@@reeseboi8704 heyyy!!! How can ya use them with another phone? Is it even possible??? Trying to figure mine out. Not happy 'bought that. Damnnn....I'm sure u guys must know someone else whose bluetooth you've connected to riigghht?!
I have the AirPods pro and I just bought this earbuds as well, I am excited! I heard that this earbud has some serious bass which is one of the reasons I bought this product so I hope it delivers, how’s the music quality?
If you were to choose between Sennheiser Momentums and Sonys, would you choose Sonys without ambiguity? I have seen in some reviews that Sennys have the best overall Audio quality ( possibly from an Audiophile’s perspective !) even though they’re insanely expensive with poor battery life..
If you're asking about 'overall', then yes. I would absolutely buy the WF-1000XM3 over the Momentum Wireless. Not only are they less expensive, but they're a better earbud overall. Now in terms of sound quality, this one is much closer. It's a tough call, but I still gave Sony the edge for a few reasons: clarity, DSEE HX, ANC and the equaliser. It is very close though, and as always, personal preference is a huge factor!
InsideTech : Great ! Sonys will be my first choice in that case.. I guess my non-audiophile ears will not be able to make out any quality difference between Sonys and Sennys ! Currently Sennys lead Sonys by 12:3 in my ear/Headphone collection ! A new Senny would have upset the equilibrium further 😀
Most reviewers say, if the sound quality is your number one priority, then MTW is a way to go. Overall, yes, the Sony. Only Sound Quality then Seinseiser.
Hey man, for a 20K subs channel - this is one hell of a production value ...even for 100k. You also have a good voice, and the review was detailed as promised. You earned this sub and thumbs up and I hope your channel will grow in a rate that suits your talent. Good Luck
I've watched and read a ton of reviews on these while waiting for mine to arrive, and I think that your review was the most detailed that I've come across. Just thought that I would add that in a few reviews the reviewers state that sony didn't encounter any problems with water damage in a gym enviroment while doing QA testing. I'm not really sure what to make of this statement as if true why wouldn't they obtain an IP rating? additionally, as these are fairly new earbuds there isn't anything conclusive on forums in regards to gym use. As I'm going to be using mine exclusively at the gym, I'll come back and update if I have any issues.
Thank you, that's nice to hear! Yes I would tread carefully on that subject. It is likely that they would survive a little bit of water exposure say, for example, at the gym (as most non-water resistant earphones would). But without any guarantees from Sony, they probably won't be covered under the warranty. You might be able to spend years using them at the gym everyday and never encounter a problem, but you could also break them on day 1 too. Thanks for taking one for the team though! Let us know how you get on!
I’ve been using them in the Gym and the best thing about it is that it actually cuts off the outside noise very effectively with the ANC, the problem is that it’s missing something to hold them in your ear and they can easily fall off. I’ve tried several of the included tips and none work as I wanted. They do sound fantastic but I might end up returning them because they don’t work very well for what I use them.
@@valdasv9874 No problems at the gym. I had to try all tips to get a good fit and it's still not perfect, although the sound is extremely good and the ANC does help a ton with gym use. If I was buying TWL earbuds again I would consider the galaxy buds as they're cheaper, have a better fit and are 90% as good in regards to sound and features. Sorry for the late response haha
Sulogno De nah, honestly, these are not “gym wearables” In my opinion they are too heavy for sports use. They are all about music quality, and by God do they do their job well.
They just released a firmware update. Before you could only use the Google Assistant, now it can use Amazon Alexa AND you have an option to CONTROL THE VOLUME! I love it!
Just picked up a pair of these babies. I've gotta say they are absolutely worth the price. I tried the sennheiser true momentum and I returned them to Best Buy because I was disappointed. I bought the Sony's and I can honestly say it's a night and day difference.
I cannot exaggerate the bliss one feels while walking around a busy city wearing these with noise reduction on. All the stress that I used to feel from car horns, psychos, construction, and people, is gone. Should be recommended as a mental health accessory. Only issue I have with them is this extremely short cable and the fact that it doesn’t actually fit in the case.
I think it's stepping in dangerous territory to start advertising a product for health reasons. It's a sensitive issue that's probably best for companies to avoid. If they happen to benefit you though that's brilliant! I personally love drowning out the outside world, particularly when travelling!
OK had these a week now and have to say I am loving them! I could never find headphones that were loud enough and on my Iphone they're still not but I noticed a 20% increase in volume using my Ipod. In fact Green Day digitally remastered almost blew my head off and it was the first time I have ever had to lower the volume. Still trying on different bud sizes for my left ear, not sure why but for some reason the left bud slips out. Have ridden my bike, done a workout in them and just sat around and I cannot complain at all. The short beep sound when you change from sitting down to walking etc is a tad annoying but it's just a minor thing. Amazing technology and I would highly recommend these if you appreciate your music and want quality.
Really good review easy to understand not too long and covered all the important details and features. I don't agree that water resistance is such a major issue. I do wear these at the gym and unless you are sweating profusely it is no big deal. I also wear them bike riding and they stay in unlike other products I have used. Here in Australia you have to wear a helmet when cycling so over the ear headphones are not an option. I am happy with them. They are still pricey here at $299 but compared to cheaper products the old adage of you get what you pay for is apt here. Thanks again for your review!
I have all the different BOSE wireless and noise cancelling ear/headphones. Every time I buy Bose I have felt guilty for not trying the Sony WH-1000XM3 (because the reviews has been so good on TH-cam). So this time I bought the Sony WF-1000XM3. I used it every day while travelling and also in office while working, my experience has been very bad. While travelling on London underground or when I walk I loose connection. And this cannot be compared to any of the Bose earphones. So sadly before 14 days I have returned this. Having said that I did find the App a lot better than the Bose. I hope the Sony on-ear (WH-1000XM3) is as good as it is claimed. Need to try that one day.
Would it be fair to say that while they are not rated for sweat/water resistance, it would be unlikely that small amounts of sweat or water would hurt them?
I think it would, yes, as most earbuds should survive this sort of light damage. But speaking on behalf of a tech channel, I can’t recommend that anyone try it!
I just received my wf-1000xm3 yesterday. I am really happy with this earphones. Great sound quality, noise canceling works really good and the design is comfortable and beautiful. Sony have a winner. I am an iPhone user, but the wf-1000xm3 are superior to the AirPods in almost every aspect.
The volume is high enough for me. In my opinion the passive and active noise canceling works good enough so you don’t need to put the volume very high. The sound is clear, with good bass. Maybe not so many “bass power” as the Beats Pro, but those are designed specially for hip-hop and I prefer jazz and soul. The equalizer works good too so you could choose between the pre-configurations, or adjust the parameters and save you own two “personal settings”. That helps to get richer bass if you want, according the music you are listening.
Comfortable? I had those, they started hurting my ears after an hour so I had to return them. I prefer in ear buds deeper in my ear. Which the cheap Chinese QCY buds I use now do. And when they are deeper and fit snugly no noice cancelling is needed with in ear buds. Also the app was trying to push some subscription on me, which I don't care for, not one bit.
First of all yo missed nothing. The amount of detail is amazing, no fancy lightning and blabla about feeling but hardcore user experience and app control. Winning
I travel a lot so i can use WF wireless on plane. www.theverge.com/2019/7/11/20689978/rha-wireless-flight-adapter-bluetooth-headphone-jack-price-release-date
Why is aptX so important for you? It features 354kbit/s at 16bit/48kHz. SBC features 345kbit/s at 16bit/48kHz. This is a difference of 9kbit/s, equal to around 2.5%. And LDAC (990kbit/s, 24bit/96kHz) would have used way to mouch energy for a battery this small. Nevertheless great detailed review!
I personally prefer it since it’s more efficient. It transfers fewer bits per sample and therefore transmits smaller files sizes. This is more battery-conserving for your device, which most people don’t really think about and there is a slightly lower latency too (even on the standard form of aptX). The encoding method is also superior in generating a better signal:noise ratio for improved sound quality, although admittedly this is quite subtle. As for LDAC, I agree that the benefits of it aren’t best exploited in earbuds like this - and as I said in the video, I didn’t mind missing this so much. I simply mentioned it to make it clear for viewers, since this is Sony’s own technology, it would be fair to assume that it was included here. That’s just my opinion on the codecs though!
