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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?KENNETH S : Cause they were freeSPENCER H : i wanted a silver thingALEXANDER B : because they are free, wouldn't choose otherwise, i don't like 'emWANDA C : Because it's beautifulRuzmet Y : part of the packageCANDACE R : Sony is a good brand, and it is a Christmas gift for my husband.ROBERT D : best priceZhewar B : Love this!PETER V : FreeJAYSON C : Had the black one.PRESTON J : Honestly, they were free. Lol!Hara K : Sony sound tech is the best. And I loved the color.JOSE E : This item came as a bundle with the phone I purchased.BERRISFORD B : Size, very positive reviews on various websites, high quality audio support, Sony brand nameAIDAR E : Because:) Sony is the BEST!!!!MARTY F : To enhance the music enjoyment while listening on my new Sony phone.Steven O : I have the black version of these headphones and I love the sound quality and the ability to take calls so clearlyHARON I : because i love itbartholo victor t : because they are flirtatious, beautifulMyrta C : Because they are an Excellent product!JAMES F : Good reviews and noise cancelingRichard L : The noise canceling features, the style, and been shopping around for wireless earbuds, though these where the best of the bunchSUSAN B : Excellent write up by current users and they Look comfortable to wear.RONI M : good reviewsGREGORY E : An awesome pair of wireless noise canceling earphones with a stellar sound quality and an attractive style.YANG S : It’s cool. I love sonyTorben K : Good reviews, new product.FREIDY R : Brand and good reviewsJordan B : Flossy CarterIvan L : I want the noise canceling featureXIAOMING C : 4438386888Tom H : needKevin C : Noise cancelation

Reviews about this item

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2025-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

WF-1000XM3

I bought these 2nd hand as I'm an old age pensioner and couldn't afford a new set. I have 2 sets of Samsung at the moment, Samsung pro buds and Samsung live. I wasn't overly impressed with either, music wise, so started looking for something. I read articles on how good these Sonys are and so I have bought these. Boy, I so glad I did. The sound they make is wonderful. What else can I say. Money well spent. I'm now wondering about the Sony WF-1000XM4. are they better? I'll open dialogue with the wife. Whatever, I will be keeping the WF-1000XM3s no matter what.

Carol1950

2024-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love these !

Absolutely love these , wear them while cutting grass and not only can I not hear the mower , the music sounds awesome!

Greg71

2024-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

So far so good...

I use these mostly when travelling. Some hassles when setting up bluetooth but new app makes things easier. Not big base but can be adjusted and fidelity is great. Case charger is very helpful. Big-ish when compared to other models but fits well in ear

AndyAll

2024-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent quality product

Great product. I've had them for nearly 4 years and I'm super happy. Noise cancelling is exceptional as well as the sound quality. The case is neat and handy when you run out of charge in you earplugs. The only thing annoying is that they sometime get active when in the case. I found on several occasions that my phone was connected to headphones that were in a backpack in a different room when I haven't used them for days. This however doesn't overshadow the quality of this item.

Munchkin36473

2024-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Not bad feature

I don't like this item and I like it too! because This product does not stay on the ear and falls down due to the bad design and also being heavy. Also, this product has fine sound quality

Jamshidi

2024-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great sound

I've had these a while now they have great sound and once you know that you need to press both ear buds for 7 seconds to pair to your phone they are easy to use. They are quite big and a bit unstable

Andy 7.

2024-04-01T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great earbuds

They sound great. I would have like a different style of eartips. One whit a small hook so it grips better in my ear.

Jwnl86

2024-03-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality ear buds!

So easy to set up and enjoy! Superb sound as expected from Sony, you won't be disappointed!??

Shugg

2024-03-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Greatest noise cancelling earpuds

Bought these as I love my Sony products.. Best noise cancelling headphones ever.. bass was lovely crisp music quality, also an app to support , I recommend the 'exitced' option.

TIGERJAMES77

2024-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Still a Seriously Good Option

I bought these WF-1000XM3 a few years ago and have recently succeeded them with the WF-1000XM4. While the XM4 are objectively superior, the XM3 do maintain their good factors. These include: highly effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit with multiple bud options, intuitive touch sensitive controls, super long battery life and a usable app with easy control over the buds' sound and active noice cancellation. Points to consider include: significant cosmetic wear of the charging case lid over time (it scratches easily) and the buds not responding to the app massively quickly. Of course, the XM4s improved upon these with a more compact case and even more significant noise cancellation, but if you wish to spend less then this is absolutely a product to consider.

