Sony WF-1000XM3 Silver
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Type of ear cushions | In-ear | |
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Noise canceling | ||
Quality noise canceling | Mid-range | |
Average battery life | 8 hours | |
Sound quality according to customers | Very good | |
Carrying comfort according to customers | Mediocre | |
Bluetooth | ||
Built-in microphone |
According to our earbuds expert
Is wearing comfort very important to you? Choose the Sony WH-1000XM3 headset.
With the fully wireless design of the Sony WH-1000XM3, you can listen to music without cables. The earbuds have noise canceling, so distracting ambient sounds are muted. With the noise canceling turned on, the battery lasts 6 hours. Does the battery run out on the go? You can use the earbuds for another 1.5 hours after 10 minutes of charging. If you want to establish a Bluetooth connection quickly, you use NFC. Hold the NFC point of the charging case against the NFC point of your phone and you can stream music in just a few seconds. Foam earbuds are included by default. These improve the wearing comfort.
Wearing comfortThe Sony WH-1000XM3 includes many accessories that increase the wearing comfort. The silicone earbuds are fairly large, so they're less comfortable. Foam earbuds are included by default, which are more comfortable. The design is fairly bulky, which makes them heavier. This can decrease the wearing comfort. Check out the video included in the photos at the top of the page to see how you should put the earbuds in your ears.
Noise cancelingThe earbuds have noise canceling. That means the ambient noise is muted when you listen to music. Noise canceling earbuds mute ambient noise less well than noise canceling headphones. If noise canceling is important to you, choose noise canceling headphones.
CallsYou can make hands-free calls thanks to the built-in microphone. Keep in mind that the quality of the microphone on your phone is better than that of the earbuds. When you use these earbuds to make calls, you won't be clearly audible.
SoundThe bass on these earbuds is clearly present and the mid-range tones are clear and detailed. It's possible that the bass doesn't reach its full potential due to the size of the included earbuds. When you download the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can adjust the sound to your liking via an equalizer.
SportsThe completely wireless design ensures that you aren't bothered by a wire. This is ideal, but the earbuds aren't water-resistant. That means there is a risk of water damage caused by rain or sweat. This makes the earbuds less suitable for exercising.
ControlsIn addition to changing the sound in the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can also change the controls. You determine how you operate the music via the touch controls on the earbuds.
Note: we recommend always keeping the earbuds up-to-date with the latest software via the Sony Headphones Connect app.
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Sound quality
Wearing comfort
Design
Packaging
The earplugs come in a luxurious packaging made of different materials. A textile protection has been applied in various places to prevent scratches on the product. It looks fantastic, but this combination of materials is not very durable.
storage case
After reading reviews on the internet I expected a storage case that is awkwardly large. When I opened the box, I was very pleased with it. The box may be larger than that of competitors, but certainly not too big. The box contains an NFC tag to simplify pairing with Bluetooth. Even without this tag it's pretty simple, but it's a nice feature. The case switches the earbuds on and off, and shows on the outside that the earbuds are being charged. It has a simple but effective design and uses USB-C.
accessories
In addition to the storage case, 12 extra earplugs are included, so with the 2 that are already on the product, the total is 14 pieces. 8 pieces of the standard silicone you expect with earplugs, and 6 pieces of a black smooth but porous rubber-like material. The latter are particularly comfortable. A short USB-C cable is included to charge the storage case.
Fit
The earbuds stay in your ears surprisingly well. I even did some weird jumps to see if I could get them out, but they stay in place. Sony has added a non-slip rubber bulge to the design, which, when placed correctly, clamps into your ear, as it were. With the black earplugs I have not had any irritation with long wearing.
Clutch
I can be quite brief about the link with Android and IOS, this works fine and fast. Provided you have Bluetooth turned on on your device, the earbuds connect as soon as you take them out of the case. The choice is free whether you use the left, the right or both earplugs. The earplug that you are not using continues to charge in the storage case in standby. But .... Linking to a PC is a drama, in fact, it is officially not an option. If you are handy with computers, you can get them working with a walkaround, but for the standard user this is going too far. With earplugs of this price range you can expect that they support PCs.
Sound quality
I can enjoy good quality music, but don't fall into the audiophile category. The sound quality is fine for the standard user. Due to the in-ear design, the bass is sufficiently present. Perhaps in this price range there should have been support for the AptX codec so that a higher bit rate can be achieved. By default android uses AAC, in the developer options it can be converted to SBC, here is a small gain in audio quality. To make it concrete, if you are an audiophile, choose something else. Are you the average user who doesn't want to be bothered by cords, this is your choice!