I just used mine for first time on a plane ride. Totally blocked plane and passenger sounds. Baby screaming behind me, put them in when I sat down baby went away like magic while I watched a movies on my galaxy notepad
Currently the best in their range. Forget the non owning naysayers, the noise cancelling is as good as my Bose over ear cans. The review is accurate and I agree with everything said.
I own this earbuds and they're amazing. Lack of water or sweat proof is disappointing, but I haven't had problems using them at the gym so far. Another thing is they hurt a bit after some time wearing them. Still, great earbuds. Sound quality is incredible
The one great thing about AirPods is that you can sing along with your music without having that plug pressure head sensation! That is why I just buy the cheap Chinese earbuds for working out and use AirPods for phone calls and commuting where absolute isolation is unnecessary! I am surprised to hear that you think the Sony’s beat out the latest Momentum wireless on Audio performance? I know the Sennheiser app is crap! You got to hand it to Sony for their most excellent feature set on their flag ship products! One more thing, I wonder if these touch controls will suffer the same touch disease as the M3 headphones do in cold weather? Thanks for a detailed, comprehensive review! Cheers… Keith
Very true! I can understand why people like AirPods for this reason, even if you don't get the same sort of isolation. Yes i'll admit, the audio quality was very close with Sennheiser - these were definitely one of my previous favourites for audio. As I said to another commenter, I just think the combination of the clarity, the DSEE HX, ANC and the equaliser gives Sony an edge. Yes that's a good point, i'll have to try them out this winter! I know some people complained about the M3s for this, but from my experience I think that the headphones still operated as normal under the specified conditions. The sorts of temperatures where people experienced issues were often outside of Sony's stated operating range. Of course I'm not saying that 'that makes it OK', (we want our expensive earphones be useful all year round) and this won't always be the case for everyone - I just think we also need to have realistic expectations when using a touchpad in extreme weathers. Did you personally encounter this issue yourself, or just know about it? Thanks for the comment again though, it's great to see some regulars on the channel and I really appreciate the support!
InsideTech I understand what you’re saying and I am in Canada which does go below zero as you likely know! I do not own the Sony‘s but the reviews are in on the touch disease in cold weather and actually for when I’ve read it doesn’t have to be that cold zero and below or 32° F if that’s what you’re into anyhow for the money, you don’t expect that to be an issue cheers… Keith
Your very clear review was extremely helpful. I just purchased a pair of these and have found that linking them to my Apple watch was not as easy at first as I thought. Could you do something on the integration between devices especially, as here, outside the apple brand? Great work!
Glad I could help! I think this is quite a specific thing so it's difficult to create a video that addresses every use case. I tend to leave any specific requests to the comments section/questions - so if you have any specific scenarios you'd like more info on then i'll do my best to help!
How big of a deal is it though? I’ve had plenty over ear headphones that don’t offer any protection and downright aren’t made for gym use, and they worked fine with no damage. My Bose QC 25 did die after 1 and half year with almost everyday use including gym use. I would cry like a baby if I somehow ruined these because of sweat, so how sensitive are they?
I received these as a packaged deal when I bought the Xperia 1 ii phone. I was originally going to sell them to recoup $200 or so dollars, as I'd never really needed earphones... I am SO glad my curiosity, and reviews like this had me open the box and try them for myself! I use them at work mostly, and am highly impressed with the noise canceling. I work with a Laser Engraving machine and liquid cooler directly behind me, as well as in areas where people use power tools. The ANC is amazing at blocking out nearly all of the noise. I have noticed that it's much better with music or audiobooks playing. They're not really "earplug" level of noise canceling unless you have just enough music to cover what ANC can't block. My favorite thing (and this isn't a feature really) is that my Co Workers tend to leave me alone when I have these in my ears. The size and color (I have the black version) means they notice and walk away; and when they don't, I can't hear them anyway! 😂 Also, I've noticed that I don't need to pay for a TIDAL subscription, because the DSEE HX upscaling turns TH-cam Music into HiFi level sound. It's truly impressive. In all, I adore the little buds, and am glad I gave them a chance instead of selling them!
I will NOT buy any Sony products for the rest of my life! The Sony Headphones connect app is the worst app ever! I will not waste my money on these Sony BT earbuds ever again! I would take my business else where like Mater and Dynamic earbuds. It's made in USA and the sounds are superb! Much better than this Sony crap! Don't believe me, check it out the Sony app and you'll know!
I bought it two month ago, It’s SHIT, waste of money, The noise canceling doesn’t work in a way you can use it especially in the high ways where I’m commuting to work everyday. They also don’t stay firm in your ears , if you wanna go to gym with them, you’re go be disappointed even if you change the Ear pads . All in all I wasted my money,I don’t know how the other brands are working but this one is definitely crap
Great review. Sober, thorough, and excellent shallow DoF footage. I'm missing two aspects, though: (1) Any issues using them with an Apple TV? (2) Pairing and using them with a Windows 10 PC (in my case a Surface Pro from 2017). Would you mind testing these cases and add the findings in the comments?
Thank you so much! I'm currently seeking out a few different computers so I can give you as comprehensive answer as possible. I'll get back to you asap!
Hi again, After thorough investigation it appears that PC support is very "limited" at the moment. It is not all devices, but most, which are not compatible (as opposed to being a Windows 10 issue). Sony have confirmed this themselves too but I have seen a few posts with screenshots from Sony representatives claiming that a software patch will address and fix this scheduled for release "end of August". I can't confirm this myself, unfortunately so I would recommend that all PC users be wary for now. My apologies for not making this clear in the review itself beforehand!
On optical very beautiful designed report. Unfortunately, the speech is awful and far too quick to follow the narration. I suggest getting someone with a better voice and less speedy narration. Otherwise, a great description of a great product. Well done!
Just bought these and they look just as nice as in your cinematic shots. I really didn't think it was gonna look *that* good but it does. If they're deep enough in your ear you will hear barely a thing with NC on. I did have problems with stutter in the city but after switching the connection to "prioritize connection over sound quality" it was fine. That was a bit odd bc the WH-1000XM2 headphones did not have that problem but on the plus side I personally didn't notice a difference in sound quality but I stream music and don't listen to high res files.
Thanks for sharing this! Interesting to hear another example of 'priority on connection' working. Sony's companion app is the best for any true wireless earphones - there's some crazy tech in the M3s!
All these bells and whistles are fine but they do use up your batteries very quickly especially the right hand one. I really wanted to like these headphones but in the end I sold them for something else
@SmoothbassmanStudios Im unsure between these and the airpods pro, My issue is sports and wind/rain. Do these have issues when faced with wind and can you wear this when doing sports or are they too bulky
@@octaviodelser If your an Apple user go airpods pro. Keep it simple with one ecosystem. I'm honestly blown away with the Sony though. The sound quality top-notch 👌
@@SmoothbassmanStudios that's the thing I'm and android user, but I want something to work out with, make calls and listen to music while working... and the sony's are at £160 right now, not that I care.. just that I'm unsure if they will be usable for running and calling...
Odd question for you... can you connect a usb-c - c cable from the case to an android phone and see if it can charge the phone? Having your headphones case as a backup battery would be amazing.
I don’t think that this is such a bad question. Some earphone cases actually offer this feature, and the fact that the case has USB-C means that it could potentially be possible. In this case, however, it isn’t possible sadly!
@@insidetechltd thanks for checking! I tried the same with pixel buds case but no luck. It would be so great to not need an extra backup battery when you're already carrying that one. It would also really help justify the large case for these Sony headphones for me. Thanks again!
Thank you! Yes I can completely understand how subtle it is. I think after using it for a long time I really started to appreciate it, but it’s true that it’s not a huge impact like the headphones’ ANC
InsideTech It's a world apart from all the other big reviewers and influencers that are saying it's nearly as good as the qc35s for ANC. I think my expectations were too high
I found the same thing, so I started experimenting with the different tips and once I changed over to the largest size found they completely seal in my ear and wow, there was a huge difference using the ANC
Suzy Rhodes it’s funny you mention that. I’ve had a good play about and came to the same result. The biggest buds are brilliant but so uncomfortable in my ear. I think I’ve found a happy medium in the medium clear plastic ones.
Is the sound quality really superior to that of airpods or galaxy buds? I want to buy the sony but I wonder if for that price they really have a superior sound than the others and if they are worth more than over ear headphones.
