Customer Ratings & Reviews

For true wireless earbuds, these are a great choice. They are on the smaller side and come with a range of sizes of in-ear cups that allow for a good fit. They sound great, but don’t expect the “ambient sound” option to work as well as Sony’s top line wireless headphones (which I also own). The noise cancelling is also not as good as the headphones. I’ve gotten three full charges out of a fully charged case, which is also on the smaller size. The battery life on the actual earbuds is okay, but not great. Maybe three hours of continual listening. I keep the case charged and just pop the buds in while I’m not using them and I’ve had no issues. The only downside is the Bluetooth range. I’ve gotten intermittent cutouts with my phone in my back pocket. Front pocket no problem, go figure. All in all a solid Choice, definitely more comfortable than the Bose options of similar cost.

I am an audiophile, but more specifically, a headphone fanatic. I own far too many pairs of headphones to count—each with its own purpose. I own headphones as cheap as those that come with your flagship smartphone— all the way to high-end headphones that cost $1k. Whether it's bluetooth or wired, I'm out to find the best and only recommend the best to consumers like you. UNBOXING: The packaging for the WF-1000X is small, which is to be expected, as they're earbuds. Inside the box is the pair of earbuds with their charging case, 3 extra pairs of foam tips, 3 extra pairs of hybrid silicone tips, an extra pair of fitting supporters (silicone wings), as well as manuals and warranty info. Sony is definitely doing things right by including so many options. I immediately swapped out the default silicone tips for the small-size foam tips and found those to fit excellently. While many products are semi-charged out of the box, these were not—at least for me. I docked the earbuds into the charging case and plugged it into a USB wall charger using the included microUSB cable. After waiting the suggested 1hr 30 minutes to go from 0% to 100%, I paired the earbuds with both my iPhone 7 Plus and my brand new Google Pixel 2 XL and downloaded the Sony Headphones Connect app on both devices. SOUND: I listen to a lot of different music—ranging from EDM, Pop, Jazz, Progressive Rock/Metal and much more. The good news is that The WF-1000X handles them all really well. Color me impressed. The default sound signature is very pleasant with great bass extension (especially for EDM), sparkly highs for cymbals, crystal clear mid-range for dynamic guitars, and recessed sibilance to prevent fatigue from consonants in vocals. Listening to "Fantasy" by the rock band Eternity Forever, the WF-1000X handles the guitars wonderfully with good instrument separation and clarity. The bass guitar maintains its clarity, and the drums remain tight in the mix with the kick and snare being very impactful while the hi-hats and cymbals shimmer in a way I've not experienced from other Bluetooth earbuds. The vocals remain balanced without fatiguing the ears, letting you enjoy the entirety of the mix. Moving on to "Dreamer" by the prog-influenced jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara, I am once again impressed by the WF-1000X. It is easy to get lost in the dynamic nature of Hiromi's playing in addition to Simon Phillips' drums and Anthony Jackson's bass lines. Despite having small 6mm drivers, these earbuds continue to do justice to these masterful compositions. Unlike other Bluetooth earbuds I've tried, I have no issue listening in on a specific instrument in a mix. Switching to EDM, songs like "Shelter" by Porter Robinson, "Live for the Night" by Krewella and "Clarity" by Zedd maintain their bass presence while also delivering the excited mid-range and treble that the genre is known for without drowning out the vocals. Considering the types of mixes and masters that are typical of this genre, the bass extension may vary from artist to artist, but overall, I was certainly pleased. But if you're expecting rumbling bass, you will have to move up to over-ear headphones to enjoy such an experience. IN-APP EQUILIZER: In my opinion, the equilizer in the Sony Headphones Connect app is not worth recommending. The default sound signature of the WF-1000X is already quite impressive. No matter what I was listening to, I always preferred the sound without an equalizer applied. It's also worth mentioning that you cannot adjust individual paramaters of the equalizer—you can only select one of Sony's presets. If you absolutely must use an equalizer, you might be better off using your device's native EQ or a third party app. NOISE CANCELLATION: If you're familiar with Sony's top-of-the-line wireless over-ear noise-canceling headphones like I am, you'll be pleased to know that their active noise cancellation has made it to the WF-1000X, as well. To engage the noise canceling feature, you can