Sony WH1000XM3/B
Its HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 and 40mm LCP drivers deliver clear Hi-Res audio with industry-leading ANC, streaming over LDAC. Smart Listening adaptive sound and SENSE Engine virtual surround adapt to environments, and the soft ear pads add all-day comfort. Ideal for frequent flyers and office workers who prioritize noise isolation and music, though call quality lags behind the noise cancellation performance.
form factor over-ear
driver type LCP
driver size mm 40
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 4.1
42 Overall Score
Price $200
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong anc (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | foamed urethane |
Audio
| Driver Type | LCP |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
| Surround | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black WH-1000XM3/B (Renewed) | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | Active Noise Cance |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | industry-leading |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH1000XM3/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | LCP | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 48 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH1000XM3/B | 89.1 | 18.1 | 35 | 93.2 | 3.2 | 3 | 70.5 | 87.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.1 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.4 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 59.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81.1 | 99.2 | 72.9 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.6 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 54.9 |
Price
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