Sony - WF-1000XM3

Wouldn't be hard. I have the WF-1000xm3s, and don't like the very much. I've used every variation of them supplied tips and they are either too tight and won't fit properly, or too loose and fall out. Either way, they need constant adjustment. I recently bought a pair of WH-1000xm4s. Massive improvement in comfort and NC. Definitely won't go back to buds.

I have the Sony wfxm3 and that case is pretty big, but this looks even bigger

Definitely not Sony Wf-XM3, XM4, XM5. - worst mic pickup ever!!!11!!!!

Sony WF-1000XM3 👂 🎵 Connects to all phones and has an awesome sound. Can be purchased very cheaply now. Has a decent companion app and the ANC is really good. I use mine at the kids bedtimes whilst they fall asleep, they also seem to last forever on a charge (buds+case). EDIT - they may be a bit too big for smaller ears, but I'm no Dumbo and they fit fine. https://preview.redd.it/2aqrohnlxtif1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fdf26fa25c14a4b4fe21336fb4ed00c466d5846d

Does the c510 have an wind mode option in their transparent mode? I use earbuds for cycling/ running and the wind mode from my old WF-1000xm3 does a reasonable job of dumping the wind. They also sound much better in my opinion than all earbuds I had owned: Sennheiser momentum, ipods Pro, samsung buds+ and live, but their huge size is a negative :)

I just bought the Denon Perl Pros and returned them. They are the worst fitting headphones I’ve ever tried. The sound is decent, but they do not have great noise cancelling. I actually prefer my cheap Amazon echo buds so I will be using them until I find a replacement. I loved the Sony WF-1000xm3, fit like a glove and sound was amazing, but the battery on those things are garbage.

How are the Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds sound quality and battery life? I'm thinking of getting them, I have the Sony Inzone Buds but the sound quality is not great and somehow they don't sound better than my WF1000XM3. I've played around with the eq so it's a lot better but still don't sound as good as my WF1000XM3 and the WF1000XM5 I borrowed from a friend. Any feedback would be appreciated so I can make my decision. Thank you.

I bought some soundcore p25i (retail version of p20i) from marshals for $15 on a whim for the same reason. Was actually surprised how good they sounded without even installing the app. No anc on these but for emergency buds, I'm happy. Honestly, my Sony wf-1000xm3 were not worth the 10x cost over these.

I used the PB a-series for running and phone calls and the Sony WF-1000XM3 for flights (when I'm not wearing the WH-1000XM3). I'm considering replacing the PB a-series and WF-1000XM3 with the PB pro2. thoughts?

This! I also have the Sony WF-1000XM3. I'm tempted to get rid of the a series and the Sonys and replace them with the PBP2. 

Got the Jbl tour pro 3 yesterday after five years of using the Sony Wf-1000XM3. Highly impressed with the sound quality

There are no reports of that with the XM3s, nor with the XM5s so far. That was only a significant problem specifically with the XM4s.

Previous ones include WF1000XM3 (battery dead). OG Linkbuds (driver dead). WF1000XM4 (my fault for losing it on a korean bus), Galaxy Buds 2 Pro (battery dead). So far the only one that's still holding up is the WH1000XM4 headset, tho i had to replace the earpads multiple times until I found a non-pu leather one that could withstand our humidity. I've already switch to IEMs and a open-back headset for home use while the moondrop earbuds is for when im outdoors or moving around.

I've been a bit disappointed with the wf-1000xm5 noise cancelling. I need to try different ear tips before giving up on them. My old xm3 seem better than the xm5 Denon Perl Pro, also not that impressed with. Maybe they are too sealed and don't like the feeling and sound quality hasn't clicked for me with personalisation on or off. Soundcore 4 NC, are ok at most things but wouldn't be rushing to use them Moondrop space travel look nice in case, sound pretty good for the price, fit isn't the most comfortable My items not on the list. Most impressed with the soundpeats opera 5, weird fit but great sound, my original Samsung bud pro for convenience and solid performance and the Sony wf-1000xm3 bulky but great noise cancelling

I had the Sony XM3 and 4. Tried the XM5 and I recall it needing a "better seal" for ANC to work as well as the XM4. I sent them back after a month for the Apple AP2 because airpod pro2 has great ANC and also the best mic for calls. I agree with the other post rating Bose, Sony then slightly behind those, Apple. Bose and Sony have terrible mics.