press the button on the left earbud or enable it from the companion app. While the noise cancellation isn't as good as those found on Sony's over-ear headphones, it is certainly best-in-class among truly wireless earbuds. The WF-1000X does an impressive job at filtering out unwanted noise while maintaining clarity in your music. I would have no problem trusting these on a short domestic flight. It's important to also mention that there is no noise canceling optimizer nor atmospheric pressure optimizer like that found on the most recent flagship over-ear model from Sony. Even so, I took the earbuds outside and used them while operating a garden vacuum to pick up leaves in the yard. The vacuum is quite loud, so having the WF-1000X made things much more tolerable, as I could listen to music and focus on my yardwork without feeling like I was damaging my ears from the constant stream of loud noise from the vacuum. AMBIENT SOUND: The utility of the ambient sound feature while listening to music at reasonably volumes is incredibly limited. If this feature was a major factor in your purchase decision, you may be disappointed. To enable ambient sound mode, you can simply press the button on the left earbud until you hear the built-in alert say "ambient sound". Unfortunately, the hardware button only engages the "voice mode" mode, and doesn't allow you to engage the "normal mode" that is accessible from the app. Whether it's set to "voice mode" or "normal mode", the ambient sound mode isn't very effective unless you're listening to music at lower volumes. And unlike the latest over-ear model, you cannot adjust the volume of the ambient sound. To make this feature more effective, Sony would have to prioritize external sounds over your music—which defeats the purpose of calling this feature "ambient" sound. The "normal mode" might be useful to you if you are in a loud industrial/city environment and want to be a bit more alert of your surroundings, but the "voice mode" is lackluster and would require someone to really raise their voice for you to distinguish them from your music. ADAPTIVE SOUND CONTROL: Additionally, you can enable the "adaptive sound control" feature in the Sony Headphones Connect app. This feature will determine if you are sitting, walking, running, or on public transportation. Based on this status, the app will automatically switch the sound profile between noise canceling and the ambient sound modes. When it automatically switches modes, it will disrupt your music entirely to play an ambiguous alert tone in your ear that does not tell you which mode it is switching to. PLAYBACK CONTROLS: The playback controls are accessible from the right earbud or from your device. To pause or play, simply press the button on the right earbud. To skip forward a track, quickly double-press the button, and to navigate back to a previous track, quickly press the button three times. Unfortunately, there is no volume control on the earbuds, so you'll have to adjust the volume from your source device. Additionally, you can hold the button to spawn your phone's default voice assistant. BATTERY LIFE: Unfortunately, the WF-1000X doesn't break any records with its battery performance. Compared to other truly wireless earbuds from well-known brands, the battery performance is subpar. You're only going to get 3 hours of use before they require a charge. Thankfully, a quick 15 minute charge from the charging case can get you 75 minutes of use, but that's still overshadowed by a competitor's 15 minute charge for 3 hours of use. Regardless, I do feel as though I wouldn't want to use the WF-1000X for more than 3 hours at a time, anyway. The charging case can deliver up to 9 hours of charge to the earbuds, so if you use them quite often, then you'll find yourself reaching for a charging cable more frequently. COMFORT: Some may feel differently about this, but I tend to experience fatigue from in-ears much quicker in comparison to over-ears. I'm honestly not sure that I could keep the WF-1000X in my ears for more than 2 hours at a time. Even so, the WF-1000X remains snug in my ears using the smaller foam tips. I haven't had any issue with them slipping out unless I start jumping. CONCLUSION: Overall, I think the WF-1000X is a good first attempt from Sony at making truly wireless earbuds. Their sound signature is excellent, they have a comfortable fit, and the noise cancellation is best-in-class. The ambient sound features, while not particularly useful at normal listening volumes, don't take away from the overall experience of the product. Even so, it's the only product of this class to have such a feature, and some may find it to be useful. I look forward to seeing the improvements made over time with software updates and new hardware revisions. Sony definitely has a winner on its hands, and with each hardware iteration, I hope to see Sony learn from its shortcomings.

