Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise canceling Stereo Headset(International Version/Seller Warrant) (Black)

It's hard to know where to begin actually. I've owned several pairs of ANC headphones over the years and by and large, I've been seriously underwhelmed. They all worked to some degree or another, but there was always SOMETHING about them that just didn't "work" for me. Not comfortable, the ANC was too weak. The audio quality was poor/terrible, etc. The honest truth is, people seem to believe that ANC is necessary under circumstances where they really aren't needed, and are under the false impression that it somehow makes the music sound better. That is simply untrue. All ANC does is allow you to concentrate better on the audio under circumstances where the ambient noise around you makes it difficult, such as on a plane flight. In truth, audio quality and ANC are separate things altogether. These are the international version, and therefore, they came out of the box with Chinese being the language you hear whenever you turn them on/off. This is a simple correction via the app, so don't worry if you cannot understand anything at first. The app is in English, so give it a thorough run-thru so you will know about what to expect. You may need an immediate firmware or software update. With the XM3's, via bluetooth, these updates can be excruciatingly L-O-N-G. Have patience, but DO keep that in mind. It can take 30-45 minutes or possibly a little longer. Mine came with the latest update pre-loaded, and for that I was grateful. Let's start with audio quality, since that is the #1 reason to buy a pair of headphones. As a Sony fan and a radio broadcaster with 30 years of experience, I can say without reservation that Sony makes some of the best all-around headphones you can buy, period. Some audiophiles may say different, but the honest truth is, audio quality is almost as much subjective as it is a fact for some. No audiophile listens to music with headphones on more than I have over the last 30 years, I can tell you that. But everyone is slightly different and your tastes may vary...this is important to remember. The XM3's sound phenomenal. Great bass, low's, mid's and highs were fairly crisp and punchy. It all fades a bit when the ANC is enabled however, so keep that in mind. You sacrifice a little audio for the noise cancellation on, so don't be shocked...but it isn't a lot. It still sounds great. It could be a bit louder perhaps, but that didn't bug me at all. I was particularly grateful that Sony includes a cord which you can use for listening to audio on a plane, or for me, to plug into my control board at my radio station (though I needed an adapter, which is standard for broadcasting, so I have several). Not all ANC headphones come with this option (Bose 700 for instance...) ANC...wow. When they say Industry Leading, they aren't kidding. I was busy adjusting my app when a coworker came in and walked up to me and I didn't even hear them enter and ask me a question. When I suddenly registered I wasn't alone in my studio, I nearly jumped out of my skin. Holy friggin' cow. That ANC WORKS! You can of course adjust it all via the app and by cupping your hand over the right earpiece and the audio almost immediately lowers and the ANC turns off and you can hear your surroundings. It's actually quite amazing how good this works. One thing I dislike about noise cancelling is how many experience a "pressure" on your ears when it turns on. This is something I have always just lived with, but was constantly annoyed by. The XM3's have all but eliminated this. It was turned on by default, so I hardly even recognized it until I found the function in the app. Well done Sony. As for comfort, as someone who is fairly used to wearing headphones for literally hours-on-end in my studio, I place a higher standard on comfort than perhaps many others. If I'm going to wear something for this long each day, they certainly better be comfortable. What good is great audio quality if the comfort isn't there? You may not place comfort as high on the list of "must haves" when you buy headphones, but for me, it very well may be the most important factor, and one I forget to mention all too often. The XM3's are genuinely comfortable. Keep in mind everyone is different, so what is great for some may not be for all...but the premium build certainly helps. Not sure what the earcups are made of, soft leather, a fake simulation...? I dunno. But they sure are soft. Light YEARS better than the cheap one's Sony includes on their Professional Studio Monitors (MDR 7506). As with pretty much ANY over-the-ear headphones, the better the seal, the hotter they tend to be the warmer the outside temp happens to be. After prolonged wear, you may experience some ear sweat (I don't know any other way to put it). I find that if it's going to be that warm, I remove them often in between songs to help keep that issue to a minimum. But as for sheer comfort, Sony has nailed it here. I could wear these all day. I briefly considered the XM4's, but for the added price, the advantages weren't significant enough for me to want to pay the extra. For my particular needs/wants, the XM3's are more than sufficient...plus, they are around $150 cheaper, and honestly, for this price, money talks. Having tried on a pair of the XM4's, I can say the ANC functionality seems no different to me. There ARE several other things they come with that the older model doesn't have, so keep that in mind, but audio-quality wise, the difference is essentially nil. They both sound great. The XM3's come with a carrying case! It seems that of all the expensive headphones I've bought over the years, many either come with a pouch, or nothing at all and this is flat-out bothersome...especially considering what some cost (Master & Dynamic, I'm looking at YOU). Nice to have an included case that allows you to fold your cans up sufficiently so that the case doesn't take up much room wherever you plan to store/carry them. Nice touch, Sony. Yes, I've seen better cases, but I've also seen much, MUCH worse, so no issues in this dept as far as I'm concerned. I got the silver version, but I'm not exactly sure how they came up with this description. Either someone at Sony is colorblind, or attempting to pull a joke on us because these are decidedly NOT silver. Sort of a light tan/brown color yes...but absolutely NOT silver. It's almost a joke they even chose to go with this as the color description. Seriously, what gives, Sony?? I do not use my XM3's for calling, so I cannot comment on call quality, but from everything I've heard, this is one area where Sony could use some work. Being able to pair multiple devices simultaneously isn't something I have ever had to do, so if I'm being honest, it isn't an issue for me. With that said however, I am a little surprised it was not included. the Sony XM3 ANC earbuds have it (and they came out close to the same time as their bigger headphone counterparts), and it's been tech that has been around far longer than the headphones have, so I'm a little mystified they did not make it a standard feature. Especially when you consider that Sony HAD to know a good number of their direct competitors would be including it and going after all the potential consumers who viewed this as a deal-breaker...but may have otherwise purchased a pair. Seriously, they have lost a literal mint by not including it, and that simply does not make sense to me. I love how Sony included an adapter for plane flight to plug into in case you wish to watch video next time you fly across country. Several other (more expensive) models do not offer this as even an option, making the headphones useless for this specific purpose on flights. Many will be okay with this simply because they'll use theirs for watching content on their smartphones instead, but dang, it's nice to have as an option for either/or that the Bose 700 doesn't even offer. Could be a deal breaker for some. Build quality can be subjective for some. The honest truth is, I take VERY GOOD care of my good headphones, and as a result, they last. My Professional Studio Monitors (the MDR 7506's I mentioned earlier) I have had for 8+ years and they not only look as good as they did when I bought them, but they still sound absolutely fantastic (I did however, replace the ear cushions, the ones that come standard are just plain crap on those models...I got some memory foam versions and they have been perfect). Take care of your cans and you will get many years worth of use out of them. For what they charge these days, it's important to treat them well if you wish to truly get the most out of them. I don't use mine for exercise (I don' think they would stay in place well enough for any type of vigorous activity, but that goes for essentially any over-the-ear headphones that I'm aware of) so I don't have to worry about that. But I fold mine up after each use and put them away carefully. I also have a headphone stand I hang them from while I'm at work, so they get plenty of TLC. If you tend to be more harsh on your headphones, keep in mind the result will most certainly be a shorter lifespan, and for some that'll be upsetting, but like I said, take care of them, and they'll last...it's as simple as that. I'm sure I'll have updates, but so far, Sony knocked this one out of the park BIG time.

I owned a pair of Beats Studio Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. I was very happy with them and only replaced them because I had sat on them one too many times (note to self, don't leave them lying on the sofa, recliner, or bed -- you will sit on them). I probably went with the Beats for their coolness factor. Also, a friend let me listen to theirs, and they definitely had some bass thump going on, and I kind of like that. This time, I did some research and the Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones were rated "best overall" by several sites so I went with them. It was a very close decision between these and the Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. The tipping point was the app-controlled ability to boost bass. Sound Quality Right off the bat, I gotta say the sound quality and noise cancelling is better than the Beats. Not trashing the Beats, I loved them, but there does seem to be better separation and detail, and the noise cancelling does not have the hiss that the Beats had. Indeed, I cannot even hear things like the microwave or vacuum with the headphones on. Might be kind of dangerous out in the world. As a note, it took a long time to charge out of the box (probably the full 3 hours, though I don't know for sure. I fell asleep at some point, and they were charged when I woke-up). This is not a negative, just a note. There were clear notes indicating it might take a while. The APP Now for a negative. It almost cost a star, but since I did get it resolved, and all it cost me was some frustration, I decided not to. When I installed the app, it told me right away that there was an update, and it continuously nagged me to download and install it. I attempted this many (many) times but it kept saying "failed download". This was especially frustrating since the headphones were speaking to me in Japanese (this might be because I ordered the "International Version/Seller Warrant" version), and I also got the "failed download" message when I tried to change that in the app. I even uninstalled the app, reinstalled it, and still no worky. After many many attempts, it finally began updating. I have no idea what finally fixed it. Maybe the app registers itself with Sony and it takes a bit for that process to take. If so, there should be a warning. As a note, the update itself took forever. I think I got through an entire episode of Gilmore Girls (guilty pleasure, not sorry). When finally updated the app indicated that the headphones had zero battery, and that prevented me from changing the language. Turned out, the battery wasn't really low. Simply powering the headphones off and back on fixed that. Finally, attempted changing language again, and, like the update, it worked this time. It too, took a while, though not near as long as the update. Once again, when complete, the app indicated I was at 0% battery again, and once again cycling the headphones fixed this. Explored the app. It has presets (bright, excited, bass boost, etc.). Excited and Bass Boost were my favorites. I settled on bass boost (as you probably could guess from my previous remarks). It was pretty good right out of the box (i.e. no app enhancement) but it was worth the hassle of getting the app to work just for the bass boost. I haven't explored the noise canceling optimizer or other sound controls--I'll report back if I discover anything noteworthy. Comfort The comfort is perfectly acceptable, perhaps slightly better than my beloved Beats, though I personally have yet to experience a set of headphones whose comfort match the hype associated with their reviews.

I have been using the H.ear on 2 (WH-H900N OEM refurbished) since February 2019. I kept hearing how the WH-1000XM3's were far better and warranted a look. I held off since I had absolutely no issues with the H900N. Finally I gave in and ordered the XM3's. Yes, the XM3's are better, but not at everything, and depending on what you are looking for, the H900N may be a far better option and here is why. *Price: $100.00 WH-H900N OEM refurbished $250.00 WH-1000XM3 International version Both prices are deeply discounted. One due to refurbishment and the other due to no US warranty. *Build and materials: For me this is a toss up. While the H900n is heavier and thicker and far harder to forget that they are on your head, that weight and girth gives you a feeling of durability/quality and over the last year of using these everyday, they look as new as the day I received them. The ear cuff foam and the fake leather are far better and more substantial on the H900N. The 1000XM3 is lighter and that adds to the comfort, but I prefer thicker ear pads for my ear shape and head size. I prefer the H900N here but not by a large margin. *Sound This is a toss up for me. I use both with equalizer profiles off to allow for DSEE HX. They both sound about the same while the H900N have a little more bass and the 1000XM3 provide a little more separation. Volume is nearly equal on both. No clear winner hear for me. I can go either way. *Mic, calls, assistant, connection Equally terrible on both. I will not use either for calls unless I absolutely have to. They both use Google assistant with newest updates. They both connect equally well to my PC and Phone,tablets. No audio delay in Youtube other video on my PC or phone. Toss up here. *Battery, charging While I have never drained either set, They both reach about 50% around the same usage time. The area where the 1000XM3 shines is that I can fully charge 50% in 20 minutes or so with a 30w PD charger. Also the 1000XM3 uses USB-C while the H900n uses M-USB. With the H900N it takes roughly 1 -1.5 hours to charge from 50% to full. This doesn't matter that much to me since I can still get a week or more of use, but it's nice to know I can get 5 hrs of run time on only a few minutes of charge with the 1000XM3. 1000XM3 wins easily here. *Noise cancellation The 1000XM3 are superior here, by a good margin. If the XM3 are 100% at noise cancelling, I would put the H900n at 75%. The XM3 kill low even noise, but both are limited in what they can do for voices, like all ANC headsets. With that said, the 1000XM3 are better across the board. I don't use the active noise cancelling, it is not very consistent. XM3 wins. *Conclusion For me, the H900N are what I would choose in regards to price/performance knowing first had what I know now. Keep in mind fit, feel, sound quality are subjective. For me the distinguishing factor for the XM3 is the noise cancelling and if that is important for your needs, then the decision is clear. For anyone else looking for adequate noise cancelling and wants to save $150 or more, go with a manufacturer refurb or even a new set of H900N's. The H910N's should be at US retailers shorty and may be an option too, but I have not used though.

These are the headphones to get! The work amazingly well, I would offer they are better at eliminating background noise than either the Bose 25 and 35 units (can't compare to the new 700s). I got these then had a 15 hour flight to Israel from SFO through FRA and really got a chance to put them to the test. I used the included cable to listen to the seat back entertainment (until United had a problem and none of our row had any entertainment!) So I switched to bluetooth and streamed an audiobook from my phone for the remainder of the flight which was about 10 hours. The battery never went below 50%, so it seems that their claim of 20 hours is conservative! I played with the ambient noise reduction and the noise cancellation, both are good for different reasons. You can hear the flight attendants speak when they come through the row with the noise reduction, but when you really want some quiet time, press the button on the bottom of the left ear cup and activate the noise cancelling. Fantastic! It also works nicely with the available phone app (ios and Android), but it's not really necessary, although I did need to turn off the automatic activity detection which confused me for the first hour of use. When the plane climbed and the cabin pressure changed, the headphones detected the pressure change and changed modes. The same system also tries to figure out if you aare walking, sitting still, driving or riding and adjusts accordingly. It makes sense and could be useful, but for a plane flight where the only change was cabin pressure, turning off that feature sorted things out. That feature can only be controlled via the app, so make sure you have it installed before you use these headphones on a long trip. I can also report that you can sleep with them on, just don't press them against the bulkhead as the vibrations of the engines will transfer to them and mess up the noise cancellation. I found a position that worked pretty well (I had a window seat). Unlike other headphones, my ears were not uncomfortable or sweaty wearing them for multiple hours. I can't say the same with the Bose. Finally, I'd read that some people had problems pairing these to multiple devices. I have them paired to a Samsung Note 8 and an iPad Pro and didn't have any problems switching between devices. That had been my biggest concern, but it's a non-issue. Very glad I got these headphones, made the flight much more bearable.

First, I was very upset to see that the package came with only Chinese instructions and manual, not English. This is more of a critique of the seller than the product, but the headphones themselves were also set to Chinese, with no way of changing them to English, so it is also a critique of the product. Pros: 1) Very good sound quality. I'm not a professional, I just listen to music all the time, but it seems comparable to a wired headset I own, which is very impressive. Mic quality is also very good, and calls are very clear. 2) Product comes with aux cord for optional wired listening, and airplane connector. 3) Adjustable noise cancellation (especially the option to temporarily disable it by cupping the right ear) is very nice, and touch controls are also relatively responsive and nice. 4) Can be used without the app, although many options are only available through the app. 5) Battery life is amazing; I listened for 4-5 hours and only used up 10% of the battery, on the other hand I charged it for 2-3 hours and it went from 20% to full. (it may actually take less time than that, I only checked in at that point) Cons: 1) Feels very uncomfortable after a couple of hours of use. This seems to be a unique problem to me, judging by other reviews of the product, so maybe it's just my head shape, but I could feel a lot of pressure on the top after only a couple of hours of use. 2) Charger is designed to plug into a computer, so it only has a USB at the end. (brick does not come with product, but I was able to use a phone charger's brick) 3) Plastic frame doesn't feel very secure. After a previous set of headphones had the plastic frame snap on me, this doesn't bode well for its longevity. 4) Active noise cancellation feels underwhelming. Perhaps it's because I don't have much to compare it to, but I could still hear myself walking with the noise cancellation turned to max, which seems like a bit of a let down. Overall, I feel like a got a good product at a good price, but that was at ~$180. I would not be satisfied if I had paid the original $250 that this was when it came out.