DopplerFox

2024-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great value for money

happy using it and very satisfied when it automatically change the ambieance

itchie

2024-03-09T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

To loose lost right earbud

I bought this a week ago and constantly had problems keeping the earbud in my ear so of course I eventually lost the right ear bud somewhere and can't find it even with tracker

Jorel

2024-03-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the sound

The sound coming from these earpieces is mind blowingly awesome. Especially with the noise cancelling on, you feel so immersed in what you listening too. My only down point would be, that mine seem to not last anymore than an hour b4 needing recharging. Have now tried a reset of earpieces to see if this helps. But does put a downer when your in the gym and runout of juice. Will update if reset works

69jd

2024-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Ear buds

It's a pain getting the linked to my phone but the sound is ok.

Maximus B.

2024-02-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Best quality audio headphones I've had.

Had these for a year and a half and can say they're the best quality audio with the best sound cancelling headphones, can completely block out street noise. Only downsides I would say is they are VERY in ear, and can be uncomfortable after wearing for many hours. They also pick up all sound around you when on a phone call, meaning you can't use them much for hands free calls because passing cars or background noise will be too loud for the listener.

Josephjttatylor

2024-01-19T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

mx3

got this product, works great. but have difficulties stop in ears

raven1400

2024-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Wireless earbuds

It was a present from my son. Easy to use and the battery lasts a long time. I can even use my earbuds even with my vacuum cleaner:))

Bibi61

2024-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

I bought these headphones 3 years ago and are still the best I have ever bought and used

John6409

2023-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Battery life is terrible with anc

Battery life with anc is gobshite keeps falling off ears and need to be supplied with adapters (like neck band extensions)

Sam9999

2023-12-01T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

wf1000xm3 have been great BUT

I've had my headphones now for about a year and a half and they've been great until recently. The battery life has significantly gone done and I charge them every couple hours or so of use before they die. I wish they lasted a little longer:( Glad I got them on sale. Not worth the full price.

WILL03

2023-11-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony WF-1000XM

Bought 1 month ago, very impressed. Excellent quality good price.

Maximmeli

2023-10-27T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great sound ? some patchy connectivity

I received these from a friend who was upgrading. They are easy to set up, fit well in my ears and I think the noise cancelling is very good. My previous noise cancelling headphones still had problems if I listened to an audio book on the tube? but these are fine. The Ambient noise control seems to cut the sound between settings automatically and the connectivity can randomly become a little patchy (one ear sometimes cuts out briefly and occasionally it takes a little time for the app to properly connect to the earbuds). But generally I like them and I think they are good value. I'd be interested in upgrading to a newer version at some point in the future.

FlamingoDandy

2023-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

These are great. They sound good and give me a week of use without charging

Toekneenator

2023-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent earphones

Bought this a month or two back and absolutely love them. I never leave home without them, the noise cancelling on them is superb and has a voice through feature so you can still listen to music and hear a conversation at the same time ?? Thanks Sony for the great experience

Ronson85

2023-10-08T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Good sound, bad fitting, bad battery

I bought these a couple of months ago and after I did some manual settings the sound was really good. But the fitting on them is quite bad, I've tried all of the different equipment that follows in the package, and none of them fits good. They keep falling out and don't stay in place. Absolut the battery is really bad, although to be fair I think/hope that my pair has some error. After app 45 minutes they die. For a couple of weeks ago I sent them on repair, still haven't heard anything or got them back, so I can't say if it's gotten better or not.

Mr M.

2023-09-23T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Great Sound but experiencing connection problems

These were purchased in the fall of 2021 and worked great up until a month ago. Now they randomly cut out while indicating full power. After putting them back in the charging case for a split second they say they are fully powered but cut out after a few minutes.

MBA D.

2023-09-19T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Battery life and connectivity are sorely lacking

I bought this less than or maybe at a month ago and the battery goes for an hour and keeps disconnecting.

The B.

2023-09-17T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Not compatible with PS5 GRRRR!

Bought these 2 months ago, sound and features exemplary, HOWEVER they are not compatible with PS5 , they main reason for purchase...

F4rghi

2023-08-23T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Nice sound but not easy to keep in.