I purchased these so I could talk to people on my phone in a loud office. I figured the noise-canceling feature would make my calls better. They are comfortable, the noise-canceling feature is tolerable, and they work fine for phone calls, I liked the case, it is metal and solidly built and the batter life is fair HOWEVER, for listing to music, I was sorely disappointed. I expected a better product from Sony. These buds always are cutting out in every song I play. At first, I thought it was me, but it wasn't. Sony even says it happens in the owner's manual.

Geared for commuters and users in noisy environments. Not for active and gym use. Pros: *Noise canceling in an earbud style *Small and totally wireless *Charging case (both pro and a con, more on this later) *Numerous wing tips and earbuds for better fitment *Good bass Cons: *No volume control on the earbuds *Not secure enough in the ear to go to the gym with it *May not be loud enough for some listeners *Sound sometimes cuts in and out between the buds (more on this below) *Very dependent on the app for its full features I’m an iPhone user and these are my experiences with using the WF-1000X for the past week. I was intrigued at Apple’s own AirPods as I liked the idea of a true wireless headphones. When these Sony earbuds were announced to have a similar charging case like Apple’s AirPods but includes noise canceling like Bose is famous for? Sign me up! Initial impressions: At unboxing and unpacking the contents, the Sony earbuds comes with numerous ear pieces from small to large and foam to rubber pieces. This is fantastic as it allows you to custom fit the earbuds to your ear. A good fit is important for the sound and bass. The charging case came partially charged but it can be easily charged via the supplied micro USB cable in less than a few hours. You don’t charge the earbuds directly but the earbuds can be charged via the carry case. The stylish case appears to be made out of thin metal and can easily slip into a pocket. Setup: After charging the case for 1.5 hours, the earbuds were fully charged and ready to be Bluetooth paired to my iPhone 7. The advertised runtime is around 3 hours and with 9 hours of total power on-the-go with the charging case. Pairing was as easy as a long press on the button and finding the device name on your phone. Just like the Apple AirPods, the Sony earbuds automatically pair with your phone when you pull them out of the charging case. They however, don’t pause automatically when you pull them out of your ear but the earbuds do turn off when placed back in the case to charge. Design: The Sony’s wireless earbuds looks much better than the Apple’s AirPods. The charging case is much bigger than Apples but still slim enough to fit in your pants pocket. The case has a nice matte texture finish to it. The lid hinges open and you are presented to the two earbuds that charges while in the case. I do wish that the case is better balanced as the case topples over with the weight of the lid being open. Small issue but I expected more at this price point. The charging case does have a red LED that shows that you’re charging the case but it doesn’t show how much battery is left within it. The earbuds glow red when they are charging in the case but no external indicator when the lid is closed. The earbuds themselves only have 2 total buttons. The button on the left powers it on, pairs, and controls the different noise canceling programs. The button on the right earbud controls the music, siri, and answers the phone. Big big negative for me is that there isn’t a volume control on the actual earbuds. That is either controlled with your phone or through the app. What were the engineers thinking?!?! Sound performance, Noise Canceling, and app review: The earbuds do pair to your phone automatically when you pull them out of the charging case. I really like this feature. It voices the standard Sony greeting of letting you know that its paired and the current battery level of the earbuds. The earbuds sounds great out of the box with the proper fit. The earbuds sounds even better with Sony’s headphone app. The app lets you change the equalizer and adds back the bass. I’m actually impressed at the bass and doesn’t leave me wanting more. The highs are clear and the vocals sounds nice. Well balanced sound and this is with the use of the app. You don’t need to run the app every time but I do recommend using the app upon the first few uses so you can dial in the equalizer setting you prefer. The Noise canceling feature is what makes this earbud unique. To my knowledge and at the time of this writing, these Sony earbuds are the first to the market with noise canceling earbuds. Out of the box, there are three modes that you can select with the left button on the earbuds. On, ambiance, and off. The first mode is full isolation. It does a fairly good job at noise canceling for such a small earbud. It does a better job at canceling out low frequency noises like subway/train/airplane rumbles than canceling out higher frequencies like microwave beeps, conversations, and unwanted music. Don’t expect these to cancel out rock concerts. It mutes out sounds like you’re wearing a foam noise blocker. The second mode is allowing some ambiance to come through. Default is the ability to hear cars and voices. You can change that in the app to only allow voices come through on the second mode. This mode kinda works with the voices as the idea is that you can still hear important announcements while commuting but your music will easily drown that out. The third option is noise canceling OFF and that mode prolongs your battery life. Noise canceling is great as it allows you to listen to your music at a lower volume. Lower volume reduces ear fatigue. Have you ever used earphones on a plane? You most likely have to crank it up past normal to drown out the engine drone. The app is simple. It shows your current battery state, the noise canceling mode youre on, and the priority you want your headphone to work in. The priority mode is if you want best sound or best connectivity. Obviously I want to have both best sound and best connectivity but im guessing its too much power or processing power to do both in such a small package. Folks that experience connectivity issues will need to change the priority over in the app. This probably addresses most of the negative reviews you have read about these headphones. The app is also important as it gives you more control over the noise canceling. It also has a mode that you can select in the app that will “smartly” change the mode of noise canceling for you based on your activity. If you’re walking, it will change the noise canceling mode to allow cars to come through so you won’t step out in front of one for safety reasons. If you’re sitting still, it will change the mode to let voices come through. And if you’re sitting but traveling, it changes the mode to full noise cancelation. This auto feature relies on your phone’s sensors to detect your type of activity. Video and sound syncing issues: To address the issues of having your sound not syncing with videos you watch, its not the headphone’s issue but your video player issue. The latency you’re experiencing is how your apps decodes sound and video at different rates. That’s why you see a delay in sound in apps like YouTube but not in apps like Vudu. Blame the software maker, not the headphones! Summary: I’m very satisfied at the performance of these noise canceling earbuds. They sound great and have enough bass to keep me bobbing my head. What keeps this from a perfect score is the lack of volume control and that phone calls only comes through in one ear. Phone calls appears to be an afterthought as people will have a hard time hearing and understanding you. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a noise canceling headphone that is truly wireless and not the “over the head” style form factor. Bottom line: A little more cost than Apple AirPods but with Noise Canceling. Well worth the upgrade.

Needed some headphones for work. I am in cubicle land and it gets noisy at times making it hard to concentrate. These in ear headphones are the perfect ticket, fit great, comfortable, quick to sync up to my Iphone7, and they automatically turn on and sync up when you pull them out of the storage case. Super good sound, easy to use, couldn’t ask for anything better. As for reviews that complain about drop off of the right bud, I have had that happen briefly, quickly reconnects in a seond, no big deal so far, the overall quality and sound more than make up for any small things.

