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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 3308 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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76%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the excellent sound quality and great battery life of the WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones. Many also appreciate the comfortable fit and effective Active Noise Cancellation. However, some customers have concerns about the fit, connection stability, and water resistance, and a few would prefer a higher maximum volume.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOnderful sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My 12 year old son loves these headphones! They cancel more than noise unfortunately because he loves to ignore me now more than ever when it’s time to do his chores.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lucky,We are glad to hear you are enjoying our industry-leading, noise-canceling Truly Wireless headphones. We appreciate all of your feedback as it helps improve the product. We designed these headphones to provide incredible sound and noise cancellation in a compact, stylish, truly wireless design. If you haven’t already, download the Sony - Headphones Connect APP. This will give you the ability to use our ASC( Adaptive Sound Control) feature, so you can customize the noise canceling feature based on your activity. There is also an equalizer to fine tune your music. And, with all-day battery life and a quick charge, they are meant to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, wherever you go.Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is best TWS earphones before Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro for Android and Windows. It is a little heavy for my ears, look forward to the 4th gen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Phag, Awesome! You've made the right choice. And we also appreciate your feedback about the weight of the unit. We recommend getting a comfortable fit to prevent the headset from falling out. You may refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002392265.html

      We designed these headphones to provide incredible sound and noise cancellation in a compact, stylish, truly wireless design. If you haven’t already, download the Sony - Headphones Connect APP. This will give you the ability to use our ASC( Adaptive Sound Control) feature, so you can customize the noise canceling feature based on your activity. There is also an equalizer to fine tune your music. And, with all-day battery life and a quick charge, they are meant to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, wherever you go.

      Regards,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Average sound

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Average buds with a steep price tag. Found cheaper buds with better sound. There 360 sound is useless. Only works with 4 apps. They fit well, but sound is not par with price

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Mike, We're sorry to hear about this issue. We apologize for the inconvenience. In this case, please follow the troubleshooting steps from the link below to isolate this issue:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm3/articles/00233344
      The Sony | Headphones Connect App includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling to your surroundings and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. And with all-day battery life and a quick charge, they are meant to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, wherever you go. Thank you for choosing Sony. Jay Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great sound but poorly made

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would not suggest buying this product though it sounds good they continually fall out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Trueboss1, while we're glad that you like the sound quality, we regret tat the headphones fall out. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Our WF1000XM3 comes in various sizes of earbuds. To keep the headphones from falling out, please select the earbuds that best fit and wear them correctly for a comfortable listening experience. You may also refer to the link below if your ears hurt when putting on and wearing headphones.

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002392265.html

      Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:



      Name:

      Username:

      Model Number:

      Issue:

      Telephone Number:



      Sincerely,

      Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not great, not terrible either

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good headphones, the only problem I have with them is that you're forced to download a secondary app just to use them for your phone that already has built in Bluetooth functionality

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Robert,

      Thanks for sharing your experience so far with your WF-1000XM3 headphones. We understand that not everyone likes the Sony headphones connect app and we appreciate your feedback. You can use them without downloading the Sony headphones connect app, however, to get the most out of your WF-1000XM3, downloading the Sony | Headphones Connect App allows you to customize the following:
      - Change the function of the touch sensor
      - Display the remaining battery life of the charging case (The remaining battery life when the headset was removed from the charging case is displayed.)
      - Adjust the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode (ambient sound control)
      - Select the Equalizer setting
      - Customize the Equalizer setting
      - Voice guidance on/off setting
      - Play music/pause, skip to the beginning of the previous track (or the current track during playback)/skip to the beginning of the next track
      - Set the DSEE HX (completion for high-range sound) function
      For more details on what you can do with “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, refer to the link here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002289900.html

      We value your input and appreciate the feedback. If you need further assistance or more information about our product, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      We appreciate you and thanks for shopping Sony!

      Regards,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Expensive Mistake

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was very disappointed in the performance of these wireless ear buds. The battery life is short if you use all the features and the ambient noise during phone calls is annoying.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RocSr, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WF1000XM3. We regret to hear that you're having an issue with the operating time of the battery. Usage hours may be different depending on the settings and conditions of use. Please refer to the link below to maximize the available operating time of your headset:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002289868.html

      For further assistance, please contact our product support team through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.

      Regards,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Sony ear buds

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound for music but 0 noise cancellation at all for the person on the other end of the line. Noise cancellation for the ambient noise around d yourself.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the best….

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I tried hard to love them. When using noise cancellation, people struggled to hear me, without noise cancellation… a lot of ambiental noise was picked. Not great for the price

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Daniel,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiencing using the WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with the noise cancelling function when using on phone calls. We appreciate your feedback as it helps improve the product. The noise-cancelling function is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. Although noise is reduced, it is not completely cancelled.