I usually tie a wattan wali dastar or a gol parna, both of which fully cover my ears. Right now, I’m using the Sony WF-1000XM3 — the audio quality is solid and the touch controls surprisingly still work through the cloth. But they’re a bit too bulky and start to hurt after extended use. Looking for something more low-profile and comfortable for long wear.

Ive had both the XM3 and XM5 and the sound is so good. Battery and comfort is awesome but the touch features are lacking. You used to be able to customize them in any way you wanted but they removed that for some reason. I also lost the ability to automatically start playing music when i put in the buds.

I had the wf xm3 and I loved them but the size and having to grind them into your ear got tiresome. Quite a bit has happened in 3 months. My linkbuds s are still fantastic, even though the right earbud started with that wind noise problem when in anc /ambient mode, sent it to Sony repair (Bridgend in Wales), I'm England, they replaced the right bud so all good. I have the Sony extended 2 year warranty and that's what persuaded me to buy them in the first place. Im currently waiting for delivery of the linkbuds fit, so that should be interesting? Anyway, I also have the galaxy buds FE and the liberty 4 nc (both on amazon black Friday now), I would seriously consider them mate, especially if you have a Samsung device for the FE. Both superb buds. I will pop a review of the linkbuds fit on here in a few days.

With right ear tips - yes, for sure. Standard ones are just fine, but I have also tried SpinFit Superfine ones and stayed with them since a couple of years ago - usually all earbuds, no matter the seal, eventually fall out of one of my ears - not with these. I use these for commute, for gym - stays put in the ears just fine. Better than these were only WF-1000XM3 from Sony with the foam eartips from Comply, but Sony's case was absolutely huge, latest models are no better. You can get Comply tips for AirPods as well, but foam ones need replacement quite often - like every 3-6 months, while silicone ones last me 1-2 years.

Love these buds and definitely recommend them for everything, but I'm too scared sweat will mess them up so I use a cheaper set for running 😂

Yeah I just remember at the time they were a bigger purchase for me, I have the xm3s. They really are awesome earbuds.

Go with the xm 4 or 3 and pay way less

Time for A50's with 8-10 hrs of ANC so I can move away from the XM3's for sleep. Or better yet the X30's with 8-10 hrs of ANC so they don't fall out of the ears.

I own the galaxy buds 3 and Sony wf 1000 xm3 and wh sony1000xm5 over the ear the over the ear ones come first then Sony xm3 galaxy bud3 come last noise cancellation on the Sony is better xm3 is old but the sound cancellation is excellent

DO NOT GET SONY I have both the wf-1000xm4 and xm3 both stoped working around 1.5 years after getting them

I agree! I was an early adopter of the XM3, and day one of the XM4 and then XM5. The 4 were a step up from the 3 in every single way, but the 5 felt like a very tiny step up in some ways and down in others. I returned them and prefer the 4. I really, really love these buds.

I'm coming to these from XM3s that I had for over 5 years. A couple weeks ago I accidentally dropped the left earbud onto some tile and since then it just plain doesn't work. But the case and the right earbud are still flawless. Of course everybody's experience is different, but there's mine. I'm Sony4Life baby!

Look around in the 2nd hand market. Was always an iem guy, but bought the sony WF-1000XM3 on impulse for RM100 (RM800+ MSRP) and it is the best impulse buy I've ever made. It sounds way better than any cheap earbuds, and anc is unbeatable except by expensive newer models. Plus, you get great software and support, and 3rd party accessories - cases and even batteries. The xm3 earbuds can be opened easily since it's not glued and uses clips instead, and uses a standard size coin li-ion battery. I seriously think it'll last 10+ years.

...Could I take you up on that? I have (had?) a pair of XM3s but lost the right one.

Probably AirPods Pro 2 (mine are over 2yrs old and still working like new) , buuut if you don’t have an iPhone maybe the xm5. My xm3 from 2019 is still working, but I only get like 2hrs per charge on the buds lol.

When I bought my first noise cancelling earbuds (Sony xm3s) I thought they were pretty good. However, after I bought Bose and Sony over-the-ear headphones I realized that earbuds can never even approach the noise cancelling of headphones. If noise cancelling is a priority then you have to use over-the-ear headphones. I like my wm4s but I think our Bose are a little better and I prefer the physical buttons. Recently my wife got Samsung buds 3 pro and I was amazed how much better they sound than my old xm3s. Note, she has a Samsung phone.