Let me start off by saying that I am impressed with the quality of sound (for how small they are) and performance (for how poorly some of the reviews have been). Prior to purchasing I had read quite a bit of reviews on these ear buds and many were less than stellar with complaints about connection issues and delayed sound when watching videos. As I am writing this review, I am watching an action movie on my iphone 6 with the earbuds in and no issues w/connections or delay. I walked around this morning on a call, spent about an hour last night walking around the streets of San Francisco and also stopped at the local Safeway and noticed no issues or degradation in quality. About a week ago, I had purchased the Bose SoundSport Free to try and gain perspective before I picked up these wireless/wire-free earbuds. They [Bose] looked bulky and slightly awkward, but worked great and they sounded phenomenal; however, they are a bit bigger and heavier on the outside tip and DO NOT sit in the ear as snug as these [Sony]. Needless to say, I am returning the Bose and keeping these Sony WF 1000x, regardless of better sounding earbuds by Bose (approx. 20-30% better) and better battery life/usage. Don't get me wrong, these Sony earbuds sound really good for what they are and how much they cost. As a matter of fact, they are my third best sounding earphones/earbuds (after I return the Bose) w/second being my Beats Solo headphones. My best pair of earphones/headphones, costing me nearly $1000 (5yrs old), are custom molded Ultimate Ears Pro series that are typically seen in musicians' ears, on stage, or sound studio .... so yeah, they are pretty freakin' good. In any case, hopefully this offered you some perspective.* I definitely recommend these for casual listening of music, conference calls, workouts, and traveling (if you can deal with taking a break and quickly recharging on long flights). *See photo illustrating the size of the Sony WF1000x ($200), Bose SoundSport Free ($250) , and my Ultimate Ears Pro 11 ($1150) -AND- a quarter ($0.25).

It seems that everyone is coming out with true wireless earbuds lately, so how does one brand/model stand out? Great sound quality, solid connectivity and a few uncommon features. These Sony buds hit the target on most everything. They sound great, are comfortable and have a nice charging case to supplement the built-in charge. What these buds have that most others don't is active noise cancellation and it works great! Of course, that comes at the expense of battery life which is a modest 3 hours on a charge, but the improvement in sound quality is noticeable. The charging case is a tad large but the shape is comfortable to fit in a pocket. It's metal and has a nice cool to the touch feeling. A minor complaint on the case is that it tends to topple over when the lid is open due to the weight of the substantial dual-hinged lid. The buds tend to stick out from the ears a bit as to make them noticeable but not so much as they're uncomfortable or unwieldy. The voice prompts are nice, too. As with many buds of this class, they have an app that allows for various adjustments. While other true wireless buds advertise for sports use, these are aimed more for daily use while traveling around town or just listening to music. I appreciate that as I don't always want to look like I'm on the way to or from the gym when wearing my earbuds. Overall, a nice pair of great-sounding buds. I'd give them a 5-star rating if they had a tad longer battery life or a smaller case, but they are definitely worth a look (and listen).

The Sony WF-1000X are a very versatile set of headphones. They are perfect for a multitude of tasks from enjoying music while exercising to listening to an audiobook/podcast while mowing the lawn. Sony was able to accomplish this by offering a comfortable, lightweight set of true wireless (no connecting wire!) headphones that not only are comfortable, but stay in place. Sony provides 2 sets of supporters and 7 different sets of tips, 4 sets of silicone rubber and 3 sets of triple comfort (foam). I was surprised by how comfortable the foam tips were, though I found myself preferring the silicone ones just due to the slight edge they had on staying in place. Besides providing a perfect fit, these headphones even sound great. Out of the box, the headphones provided great range and rich sound. Being they are truly wireless, the lack of a cable between the earbuds means you don’t have to worry about that annoying feedback that can transmit by moving the connecting wire (microphonics). In addition, these headphones provide optional noise cancelation features that can be customized to fit your activities. I found that while working in the yard I preferred the ‘Noise Cancelling’ option, however ‘Ambient Sound - Voice Mode’ was my go to mode a majority of the time. I enjoyed how it helps block out most noises while still allowing you to hear someone who may be talking to to you. Periodically, you hear the headphones adjust to the changing ambient noise, but it never became a nuisance for me. Also, the noise cancelation can be turned off. The headphones offer basic controls, one headphone changes the noise cancelation mode while the other functions as play/pause or answering phone calls. It would of been nice to have some way to control the volume on the headphones, but I imagine Sony opted to limit the controls in an effort to reduce complexity. Of course, you can control the volume on your phone as well as through the Sony Connect app. The app also provides further control and customization of the noise cancelation modes, equalizer, as well as an Adaptive Sound Control via “Smart Listening”. In my experience, Smart Listening wasn’t able to detect my activities automatically but it isn’t a feature I necessarily would use as I found it very convenient to cycle through the modes by using the button on the left earbud. Battery life is fair, I averaged close to the advertised three hours depending on my activity. Three hours may be plenty considering the headphones come with a charging case, making it easy to top them off in between listening. The case also provides rapid charging, topping off the headphones for 75 minutes of activity after just 15 minutes of charging inside the case. When combined with the charging case you effectively get about 9 hours of use (2 headphone recharges) before you need to find an outlet to charge. One drawback is these can not be used independently. In order to operate (pair), the left earbud must be on. I would of liked to be able to use one while charging the other, but the bluetooth implementation by Sony prevents this. Hardly a deal breaker, but having slightly better battery life and independent operation would of made these practically perfect. The Sony WF-1000X are a great set of wireless headphones that come very close to perfection. If you like the idea of truly wireless In-ear headphones that will be comfortable and discrete I highly recommend you consider these.

