@@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?
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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
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
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!
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!
Something about the charging case that you forgot to mention was that it can be used as a phone stand. Just put the case on it’s back, open the lid, and put your phone in the open space. That curved lip on the lid should keep your phone from sliding, which means I think that was an intentional design
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
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
@@insidetechltd I absolutely love them! Im amazed by the sound quality and how well they stay in your ear. Im Dutch so I use my bike a lot to get around. They feel like they don't move or even get a little bit loose when I have them in!
i own these earbuds and i found that the automatic adaptive sound to be total crap, could never work out what i was doing and always got it wrong as a result, aside from that these earbuds are really great and i would highly recommend them
Fair enough. Thanks to an update it's actually now much better - but I agree that this feature doesn't work very well. Otherwise excellent earbuds though!
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!
@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...
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
Excellent review! I appreciate your objectivity. It would be really easy to go overboard just by the audio quality alone. My only hesitation is the size. They seem big in your ears. Bigger and/or heavier buds tend to fall out or move out of place in my ears. How do you like their size? Looks wise? Falling out or moving out of place?
The earbuds are bigger than most on the market, but they don't feel bulky in your ears. This is going to depend on how well they fit your ears, but for me they were very secure and they're light enough that they didn't feel like falling out at any point (didn't even move when walking, going up/down stairs etc). Looks-wise, you definitely notice them in your ears, but the profile still sits fairly flat against your ear. Unless they don't fit securely in your ears, I don't think you'll have a problem, but everyone's ears are different. There's a good choice of eartips though so hopefully you'll find a good fit!
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 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!
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!
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
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!
One of the features highlighted is if one of the earbuds is removed temporarily from the ear, it stops or pauses the music all together which is quite annoying for those individuals who love to listen to their own vocals through the earbud-free ear as they sing along to the music streamed via one earbud or is it possible to disable this feature through the handset?
I got them Saturday and been using them a few days. My only problem is that they’re very uncomfortable and none of the plugs fit, they fall off if you move in certain specific ways. I had the Bose Soundsport and they sound about the same and those never fall off. Kind of regretting me buying them. They sound really good and ANC is better than expected. Quality wise they look fantastic and feel great. Connection with different devices is also kind of bad, in order to change devices you can’t just use one button the change it, like the Bose, I need to play with them a little bit more, but as of right now, those great reviews you’re seeing everywhere don’t seem to match my experience overall.
InsideTech is not that I don’t like them, I do love the ANC the more I use them and I’m kinda getting the feel of how to adjust in my ears. So they’re getting better.
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
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.
Still haven't been able to get a unit to review. The launch has been delayed so everyone is still waiting for them. As soon as they're available i'll make a review!
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!
I love them too but I see two critical issues: for sports they are not suited - first the fit is too lose for me and second, which brings me to the second problem, they are not waterproof :( Do I have to worry when running with them and sweating?
Yes, these are not sports earbuds and shouldn't be used for that purpose. You run the risk of damaging them by exposing them to moisture - so do so at your own risk!
@@insidetechltd Did someone ever damage them while running due to sweat?! I can barely imagine somehow... And they seem to be pretty robust, fell down a few times but work perfectly. Or am I just lucky til now?! :)
Yes, people have broken their earbuds due to water exposure and Sony won't guarantee that they are covered by the warranty - you've been lucky until now. Personally, I think the earbuds would probably survive even years using them to exercise - but as a tech reviewer it would be irresponsible of me to recommend that you do it, or to not warn you first. In short, you'll probably be ok but it's an expensive risk!
@@insidetechltd I wouldnt mind, a complete insurance was included in the purchase ;) But still, I dont want to destroy them of course. But I just do what I have to and use them while running or going in the fitness club. If they dont resist, I'll switch them... Sennheiser Momentum 1 or 2 perhaps? ;)
I've heard the sennheiser snd jabra has similar and better sound quality, so it's good to know that's not the case, I'm awaiting mine in the main over the weekend
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.
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.