Service
Each earbud has a touchpad. With it you can make calls, control your music app or use google assistant or amazon alexa. You can also use this to set your noise canceling. This works properly and pleasantly.
noise canceling
This is my first experience with active noise canceling. I am impressed, but have the automatic recognition turned off. I am better able to judge in which mode I want to use noise canceling. There is some wind noise on the bike.
Battery life
The battery life is fine, I haven't had to interrupt a music listening session yet because the batteries were empty. The case has a quick charge function to give the earbuds a quick boost.
Conclusion
The WF-1000XM3 is one of those products you didn't know you needed. Now that I have them, I am disappointed that the support for PCs is not in order. Again Sony, at this price point this product has to be innovative, and not at the expense of a basic feature. If you only use the earplugs for your mobile devices, they are great!
Sander593
7 August 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
I've owned the Sony's for about two weeks now. So far they are very good, sound is fine with the right composition of the bass (not too dominant but certainly not too little, although this remains dependent on your own settings via the handy app). Because there is so much to personalize via the app, there is something for everyone to find the right setting.
The ANC works great! admittedly a notch less than his big, over-ear, brother. But more than enough for everyday use! There are 4 setting options for using the ANC.
Fit is great, especially with the many included eartips! Because they don't weigh too much, you don't notice it much in your ears. It takes a while to find the right eartips for your ears. But this is important in order to make optimal use of the ANC.
Battery life is also a plus of the Sony's. I haven't had to charge it yet and still use it 4/5 days a week on the bike to work and in the gym. this equates to about 2/2.5 hours a day. The case is easy to charge with the (very short) USB-C cable.
Unfortunately, the earplugs are not officially waterproof. However, I do use them during fitness because I don't sweat so much that the ears can get (very) wet.
All in all, I definitely recommend these earplugs! I think the quality of the sound is fine, especially in combination with With the ANC, you don't have to turn your music up too loud so that it's bad for your ears. But you can still enjoy the music. It takes a bit of fiddling with the right settings, but because of the many options there is enough for you. Even on the bike I don't suffer from wind noise :) and that is very nice!
Brian De Groot
21 August 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
It takes some getting used to wearing wireless headphones, I was afraid beforehand that the device would quickly fall out of my ears, but that is not the case, not even while cycling. I am satisfied with the sound and even when the noise canceling function is turned on, it's a party, because then the wind or other outside noises can no longer hinder your music experience.
I think the design is a bit less, I think the devices are still a bit big, if they were a bit smaller, it would have been nicer and more beautiful. The touch-control function is sensitive and can therefore be both beneficial and annoying. I have medium length hair and when I bend the device responds.
In addition, the noise canceling or ambient function does not always work. I also used the device while running, but I didn't think that was a great experience. My footsteps continue to rumble into the device and I find that disturbing. I would only use these headphones on the train or at home, but not for active activities.
Janine
19 August 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
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Product number | 833185 | |
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Manufacturer code | WF1000XM3S.CE7 | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Weight in grams | 8,5 g | |
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Color | Silver | |
Material | Plastic | |
Built-in microphone |
Water-resistant |
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True wireless earbuds | ||
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NFC | ||
Compatible with applications | ||
Application options | Adjust ambient awareness, Adjust noise canceling, Installation help, Personalize control buttons, Personalize sound, Personalize speech assistant, Read battery status, Update firmware | |
Compatible with voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
Bluetooth | ||
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Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
Bluetooth profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Remote control (AVRCP), Standard Audio (A2DP) | |
Multipoint pairing |
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
|---|---|---|
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
Average battery life | 8 hours | |
Charging case | ||
Battery life case | 24 hours | |
Wireless charging | ||
USB port |
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
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Hi-Res audio | ||
Sound quality according to customers | Very good | |
Noise canceling | ||
Quality noise canceling | Mid-range | |
Adjustable noise canceling | ||
Volume limit | ||
Frequency range | 20 - 20000 Hz |
Tested by expert | ||
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Equalizer |
Headphones wearing method | Earbud | |
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Type of ear cushions | In-ear | |
Remote control on ear cups | ||
Physical buttons ear cups | ||
Touchpad ear cup | ||
Volume control ear cup | ||
Carrying comfort according to customers | Mediocre |
Best tested |
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Detachable cable | ||
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Ribbon cable | ||
Coil cable | ||
Braided sleeve | ||
Remote in cable |
Earbuds (sleeves) included | ||
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Number of earbuds (sleeves) included | 4 | |
Size | L, M, S, XL, XS | |
Headphones adapter included |