I've been binge watching thousands of reviews and videos and going on reddit and from my research the only two that are worth considering are these sony's or the sennheiser momentum's. Both have big pro's and cons. So it's hard recommending one over the other. Sony just announced their new lineup of their truly wireless earbuds and they come in various colors and probably not sure but probably sweat and water resistance to some degree but be aware as i heard they are going to be $350 which is pretty much a no for me. If you don't care about sound quality then head on over to amazon and get you a soundpeats or jlabs for $30-50 and hope those last longer than a year. The only other ones i am about to pull the trigger on are these aftershockz aeropex bone conduction headphones. Actually fuck it i'm going to just buy those. They aren't for everyone but if you ride bicycles, jog or need to be aware of your sorroundings while listening to music then bone conduction are perfect. Me i drive for uber and i ride electric skateboards so i need to listen to passengers and traffic at all times while i am in transit so they work for me. Oh and people wear them all day because they don't go in your ear. Studies show you can learn a language under a year with bone conduction as well so theres a lot of great stuff on the tech, Deaf people can listen to music too because it doesnt pass sound through your ears but it goes through your bones!
@@ademite wow thank you very much for all that interesting information, I really appreciate the time you took to answer me. I love listening to music, so I seek to have the best possible sound quality but as long as it is the best option. My question is whether the sony are really worthy considering their price and comparing it with the galaxy buds (since I use a samsung) or with other over-ear headphones.
If you really care about audio quality, there is a big difference between the Sony earbuds and Galaxy Buds. Obviously the Galaxy Buds have better compatibility with your Samsung phone, so you’ll have some exclusive features - they’re also lighter and more comfortable. But the WF-1000XM3 are still comfortable themselves and have much better audio quality (and a lot of great extra features too). If you’re not an audiophile, the price difference probably isn’t worth it - it’s almost £100 difference. But if you’re a stickler for audio, it’s worth it
I think this was a very fair evaluation of these - one of the few that touched on hot swappable Bluetooth connection, and one of the best voice call captured audio. I’d like to see a coffee shop background captured recording with the quiet included recording. Why are Apple AirPods the absolute best at call quality ? Can’t other companies do what they have done ? This is the biggest downfall of all alternative earbuds for me personally.
That’s a really nice idea! No speaking, just listening out for what sounds get picked up. I’ll make a note of that for future testing! Yes it’s strange isn’t it? I guess the long stem is helpful for picking up your voice, despite how much criticism they got for the design. It’s a real mixed bag of good and bad microphones for true wireless earbuds at the moment!
I think it’s useful to make those comparisons. Whether they’re good or not, they’re the best selling true wireless earbuds in the world. A lot of people want to know why they should get others instead!
Well, on the one hand you're right. Apple have an excellent marketing system that makes you want to buy products 'because it's Apple' - they design their products to work flawlessly together so that the more you buy, the better the experience is. All companies do this though, and in fairness the AirPods are a good product. But looking at alternatives first is definitely a good idea before just AirPods for the sake of it!
If you were to run up and down stairs, would you be worried about them falling out? I don't plan to work out with them, but if I needed to run to the train platform or to catch a crosswalk light, I wouldn't want to worry about them.
As always, it depends on your ears and which ear tips you use - everyone is different! But I’ve personally tried running (even up and down stairs) and they felt pretty secure. For those kind of situations you describe, I think you’ll be fine. I wouldn’t regularly run or exercise with them. But for the occasional “catching a train” they should remain really secure. They didn’t even feel like they were slipping, let alone falling, when I walked about / ran up and down stairs. I hope this helps!
Honest to god, the Sony WF-1000XM3 is biggest sham active noise cancelling I've ever come across. I tested 2 units with the app. It's easy to say that they noise cancel between the ambient 20 setting to noise cancelling on setting. But if you're really honest, between putting the earbuds on and off with noise cancelling fully on, it doesn't do a bloody thing. It's actually amplifying the sound when it's using the ambient modes. I cannot comprehend anyone didn't check that. and they're fit in and here is terrible compared to other units I've used, in particular the Jabra 65t and 75t. I wish Jabra made an active noise cancelling earbuds. I actually think that would be much better than these absolutely appalling earbuds that's only want to say are active noise cancelling. They might technically do that but they actually don't work in the field. I've got no idea how you review is actually think this works.
The fit IS FUCKING TERRIBLE...they are huge and look like I have two beetles crawling out of my ears, not to mention how painful they are.. everything else is great but the fit...I tried all the ear tips. Cmon sony...
Good video. I agree....what is very misfortunate was the fact that you need to REGISTER your product....thennnnn.....GOOGLE pushes you to use their Google Voice Assistant. Riigghhhhht. Perfect for taking the wife out to wherever the hell she wanted to go....put 'em onnn and they really do sound blissful...however, if ya need those ear buds to get in touch with the OTHER g¡rlfriend(s).....ya can't take the girlfriend burner phone....and expect it to work on another phone (even if it's an updated model)..... So that there is a big 3 stars out of 5. Serious....not too hip on THAT. ENJOY !😁
Honestly, I think they probably would. But it's unwise for a tech channel to say things like that so I wouldn't recommend you do it, just in case! Also, thank you!
The only real drawback (for me, that is) would be the lack of wireless charging. Honestly, that was a pretty big douche move on Sony's part, especially considering how much these cost and how many other, much, MUCH cheaper earbuds have been offering the same for just as long (if not longer) than when these came out. Otherwise, as I write this, these are probably the best wireless ANC earbuds available. They are certainly smaller than the Bose Soundsport Free earbuds I bought a couple years ago (which sound fantastic, BTW). Those things are just plain huge by comparison.
Wireless charging would've been nice, but I guess Sony were quite early to market and didn't realise how popular this would be. Next gen though for sure!
Does anyone having problem in pairing with Windows 10? Mine is pairing and connecting, but showing as voice device.. or sometimes its just paired but not connected..
Hello, here's my reply to someone else who asked this question: After thorough investigation it appears that PC support is very "limited" at the moment. It is not all devices, but most, which are not compatible (as opposed to being a Windows 10 issue). Sony have confirmed this themselves too but I have seen a few posts with screenshots from Sony representatives claiming that a software patch will address and fix this scheduled for release "end of August". I can't confirm this myself, unfortunately so I would recommend that all PC users be wary for now. My apologies for not making this clear in the review itself beforehand!
I have the Sony WF-1000XM3 and they feel bulky to wear and I couldn't wear them for long. Also they don't offer any sweat or water resistance. What's the point of long battery life when you can't wear them for long as they hurt your ears? So i purchased Sennheiser Moment True Wireless, they easily offer far better music quality (for the true audiophile) even though they don't have as good noise cancelation, they are louder and splash proof, the equaliser is great too, importantly that don't look and feel bulky in your ears, they feel and look great in your ears. Just my opinion. My regular headphones are Grado's Statement Series GS3000e, the absolute best in the world, an absolute indulgence!
I got a set of these and was, flatly, not impressed. I think the best you can say about them is that they're very good for earbuds as long as you don't compare them to over the ear headphones. While the music is very good, the noise cancelling isn't very good and I also found them fairly uncomfortable when I wore them for a while. And the case is bulky for a pocket.
I agree. You can't (and shouldn't) compare true wireless earbuds to headphones. No true wireless can compete against headphones, especially for features like noise cancelling
Ah, thank you! I use a 15" 2018 MacBook Pro. Just the baseline 2.2 GHz i7, 16 GB RAM, but I opted for the 560X graphics card - that was pricey enough as it was!
@@insidetechltd Thanks. Impressive mac too :'-) When you have time will you go the extra mile and find out if the wf-1000xm3 do work with your macbook, on microsoft surface computers they only work as handset voice device only at the moment.Firmware is expecting in a near future Other than that they are great www.reddit.com/r/sony/comments/cgvo24/new_sony_wf1000xm3_true_wireless_earphones_not/? No other reviewers have brought that information
I'm sorry, your reply got caught in the filter because of the external link! I have conducted full testing with a MacBook and they work absolutely fine! Touch gestures are supported too (application-dependent though, of course). I'll have to get back to you on full PC testing though, and by the looks of it i'll keep my eyes open for firmware updates too!
