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2024-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Value!

Good quality sound and effective noise-cancelling.

richard57

2024-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome headphones

My daughter loves these headphones she is always using them couldn't ask for a better company

Coolguy87

2024-09-13T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Good sound cancelling and sound quality.. BUT

Side sliders bad engineered (it is a chronic problem, hundreds of posts of users having the product breaking in the same place during normal use). The piece on the side is structural, but was designed by the engineers as non-structural, since it is as thick as a toothpick and made out of plastic - easily breakable due to fatigue. Solution: reinforcing the side with super glue, spare parts from aliexpress, 3d printed models that are available online (with this problem fixed) or zip ties (as reinforcement to do the work the piece should do). BUT: it is a 300 euros headset, you expect better than that. Bluetooth connection subpar for a 300 euros worth devise - will switch to low band (hands free) if you want to use voice at the same time. During a call or an online game it will sound like a 10 euros headset due to the bluetooth limited connection. The bluetooth management of the device is also not the smartest when comparing to other devices in the same price range.

Laurencew35

2024-09-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sound , handled to perfection

I bought my headphones for their sound quality handling. I was pleasantly suprised by how useful, reliable & rugged the physical design of the headphones is. I am looking forward to buying the next headphones advancement from Sony

NickNickUK

2024-09-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceeded my expectations

Purchased 2 years ago and still like new. Comfortable fit. Good sound quality and noise cancellation. Great features for easy use. Durable.

steve T.

2024-08-31T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

I used to love it, but it's stopped working :(

Good quality sound, but with less than one year it is not charging anymore. I need to take it to be checked, disappointed.

Amoreto

2024-08-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Really good headphones

I purchased these headphones recently - second-hand, via eBay - but they still seem to be in very good condition, and the sound quality is also very good. They are comfortable to wear, and walk around in, and it's a credit to Sony that these headphones have managed to last so well after what must be about 4 years of use. I am very impressed.

GeddyLeesBass

2024-07-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love them. They changed my daily commute

Great product. Full stop. I tried them from a friend some years back. And immediately after I bought my pair. After 4-5 years they are still going strong. I became a Sony fan because of them

EvanV

2024-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing headphones

Bought these after looking for a long time. They are light weight, good for smaller sized heads and the noise cancelling feature is amazing. Would highly recommend

Socala7

2024-04-19T13:15:46

Rated 4 out of 5

Happy to not hear obnoxious leaf blowers!

A tad heavy for me, and I wish Noise Cancelling could be kept on without connecting to a BT sound source

KAREN S.

2024-03-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic headphones

I bought these for work a few years ago after reading some reviews and trying a pair of Bose to compare. I was blown away by the audio quality, with deep involving bass and clear vocals. They come nicely packaged, are very comfortable (if a bit sweaty after extended wearing!) have good battery life and come with all cables needed and zippable travel pouch. I love these headphones, be it for music, calls, podcasts, and whether at home or on the move. Sound cancelling is excellent, a recent trip on the flight to Barbados for 9 hours proved this and blocked everything out! I'd happily buy again and have no idea how they could have improved them in newer models. Finally worth mentioning the app, I have an iPhone and is simple to use, pair and control or fine tune experience. I also used with our TV directly on Bluetooth and also even my Xbox via controller using supplier 3.5mm cable.

MrPink

2024-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing sound but

Broken and lost proof of purchase can I get help??

Johnny22

2024-03-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Could be better but still fantastic.

I bought these about a year ago for mainly blocking out noisy neighbours after trying out some cheap one that didn't help at all. You definitely do get what you pay for when it comes to these Sony XM3's they even provided a good amount of noise cancelling without being turned on, but when you connect them to your TV, stereo or even a mobile device the sound quality is so good it makes me feel like I'm in my own little world, these have been a life saver for me. But if there was one con it would be that you can only connect one device at a time, it would be good if I can use them to watch TV, pause it and play some music from my phone for example, I've been looking at the XM4's as I think you can with them but they are missing some of the XM3 features that I've learnt to enjoy and would miss, otherwise I would buy them as well.. god knows they wouldn't include them (MADNESS) as I think they would sell more XM4's. The battery life is excellent, and doesn't take long to charge, they have been faultless so far connecting to all my Bluetooth devices is a breeze, they are slightly uncomfortable when wearing glasses but these couple of cons are not enough to put me off if anything I would be more inclined to buy other Sony products. Very happy so thankyou Mr Sony. P.s. this is one thing I just expected the headphones would work with but I can't work out how to do it so if anyone can help me please comment, they don't seem to connect to a sony PS4, might get a ps5 in the coming months, will they work with that??????????

Enjoythesilence78

2024-03-03T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Sony WH-1000XM3

Works well. However is it worth the price? I think not really! Also, the product got faulty with not so much of usage (was sparingly used). Costs a lot (more than half the price of the new product to get it repaired). So is it reliable and worth the price. I think No!