Hi glad I read someone who uses them in the gym. I'm a bit worried that they might stop working if sweat comes in. So it's safe to say that we can use these for some workouts right?
I think at first, it seems like a no brainer to get the WF-1000XM3. Higher audio quality, ANC, all of the extra features in the Sony headphone connect app etc. But if you're concerned about the earbuds falling out during your commute, then obviously the Powerbeats Pro have the ear hook to guarantee stability - you definitely won't have those fall out. I personally got a really secure fit with the M3s, they didn't even feel as though they were slipping whilst walking about - everyone's ears are different but i'd expect you not to have issues here either. If you are an Apple user and want the convenience of instant switching between many devices, the Powerbeats Pro might be worth a look. But since you don't need them for sports, the M3s would be the better choice in pretty much all other areas!
Hi and thanks for the complete review of those buds. I need to know if I have to download any specific app on my Android Devices to get the best of these buds?
Thank you. Yes, download the Sony headphones connect app to get the most out of the earbuds! You don't 'have' to though, it just gives you more customisation
@@insidetechltd tq.. havent downloaded that sony app yet as device used is from competitor brand and just realized this wireless is only effective when bluetooth on.. really noob I guess
I just got these and love them! My question is what is the best music streaming service, I typically use spotify but I am learning about HD music and sm trying Amazon unlimited and tidal. What are your thoughts on this to get the best sound out of these?
Honestly, I think when streaming over bluetooth this largely becomes irrelevant. If you're using a DAC and some professional-grade wired headphones then you might want to consider FLAC (and above) services like Tidal - but even then the difference isn't huge. For streaming to wireless earbuds like these, don't worry about it!
I brought these two days back for my iPhone The earbuds are behaving wierdly. The touch controls on the left earbuds for controlling behaving erratically. Sometimes it works sometimes it does not. Initially I used get a voice prompt when I used the change the ambient sound control, now after two days it seems to happen sometimes. More often than not the ambient sound control option does not seem to change from the touch control. Updated the software and reinitialzed the earbuds but still the issue seems to remain. Was wondering if anyone else has faced similar issue
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
This might be a dumb question, but I need to know this before I buy wireless headphones: I have type 1 Diabetes and was recently lucky enough to get a new device that checks my bloodsugar on my phone. Now this is connected via bluetooth from the pump attached to my stomach to my phone (Bluetooth has to be on at all times). Will this be a problem when I connect these earbuds? I'm not very experienced within technology and need to know this before I make an expensive purchase that could be useless to me. Thanks in advance for the response!
This is absolutely a very valid question. I think it's important that you seek some professional advice here - including medical advice. When it comes to health, it's not worth chancing it - and this is certainly beyond my area of expertise. It's going to depend on the type of device you have, and what frequencies it operates with. These sorts of questions I can't answer, unfortunately. Personally, I would be surprised to see major issues with two bluetooth devices working in close proximity - there are many examples where there are no issues at all, but it is possible. Again, i'm not familiar with this particular health device and would not want to offer any poor advice. An experienced professional will be able to better advise you. Best of luck to you though!
@@insidetechltd Thank you for your response! I will double check with my doctors before getting these. I have a couple other questions if you dont mind asking; I live in a tiny first floor apartment with extremely annoying neigbours above. One of the main reasons I'm considering getting these is so that I can block out the sound of the children above crying and running around all day. Will the noice cancelling in these work well for that, even if I decide not to listen to music? Also, can you charge these earbuds in their case without plugging the charging case into an outlet for a vertain amount of time? For eample if I'm on a plane and my earbuds die
So for the first one, these earbuds will definitely help, but not completely block out all the noise. The running around will be blocked out more than the crying, I would expect. I think you're better off going for over-ear headphones, rather than earbuds if you want to cancel out noise like this - especially without music playing. There's a big difference using headphones rather than earbuds. Sony's WH-1000XM3, rather than the WF-1000XM3, for example. These headphones are built to be used on planes too, and have features like a built in atmospheric pressure optimiser. For the second one, yes you can. You'll be able to charge the earbuds an additional 3/4 times once you've taken out the cable and are just charging the earbuds inside the charging case portably. So you'll be able to carry around with you about 32 hours of listening time (24 hours if you turn on ANC).