I just picked these up and 3 days later returned them ! Very uncomfortable , and too much time wasted with tap technology because they are so sensitive , so a lot of adjusting . They are heavy in your ears and hurt inside after 20 minutes . I really tried to like them .... but just no point ! I wound up buying 1more triple Drive earbuds !
Hi, can I ask, I'm using this buds, but the battery life, if I use it hear music, the total mins I get is about 80 mins only, isit normal? Please drop me a reply, thank you
That seems unusually low - I would definitely reach out to Sony for help with this. Check to make sure you're updated to the latest firmware and see if you still have issues first!
I really like how we have to watch until 14 minutes into a 17 minute video, to find out the audio quality of a device which is primarily designed to play audio.
Hey! I was wondering if after using them I should put them into the case or not. Won't that be a problem? I imagine a situation where a change it fully. Use for another hour and put in back in the case and will charge again. I'm not sure it is good. Can anyone help me out?
just had these wf1000mx3s and was very disappointed. yes great sound for ear buds, noice cancelling great but unfortunate not being able to have all the options available and with a volume control sucks. either i have all my controls for music on one ear and then the other hac volume control or all the music controls on one ear with noise cancelling on the other ear but you dont have volume control. that is the reason i returned mine. i like nc and control of nc while playing music and changing volume depending on those certain louder songs and the wh1000ms cant do that. if id known in advance i cant have volume control and noise cancel on ear together i would never have bought them. dont get me wrong if you like noise cancel on all time or off all time youll be fine but its a deal breaker for me. Looks like ill stick with a new wh1000m4 if sony make them working on ps4 and 5 otherwise ill try a different brand. sorry but 250 pounds uk for a top sony headset yet the sony ps4 doesn't allow them to work wireless is a joke.
Ah i'm sorry you didn't like them. You're totally right about the PS4 / PS5 compatibility though. Sony are pretty much the market leaders for wireless headphones and we still can't connect to the console without a dongle...
Why is everyone always comparing to airpods when everyone know that they're shit. The only reason they are selling considering the price are apple fanboys and fangirls...
Knugen 420 maybe it's because AirPods are the biggest selling true wireless earbuds in the world and the majority of people (including you and others who are not fans of apple) know of them.This makes them the ideal starting point for a comparrison.
It's hard to really determine the exact issue without seeing it first hand. Have you tried googling some assistant setup tutorials? You normally only need to set up the assistant once and then the earbuds should work fine after that first time. I can only assume that a step is missing from your first set up and that's why it's asking you to finish it. I'm sorry I can't help any more than that!
@@guy-fz6wz Hi Ryan, I have a pair of wh-x1000m2. I remember getting the same msg. If I remember it correctly you just need to continue the setup on google assistant app.
I don't think so. Obviously you'll see some drop in battery performance after many months/usage. But they're designed to work in this way, (like most batteries nowadays). They'll stop charging once they're full too.
I hate these earbuds. I have had nothing but issues with them on ios and android. It's taught me to never trust hype on products at least. I will never buy another Sony product from now on.
@@mechinois21driving: isn't that why cars these days use Bluetooth connectivity with a volume toggle? Bike: use a accessory that holds your phone. Problem solved
SONY IS WELL KNOWN FOR GOOD SOUND THERE FAMOUS ESPRIT LINE OF AMPLIFIERS CD PLAYERS YET TODAY ATTEMPT TO WELL SOUND SO NO WONDER THAT WILL BE ONE OF BEST BUDS ON MARKET
You can adjust the volume on these ear buds just change the settings on the ap too volume control and choose which ear you would like to use for the volume , I have the noise control on the other ear
Mine are on it's way. Just ordered them this afternoon. Should arrive by Monday according to the delivery status. So excited for them! I subscribed to you by the way. Fantastic review!
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Watching and listening to this review with my new 1000XM3 :D
Mine are arriving tomorrow. How do you like them??
Got mine today and they are the best buds out there right now ❤
@@reeseboi8704 heyyy!!! How can ya use them with another phone? Is it even possible??? Trying to figure mine out. Not happy 'bought that. Damnnn....I'm sure u guys must know someone else whose bluetooth you've connected to riigghht?!
@@voice2skull. hey, yes you can pair them with multiple devices but can only connect to one at a time :)
I have the AirPods pro and I just bought this earbuds as well, I am excited! I heard that this earbud has some serious bass which is one of the reasons I bought this product so I hope it delivers, how’s the music quality?
If you were to choose between Sennheiser Momentums and Sonys, would you choose Sonys without ambiguity? I have seen in some reviews that Sennys have the best overall Audio quality ( possibly from an Audiophile’s perspective !) even though they’re insanely expensive with poor battery life..
If you're asking about 'overall', then yes. I would absolutely buy the WF-1000XM3 over the Momentum Wireless. Not only are they less expensive, but they're a better earbud overall.
Now in terms of sound quality, this one is much closer. It's a tough call, but I still gave Sony the edge for a few reasons: clarity, DSEE HX, ANC and the equaliser. It is very close though, and as always, personal preference is a huge factor!
InsideTech : Great ! Sonys will be my first choice in that case.. I guess my non-audiophile ears will not be able to make out any quality difference between Sonys and Sennys !
Currently Sennys lead Sonys by 12:3 in my ear/Headphone collection ! A new Senny would have upset the equilibrium further 😀
Oh wow! What an impressive collection! I'm very jealous...Get the Sony's in there and help restore the balance!
Most reviewers say, if the sound quality is your number one priority, then MTW is a way to go. Overall, yes, the Sony. Only Sound Quality then Seinseiser.
Canturk Civelek : Agree.. That’s what I have read/seen too..
As far as sound goes I am sure the Astrotec S80 delivers the same quality at 89 Euro.
Haven’t had a chance to test those myself yet!
Hey man, for a 20K subs channel - this is one hell of a production value
...even for 100k.
You also have a good voice, and the review was detailed as promised.
You earned this sub and thumbs up and I hope your channel will grow in a rate that suits your talent.
Good Luck
Thank you so much. Comments like this make all the hard work worth it, genuinely. I really appreciate it!
@@insidetechltd really appreciate the hard work here. No detail left out as far as I can tell. Thank you!
Bhutan
*EDIT: Recent update has added volume control and battery tracking features!
Here are the time stamps for mobile users. Don’t forget to vote on the poll on the community tab for your favourite true wireless earphones!
Featuring:
- (Quick) Unboxing: 0:49
- Charging Case: 1:22
- Earbuds: 2:46
- Comfort/Fit/Isolation: 3:37
- Controls: 5:00
- ANC: 7:16
- Ambient/Adaptive Sound Mode: 9:08
- Additional Features: 10:05
- Battery/Charging: 11:11
- Connectivity/Latency/NFC: 12:03
- Microphone Quality: 13:40
- Audio Quality: 14:01
- Price: 15:40
- Summary: 16:17
InsideTech, so in what ways are these better than Momentum’s as far as sound? I always see everyone put them at the top spot on audio quality lists.
Please tell about ios 13 paring issue ..
Are you there? How about some insight, please?
Awesome review. I wish all reviews would be as detailed as yours. You've helped me decide to purchase these. Cheers, mate!
I really appreciate that, thank you very much!
yo, im planning to get these when they go on sale. how are they so far? anything that stands out?
in term of design and quality sony is better than Apple AirPod
Agreed!
but its still ugly..
Ive had them for about 2 months. I love them. Sound quality is excellent, design and built quality are premium, and battery life is really good.
My only problem is that they are a little too big
The very best true wireless earbuds.
Love my sony wf 1000xm3 so very much !!!!
Amazing sound and excellent phone call sound quality!
Agreed, glad you like them!
But can ya use 'em with a second phone? Or connect to a friend's blutooth??
How can u make a good quality of phone call without robotics sound around u ? I face this problem and trying to change it with apple earbuds pro
I've watched and read a ton of reviews on these while waiting for mine to arrive, and I think that your review was the most detailed that I've come across. Just thought that I would add that in a few reviews the reviewers state that sony didn't encounter any problems with water damage in a gym enviroment while doing QA testing. I'm not really sure what to make of this statement as if true why wouldn't they obtain an IP rating? additionally, as these are fairly new earbuds there isn't anything conclusive on forums in regards to gym use. As I'm going to be using mine exclusively at the gym, I'll come back and update if I have any issues.