Great sound and noise cancelling feature but they fall out of my left ear after a short while, let alone if I move, obviously I have a larger left ear canal but it should be covered in the size range of the ear pieces. The extra ear pieces supplied don't help, even tried different sized items from Amazon

GN1962

2023-08-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ottime cuffie

Le indosso tutti i giorni sia per ascoltare la musica sia per effettuare chiamate e sono ottime! La batteria è infinita e non mi hanno mai deluso

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Sony WF-1000XM3 Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Silver

  • Headphone Type

    Closed, dynamic

  • Driver Unit

    0.24 ", dome type (CCAW Voice coil)

  • Magnet

    Neodymium

  • Frequency Response

    Bluetooth Communication: 20 Hz-20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling)

  • NFC

    Yes (Case)

  • DSEE HX

    Yes

  • Weight

    Approx. 2x 0.3 oz (8.5g)

Battery

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  • Battery Charge Time

    Approx. 1.5 hrs

  • Battery Charge Method

    USB charging (with Case)

  • Battery Life

    Continuous Music Playback Time: Max. 6 hrs (NC ON)/Max. 8 hrs (NC OFF)
    Continuous Communication Time: Max. 4 hrs (NC ON)/Max. 4.5 hrs (NC OFF)
    Waiting Time: Max. 9 hrs (NC ON)/Max. 15 hrs (NC OFF)

Bluetooth

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  • Bluetooth Version

    Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0

  • Effective Range

    Line of sight approx. 30' (10m)

  • Frequency Range

    2.4 GHz band (2.4000-2.4835 GHz)

  • Profile

    A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

  • Supported Audio Format(s)

    SBC, AAC

  • Supported Content Protection

    SCMS-T

Noise Canceling

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  • Noise Canceling On/Off Switch

    Yes

Charging Case

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  • Battery Charge Time

    Approx. 3.5 hrs

  • Weight

    Approx. 2.8 oz (80g)

  • UPC Code

    027242914452

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A great pair of earphones

By Tony1960

Excellent sound and comfortable to wear. The headphone app is quite useful, being able to customise the headphones to the sound you want. The online instructions for the app need updating however.

Far Superior to Bose and Sennheiser!

By Ian22

I've had the opportunity to sample some of the latest True Wireless products and over-ear headphones on the market. Suffice to say, when I had the opportunity to review the new WF-1000MX3, I took it. The charging case featured a silky, back neoprene finish with an elegant copper lid. The opening of the lid was smooth, and the lights on the case indicating the charge status were quite helpful. Putting the headphones in my ear were a piece of cake; all I had to do was insert the foam tip and sl...

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Only music. Nothing else.
Put the outside world on hold - this is all about you and your music. No noise, no wires, no distractions. Just exceptional sound, industry-leading noise cancelation, and hour upon hour of pure listening freedom.


Industry-leading noise cancelation
The noise-canceling technology in the WF-1000XM3 is the most advanced ever in truly wireless headphones, with our HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e. So you can lose yourself completely in your music.

Dual Noise Sensor Technology
Dual microphones-one feed-forward and one feed-back-on the surface of the headphones catch more of the ambient sounds from your surroundings, whether it's in-flight noise, city traffic, or office chatter.

HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e
Having caught the ambient sound, the dedicated HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e gets to work. It not only cancels significantly more noise across almost all frequencies but also uses less power.

Exceptional sound quality
Packed with advanced audio technology, the WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds not only deliver noise-free listening but also offer breathtaking sound quality.

0.24 " driver unit
A tiny-yet-powerful 0.24" driver unit sits inside the headphones to deliver rich, clear, expansive sound.

HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e
The multi-talented HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e combines Digital Noise Cancelation, 24-bit Audio Signal Processing, and a Digital-to-Analog converter with headphone amplifier. The results Stunning sound with minimal distortion.

Upscale digital music with DSEE HX
Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) upscales compressed digital music files, bringing them closer to the quality of High-Resolution Audio.


Truly wireless technology
With Bluetooth wireless technology and an ergonomic fit for all-day comfort, the WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones offer true wireless freedom.

Ultimate listening freedom
A new Bluetooth chip and optimized antenna design provide a stable connection for hour upon hour of high-quality wireless streaming.

Perfect for TV shows, movies, and more
Watching video content on your smartphone or tablet The advanced wireless connection on the WF-1000XM3 syncs what you see on screen precisely with what you hear on your headphones for more enjoyable viewing.

Superior listening with a new Bluetooth chip
Rather than relaying sound from one ear to the other, the newly developed Bluetooth chip transmits sound to the left and right ears simultaneously for an exceptional listening experience.

Optimized antenna design
The placement of the headphones' Bluetooth antenna has been optimized to ensure a wider coverage. This helps keep the signal strong for uninterrupted streaming.