Design: The Sony 1000X headphones have introduced me to the innovation of completely wireless headphones, and I am not sure that I will ever be able to go back to wired. The convenience and comfort alone are enough reason for me to recommend these but there is much more to like about these headphones, which I will get to later. As mentioned, the headphones fit securely and comfortably. I can wear them for an extended period of time without them hurting my ears, and they fit securely so I have no worries about them falling out, even when moving around. I only have one small complaint about the design. The blue light that flashes on the left when the headphones are on seems unnecessary and draws attention. Other than that, I think these are well-designed headphones that look and feel great. Performance: With impressive noise cancellation, powerful bass, and exceptional clarity, the Sony 1000X wireless headphones have exceeded my expectations. The fact that these are completely wireless does not compromise performance in any way. The connection is stable with no sound drop-offs, the bass is just as powerful as many wired headphones, and the sound is crisp. On top of that, these headphones have truly impressive noise cancellation. If you are wanting to block out background noise, these will allow that. You can expect great audio quality with these Sony headphones, and the battery will last quite a while. Not to worry, if the battery does run out when you are on the go, the carrying case can recharge them. The secure fit and comfort that I talked about previously perfectly complement the phenomenal performance. Features: As mentioned, these Sony 1000X headphones have noise cancellation technology that works very well, but it is no ordinary technology. These headphones can automatically change the ambient sound settings based on what you are doing (walking, sitting/waiting, or traveling). The automatic detection is accurate, and I have noticed the practicality of these settings. For example, if I am walking around, especially outside on a sidewalk or street, I want to be able to hear my surroundings, and these not only allow me to do that but also adjust the sound settings automatically. If desired, the sound settings can be customized in the mobile app. Verdict: Designed for convenience and comfort, the Sony 1000X headphones are a pleasure to wear. Sony has done a fantastic job incorporating design with performance and features. These headphones are truly an all in one package, and I am impressed that there are no compromises made to features or performance because they are completely wireless, which was an initial worry that I had. That worry quickly went away when I tried these out for the first time. I can confidently say that you will not be disappointed if you choose to purchase the Sony 1000X headphones.

These are some really nice looking and feeling ear bubs. The sound quality is nice and once you've downloaded the Sony I Headphones Connect App the doors are open to many different possibilities. Depending on where you are, you can adjust the sound and cancel out many of the background noises, I don't recommend this if you are driving. ( Unless you are using them for phone calls, then you're only using the one left ear bud.) Which brings me to the main ear bud being the left one. I'm so used to the right side being the primary function ear piece. I'll live. Then we get into the connection. It's a total pain getting started The NFC only works on certain devices ( Apple products mostly) so if you're using an Android device, you will have to pair with the Bluetooth style of pairing. I had a time connecting these, mainly because of the button placement. The charging is hit or miss due the way the cradle is set up. You have to snap the ear buds in place. On other ear buds I've used, they generally just sit in the cradle and start charging. So I charged them to what I thought was full, but it turns out they weren't connected to the cradle properly so they never actually charged. This left me without Bluetooth use. The next issue I have is that I work out and I rely on my Bluetooth to give me that soundtrack to get my grind in. These ear buds are not for gym rats as they can't get very damp. So sweat is not an option. Coffee houses and events where you are a spectator is predominately what these are used for. I can't recommend these to anyone who are active, which is basically what Bluetooth ear buds are good for. And at the price range, I can't justify the purchase. If you have the money and want a pair nice( comfortable ) casual Bluetooth ear buds, that look and feel really nice. And you already have a pair of dedicated ear buds for when you're active, By all means, grab you up a set. Other than that, steer clear of these. Better luck next time.

