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Sony WH-1000XM3

3062 reviews

May, 2025

Positive
sound (1622)
noise isolation (986)
comfort (810)
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. Reviewers are impressed by the price and usability. The comfort and noise isolation also get good feedback.

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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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Expert review by : Ced Yuen (trustedreviews.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 Review – Easily the best noise-cancelling headphones

Sony WH-1000XM3: What you need to know about the latest version of Sony's excellent wireless and noise-cancelling headphones.

The best noise cancellation ever ; Excellent sound quality ; Fast charge feature is great ; Comfortable fit ; Responsive controls

Could do with a touch more detail in the treble

The best noise cancelling headphones we've ever seen

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Matthew Bolton (t3.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 review: still great but about to be replaced by WH-1000XM4

Sony WH1000XM3 over-ear ANC headphones cut out the noise like nothing else we'd ever heard, before WH-1000XM4 turned up

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Nick Pino Becca Caddy (techradar.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Headphones review

Sony's best noise-cancelling headphones just got (slightly) better

Outstanding noise cancellation ; Fantastic sound quality ; Quick Attention Mode ; 30-hour battery life

Small tweaks from 1000XM2 ; Mediocre call quality

While they’re not an all-out upgrade on last year’s WH-1000XM2, the Sony WH-1000XM3 make a lot of subtle tweaks to an already amazing pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Sudhanshu Singh (techradar.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 review

Sony's best noise-cancelling headphones just got a makeover

Outstanding noise cancellation ; Fantastic sound quality ; Quick Attention Mode ; 30-hour battery life

Can only be paired with one device at a time ; Mediocre call quality

While they’re not an all-out upgrade on last year’s WH-1000XM2, the Sony WH-1000XM3 make a lot of subtle tweaks to an already amazing pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 review

Sony WH-1000XM3 review: a superb pair of noise-cancelling headphones - read at What Hi-Fi?

Natural, all-round sound quality The best noise-cancelling out there Supremely comfortable

Good enough to expose weaker recordings Touch controls feel fiddly at first

Add all of the ingredients together – the increased comfort, improved noise-cancelling and serious audio ability – and you have as close to the perfect pair of noise-cancelling headphones as it’s currently possible to find.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony WH-1000XM3 review: Noise-cancelling supremo

The Sony WH-1000XM3 make a great set of headphones even better for Mark 3. If you value noise-cancelling then these over-ears are among the very best.

Noise-cancelling performance is superb ; Comfortable for long periods of wear ; Lots of personalisation options via the app

Google Assistant doesn't really work ; App can cause some confusion in mode selected ; Recharging is slow

The Sony WH-1000X M3 make a great set of headphones even better. If you value noise-cancelling tech, then we have no hesitation in recommending these headphones as among the very best money can buy.

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Dominic Preston (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony WH-1000XM3

Sony continues its reign as the king of noise cancelling with the WH-1000XM3: the best headphones right now thanks to flawless noise cancellation.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Sony WH-1000XM3 review

Active noise cancelling for active lifestyles

Excellent active noise cancellation ; Great sound customisation ; Extremely comfortable cups

They start with slightly boosted mid-bass

Killer active noise cancellation headphones that nail just about everything

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Sony WH-1000XM3 headphone review

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Sony claims its flagship WH-1000XM3 over-ear headphones offer 'further improvements' to 'industry-leading' noise cancelling, promising 'the next level of silence' to calm you on your commute. They have a dedicated noise-cancelling processor and smart...

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)