These are excellent headphones, I love basically everything about them, but with a few minor details, they could be better. So, these headphones have the best noise cancelling on the planet, when using this feature it is almost frightening to not be able to hear anything in the background. The sound quality is also excellent and if you don’t like the default setting, you can change it in the app. My first complaint is that the touch controls on the headphones are not great and I have heard that they spas out in cold weather, however you can disable them and most of the time they work perfectly fine so I wouldn’t be too worried. Also, if you have ears that stick out a lot these may not be for you because I have small ears and mine touch the insides of the ear ups. This is not a huge deal because it is not uncomfortable but it could be better. Also because I am a gamer, I had to try these on my pc. Beware, if you use bluetooth to connect its not great because it will ask you to use stereo or something called hands free AG audio or something, the difference is that the stereo is better sounding, but you cannot hear anything if the application you are using requires a microphone. The next day of using these I trued the wired connection instead and that seemed to work a lot better. So if you want to use these with your pc or console, I would recommend using the included aux cable. For gaming, the sound is not great and the stereo works, but you cant really tell where people are with it. I played several rounds of CS:GO with these and it wasn't bad, but you could get better surround sound gaming headphones for this kind of thing. I fully understand that these headphones are for listening to music, but I don't care that much. Another annoyance is that if you want to use two devices at one through Bluetooth, you have to disconnect from one and switch to the other. This was not a huge problem for me though because if you unplug them from the wired connection and turn them on it will automatically connect to your phones bluetooth. If you care about comfort for long periods of time, I would say that there are better options, but this is good enough. Today I wore these headphones for almost nine hours straight and I have a very slight headache and thats it. The headache really isn't bad though and I think I might just be sensitive to noise cancelling. The microphone on these is not bad and you can take calls with them and it will sound fine. I am not an audiophile, but I can really tell the difference between these and my cheap $40 gaming headphones. I would absolutely recommend these to anyone. Also, if you are worried about the international thing, all it means is that it has no warranty if you live in America. I do live in America, so I guess I’ll just have to be extra careful. I have heard that these are very durable and probably wont break.

Man...these are amazing. I just used them through a trip to Japan, HongKong, and Macau and they were super comfortable and nice to have. They fit amazingly well and sound incredible. They also block out a ton of noise and if you play any sound/music, you won’t even notice other sounds. I was in places with crying babies and stuff and these things were so good. Also, they are easy to clean. Just take a wet wipe and cream them easily. They also charged super fast and lasted a very long time. I got these for this recent trip but I had no idea that I would actually like these so much as my daily driver. I didn’t know I could sync them up to the Apple TV when I bought them. So now, these have become my fav pair of headphones. I wear them around the house, work, and during travel. Make sure you read how to pair them with multiple devices, it’s easy. Lots of people seem to be confused about that, include famous YouTubers who reviewed these. Also, when you enter a noisy environment like an airplane, make sure you go into the settings and calibrate them to your environment. It made a difference for me sometimes when it measures some stuff and provided a better noise cancellation. I didn’t think I was a Bluetooth type of person, I usually prefer corded headphones but yea once I tried these and realized how freeing it is just to move around in the house and listen to my music or Apple TV without any issues, I fell in love. One thing about quality, I highly recommend that you try these over cheaper products. I know money is an issue with this purchase because they aren’t cheap. I did try multiple cheaper brands and the noise cancellation and music quality to be sub-par. You so get what you pay for with these. I feel like if I take care of them, these will last me a very long time and because they are so nice, comfortable, stylish, and great sounding, I will actually use them. I have another wired set of planar headphones which I got so that I could listen to music at home, but I never use them because they are heavy and they tether me to the area I’m in. I didn’t consider the freeing nature of cordless but it’s amazing and you will use these far more than you think you will. Just get em. I’d you’re in the market, trust me, just get them. Also, I’m gonna upload a video review on YouTube...so come check it out search for ‘Aman Bansil’ and you’ll find my channel.