@@insidetechltd im coming from sony mdr xb55ap extra bass..i need more volume my for liking for the m3,the bass is almost as good,but m3 have tighter bass..but everything sound more crisp and clear..noise canceling good but not crazy good,bettery life is impressive..bottom line i really like this m3 and worth every penny,i got it for rm650 from shopee,so no complain.
I picked mine up yesterday. Sometimes when I tap the left bud I hear the beep but I don't hear any visible changes or get the voice confirmation. Is this a thing happening with other people?
So I bought these. Loved them at first. But I'm having an issue which I'm not sure if it's a built in or just broken. My left and right ear buds work fine together as well as when the right ear bud is in the case, the left one works still. However if the left is in the case, the right does not connect nor can I do anything. Is this a limitation of the earbuds or should i return and get a new pair.
I haven’t gotten mine yet, but they did boast about having similar tech as the apple AirPods meaning that both buds should work independently of each other I am unsure if that is a software or hardware defect but that is definitely not supposed to happen
I think you might need to put both back in the case and then just take out the one you need - sort of “resetting them”. If that doesn’t work, then I’d recommend a full hard reset of them. I had a similar problem the first time I tried using them like that, it’s easy enough to get around it though!
They're called master and slave but I heard you can use it independently for each side on the Sony. Maybe just take one out of the case and re pair it?
*EDIT: Recent update has added volume control and battery tracking features!
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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?
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?
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!
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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
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 🤞
I have them 4 months now, And I love them to bits, use them allmost everyday!
Now we can control the volume by tapping or pressing the touch panel after firmware update
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
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
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!
VERY well done video! I love how indepth it was, and the text with information. Great job!
Thanks a lot!
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?
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!
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!
Awesome, accurate and very detailed review. Subscribed after the review. Just so professionally done! Bravo!
Thank you, glad to have you on board!
I have them now for a year.. they are still amazing with battery life and sound. All work great
Awesome!
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.
I got them last week and im extremely satisfied!
Glad to hear it!
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.
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!
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 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
Volume control has been added with an update for the earbuds!
Indeed!
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 👌🏼
This was a consistently good review, thanks for that, I appreciate it!
No, I appreciate it! Thank you so much!
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!
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’m literally watching this while having them in my ears 😍😅
I hope you enjoy them!
@@insidetechltd really awesome sound 🎃🙌
Something about the charging case that you forgot to mention was that it can be used as a phone stand. Just put the case on it’s back, open the lid, and put your phone in the open space. That curved lip on the lid should keep your phone from sliding, which means I think that was an intentional design
I didn't forget to mention that, I just don't personally think this was an intentional design choice. If it works for you though, that's great!
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!
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
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 👍
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!
@Bobby William I'd love to hear a single reason why it wouldn't work, but have fun being ignorant.
in term of design and quality sony is better than Apple AirPod
Agreed!
but its still ugly..
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
Dude your reviews are incredibly good !
Thank you very much!
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!
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.
Cheers for the review mate! Just ordered mine, cant wait to test them tomorrow!
Thanks for watching! What do think of them then?
@@insidetechltd I absolutely love them! Im amazed by the sound quality and how well they stay in your ear. Im Dutch so I use my bike a lot to get around. They feel like they don't move or even get a little bit loose when I have them in!
i own these earbuds and i found that the automatic adaptive sound to be total crap, could never work out what i was doing and always got it wrong as a result, aside from that these earbuds are really great and i would highly recommend them
Fair enough. Thanks to an update it's actually now much better - but I agree that this feature doesn't work very well. Otherwise excellent earbuds though!
Spectacular work. You've added a subscriber. Keep it up.
Ah fantastic, thank you very much!
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!
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...
This is a solid review mate
Thanks a lot!
I want number and codex level details
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!
Absolutely brilliant earbuds ❤️
Have been uming and aahing over what to invest in and you’ve completely sold me with this review. Absolutely fantastic, well done!