Thank you, that's nice to hear! Yes I would tread carefully on that subject. It is likely that they would survive a little bit of water exposure say, for example, at the gym (as most non-water resistant earphones would). But without any guarantees from Sony, they probably won't be covered under the warranty. You might be able to spend years using them at the gym everyday and never encounter a problem, but you could also break them on day 1 too.
Thanks for taking one for the team though! Let us know how you get on!
I’ve been using them in the Gym and the best thing about it is that it actually cuts off the outside noise very effectively with the ANC, the problem is that it’s missing something to hold them in your ear and they can easily fall off. I’ve tried several of the included tips and none work as I wanted. They do sound fantastic but I might end up returning them because they don’t work very well for what I use them.
Its been an month, how do they feel?
@@valdasv9874 No problems at the gym. I had to try all tips to get a good fit and it's still not perfect, although the sound is extremely good and the ANC does help a ton with gym use.
If I was buying TWL earbuds again I would consider the galaxy buds as they're cheaper, have a better fit and are 90% as good in regards to sound and features.
Sorry for the late response haha
@@sparksr198 lol thanks, but I ordered them this week, will be getting them soon, hoping that its a good fit for me 🤞
4:10 how did you turn your head so smoothly? I suspect based on your flat vocal delivery and flat head rotation, that you may be a Sony robot.
Possibly...who knows!
Now we can control the volume by tapping or pressing the touch panel after firmware update
I got these 3 days ago, fantastic product. Period.
Great video, I picked up a few tips I didn’t know about already 😃
Ah that’s great to hear, thank you! Enjoy them!
Are you using them at the gym? Are there any issues that they aren’t water resistant?
Sulogno De nah, honestly, these are not “gym wearables” In my opinion they are too heavy for sports use. They are all about music quality, and by God do they do their job well.
Could u tell me Which one hve a better look..white or black?
They just released a firmware update. Before you could only use the Google Assistant, now it can use Amazon Alexa AND you have an option to CONTROL THE VOLUME! I love it!
Just picked up a pair of these babies. I've gotta say they are absolutely worth the price. I tried the sennheiser true momentum and I returned them to Best Buy because I was disappointed. I bought the Sony's and I can honestly say it's a night and day difference.
In what aspects do you see the difference?
@@kart182 a little more bass, and a little more clarity
VERY well done video! I love how indepth it was, and the text with information. Great job!
Thanks a lot!
I cannot exaggerate the bliss one feels while walking around a busy city wearing these with noise reduction on. All the stress that I used to feel from car horns, psychos, construction, and people, is gone. Should be recommended as a mental health accessory. Only issue I have with them is this extremely short cable and the fact that it doesn’t actually fit in the case.
I think it's stepping in dangerous territory to start advertising a product for health reasons. It's a sensitive issue that's probably best for companies to avoid. If they happen to benefit you though that's brilliant! I personally love drowning out the outside world, particularly when travelling!
OK had these a week now and have to say I am loving them! I could never find headphones that were loud enough and on my Iphone they're still not but I noticed a 20% increase in volume using my Ipod. In fact Green Day digitally remastered almost blew my head off and it was the first time I have ever had to lower the volume. Still trying on different bud sizes for my left ear, not sure why but for some reason the left bud slips out. Have ridden my bike, done a workout in them and just sat around and I cannot complain at all. The short beep sound when you change from sitting down to walking etc is a tad annoying but it's just a minor thing. Amazing technology and I would highly recommend these if you appreciate your music and want quality.
Awesome, thanks a lot for sharing this!
I’m literally watching this while having them in my ears 😍😅
I hope you enjoy them!
@@insidetechltd really awesome sound 🎃🙌
Really good review easy to understand not too long and covered all the important details and features. I don't agree that water resistance is such a major issue. I do wear these at the gym and unless you are sweating profusely it is no big deal. I also wear them bike riding and they stay in unlike other products I have used. Here in Australia you have to wear a helmet when cycling so over the ear headphones are not an option. I am happy with them. They are still pricey here at $299 but compared to cheaper products the old adage of you get what you pay for is apt here. Thanks again for your review!
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Awesome, accurate and very detailed review. Subscribed after the review. Just so professionally done! Bravo!
Thank you, glad to have you on board!
If you want a better price, go on Ebay. I got my pair for $140/free shipping so the price really isn't a problem
At that price, I thought they were not genuine one and hesitate. Think you have just answered that question 👍
Getting it
I have all the different BOSE wireless and noise cancelling ear/headphones. Every time I buy Bose I have felt guilty for not trying the Sony WH-1000XM3 (because the reviews has been so good on TH-cam). So this time I bought the Sony WF-1000XM3. I used it every day while travelling and also in office while working, my experience has been very bad. While travelling on London underground or when I walk I loose connection. And this cannot be compared to any of the Bose earphones. So sadly before 14 days I have returned this. Having said that I did find the App a lot better than the Bose. I hope the Sony on-ear (WH-1000XM3) is as good as it is claimed. Need to try that one day.
Volume control has been added with an update for the earbuds!
Indeed!
This was a consistently good review, thanks for that, I appreciate it!
No, I appreciate it! Thank you so much!
Would it be fair to say that while they are not rated for sweat/water resistance, it would be unlikely that small amounts of sweat or water would hurt them?
I think it would, yes, as most earbuds should survive this sort of light damage. But speaking on behalf of a tech channel, I can’t recommend that anyone try it!
I want number and codex level details
I just received my wf-1000xm3 yesterday. I am really happy with this earphones. Great sound quality, noise canceling works really good and the design is comfortable and beautiful. Sony have a winner. I am an iPhone user, but the wf-1000xm3 are superior to the AirPods in almost every aspect.
Sergio Salazar hows the volume is it loud enough? I used to have jabra elite 65t and volume wasn't loud enough for me and lacked bass
The volume is high enough for me. In my opinion the passive and active noise canceling works good enough so you don’t need to put the volume very high. The sound is clear, with good bass. Maybe not so many “bass power” as the Beats Pro, but those are designed specially for hip-hop and I prefer jazz and soul. The equalizer works good too so you could choose between the pre-configurations, or adjust the parameters and save you own two “personal settings”. That helps to get richer bass if you want, according the music you are listening.
Sergio Salazar you can increase the clear bass from the app.
Have you tried using it in the gym?
@@docloco86 Yes, you can increase the bass changing the adjustments in the Sony's app. They are some acoustic settings that you can custom and save.
Comfortable? I had those, they started hurting my ears after an hour so I had to return them. I prefer in ear buds deeper in my ear. Which the cheap Chinese QCY buds I use now do. And when they are deeper and fit snugly no noice cancelling is needed with in ear buds. Also the app was trying to push some subscription on me, which I don't care for, not one bit.
This saw a pricecut a few months ago and after seeing this review, I decided to buy one for 186 euro. Great review!
Great price!
First of all yo missed nothing. The amount of detail is amazing, no fancy lightning and blabla about feeling but hardcore user experience and app control. Winning
Appreciate it, thanks a lot!
Very nice review, the best so far, just ordered them :-) even i have the Sony WH 1000xm3
I travel a lot so i can use WF wireless on plane. www.theverge.com/2019/7/11/20689978/rha-wireless-flight-adapter-bluetooth-headphone-jack-price-release-date
Wow, thank you very much!
P.s. RHA's bluetooth adapter is a great device!
Why is aptX so important for you? It features 354kbit/s at 16bit/48kHz. SBC features 345kbit/s at 16bit/48kHz. This is a difference of 9kbit/s, equal to around 2.5%. And LDAC (990kbit/s, 24bit/96kHz) would have used way to mouch energy for a battery this small.
Nevertheless great detailed review!
I personally prefer it since it’s more efficient. It transfers fewer bits per sample and therefore transmits smaller files sizes. This is more battery-conserving for your device, which most people don’t really think about and there is a slightly lower latency too (even on the standard form of aptX). The encoding method is also superior in generating a better signal:noise ratio for improved sound quality, although admittedly this is quite subtle.
As for LDAC, I agree that the benefits of it aren’t best exploited in earbuds like this - and as I said in the video, I didn’t mind missing this so much. I simply mentioned it to make it clear for viewers, since this is Sony’s own technology, it would be fair to assume that it was included here.
That’s just my opinion on the codecs though!
Do they auto disconnect from the phone when both earbuds are removed like the airpods?