Engineered for a secure, stable fit

Ergonomic Tri-hold structure
The noise-canceling earbuds are ergonomically designed to make contact with three different points on your ear for a secure, comfortable fit.

High-friction rubber surface
A high-friction rubber surface keeps the noise-canceling earbuds snug and secure in your ear, so they won't slip out unexpectedly.


All-day battery life
With the WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones, the music just keeps on playing.

Up to 24 hours of listening
On a full charge, the headphones offer 6 hours of power, and the handy charging case provides a further three charges to keep you going throughout the day. That's up to 24 hours of noise-free listening. With noise canceling off, it's even longer - 8 hours of power on a full charge, with a further three charges from the charging case, for up to 32 hours of play time.

Quick charging when you need it
Sometimes you need music, fast. So if your headphones are running low on power, a 10-minute quick charge in the charging case gives you up to 90 minutes of play time.

Handy magnetic charging case
Put your noise-canceling headphones back into the charging case and they'll nestle into place with a satisfying snap thanks to a magnetic interior. A USB-C cable lets you recharge the case quickly and easily, ready for another day's listening.


Smarter listening
Powered by innovative SENSE ENGINE technology, WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones enhance your listening experience with a range of smart features.

Talk at a touch with Quick Attention
Placing your finger over the earbud turns the volume right down and lets in ambient sound. So you can instantly chat with someone without taking your headphones off.

Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts to whatever you do
The Sony | Headphones Connect app offers Adaptive Sound Control, a smart function that automatically detects what you're up to-such as traveling, walking, or waiting-then adjusts ambient sound settings to suit the situation. You can also customize the settings to your preferences.

Traveling
Take trips without interruption and lose yourself in music with no background noise.

Walking
Be aware of everything around you, from street to office, while still enjoying music.

Waiting
Hear important announcements while you wait, while reducing other background noise.

Headphones that react to you
A proximity sensor in each earbud can detect whether you're wearing one or both, and adapts playback accordingly.

Pause the music
Take out one earbud and the music automatically pauses on both sides.

Resume playing
Put the earbud back in and the music automatically resumes playing.

Be in control of your listening
With the Sony | Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music.

Just say the word with Voice Assistant
Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more. With the Google Assistant, you only have to ask.

Clearer hands-free calling
conversation flows freely with easy, hands-free calling. The WF-1000XM3 headphones deliver clearer voice quality and you can take calls using either, or both, of the earbuds. This allows you to alternate their recharging or hear calls clearly in noisy environments.

Control at your fingertips
WF-1000XM3 headphones feature intuitive touch control settings - for example, tap on the left earbud to change from Noise Canceling to Ambient Sound, or double tap on the right to skip to the next track.

Customizable touch controls
If you want to customize your touch controls, no problem. The Sony | Headphones Connect app lets you assign alternative options, such as Google Assistant, to each earbud.


Modern classic style
From the headphones with their clean, minimalist look, to the charging case with its tactile, high-end finish, it's all about elegant, understated style.

Choose your color
The WF-1000XM3 headphones and carrying case come in a choice of colors to suit your style.

Everything you need
A USB-C charging cable and two types of earbud in a range of sizes are included in the box.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Features

  • Industry-leading noise canceling with HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1e
  • 24bit audio signal processing delivers dramatically improved sound quality
  • Battery life up to 24 hours with carrying case (with 10min quick charge for 90min of play time)
  • Truly wireless design with uninterrupted L/R simultaneous Bluetooth transmission
  • Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically switches to ambient sound mode based on your activity
  • Quick Attention Mode and Wearing Detection make conversations effortless
  • Sony / Headphones Connect app for Android / iOS to use Smart Listening technology to control your ambient sound settings
  • Easy and clear hands-free calling
  • Activate your Google Assistant or your smartphone's voice assistant with a simple touch
  • Wireless freedom with BLUETOOTH technology and NFC

Key Features

  • Industry-leading noise canceling with HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1e
  • 24bit audio signal processing delivers dramatically improved sound quality
  • Battery life up to 24 hours with carrying case (with 10min quick charge for 90min of play time)
  • Truly wireless design with uninterrupted L/R simultaneous Bluetooth transmission
  • Quick Attention Mode and Wearing Detection make conversations effortless
  • Easy and clear hands-free calling

What's in the box:

  • WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones (Silver)
  • USB-C Charging Cable
  • Earbuds
  • Case
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty