Sony WH-1000XM3
Its HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 and 40mm LCP drivers deliver clear Hi-Res audio with industry-leading ANC, streaming over LDAC. Smart Listening adaptive sound and SENSE Engine virtual surround adapt to environments, and the soft ear pads add all-day comfort. Ideal for frequent flyers and office workers who prioritize noise isolation and music, though call quality lags behind the noise cancellation performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong anc (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | foamed urethane |
Audio
| Driver Type | LCP |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
| Surround | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black WH-1000XM3/B (Renewed) | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | Active Noise Cance |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | industry-leading |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Live 770NC | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 | JLab JBuds Lux ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | LCP | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 65 | 60 | 24 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM3 | 87 | 14.9 | 33.7 | 92.3 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 65.6 | 83.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 91.9 | 84.2 | 92 | 88.4 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 90.7 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 91.9 | 65.7 | 92 | 42 | 67.5 | 13.2 | 92 | 97.5 |
| JLab JBuds Lux ANC Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 33.7 | 93.9 | 92.8 | 73.8 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.com.mx 1 offer From MX$3,896
We started tracking prices for this product on May 4, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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