Sony WH-1000XM3

3062 reviews

Nov, 2024

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sound (1623)
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comfort (811)
usability (564)
price (241)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3062 reviews of Sony WH-1000XM3. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the price and usability are on the whole positive. The comfort and noise isolation also get good views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony WH-1000XM3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones review: Goodbye, Bose

Sony's WH-1000XM3 aren't just a great pair of noise canceling headphones, they're quality cans period. While you used to have to choose between great sound quality and decent noise reduction, the 1000XM3 do both while being a blast to listen to.

Excellent sound quality and comfort ; Noise canceling is best in class ; Generous battery life

A premium price Google Assistant isn’t very useful ; Touch controls are still finicky

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

The third iteration of the WH-1000X is more comfortable, sounds slightly better and features even better noise-canceling performance along with USB-C

The third iteration of the WH-1000X is more comfortable, sounds slightly better and features even better noise-canceling performance along with USB-C charging.

The excellent-sounding Sony WH-1000XM3 is more comfortable and 20% lighter than its predecessor. It offers slightly improved noise canceling and performs better as a headset for making calls. Battery life is strong, and it has some nifty extra features...

Your ears can get a little warm inside the ear cups. I encountered some adaptive noise-canceling hiccups.

With its comfortable fit and superb performance, the Sony WH-1000XM3 is the noise-canceling headphone to beat.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3

Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones feature some of the best audio performance we've heard paired from a pair that also boasts excellent noise cancellation.

Excellent audio performance with superb bass depth and high-frequency clarity. High-quality noise cancellation. App includes adjustable EQ and ANC controls. Plush, comfortable fit.

Expensive. ANC affects sound signature slightly. Cable lacks inline remote.

To reiterate, Bose still offers the best overall noise cancellation on the market. But Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones are a very close second in the ANC performance department, and they offer a better audio experience. For plenty of users, this will sway...

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (theverge.com)

Sony 1000X M3 review: supreme noise canceling headphones

Sony seizes the title for best noise-canceling cans with a winning redesign

Extraordinary noise canceling ; Pillowy comfort ; USB-C charging and stupendous battery life ; Best sound from Sony’s 1000X yet

Touch controls are still a pain ; Bass response could be cleaner and more defined ; Pads get sweaty on warm days ; Irritating blinking LED status light on left ear cup

Even as Sony ascends to the throne of the undisputed noise-canceling champion, compelling rivals are already in the works. The title of best pair of headphones in this class seems to be changing hands every few months, which is a function of the...

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Carlo Lo Raso (hometheaterhifi.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone Review

Next to the Bose Quiet Comfort series, Sony's WH-1000MX3 Wireless Headphones have also become a popular choice for those looking to experience great...

Exceptional sound either wireless or wired. ; Effective, adjustable, noise cancellation technology. ; Touch-sensitive controls are a dream. ; Light and supremely comfortable. ; Excellent battery life. ; Longer charge cable. 9-inches? Are you kidding?!...

Longer charge cable. 9-inches? Are you kidding?! ; Would be perfect if touch sensitive controls worked in wired mode too.

The Sony WH-1000XM3 are, without a doubt, some of the best wireless headphones that I have heard to date.

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 Review: King of noise-canceling headphones

Sony may not have intended the coppery highlights on its new WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones as a nod to the old adage that "silence is golden," but faced with a crying baby and a ten hour flight they proved themselves worth their weight in the...

Noise cancelation is incredibly good ; Comfort levels allow for hours of use ; Huge battery life and fast USB-C charging ; Sony has fixed most Mark 2 frustrations

Status LED is frustrating ; Multipoint Bluetooth could be more elegant ; No on-ear sensor

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Marc Henney (rtings.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Review

The Sony WH-1000XM3 are versatile, feature-packed Bluetooth-enabled over-ear headphones. They have an excellent battery life, a great wireless range, and a remar...

Exceptional noise cancellation. Good battery life. Deliver audio consistently. Comfortable fit. Great active features and app support with graphic EQ.

Mediocre microphone recording quality. Slightly bulky design. No microphone usage on a wired connection. No multi-device pairing capability. Closed-off soundstage.

The Sony WH-1000XM3 are satisfactory for neutral listening. While their high-bass range is slightly overemphasized, yielding a slightly boomy quality to some tracks, their exceptionally well-balanced mid-range and good treble accuracy results in clear,...

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Adam Patrick Murray (techhive.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones review: The epitome of effective active noise cancellation

Sony's third-generation noise cancelling headphones surpass Bose's QuietComfort 35 II in every way.

Very comfortable and sleek design ; Excellent audio quality when powered ; Industry-leading active noise cancellation ; Easy to use app and gesture controls ; Solid battery life and quick-charge capability

Audio quality is only average when the headphones are not powered ; Minor learning curve required to master gesture controls ; Very slight high-frequency distortion when the volume is cranked

As it stands, I recommend the WH-1000XM3’s to anyone looking for premium noise-cancelling headphones. These are not only an improvement over last year’s already great cans, they’re better than the previous gold standard: the Bose QuietComfort 35 II....

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Marc Henney , Sam Vafaei, Yannick Khong (rtings.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 HEADPHONES

The Sony WH-1000XM3 are great headphones for commute and travel and a decent option for most use cases. They have an excellent battery life, great wireless range, and one of the best noise canceling that we've measured so far. They also have a sleek...

Comfortable and premium looking design. ; Great active features and app support. ; Excellent noise cancellation.

Poor latency for watching videos. ; Slightly bulky design.

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Scott Schaen (geekspin.co)

Sony WH1000XM3 noise canceling over ear headphones review: Bose should be nervous

Sony's WH1000XM3 wireless noise canceling over-ear headphones are the headphones to get this holiday season. They're the hottest noise-canceling headphones on the market right now, and for good reason. They check all the boxes: best-in-market noise...

Excellent, customizable noise cancellation ; Customizable EQ audio settings ; Long 30 hour battery ; Google Assistant integration ; Amazing sound quality ; Very comfortable

Ambient noise is too noisy on phone calls ; Touch buttons are a bit tricky to use

The noise cancellation technology on these headphones are the best we’ve ever tested

Dec, 2018

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