That's exactly what i'm here for! Thank you, glad to help!
Excellent review! I appreciate your objectivity. It would be really easy to go overboard just by the audio quality alone. My only hesitation is the size. They seem big in your ears. Bigger and/or heavier buds tend to fall out or move out of place in my ears. How do you like their size? Looks wise? Falling out or moving out of place?
The earbuds are bigger than most on the market, but they don't feel bulky in your ears. This is going to depend on how well they fit your ears, but for me they were very secure and they're light enough that they didn't feel like falling out at any point (didn't even move when walking, going up/down stairs etc). Looks-wise, you definitely notice them in your ears, but the profile still sits fairly flat against your ear.
Unless they don't fit securely in your ears, I don't think you'll have a problem, but everyone's ears are different. There's a good choice of eartips though so hopefully you'll find a good fit!
Excellent review
Thank you!
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.
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 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!
Watching from my wf-x1000's... also, new update allows volume control at the loss of one earbud of navigation options
Yes it does! I updated the description to mention this - great addition!
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!
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
With the latest Software Update you get Volume Controll on the earbuds and the charge values in the Sony app.
Indeed! I'll pin a comment on the video since not many people follow my Twitter so wouldn't have seen updates from me
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
One of the features highlighted is if one of the earbuds is removed temporarily from the ear, it stops or pauses the music all together which is quite annoying for those individuals who love to listen to their own vocals through the earbud-free ear as they sing along to the music streamed via one earbud or is it possible to disable this feature through the handset?
Yes. It can be turned of in the app.
Yes, it can be turned off!
@@insidetechltd Thankz...
I got them Saturday and been using them a few days. My only problem is that they’re very uncomfortable and none of the plugs fit, they fall off if you move in certain specific ways. I had the Bose Soundsport and they sound about the same and those never fall off. Kind of regretting me buying them. They sound really good and ANC is better than expected. Quality wise they look fantastic and feel great. Connection with different devices is also kind of bad, in order to change devices you can’t just use one button the change it, like the Bose, I need to play with them a little bit more, but as of right now, those great reviews you’re seeing everywhere don’t seem to match my experience overall.
Everyone has their own individual experience, i'm sorry you didn't like them though!
InsideTech is not that I don’t like them, I do love the ANC the more I use them and I’m kinda getting the feel of how to adjust in my ears. So they’re getting better.
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
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.
5:00 Yes! Paramore!!
Always!
An you Wirelessly charge the earbuds in the case or do you need to plug it in to charge them ?
The earbuds charge wirelessly in the case, yes. But the case is not wireless-charge compatible. You need to charge the case with a USB-C cable
Ok thanks !
Not sure if you have tried the Jabra Elite 75t but if you have, would you purchase this or the Jabras?
Still haven't been able to get a unit to review. The launch has been delayed so everyone is still waiting for them. As soon as they're available i'll make a review!
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!
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
I love them too but I see two critical issues: for sports they are not suited - first the fit is too lose for me and second, which brings me to the second problem, they are not waterproof :( Do I have to worry when running with them and sweating?
Yes, these are not sports earbuds and shouldn't be used for that purpose. You run the risk of damaging them by exposing them to moisture - so do so at your own risk!
@@insidetechltd Did someone ever damage them while running due to sweat?! I can barely imagine somehow... And they seem to be pretty robust, fell down a few times but work perfectly. Or am I just lucky til now?! :)
Yes, people have broken their earbuds due to water exposure and Sony won't guarantee that they are covered by the warranty - you've been lucky until now. Personally, I think the earbuds would probably survive even years using them to exercise - but as a tech reviewer it would be irresponsible of me to recommend that you do it, or to not warn you first. In short, you'll probably be ok but it's an expensive risk!