These Sony Bluetooth earbuds really surprised me with how well they fit into the ears, and from the looks of these earbuds, I was not expecting them to fit so perfectly in the ears, the design is so simple yet functional. These earbuds are inserted into the ears pointing downwards, and then a simple turn forward locks the earbuds into the ear with surprising stability and comfort. I can wear these Sony earbuds for many hours with little to no ear area discomfort at all. Most other brands of earbuds start to cause ear area discomfort when attempting to wear them for several hours. The micro USB charging cable supplied is a little longer than 20 inches, which is just the right size to make it easy to carry and yet not too short so that it makes charging placement limited, most other earbuds on the market that I have seen come with a 12 or 13 inch charging cable, and that is not quite long enough in my opinion. These Sony earbuds come with many eartip options of various sizes, there are 3 sets of foam ear tips, there is another set of 3 silicone eartips, and then there is another silicone eartip set that is installed on each earbud out of the box. In addition to the earbuds, there are 2 sets of the silicone wings that is what slides behind a part of the ear and holds the earbuds securely in the ear. The Sony app for Android has the most common functionality, the app does have an equalizer with a few presets to choose from, as of now there is no ability to adjust the equalizer manually, but the equalizer presets are sufficient. I am sure Sony will likely add the ability to manually adjust the equalizer settings with a future update of the Sony app. These Sony Earbuds do have the option of using the higher quality AAC audio codec, and the app also allows the user to set the audio to a lower audio quality setting. The lower audio quality setting is supposed to be for enhanced Bluetooth connectivity. If the audio starts skipping when listening to the higher audio quality setting, the app says to switch the audio quality to the lower audio quality setting. These Sony earbuds have great Bluetooth connectivity when connected to my smartphone, but I did experience some audio skipping when paired with my desktop. I finally realized this audio skipping was at least partially caused by the other Bluetooth computer accessories that were also connected to my desktop computer. Too many devices with a Bluetooth signal in a small area can cause Bluetooth connectivity problems. When I experienced the audio skipping, I turned off my Bluetooth mouse and keyboard and then the audio skipping stopped. The button on the right earbud is for the play/pause functionality if it is pressed once, and if it is pressed twice it skips to the next audio track, and then if a phone call is incoming, the right earbud’s button will answer the call with a single press, and then another single press will hang up the phone call. Most earbud brands allow the adding of new or improved functionality when the app is updated, and I hope Sony will improve the functionality of the button on the left earbud, as at the moment the button on the left earbud is designated to toggling between the following settings: Noise cancelling, Ambient room sound, and lastly the Off setting. I have had my Sony earbuds set to the Off setting, and because of this being my chosen option, it would be better if Sony could add the toggling of these three settings to be adjusted by only the Sony app, then the left earbud’s button could be assigned to an audio playback functionality, such as: Previous track functionality. I have two other pairs of Bluetooth earbuds, one is also a pair of truly wireless earbuds, and the other pair of earbuds has a wire connecting the earbuds. This pair of Sony Bluetooth truly wireless earbuds is my favorite, and this is because of the unrivaled ear comfort when wearing the Sony earbuds. I am rating these Sony earbuds at 4.5 out of 5 stars, and I would suggest these Sony earbuds to anyone who wants to have a set of Bluetooth earbuds that sound great, and are guaranteed to fit very comfortably in the ears.

Features You can think of these earbuds as Apple AirPods with Active Noise Cancelling technology. While I'm usually not a big fan of earbuds that seal into your ear canal (since it can block the sound of traffic), these Sony earbuds have a setting that allow ambient sound to come in. In fact, there are 3 settings: - Block all outside sounds (ideal for airplanes and travel) - Block all sound except voice (ideal for waiting on an announcement) - Allow ambient sounds (ideal for walking outside) So you can set these earbuds to actively block all outside sounds (similar to the Bose QuietComfort 35) or you can set them to be more open like the Apple AirPods. The earbuds automatically turn on when you remove them from the charging case, then turn off when your place them back into the charging case. Each earbud has one button. When listening to music, press the button on the right earbud to play and pause or answer an incoming phone call. Double-tapping the button will skip forward a track, while triple tapping the button will rewind the current track. Unfortunately, it is not possible to adjust the volume directly with the earbuds. The manual suggests using your phone's volume controls instead. The XF-1000X earbuds are not geared towards working out and feature no water resistance rating. Design Unlike the AirPods that "hang down" from your ear, the Sony XF-1000X stick out from my ear a little more than I was expecting. To put them in, you point them down, press them into your ear, then twist them up so the translucent end points towards the front of your face. This allows the wing tip to tuck behind your ear fold and secure them in place. While I like the overall design of the earbuds, I did notice that both the left and right earbuds will occasionally blink a blue LED at different times. This doesn't really bother me, but I imagine it must look silly to someone sitting in front of me. Sound Quality Sound quality on the Sony XF-1000X is excellent. I would probably rate it a little higher than the PowerBeats2, but not quite as good as the Bose QuietComfort 35. Bass is good and mids and highs come through clear. If you want more bass, you can use the Sony Connect app to increase it as well as choose from several other EQ presets. The noise cancellation feature is effective, but not quite as effective as the Bose QuietComfort 35. It will significantly dampen the hum of an airplane or a fan near your head, but you still know it is there. Still, the noise cancellation feature allows you to keep the volume at a lower, more comfortable level when in a noisy environment, so you don't need to crank up the music to drown out the noises around. Battery Life The Sony XF-1000X earbuds last about 3 hours per charge. The charging case also has a built-in battery and provides about 2 additional charges, giving you up to 9 hours of total listening time, just enough to get you through the work day. If you're in a hurry, a 15 minute charge will get you 75 minutes of listening time. The charging case uses a standard Micro USB port to recharge. While a Micro USB cable is included in the package, an AC wall outlet adapter is not. However, you can use a computer USB port or your phone's USB charger to recharge the case. Make sure you do not misplace the charging case as it is not possible to charge the earbuds without it. Summary Overall, the Sony XF-1000X are a more portable and less expensive alternative to the Bose QuietComfort 35s. While not quite as effective in active noise cancellation technology, the XF-1000X are a lot smaller and can easily fit in your pocket. The XF-1000X also give you the option of allowing in more ambient sounds so you can still be aware of what is going on around you. The charging case gives you up to 9 hours of total play time.