They Auto stop, but don't disconnect until you put them in the case.
listening to this thru my xm3😅
I just used mine for first time on a plane ride. Totally blocked plane and passenger sounds. Baby screaming behind me, put them in when I sat down baby went away like magic while I watched a movies on my galaxy notepad
Awesome!
Currently the best in their range. Forget the non owning naysayers, the noise cancelling is as good as my Bose over ear cans. The review is accurate and I agree with everything said.
I own this earbuds and they're amazing. Lack of water or sweat proof is disappointing, but I haven't had problems using them at the gym so far. Another thing is they hurt a bit after some time wearing them. Still, great earbuds. Sound quality is incredible
5:00 Yes! Paramore!!
Always!
The one great thing about AirPods is that you can sing along with your music without having that plug pressure head sensation! That is why I just buy the cheap Chinese earbuds for working out and use AirPods for phone calls and commuting where absolute isolation is unnecessary! I am surprised to hear that you think the Sony’s beat out the latest Momentum wireless on Audio performance? I know the Sennheiser app is crap! You got to hand it to Sony for their most excellent feature set on their flag ship products! One more thing, I wonder if these touch controls will suffer the same touch disease as the M3 headphones do in cold weather? Thanks for a detailed, comprehensive review! Cheers… Keith
Very true! I can understand why people like AirPods for this reason, even if you don't get the same sort of isolation. Yes i'll admit, the audio quality was very close with Sennheiser - these were definitely one of my previous favourites for audio. As I said to another commenter, I just think the combination of the clarity, the DSEE HX, ANC and the equaliser gives Sony an edge.
Yes that's a good point, i'll have to try them out this winter! I know some people complained about the M3s for this, but from my experience I think that the headphones still operated as normal under the specified conditions. The sorts of temperatures where people experienced issues were often outside of Sony's stated operating range. Of course I'm not saying that 'that makes it OK', (we want our expensive earphones be useful all year round) and this won't always be the case for everyone - I just think we also need to have realistic expectations when using a touchpad in extreme weathers. Did you personally encounter this issue yourself, or just know about it?
Thanks for the comment again though, it's great to see some regulars on the channel and I really appreciate the support!
InsideTech I understand what you’re saying and I am in Canada which does go below zero as you likely know! I do not own the Sony‘s but the reviews are in on the touch disease in cold weather and actually for when I’ve read it doesn’t have to be that cold zero and below or 32° F if that’s what you’re into anyhow for the money, you don’t expect that to be an issue cheers… Keith
Your very clear review was extremely helpful. I just purchased a pair of these and have found that linking them to my Apple watch was not as easy at first as I thought. Could you do something on the integration between devices especially, as here, outside the apple brand? Great work!
Glad I could help! I think this is quite a specific thing so it's difficult to create a video that addresses every use case. I tend to leave any specific requests to the comments section/questions - so if you have any specific scenarios you'd like more info on then i'll do my best to help!
Hi if these are available for 100€ should I get them?
Definitely, yes
Not being water/sweat proof is a huge downside
I know!
How big of a deal is it though? I’ve had plenty over ear headphones that don’t offer any protection and downright aren’t made for gym use, and they worked fine with no damage. My Bose QC 25 did die after 1 and half year with almost everyday use including gym use.
I would cry like a baby if I somehow ruined these because of sweat, so how sensitive are they?
I'm gonna get them on amazon. £25 for 2 years of accidental damage cover so if they die from sweat then hey, I'm all good
Absolutely brilliant earbuds ❤️
i got my pair of these for £170 so £60 cheaper than original RRP
I guess I have missed something in the review, do they work with IPhones ?
Salam Al Ali yes very very well . Got rid of my Airpods and don’t regret it . Noise cancelling is just too good .
Hk thanks buddy
Three weeks into owning these, couldn't be happier.
PS: One of the best quality YT video reviews I've come across. Please stay awesome always.
That's a really lovely comment, thank you very much!
I received these as a packaged deal when I bought the Xperia 1 ii phone. I was originally going to sell them to recoup $200 or so dollars, as I'd never really needed earphones... I am SO glad my curiosity, and reviews like this had me open the box and try them for myself!
I use them at work mostly, and am highly impressed with the noise canceling. I work with a Laser Engraving machine and liquid cooler directly behind me, as well as in areas where people use power tools.
The ANC is amazing at blocking out nearly all of the noise. I have noticed that it's much better with music or audiobooks playing. They're not really "earplug" level of noise canceling unless you have just enough music to cover what ANC can't block.
My favorite thing (and this isn't a feature really) is that my Co Workers tend to leave me alone when I have these in my ears. The size and color (I have the black version) means they notice and walk away; and when they don't, I can't hear them anyway! 😂
Also, I've noticed that I don't need to pay for a TIDAL subscription, because the DSEE HX upscaling turns TH-cam Music into HiFi level sound. It's truly impressive.
In all, I adore the little buds, and am glad I gave them a chance instead of selling them!
Awesome! So glad you got to try them and didn't just sell them!
I will NOT buy any Sony products for the rest of my life! The Sony Headphones connect app is the worst app ever! I will not waste my money on these Sony BT earbuds ever again! I would take my business else where like Mater and Dynamic earbuds. It's made in USA and the sounds are superb! Much better than this Sony crap! Don't believe me, check it out the Sony app and you'll know!
I bought it two month ago, It’s SHIT, waste of money, The noise canceling doesn’t work in a way you can use it especially in the high ways where I’m commuting to work everyday. They also don’t stay firm in your ears , if you wanna go to gym with them, you’re go be disappointed even if you change the Ear pads .
All in all I wasted my money,I don’t know how the other brands are working but this one is definitely crap
Great review. Sober, thorough, and excellent shallow DoF footage. I'm missing two aspects, though: (1) Any issues using them with an Apple TV? (2) Pairing and using them with a Windows 10 PC (in my case a Surface Pro from 2017). Would you mind testing these cases and add the findings in the comments?
Thank you so much! I'm currently seeking out a few different computers so I can give you as comprehensive answer as possible. I'll get back to you asap!
Hi again,
After thorough investigation it appears that PC support is very "limited" at the moment. It is not all devices, but most, which are not compatible (as opposed to being a Windows 10 issue). Sony have confirmed this themselves too but I have seen a few posts with screenshots from Sony representatives claiming that a software patch will address and fix this scheduled for release "end of August". I can't confirm this myself, unfortunately so I would recommend that all PC users be wary for now. My apologies for not making this clear in the review itself beforehand!
*UPDATE* the software patch released on 27/08/19 has now addressed the issues on Windows PCs!
On optical very beautiful designed report. Unfortunately, the speech is awful and far too quick to follow the narration. I suggest getting someone with a better voice and less speedy narration. Otherwise, a great description of a great product. Well done!
Spectacular work. You've added a subscriber. Keep it up.
Ah fantastic, thank you very much!
Just bought these and they look just as nice as in your cinematic shots. I really didn't think it was gonna look *that* good but it does. If they're deep enough in your ear you will hear barely a thing with NC on. I did have problems with stutter in the city but after switching the connection to "prioritize connection over sound quality" it was fine. That was a bit odd bc the WH-1000XM2 headphones did not have that problem but on the plus side I personally didn't notice a difference in sound quality but I stream music and don't listen to high res files.
Thanks for sharing this! Interesting to hear another example of 'priority on connection' working. Sony's companion app is the best for any true wireless earphones - there's some crazy tech in the M3s!
I have them 4 months now, And I love them to bits, use them allmost everyday!
All these bells and whistles are fine but they do use up your batteries very quickly especially the right hand one. I really wanted to like these headphones but in the end I sold them for something else
Why is everybody comparing everthing to airpods, the worst wireless earbuds and overall products ever?
I guess it's because they're the best selling true wireless earbuds in the world!
Amazing video. Helped me make a purchase decision.
BTW. You can now change the volume with the latest firmware update. Makes these even better.
Thank you! Yes you can, i've added this in comments/video description now
@SmoothbassmanStudios Im unsure between these and the airpods pro, My issue is sports and wind/rain. Do these have issues when faced with wind and can you wear this when doing sports or are they too bulky
@@octaviodelser If your an Apple user go airpods pro. Keep it simple with one ecosystem. I'm honestly blown away with the Sony though. The sound quality top-notch 👌
@@SmoothbassmanStudios that's the thing I'm and android user, but I want something to work out with, make calls and listen to music while working... and the sony's are at £160 right now, not that I care.. just that I'm unsure if they will be usable for running and calling...
Odd question for you... can you connect a usb-c - c cable from the case to an android phone and see if it can charge the phone? Having your headphones case as a backup battery would be amazing.
Are you fucking insane or worse I won't even explain all the reasons why that wouldn't work
I don’t think that this is such a bad question. Some earphone cases actually offer this feature, and the fact that the case has USB-C means that it could potentially be possible.
In this case, however, it isn’t possible sadly!
@@insidetechltd thanks for checking! I tried the same with pixel buds case but no luck. It would be so great to not need an extra backup battery when you're already carrying that one. It would also really help justify the large case for these Sony headphones for me. Thanks again!
@@caramelhuman7300 I'd love to hear a single reason why it wouldn't work, but have fun being ignorant.
SBC, AAC only.
Pretty good review here. Really detailed look at the ANC of these headphones. I found the ANC so subtle that I can't even tell the difference
Thank you! Yes I can completely understand how subtle it is. I think after using it for a long time I really started to appreciate it, but it’s true that it’s not a huge impact like the headphones’ ANC
InsideTech It's a world apart from all the other big reviewers and influencers that are saying it's nearly as good as the qc35s for ANC. I think my expectations were too high
I found the same thing, so I started experimenting with the different tips and once I changed over to the largest size found they completely seal in my ear and wow, there was a huge
difference using the ANC
Suzy Rhodes it’s funny you mention that. I’ve had a good play about and came to the same result. The biggest buds are brilliant but so uncomfortable in my ear. I think I’ve found a happy medium in the medium clear plastic ones.
Is the sound quality really superior to that of airpods or galaxy buds? I want to buy the sony but I wonder if for that price they really have a superior sound than the others and if they are worth more than over ear headphones.
I've been binge watching thousands of reviews and videos and going on reddit and from my research the only two that are worth considering are these sony's or the sennheiser momentum's. Both have big pro's and cons. So it's hard recommending one over the other. Sony just announced their new lineup of their truly wireless earbuds and they come in various colors and probably not sure but probably sweat and water resistance to some degree but be aware as i heard they are going to be $350 which is pretty much a no for me. If you don't care about sound quality then head on over to amazon and get you a soundpeats or jlabs for $30-50 and hope those last longer than a year. The only other ones i am about to pull the trigger on are these aftershockz aeropex bone conduction headphones. Actually fuck it i'm going to just buy those. They aren't for everyone but if you ride bicycles, jog or need to be aware of your sorroundings while listening to music then bone conduction are perfect. Me i drive for uber and i ride electric skateboards so i need to listen to passengers and traffic at all times while i am in transit so they work for me. Oh and people wear them all day because they don't go in your ear. Studies show you can learn a language under a year with bone conduction as well so theres a lot of great stuff on the tech, Deaf people can listen to music too because it doesnt pass sound through your ears but it goes through your bones!
@@ademite wow thank you very much for all that interesting information, I really appreciate the time you took to answer me.
I love listening to music, so I seek to have the best possible sound quality but as long as it is the best option.
My question is whether the sony are really worthy considering their price and comparing it with the galaxy buds (since I use a samsung) or with other over-ear headphones.
If you really care about audio quality, there is a big difference between the Sony earbuds and Galaxy Buds. Obviously the Galaxy Buds have better compatibility with your Samsung phone, so you’ll have some exclusive features - they’re also lighter and more comfortable. But the WF-1000XM3 are still comfortable themselves and have much better audio quality (and a lot of great extra features too).
If you’re not an audiophile, the price difference probably isn’t worth it - it’s almost £100 difference. But if you’re a stickler for audio, it’s worth it
Touch pad now allows volume control.
I think this was a very fair evaluation of these - one of the few that touched on hot swappable Bluetooth connection, and one of the best voice call captured audio. I’d like to see a coffee shop background captured recording with the quiet included recording. Why are Apple AirPods the absolute best at call quality ? Can’t other companies do what they have done ? This is the biggest downfall of all alternative earbuds for me personally.
That’s a really nice idea! No speaking, just listening out for what sounds get picked up. I’ll make a note of that for future testing!
Yes it’s strange isn’t it? I guess the long stem is helpful for picking up your voice, despite how much criticism they got for the design. It’s a real mixed bag of good and bad microphones for true wireless earbuds at the moment!
I use a comply earbud foam because my left ear canal slightly bigger. Well worth trying
Yes, a matching pair of earbuds isn’t necessarily the best combo!
It doesn't have volume control which is like the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard from premium earbuds
A little volume rocker or a volume control option for the touchpad from the app would have been nice!
Neither do airpods tho
Why do people compare wireless earbuds with air pods. They have terrible audio and no features that would make it worth there price
I think it’s useful to make those comparisons. Whether they’re good or not, they’re the best selling true wireless earbuds in the world. A lot of people want to know why they should get others instead!
@@insidetechltd true. Kind of a pain thoight to see how brainwashed consumers are to care about a brand name in there product
Well, on the one hand you're right. Apple have an excellent marketing system that makes you want to buy products 'because it's Apple' - they design their products to work flawlessly together so that the more you buy, the better the experience is. All companies do this though, and in fairness the AirPods are a good product.
But looking at alternatives first is definitely a good idea before just AirPods for the sake of it!
Thanks for your review. It definitely helps
Thank you for the comment, that really helps me!
Paid 80$ for my pair so I'm happy.
Amazing price!
@@insidetechltd It was on sale for 110$ but i had a 20 gift card and a 10% off coupon so ended up being 80$ with free shipping.
If you were to run up and down stairs, would you be worried about them falling out? I don't plan to work out with them, but if I needed to run to the train platform or to catch a crosswalk light, I wouldn't want to worry about them.
I agree
As always, it depends on your ears and which ear tips you use - everyone is different! But I’ve personally tried running (even up and down stairs) and they felt pretty secure. For those kind of situations you describe, I think you’ll be fine. I wouldn’t regularly run or exercise with them. But for the occasional “catching a train” they should remain really secure. They didn’t even feel like they were slipping, let alone falling, when I walked about / ran up and down stairs.
I hope this helps!
@@insidetechltd Thank you! It does help
Honest to god, the Sony WF-1000XM3 is biggest sham active noise cancelling I've ever come across. I tested 2 units with the app. It's easy to say that they noise cancel between the ambient 20 setting to noise cancelling on setting. But if you're really honest, between putting the earbuds on and off with noise cancelling fully on, it doesn't do a bloody thing. It's actually amplifying the sound when it's using the ambient modes. I cannot comprehend anyone didn't check that. and they're fit in and here is terrible compared to other units I've used, in particular the Jabra 65t and 75t. I wish Jabra made an active noise cancelling earbuds. I actually think that would be much better than these absolutely appalling earbuds that's only want to say are active noise cancelling. They might technically do that but they actually don't work in the field.
I've got no idea how you review is actually think this works.
I can’t really explain it much clearer than I have. This was the experience I had with the earbuds...
The fit IS FUCKING TERRIBLE...they are huge and look like I have two beetles crawling out of my ears, not to mention how painful they are.. everything else is great but the fit...I tried all the ear tips. Cmon sony...
Comfort is subjective, sorry they didn't work for you!
Good video. I agree....what is very misfortunate was the fact that you need to REGISTER your product....thennnnn.....GOOGLE pushes you to use their Google Voice Assistant. Riigghhhhht. Perfect for taking the wife out to wherever the hell she wanted to go....put 'em onnn and they really do sound blissful...however, if ya need those ear buds to get in touch with the OTHER g¡rlfriend(s).....ya can't take the girlfriend burner phone....and expect it to work on another phone (even if it's an updated model)..... So that there is a big 3 stars out of 5. Serious....not too hip on THAT. ENJOY !😁
I understand these lack water resistance, but do you think they could handle short walks from a to b in the rain?
Amazing review & subscribed.
Honestly, I think they probably would. But it's unwise for a tech channel to say things like that so I wouldn't recommend you do it, just in case!
Also, thank you!
@@insidetechltd Thanks for the reply! Got some of these on the way to me tomorrow. Keep up the good work!
The only real drawback (for me, that is) would be the lack of wireless charging. Honestly, that was a pretty big douche move on Sony's part, especially considering how much these cost and how many other, much, MUCH cheaper earbuds have been offering the same for just as long (if not longer) than when these came out. Otherwise, as I write this, these are probably the best wireless ANC earbuds available.
They are certainly smaller than the Bose Soundsport Free earbuds I bought a couple years ago (which sound fantastic, BTW). Those things are just plain huge by comparison.
Wireless charging would've been nice, but I guess Sony were quite early to market and didn't realise how popular this would be. Next gen though for sure!
Does anyone having problem in pairing with Windows 10? Mine is pairing and connecting, but showing as voice device.. or sometimes its just paired but not connected..
Hello,
here's my reply to someone else who asked this question:
After thorough investigation it appears that PC support is very "limited" at the moment. It is not all devices, but most, which are not compatible (as opposed to being a Windows 10 issue). Sony have confirmed this themselves too but I have seen a few posts with screenshots from Sony representatives claiming that a software patch will address and fix this scheduled for release "end of August". I can't confirm this myself, unfortunately so I would recommend that all PC users be wary for now. My apologies for not making this clear in the review itself beforehand!
*UPDATE* the software patch released on 27/08/19 has now addressed the issues on Windows PCs!
I have the Sony WF-1000XM3 and they feel bulky to wear and I couldn't wear them for long. Also they don't offer any sweat or water resistance. What's the point of long battery life when you can't wear them for long as they hurt your ears? So i purchased Sennheiser Moment True Wireless, they easily offer far better music quality (for the true audiophile) even though they don't have as good noise cancelation, they are louder and splash proof, the equaliser is great too, importantly that don't look and feel bulky in your ears, they feel and look great in your ears. Just my opinion. My regular headphones are Grado's Statement Series GS3000e, the absolute best in the world, an absolute indulgence!
I got a set of these and was, flatly, not impressed. I think the best you can say about them is that they're very good for earbuds as long as you don't compare them to over the ear headphones. While the music is very good, the noise cancelling isn't very good and I also found them fairly uncomfortable when I wore them for a while. And the case is bulky for a pocket.
I agree. You can't (and shouldn't) compare true wireless earbuds to headphones. No true wireless can compete against headphones, especially for features like noise cancelling
Good video with a time line ...I like it :)
thank you for this comprehensive review....
Thank you very much!
@@insidetechltd What PC or Mac do you use for editing?
I checked quickly some other videos and like the general style and tone of your videos
Ah, thank you! I use a 15" 2018 MacBook Pro. Just the baseline 2.2 GHz i7, 16 GB RAM, but I opted for the 560X graphics card - that was pricey enough as it was!
@@insidetechltd Thanks.
Impressive mac too :'-)
When you have time will you go the extra mile and find out if the wf-1000xm3 do work with your macbook, on microsoft surface computers they only work as handset voice device only at the moment.Firmware is expecting in a near future
Other than that they are great
www.reddit.com/r/sony/comments/cgvo24/new_sony_wf1000xm3_true_wireless_earphones_not/?
No other reviewers have brought that information
I'm sorry, your reply got caught in the filter because of the external link!
I have conducted full testing with a MacBook and they work absolutely fine! Touch gestures are supported too (application-dependent though, of course). I'll have to get back to you on full PC testing though, and by the looks of it i'll keep my eyes open for firmware updates too!
I just picked these up and 3 days later returned them ! Very uncomfortable , and too much time wasted with tap technology because they are so sensitive , so a lot of adjusting . They are heavy in your ears and hurt inside after 20 minutes . I really tried to like them .... but just no point !
I wound up buying 1more triple Drive earbuds !
Fair enough, and I agree they are quite heavy. At least you tried them, hopefully the 1More earbuds will be much better!
Hi, can I ask, I'm using this buds, but the battery life, if I use it hear music, the total mins I get is about 80 mins only, isit normal? Please drop me a reply, thank you
That seems unusually low - I would definitely reach out to Sony for help with this. Check to make sure you're updated to the latest firmware and see if you still have issues first!
Fantastic earbuds
They certainly are!
I really like how we have to watch until 14 minutes into a 17 minute video, to find out the audio quality of a device which is primarily designed to play audio.
Glad you liked it!
Hey! I was wondering if after using them I should put them into the case or not. Won't that be a problem? I imagine a situation where a change it fully. Use for another hour and put in back in the case and will charge again. I'm not sure it is good. Can anyone help me out?
No, it’s not a problem. They’re designed to be used like that! Just put them back in the case for convenience sake 👍🏼
just had these wf1000mx3s and was very disappointed. yes great sound for ear buds, noice cancelling great but unfortunate not being able to have all the options available and with a volume control sucks. either i have all my controls for music on one ear and then the other hac volume control or all the music controls on one ear with noise cancelling on the other ear but you dont have volume control. that is the reason i returned mine. i like nc and control of nc while playing music and changing volume depending on those certain louder songs and the wh1000ms cant do that. if id known in advance i cant have volume control and noise cancel on ear together i would never have bought them. dont get me wrong if you like noise cancel on all time or off all time youll be fine but its a deal breaker for me.
Looks like ill stick with a new wh1000m4 if sony make them working on ps4 and 5 otherwise ill try a different brand. sorry but 250 pounds uk for a top sony headset yet the sony ps4 doesn't allow them to work wireless is a joke.
Ah i'm sorry you didn't like them. You're totally right about the PS4 / PS5 compatibility though. Sony are pretty much the market leaders for wireless headphones and we still can't connect to the console without a dongle...
Why is everyone always comparing to airpods when everyone know that they're shit. The only reason they are selling considering the price are apple fanboys and fangirls...
Knugen 420 maybe it's because AirPods are the biggest selling true wireless earbuds in the world and the majority of people (including you and others who are not fans of apple) know of them.This makes them the ideal starting point for a comparrison.
I have my earbuds connnected to an android, and when i touch and hold, google assistant asks to finish the earbuds. Am i doing something wrong?
What do you mean by asks to “finish” the earbuds?
whenever i touch and hold, google assistant turns on and asks to finish setting up the device
It's hard to really determine the exact issue without seeing it first hand. Have you tried googling some assistant setup tutorials? You normally only need to set up the assistant once and then the earbuds should work fine after that first time. I can only assume that a step is missing from your first set up and that's why it's asking you to finish it.
I'm sorry I can't help any more than that!
@@insidetechltd its okay, i appreciate the suggestions!
@@guy-fz6wz
Hi Ryan, I have a pair of wh-x1000m2. I remember getting the same msg. If I remember it correctly you just need to continue the setup on google assistant app.
I jus wondering, will it make the battery broke easily if they continously charging?
I don't think so. Obviously you'll see some drop in battery performance after many months/usage. But they're designed to work in this way, (like most batteries nowadays). They'll stop charging once they're full too.
I got them last week and im extremely satisfied!
Glad to hear it!
Listing on my wireless pro beats. Sony wf-1000x3 in bin with shit Sony phone aswell
Bin seems like a waste, could've sold them
I hate these earbuds. I have had nothing but issues with them on ios and android. It's taught me to never trust hype on products at least. I will never buy another Sony product from now on.
Wow, sorry to hear that!
I bypass the "no volume control function" via Google Assistant. Just say VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN :)
Yes, that's one way to do it! Not everyone likes talking aloud to their earphones though!
Or just reach in your pocket and tog the volume button. Least that's what I do and it isn't a prob for me doing that.
@@UdodaTube Useful when I'm driving or riding a bicycle 😎
@@mechinois21driving: isn't that why cars these days use Bluetooth connectivity with a volume toggle?
Bike: use a accessory that holds your phone.
Problem solved
I have them now for a year.. they are still amazing with battery life and sound. All work great
Awesome!
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These earbuds are poorly dsigned. They cannot fit to my ears and fall. You risk to loose them at any time. Useless
Ah i'm sorry they didn't fit your ears!
You can adjust the volume on these ear buds just change the settings on the ap too volume control and choose which ear you would like to use for the volume , I have the noise control on the other ear
Yes, they added this feature after the video 👌🏼
Mine are on it's way. Just ordered them this afternoon. Should arrive by Monday according to the delivery status. So excited for them! I subscribed to you by the way. Fantastic review!
Thanks a lot! You should be excited, they're so good! I hope you enjoy them
is the blue blinking annoying at all? I was deadset on buying them but if the blinking disturbs then i wont.
Excellent review
Thank you!