@@insidetechltd I wouldnt mind, a complete insurance was included in the purchase ;) But still, I dont want to destroy them of course. But I just do what I have to and use them while running or going in the fitness club. If they dont resist, I'll switch them... Sennheiser Momentum 1 or 2 perhaps? ;)
I hope it fits my ears when i buy because thats the biggest problem i always face with the earphones
I've heard the sennheiser snd jabra has similar and better sound quality, so it's good to know that's not the case, I'm awaiting mine in the main over the weekend
Sennheiser sure, jabra no.
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!
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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.
Hi if these are available for 100€ should I get them?
Definitely, yes
is the blue blinking annoying at all? I was deadset on buying them but if the blinking disturbs then i wont.
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've had them for two weeks now and going to the gym or for a run with them works fine.
Hi glad I read someone who uses them in the gym. I'm a bit worried that they might stop working if sweat comes in. So it's safe to say that we can use these for some workouts right?
@@ghukghukghuk Ye they're good for the workouts, I've had no problems with them so far
I'd be careful doing this since I can't imagine Sony's warranty extends to this sort of damage!
InsideTech....Between these and the PowerBeats Pro, which earbuds do you recommend?
Before I write a really long answer about them, let’s try and narrow it down. So first of all, would you want to use them for sports/exercising?
InsideTech...No. These would be for casual everyday use for getting high quality out of my music while riding on the metro to and from work.
I think at first, it seems like a no brainer to get the WF-1000XM3. Higher audio quality, ANC, all of the extra features in the Sony headphone connect app etc. But if you're concerned about the earbuds falling out during your commute, then obviously the Powerbeats Pro have the ear hook to guarantee stability - you definitely won't have those fall out. I personally got a really secure fit with the M3s, they didn't even feel as though they were slipping whilst walking about - everyone's ears are different but i'd expect you not to have issues here either.
If you are an Apple user and want the convenience of instant switching between many devices, the Powerbeats Pro might be worth a look. But since you don't need them for sports, the M3s would be the better choice in pretty much all other areas!
As you might be aware, I have a video on a Powerbeats Pro in-depth review too if you want more info!
I am looking at these buds over my Bose ear buds for good call quality. Does these buds do justice for a better call quality as well?
very nice review
Thank you very much!
Thanks for your review. It definitely helps
Thank you for the comment, that really helps me!
Hi and thanks for the complete review of those buds. I need to know if I have to download any specific app on my Android Devices to get the best of these buds?
Thank you. Yes, download the Sony headphones connect app to get the most out of the earbuds! You don't 'have' to though, it just gives you more customisation
BRILLIANT REVIEW
Thank you very much!
The 360 ° immersive sound available also for this model?
Yes
@@insidetechltd tq.. havent downloaded that sony app yet as device used is from competitor brand and just realized this wireless is only effective when bluetooth on.. really noob I guess
I just got these and love them! My question is what is the best music streaming service, I typically use spotify but I am learning about HD music and sm trying Amazon unlimited and tidal. What are your thoughts on this to get the best sound out of these?
Honestly, I think when streaming over bluetooth this largely becomes irrelevant. If you're using a DAC and some professional-grade wired headphones then you might want to consider FLAC (and above) services like Tidal - but even then the difference isn't huge. For streaming to wireless earbuds like these, don't worry about it!
I brought these two days back for my iPhone The earbuds are behaving wierdly. The touch controls on the left earbuds for controlling behaving erratically. Sometimes it works sometimes it does not. Initially I used get a voice prompt when I used the change the ambient sound control, now after two days it seems to happen sometimes. More often than not the ambient sound control option does not seem to change from the touch control. Updated the software and reinitialzed the earbuds but still the issue seems to remain. Was wondering if anyone else has faced similar issue
That doesn't seem right. Have you done a hard reset? I think it's worth reaching out to Sony to get them fixed!
By hard reset taking it back to the factory settings , have done that too.
Tridib Biswas there seems to be having issue with iOS 13 , are you still seeing the same issue ?
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!
Will it join the iphone 6? How is Sound Quality?
That is one detailed review! Pls do one on the new Klipsch earbuds? Many thanks... :)
Thank you! I've got a very busy schedule for a while but once i've cleared it i'll do my best to take a look at them!
