone space for years but as good as the QuietComfort series is, the audio isn’t on the same level as the competition. Sony managed a complete package, and the two models since have only gotten better. So it only makes sense that the company would turn to its1000X headphone tech to improve its true-wireless offerings.
Most notably, the WF-1000XM3 earbuds have a more efficient version of Sony’s noise-canceling chip: the QN1e. The component not only does a better job of blocking out the world around you, but it also needs less power to do so. The powerful ANC here does wonders for improving the overall sound. Don’t get me wrong, the WF-1000XM3 sounds great in both Ambient Sound mode and with noise-canceling turned off. However, it’s with the ANC enabled they really shine. Before now, Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless earbuds offered the best overall sound. But to me, Sony has taken that crown. And it’s thanks in part to the WF-1000XM3’s ability to help block out any background noise.
Pros
- More affordable than most flagship true wireless earbuds
- Excellent sound quality
- Full-featured companion app
- Great battery life
Cons
- No on-board volume controls
- Slightly awkward fit and look
- Bulky charging case
Summary
Sony’s latest true wireless earbuds are its best so far. The WF-1000XM3 covers all the bases with ambient sound and active noise cancellation, and that’s on top of audio profiles and a custom EQ inside its headphones app. For $230, these are one hell of a deal.
Source: Engadget
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