      Please make sure that your headphones are running on the latest firmware version. The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm3/downloads

      Resetting and initializing the headset may help resolve the issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002289925.html

      If this does not resolve the problem, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noise canceling & sound quality = winner!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Once you get the correct fit with these there isn't too much out there that can compete. Using the features of Sony's Control app make them sound even better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok Sound But Bad Connection

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality wasn't bad. But they kept cutting in and out. Ended up going with the Samsung buds, a much more premium product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Drew, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit.  The WF-1000XM3 has a new Bluetooth chip and an optimized antenna design to provide a stable connection for hours of wireless streaming. To ensure you get the best Bluetooth connection, Please set the headphones Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection”, ref: 
       
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002289921.html

      If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    These are one of the best true wireless earbuds

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are one of the best true wireless earbuds I have used so far in 2019. Finally Sony has added USB type C with their earbuds and also Bluetooth 5.0 in any of their wireless Bluetooth products. They have active noise cancellation, 6 -8 hours of battery life per charge depending on if you use ANC or not and feel very comfortable. Inside the box you get: XS,S,M,L silicone ear tips S,M,L rubber or something ear tips 1 foot or so USB to USB type C cable Case And the earbuds Battery life is one of the most important things to me and these don’t disappoint. They advertise 6 hours with ANC and 8 hours with it off. I listen to music around 70% volume and had ANC on and off for a bit and lasted around 5 hours which is close enough for me since most don’t reach the advertised life for me. ANC works great considering they are ear buds and not over the ear. Blocks most noise out. I would ballpark and say this does like 80% and perhaps more as the WH-1000MX2 ( didn’t buy the MX3) did which is great. Sound: comparing these to the Powerbeats Pro these lack the punchy bass but these sound clearer which is important as well. Different use cases so it’s understandable. Overall I would totally recommend these as AirPods alternatives

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    :)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought these for my girlfriend she’s super picky about headphones she loves the app to change the settings and loves them all around

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mikerr, Thanks for choosing and purchasing our WF-1000XM3 headphones. We're delighted to hear your girlfriend is having an enjoyable listening experience with her new WF-1000XM3. Good to know she's utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony headphones connect app. We designed these headphones to provide incredible sound and noise cancellation in a compact, stylish, truly wireless design. The Sony | Headphones Connect App includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling to your surroundings, and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. And with all-day battery life and a quick charge, they are meant to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, wherever you go. Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    What i think

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I thought they were going to be the best but i was wrong .i have a set of MDR -1000 X and i prefer them over these sound wise they are better that my personal opinion.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mdr1000x,

      Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones. We're sorry to hear your having issues with your wireless headphones. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience.

      For low sound quality, please try to follow the troubleshooting steps and guidelines on the links below:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002289914.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002289889.html

      - To get the sound that you prefer, please try the different sound modes found in the Sony Headphones Connect app. There is even an EQ in there—which can be customized to fine-tune your music to your liking.
      - Try playing another source on the device. For example, try another music app to see if the issue is with a particular app.
      - When you listen to music from a computer on the headset, sound quality may be poor for the first few seconds after a connection is made. This is caused by the computer transmitting music at sound quality for communications at first, and it is not a malfunction.

      Also, for optimum performance, please make sure that your headphones are running on the latest firmware version. The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. For instructions, please check the link here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm3/downloads

      If you are still having the same issue, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Enjoy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It took a bit to set-up since directions are pictures only and a bit confusing. Once we paired them with phone, tablet and TV we enjoy them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TNTO, Excellent! We are really happy to hear you are enjoying the amazing sound quality and overall performance of your WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. We appreciate your feedback regarding the initial setup of this WF-1000XM3, it helps us improve out future products. We designed these headphones to provide incredible sound and noise cancellation in a compact, stylish, truly wireless design. The Sony | Headphones Connect App includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling to your surroundings, and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. And with all-day battery life and a quick charge, they are meant to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, wherever you go. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    True noise cancelling.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They were given as a gift to my son who uses his phone often for pod casts etc. thinks they are Great! They work as advertised.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mary, Awesome! We're happy to know you they work great and your son is enjoying his new WF-1000XM3. We designed these headphones to provide incredible sound and noise cancellation in a compact, stylish, truly wireless design. The Sony | Headphones Connect App includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling to your surroundings, and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. And with all-day battery life and a quick charge, they are meant to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, wherever you go. Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Returned

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can’t justify paying this much money for these. It’s not sweat and dust proof. They dint work well with iOS. Non of the ear tops fit me right. I want to say though that this is just my opinion.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello TWU1989, We're sorry to hear our product did not meet your expectations. We will have your feedback forwarded to our design team for the improvements to our product. - Romeo Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit, Volume

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sucks

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Volume is too low falls out of the ear when working out, poor product had them two days before taking them back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had difficulties with these staying in my ears. Tried the different ear pieces that came with it but just a no fit with any of them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DonO, Thank you for taking the time to review the WF-1000XM3. We regret to hear that you are having issues with your wireless headphones. We apologize that it didn't live up to your expectations. The WF-1000XM3 comes with different sizes of earbuds to ensure there is a great fit for all ear sizes and an optimal noise canceling experience. Please use the right size according to the size of your ears. When wearing them, please gently pull on the top of your ear as you twist the earbud into your ear. This should give you a firmer hold and better noise canceling experience. Feel free to test them again once done with our suggestions.

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/contents/TP0002392265.html

      We’ve also taken note of your feedback on the product design. We take this matter very seriously into consideration of our products.

      May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to [email protected].
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Sony Headphones Model Number:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the WF-1000XM3

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
      We appreciate you and thanks again for shopping Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superior Service

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love when I walk in, go to what I need and the rep gets right to it! Knows what I'm looking for and goes above and beyond to offer the price point I need!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, Legendary!

      Awesome! Thank you for supporting Sony. You have a nice day!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    If sound is what your looking for its here

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Delivers everything except comfortability. It hurts my inner ear after about 40 mins.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello, Cahne!

      We’re glad you like the product! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      ~Zac Sony_US