LOKTAN

2024-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Wh-1000XM3 - great headphones, not a great mic

Excellent and have retained charging after some time. The mic is not good though and I had to buy a corded mic to use with the headphones.

Lyd_headphones

2024-02-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Headphones ever

I recieved these headphones free when I purchased a Sony phone.. OMG they are truly amazing, the depth and range of these are truly amazing.

Stevem2024

2024-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony Headphones

I bought this last year and i really enjoyed them working fine and the bass is so good.

tzecks

2024-02-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

WH-1000XM3 best purchase

These are top of there class. Been with me for over 3 years. Still super sturdy and reliable.

Bonito12

2024-02-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

good sound, bad connectivity

Great sound, but I wasn't amazed. it is not worth the price

Ben256

2024-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I would have paid more

Every audiophile should own a pair, it's like wearing a live show!

Donnie n.

2024-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Headphones

Fantastic sound and so comfortable to wear. Delighted with my purchase would recommend to everyone

Lacy20

2023-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product.

I have it a few years now. Never had a problem, and brilliant sound and noise cancelling.

C 1.

2023-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

omg wow

ive had all kinds of headphones and liked almost all of them but these are the best ive ever had i knew they would be good but i didnt expect this level of sound from a pair of headphones

tolly b.

2023-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Great at first, then not

Fantastic at first, as an autistic very sensitive to sound they essentially made it possible for me to do life again! Then a while later they developeded a loud hiss in the right ear cup which Sony did nothing about and now the anc has suddenly all but stopped doing anything -_-

Jd2165

2023-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Damaged by usual use -Corrosion only by homeoffice

Noise and NCS is great I love it during meetings. BUT at one day it started to sounds badly "shhhhhh" all the time, damaged low sounds, I have send it for the repair and find outs its corroded, by my sweeting (I'm 70kg men).

TulanPL

2023-11-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Best!!!

Cool, the best of the world !jeahh Sony is the best

KingStuff77

2023-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent headphones

Almost faultless, especially if you switch off the adaptive sound control.

Pengaltiger

2023-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

WONDERFUL SOUND- GREAT !

REALLY GREAT HEADPHONES- BRILLIANT NOISE CANCELLATION AND APP

SMUDGER69

2023-10-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sometimes can not operate it

I bought this 2 year ago and make me many problems...the service in my country very bad

levmoshe

2023-09-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply the BEST Active Noise Cancelling headphones

Ultimate noise cancelling, amazing sound and wide soundstage, instrument placement and features! Won What Hifi sound and vision "Best Headphones" award for over 3 years running, and STILL 5 stars despite the XM4 & XM5's having been released, and still gives the wh-1000xm5's a run for their money. If you can find a pair under £400 (due to high demand) then don't blink, BUY THEM, your ears brain & music will love you for the rest of your life ???????????????????

DjMrBen

Sony WH-1000XM3 Specifications

Headphone

Headphone

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  • Type

    Closed, dynamic

  • Driver Unit

    1.57" (39.88mm), dome type (CCAW Voice coil)

  • Magnet

    Neodymium

  • Impedance

    47 Ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 Ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)

  • Diaphragm

    Aluminum coated LCP

  • Frequency Response

    Active Operation: 4 Hz-40,000 Hz
    Bluetooth Communication: 20 Hz-20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling)/20 Hz-40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz Sampling, 990 kbps)

  • Sensitivities (dB/mW)

    104.5 dB / mW (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 101 dB / mW (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)

  • Volume Control

    Touch Sensor

  • Cord Type

    Single-sided (detachable)

  • Cord Length

    Headphone cable (approx. 3.94' (1.20m), OFC strands, gold-plated stereo mini plug)

  • Plug

    Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug

  • Input (s)

    Stereo Mini Jack

  • Wearing Style

    Circumaural

  • NFC

    Yes

  • DSEE HX

    Yes

  • Passive Operation

    Yes

Bluetooth

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  • Bluetooth Version

    Version 4.2

  • Effective Range

    Line of sight approx. 30' (9.14m)

  • Frequency Range

    2.4 GHz band (2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz)

  • Profile

    A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

  • Supported Audio Formats

    SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC

  • Supported Content Protection

    SCMS-T

Noise Canceling

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  • Noise Canceling On/Off Switch

    Yes

  • Ambient Sound Mode

    Yes

  • Quick Attention

    Yes

  • Personal NC Optimizer

    Yes

  • Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing

    Yes

Battery

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  • Battery Charge Time

    Approx. 3 Hours (Full charge)

  • Battery Life

    Continuous Music Playback Time: Max. 30 hours (NC ON), Max. 38 hours (NC OFF)
    Waiting Time: Max. 30 hours (NC ON), Max. 200 hours (NC OFF)

  • Battery Charge Method

    USB

General

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  • Weight

    8.99 oz (254.86g)

About Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones, Silver

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These are Sony’s best wireless noise cancelling headphones. They’re packed full of features and the noise cancellation and sound quality are superb. They’re sturdy and comfortable, supported by a great app and well worth the upgrade from the 1000XM2. I’ve tried the Bowers & Wilkins PX which are quite heavy and noticeably so after a short period of time. I experienced frequent dropouts, particularly when using YouTube and support just advised me just to turn the noise cancellation down – whic...