I know it is hard to have high expectations of long battery life from a package so small, but once you have experienced them you crave it. After paired they will start to sync once you remove them from their case. This makes pairing super easy. Then you get to experience wireless earbuds. The lack of any wire makes them soooo nice. No more tangled wires or bulky neck braces for the headphones. I even like to use them at night to fall asleep when I don't want to disturb my wife with my music and they are awesome. They are also noise cancelling which makes running around on errands or exercising very nice. Then you just snap them back into their case to charge up for next time. The only thing is the battery life. I did not get the 3 hours as advertised, even on a low volume setting. I know they are small and I should not expect long battery life but it is hard to have something so nice only last so long. It is kind of disappointing. Last night they died even before I fell asleep and then had no music to lull me to sleep. Maybe that's just my problem but I really like these and wish they would just last longer. Overall, these are great headphones, but can only be used in moderation.

The setup for the Sony 1000X Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones can be a tiny bit confusing. However, a nice picture diagram is included to help facilitate the process. After you have taken out the pair of headphones, you need to insert them into the case for them to power on. The case works like a portable battery for the headphones and a carrying case at the same time. They will power on and will be discoverable in your mobile device. I tested these on an iPhone and the phone recognized that the Sony Headphones App needed to be downloaded for proper installation. I proceeded to do so after it prompted me to. The key feature of these headphones is that they are truly wireless. There is no connecting wires between the two ear pods. This makes them ideal for working out without having to worry about accidentally pulling on a wire. I wore them while jogging, doing household chores, and walking about without them falling off once. The noise canceling feature work fine, though not the best I’ve used. I was able to use things like a blender and a vacuum cleaner without disturbing my music. I could, however, hear my voice. You have the option to optimize the noise canceling features in the app that you download. The performance of these headphones are great. They are stereo headphones, so you won’t hear the deeper bases produced by headphones that fully cover the ear for a similar price, but the convenience of not having something heavy on your ears is worth it. Bass and deep sounds still sound great. This is especially true when you turn on the noise canceling feature that eliminate most ambient sound around you, helping you focus and immerse deeper in your entertainment of choice. The headphones meets my expectations. I did encounter a common problem amongst bluetooth headphones and mobile gaming. There seems to be a delay in audio when playing video games on your mobile device. I tested this with Clash Royale and with Geometry Dash, the latter which is crucial for there to be no delay in audio to be successful. For that reason, I deduct one star. This problem doesn’t exist when listening to music or watching your favorite streaming show from popular streaming services. If mobile gaming isn’t your scene, then these are a great pair of headphones. The price for Sony 1000X headphones in terms of value may look steep at first, but you must use them to believe how good they sound and how convenient their size and wire-free status can be. Keep in mind that included in the package is a portable rechargable battery for the headphones that doubles up as a carrying case. There are also plenty of options for various sizes of ear holes. I highly recommend this product for people who are tired of having wires in the face or arms while exercising or doing household chores. If you like listening to music or watching TV shows while on a bed, there won’t be much of a hindrance or discomfort, thanks to the unique design and smallness of it. These headphones pack a lot of power in a tiny package.

these earbuds are great. they are truly wireless. i have an ipad that i wear in an armband and the bluetooth never drops. the sound is phenomenal. very clear. i noticed details in songs i've never heard before. and the bass is good. it is strong without overpowering. they sound better than bose, beats, jabra and all the others i've tried. i bought them for working out and bike riding and was scared they might fall out but the fit is very snug. plus they have noise canceling. they do have some drawbacks.: 1. 3 hour battery life sucks. the carrying case can recharge them but what do you do while waiting for the charge. 2. not water resistant. for the price they should be. i'm hesitant to sweat with them in. 3. there's an app but you have to have the newest ios and my ipod doesn't. in any case, do yourself a favor and get these. hopefully they fix these flaws in the next offering.