This might be a dumb question, but I need to know this before I buy wireless headphones:
I have type 1 Diabetes and was recently lucky enough to get a new device that checks my bloodsugar on my phone. Now this is connected via bluetooth from the pump attached to my stomach to my phone (Bluetooth has to be on at all times). Will this be a problem when I connect these earbuds? I'm not very experienced within technology and need to know this before I make an expensive purchase that could be useless to me.
Thanks in advance for the response!
This is absolutely a very valid question. I think it's important that you seek some professional advice here - including medical advice. When it comes to health, it's not worth chancing it - and this is certainly beyond my area of expertise.
It's going to depend on the type of device you have, and what frequencies it operates with. These sorts of questions I can't answer, unfortunately. Personally, I would be surprised to see major issues with two bluetooth devices working in close proximity - there are many examples where there are no issues at all, but it is possible.
Again, i'm not familiar with this particular health device and would not want to offer any poor advice. An experienced professional will be able to better advise you. Best of luck to you though!
@@insidetechltd Thank you for your response! I will double check with my doctors before getting these. I have a couple other questions if you dont mind asking;
I live in a tiny first floor apartment with extremely annoying neigbours above. One of the main reasons I'm considering getting these is so that I can block out the sound of the children above crying and running around all day. Will the noice cancelling in these work well for that, even if I decide not to listen to music?
Also, can you charge these earbuds in their case without plugging the charging case into an outlet for a vertain amount of time? For eample if I'm on a plane and my earbuds die
So for the first one, these earbuds will definitely help, but not completely block out all the noise. The running around will be blocked out more than the crying, I would expect. I think you're better off going for over-ear headphones, rather than earbuds if you want to cancel out noise like this - especially without music playing. There's a big difference using headphones rather than earbuds. Sony's WH-1000XM3, rather than the WF-1000XM3, for example. These headphones are built to be used on planes too, and have features like a built in atmospheric pressure optimiser.
For the second one, yes you can. You'll be able to charge the earbuds an additional 3/4 times once you've taken out the cable and are just charging the earbuds inside the charging case portably. So you'll be able to carry around with you about 32 hours of listening time (24 hours if you turn on ANC).
Getting it
did you test sennheiser MOMENTUM 2 the best earbuds in sound quality in the market
Only a little bit, not fully tested but I know they sound awesome! If anyone says they’re the best sounding I think that’s fair 👍🏼
@@insidetechltd ok thank you 😊
Nice review 👏👏👏👏 Thanks 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for watching!
Getting mine tomorrow!!!!!!!
What do you think of them?
@@insidetechltd im coming from sony mdr xb55ap extra bass..i need more volume my for liking for the m3,the bass is almost as good,but m3 have tighter bass..but everything sound more crisp and clear..noise canceling good but not crazy good,bettery life is impressive..bottom line i really like this m3 and worth every penny,i got it for rm650 from shopee,so no complain.
I picked mine up yesterday. Sometimes when I tap the left bud I hear the beep but I don't hear any visible changes or get the voice confirmation. Is this a thing happening with other people?
Have you checked to make sure voice guidance is turned on in the app?
@@insidetechltd yes, after a few taps I can hear the confirmation.
So I bought these. Loved them at first. But I'm having an issue which I'm not sure if it's a built in or just broken.
My left and right ear buds work fine together as well as when the right ear bud is in the case, the left one works still. However if the left is in the case, the right does not connect nor can I do anything. Is this a limitation of the earbuds or should i return and get a new pair.
I haven’t gotten mine yet, but they did boast about having similar tech as the apple AirPods meaning that both buds should work independently of each other
I am unsure if that is a software or hardware defect but that is definitely not supposed to happen
I think you might need to put both back in the case and then just take out the one you need - sort of “resetting them”. If that doesn’t work, then I’d recommend a full hard reset of them. I had a similar problem the first time I tried using them like that, it’s easy enough to get around it though!
They're called master and slave but I heard you can use it independently for each side on the Sony. Maybe just take one out of the case and re pair it?