I had a pair of the original Bose Quiet Comfort headphones. They have served very well for many years. Recently I was noticing that volume was reduced playing content via my smartphone, so it was time to look for a new pair. I'm brand loyal so the Bose 35 was the default choice. However I noticed that the Sony WH1000XM3 was available for $278 on Amazon. This particular headphone is silver (which was my preference) and is the "International" model. As far as I can tell, this model is exactly like the "American" model, but the packaging is more multi-lingual than normal. The headphones are outstanding. The sound quality is superb and the noise canceling is very good. I typically use these on airplanes in the wired connection mode so I can't comment on Bluetooth performance, but in wired mode they deliver terrific, full range sound against a very quiet background. The only noise present is something similar to a slight wind noise, but hardly noticeable given the quality of the sound from the audio source. The one time I did need to use the Bluetooth connection was to do a business call from an airport so I used the headphones to make the call. I was highly suspicious of background noise being picked up by the microphone, but my listeners said the audio on their end came through very well. The audio on my end, needless to say, was outstanding. Generally, the comfort is quite good. These are heavier than my original Quiet Comfort, but not fatiguingly so. Also, the ear pieces completely surround my ears quite well and the material used for the ear pieces and headband is almost luxurious. So, bottom line, for approximately $100 less than what the "American" market headphones were priced at, this was an outstanding value and I would recommend these headphones to anyone considering a high end pair, particularly for use in a higher noise environment, like plane flights.

You get what you pay for. Best quality overall, connects even to a 10 meter range. Instead of wasting money on cheap ones, invest in good quality headphones. It'll pay off in the long run.

I love this wireless noise cancelling headphones :) When you buy a Sony, you buy peace of mind and guaranteed quality :) It sounds amazing and I use it every single day ! Thank you as always bringing wonderful products into this world !

First off the bat, the look and feel of these is premium. The materials used feel very high quality, they're super comfortable to wear and they look very smooth. Nice clean lines, not overly bulky. 5/5 for this. The sound quality is great, nice and full sound, deep bass, being able to customise sound settings via the app is very useful as everyone prefers different tones. The connectivity with the app is very good. I haven't used them on a phone call yet, but I have heard other people say they do a great job, however apparently these are not as good as the Bose QC35ii for calls. They pair to my phone (OnePlus 6T) almost instantly - no complaints about this. The noise cancelling is really good, you do get a slight feeling of pressure in your ear when there is little to no sound, but as soon as some audio kicks in you don't notice it. It's also really good being able to switch between external mic on/off which means you can keep them on when in public places where you need to speak to people i.e in the shops, or when you are at home with friends and family. The battery life is brill. I probably charge them every week or two, if that. I use them most nights for watching Netflix, YouTube, watching sports and listening to Spotify. The case is okay, i'd prefer it to have a pouch for the cable to go in but instead it's kinda just stuffed into an empty gap. Not the biggest issue in the world if i'm honest! Having a USB-C input is a huge advantage as all my other devices use this. This was one of the reasons I chose this over the Bose QC35ii's. There are only 2 things I don't like. 1st is that the ear cups could be a tiny bit more generous. I have large ish ears, so they do tend to touch the wall of the cup which is very well padded so not in the slightest bit uncomfortable, just would prefer a bit more space for ventilation. 2nd is that the touch panel on the right earpiece every now and then does not react and you have to re-do whatever gesture. HOWEVER, having this touch panel is great in comparison to trying to feel around for buttons every time you want to change track, volume etc... so I still prefer this over buttons. It is MUCH more convenient without buttons. All in all, if I could mark these out of 10 they'd get a 9.5. As I said there are a couple of niggling things that I don't like, but nothing in life is perfect and I can promise anyone who buys these will be very happy with them. You really can't go wrong with a product of this quality and I definitely recommend them.

Me mandaron una versión en chino la cual no puedo conectar con alexa, ni me permite cambiar el idioma, que puedo hacer?? En la publicación dice compatible con alexa pero no lo identifica

I was searching for a looooong time for great headphones. I needed: 1. Noise Cancellation - the best headphones by far. Not one can compare. 2. Comfortable Fit - i use them daily at my work, and sometimes i forget they are on me. Super comfortable. I did notice sometimes after long hours you can feel a bit of heat, but it is a minor thing, just wanted to point that out. 3. Nice sound - i needed a really nice sound as i mix songs and being able to hear clear sounds was an imperative for me and boy did they deliver. For the price you pay it is amazing. 4. Look good - the look is nice. Black is just perfect for me. 5. Not insanely expensive. For AED 900 or $ 245 these are worth every penny, plus i have Alexa built in. 6. Durability - well i will leave this as pending until ready for an update. I definitely recommend these to anyone if it satisfies all or some of the points above. For me they are so far 6/6. Great Job Sony. Looking forward to more products. Don't think twice and just go for it.