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By aami

Before purchasing these, I owned the WH-1000XM2 headphones. I upgraded to the WH-1000XM3 headphones last year after the XM2's stopped working (likely due to fault of my own–I am notoriously rough with what I own). I have since recommended these to numerous people. I truly believe the noise canceling in these headphones is the best I have ever used, and for me, they surpass Bose, which are frequently accredited with being the gold-standard. They are great for travel, studying, etc.; yet, there...

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Experience the next level of silence
See what happens when it's just you and your music, with noise canceling that cuts more outside sound than ever before. And experience how smart headphones can be with advanced noise-canceling technology such as Adaptive Sound Control and the convenience of smart features including Quick Attention, Voice Assistant compatibility and touch control.

Lose yourself in silence with industry-leading noise cancellation
Escape the sounds of the city with industry-leading noise cancellation. The noise-canceling technology in the WH-1000XM3 headphones is our most advanced ever with close-fitting ear pads and our HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1.

More power = even less noise
With our new HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1, noise-canceling power is greatly enhanced. Having a dedicated NC processor also ensures the reproduction of your music is never compromised due to processor performance.

Block out more
Most noise-canceling headphones are designed to block out vehicle noise when traveling. The WH-1000XM3 headphones are no exception, but are also highly effective at blocking out daily noise like voices and the background sounds you might hear walking through a city.

Noise canceling made to fly
Unique Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing delivers optimal sound at high altitude, so you can enjoy noise canceling at its best when you fly.

Noise cancellation personalized
Unique Personal Optimizing analyzes the sonic characteristics caused by head size, glasses and hair, then optimizes sound to you.

Wireless freedom, Great Sound in silence
LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional BLUETOOTH wireless audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality, as close as possible to that of a dedicated wired connection.

Sound you can believe in
A built-in amplifier integrated in HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 realizes the best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion for portable devices and delivers exceptional sound quality. Powerful 1.57 " drivers, with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms, make the headphones perfect for handling heavy beats and can reproduce a full range of frequencies up to 40 kHz.

Smart listening by SENSE ENGINE - automatically adjusts to your situation
Adaptive Sound Control automatically detects your activity such as traveling, walking and waiting, then adjusts ambient sound settings to you.

Talk at a touch with Quick Attention
Communicate without taking your headphones off. Place your hand over the housing to turn the volume down for instant conversation.

Hear what's important with Ambient Sound Control
Adjust ambient sound with the Sony Headphones Connect APP to hear essential sounds when you're listening on the move.

Tailor sound to you
SENSE ENGINE gives you the power to tune in and out of your music at a touch.

Sony Headphones Connect App
Download the Sony Headphones Connect app to use Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control, control your ambient sound settings and adjust the sound levels with the equalizer.

Equalizer
Find your perfect sound tone for every song from the presets, also easily customizable to your preference with Sony Headphones Connect APP.

Virtual surround sound
Feel immersed in sound wherever you are. Experience audio optimized for different listening environments including outdoor stages, clubs, halls and arenas.

Sound Position Control
Choose the direction you want the sound to come from, just as you can with a wireless speaker.

Wear all day in total comfort
Super soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear pad contact for a stable fit. Comfort is further enhanced by a larger and deeper ergonomic ear space structure. And with a lighter weight design, your music is the only thing you'll notice all day.

All day power and quick charging
With a huge 30 hours of battery life, you'll have enough power for even long trips away. And if you need to charge in a hurry, you can get 5 hours' worth of charge after just 10 minutes with the optional AC adapter.4

Smarter than your average headphones
Everything is at your fingertips. Answer hands-free phone calls with a double tap - or change tracks, adjust the volume and make calls by touching or swiping the panel. And help from your phone's voice assistant is just one long press away.

Swivel foldable structure
The ear cups swivel inwards so they pack up neatly in a compact case.

Carry case with cable
The supplied carrying case is durable and includes a cable for wired listening.

Be smarter with Voice Assistant
Manage your day, simply by asking your assistant. Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders and more.

• Google Assistant
• Alexa built-in

Clearer hands-free calling with a double tap
Conversation flows freely with easy, hands-free calling. Leave your phone where it is, just speak with a double tap. Thanks to several microphones, WH-1000XM3 delivers clearer voice quality to the other person on the phone.

Control at your fingertip
Change the track, turn the volume up or down and take or make calls by tapping or swiping the panel with your fingertip.

What's in the box:

  • Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-The-Ear Headphones
  • Plug Adaptor for In-flight Use
  • Carrying Case
  • 1.2m Headphone Cable
  • 20 cm Type-C USB Cable
  • Original Box