I had these earbud for about two weeks before I had to return them. I was looking for something with a better seal than Apple's AirPods, and hoped these would do the trick. These Sony earbuds do sound phenomenal, perhaps with a tinge too much low end emphasis, but that can be adjusted within the app. The Sony app is easy enough to use, and the amount of features are almost overwhelming. Active noise canceling on these truly wireless earbuds is okay at best, these are nowhere near as amazing as the level of noise canceling found on the WH1000X2 or WH1000X3 headphones, but is good enough to block out things like the hum of an air conditioner or fan. They're also moderately comfortable, if only a bit large. The major drawback with these earbuds is the painful setup, the so so charging case, and the latency that makes these unusable for any kind of video use. Setting these up takes a bit of luck and a lot of patience. One ear bud pairs to the other, and that earbud pairs to the phone, half the time the initial bluetooth connection fails, and the other half one of the earbuds doesn't work correctly. Not only that but sometimes they would unpair from each other at random times, and you're stuck fiddling with the other earbud to get it into pairing mode for 15 minutes. If the inconsistencies in connection weren't bad enough, using these to enjoy visual content like Netflix or YouTube, shows an incredibly jarring latency issue where the sound is noticeably out of sync with the content, not just slightly, but multiple seconds off. This makes these nearly unusable for anything that involves consistent sync with the screen like watching videos or playing games, which is unfortunate for how solid these are build and how great they sound. If you're only looking for a set of wireless earbuds to listen to music with, take the occasional phone call, and use at the gym, and can forgive some finicky connection hiccups and an awkward charging case, these are okay, but if you want to do ANYTHING else, you'll find that the quirks outweigh the benefits.

I have SONY-MDR 1000X and it is one of the best noise cancelling headphone with wired / wireless option. I was looking for a Ear-bud type noise cancelling wireless headset and got SONY WF-1000X. Setup is very quick and easy. I was able to connect my iPhone 7 plus and S7 Edge phones without any issues using Bluetooth setup. SONY implemented lot of features from MDR 1000X into this nugget size headset. It came with two buds for left and right ear along with charging case. Ear buds sits perfectly in ear. Each bud has one button. The left ear takes of power, pairing and noise cancellation. The right ear controls music playback, call start/stop and your phone's smart assistant like Siri / Google assistant. There is no control to increase / decrease volume which can be done in phone. The case is a small metal box and it is very sturdy. The bottom of the case has NFC chip for quick Bluetooth pairing with android devices. When you remove the buds from the case, it will automatically pair with last device. Each bud holds three hours of charge and case holds six hours of charge giving you a total of 9 hours listening. The case itself charged by USB - C. The headphone connect app allows to prioritize sound quality or connection stability. It is very useful in network congested areas especially in office. It will address most of the connectivity issues. As for the noise cancelling, you can shut everything out, or allow little ambient noise, or just voices. Adaptive sound control feature adjusts the intensity of noise cancellation based on staying, walking, running and transport. The app will provide EQ adjustment feature. Adaptive sound control really works and it will take around 30 seconds to calculate. Hands-free calling works really well and sound clarity is outstanding. The noise cancellation is very effective. I tried in a noisy environment, i could barely hear the external noise. Audio performance is outstanding. SONY always a leader in clarity and detail and SONY WF-1000X is no exception on this. I listened songs more than 3 hours and this is going to be my go-to headset going forward due to size and clarity. I strongly believe SONY took steps to get first place in Ear-Buds Noise Cancelling Headphones market. With SONY WF-1000X, they will achieve the same.

Design: Great design. But large ( in ear part ) but worked. Comfortable. Sound: sound is VERY flat until you adjust it in the sony connection app. Power bass with the EQ tuned. No complaints Build Quality: Charging case is great. not big not small. Metal design which felt great. Connection: When they stayed connected, They work. I counted with my phone literally right infront of me nothing interrupting it 10 cut outs ( less than 1ft away ) within 30 seconds. Wasnt just one time either. Maybe sony should work better on the connectivity. This way it doesnt happen OR firmware updates ( if possible ) or a future revision.

I have usually been using wired headphones for the sake of simplicity. But I have caved in and decided to give the Sony WF-1000X a try. I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 and it did take me a few tries to get this to proper sync to my device, but after that, I did not have any further issues. The carrying case / charger is very slick and convenient. I had to use the smaller ear pieces and the ear buds sit very comfortably and securely in my ears. The hands-free calling works great and the sound is on par with the wired ones I use to wear. Overall the ear buds’ delivery a great performance, I didn’t really have a need for the noise cancellation but occasionally, I do turn it on and it does exactly what it should do. You won’t be disappointed if you choose these for your next wireless ear buds!

These sound good, are comfortable, feel secure in your eat, and come in a nice case, but there is essentially no difference between noise cancellation, ambient sound, and off. Case is supposed to recharge the buds 2 or 3 times but was dead 2 weeks after the initial charge with only 1 recharge of the buds.