I’m the same configuration, XM3 and APPro. I use the AirPods for going to stores, walking, etc. if I’m at my desk and don’t want to be distracted or doing critical listening - I prefer the Sonys. The WF series and most Sony buds hurt my ears regardless of tip type. The AirPods Pro are a perfect fit for my ears.

They are perfectly serviceable earbuds, especially for on-the-go. The sound quality isn't world-class, but the ANC and microphone are. And the sound isn't fatiguing. My XM3s still have good performance after 4ish years now.

I have previously used the Sony WF-1000XM3, WF-1000XM4, and now use WF-1000XM5. They fit perfectly during urban cycling. However, I used foam earbuds with them when the stock ones were not foam.

I recently switched from WF-1000XM4 to XM5 and couldn't be happier. They sound better, battery lasts forever and I don't have to twist them like crazy to get a good fit. Also the fit is way better (for me) - I can wear them comfortable for hours, while XM4s made my ears uncomfortable after 2h or so. So for me XM5s are clear upgrade and I wish I swapped earlier. Fun fuct - I had WF-1000XM3 before XM4s and after changing to newer model I wasn't happy right away - sure, with proper fit they sounded better, but for a long time I had hard time to fit XM4s properly in my ears for some reason. Also the XM3s were for me slightly more comfortable than XM4s. Now with XM5s I'm happy to report that they are more comfortable than XM3s or XM4s, they sound better, and the ANC is on another level - beating my old WH-1000X in that regard. Possibly the best pair of earphones I ever had - altough I still miss my Shure earbuds I had like 15+ years ago and left them in the plane...

It’s not even just the headphones. Their wireless earbuds from the 1,3, and 4 have such a short shelf life after updates. They don’t stand behind their products. Luckily, the WF-1000XM5’s are holding strong.

After experiencing bad battery on one of the buds on xm3 and xm4 after 4 or 5 months of use, I’ll never buy buds from Sony again.

I have WF-1000XM3s. I've had these for quite a few years and love every aspect of these EXCEPT they do not stay in my ear. I've tried all sizes of the buds that they came with and prefer the smallest size. They are normally good until I move my jaw. And for someone who needed to take regular calls for work, my jaw moved a lot and I was constantly pushing them back in. Even clenching my jaw (I had a bad teeth grinding habit) is enough to break the seal. Someone please put me out of my misery? I need something to stay in whilst on phone calls, eating, exercising, without resorting to headphones. I don't like headphones most of the time, they are never sleek/slimline enough while providing the same quality and comfort.

These look pretty similar to the WF-1000XM3s. I will have a look further! I really enjoy Sony's quality for earbud

What are the WF-1000XM3 considered? I will look into some stem types but I really enjoy the Sony brand

I still have a pair of XM3 which I think sound amazing! I certainly prefer how discreet the XM5 are though. I also own a pair of c700n which don't sound as full as the XM3 but the ANC is great, they still sound great and are discreet. They also don't fall out of my ears when working out like the XM3 do.

I use the XM3s, they still work but I have tried XM5s from a friend before and the difference is night-and-day. To be perfectly clear, the XM3s were already a huge step up from my off-brand earbuds when I first got them. I did hear that the Technics AZ80 Earbuds had better sound quality, but the feature set of the XM5s are just too good to pass up. Planning on getting them some time soon.

I haven’t tried the new Sony’s I am still rocking the wf-1000xm3 , you may have to experiment with different tips. I use a smaller one in one ear. I think these can be found cheap now… also buy once cry once.

Sony wf-1000xm3. They're old, but the sound quality still rocks

I have been using xm3 and my wife has xm5. Have been loving the sound quality of those. I need an upgrade now. Should I go with xm5 or PBP2? Or maybe try Bose QC? Not able to decide

Old comment reply but when I had the XM3 earbuds they didn't impress me. XM3 headphones were Sony's equivalent to the Bose QC35, but Boss really blew Sony out of the water with their QC earbuds. I have the QC2 but I had the QC1 before, and the Ultimates have a similar ratings score. The QC2 and the Ultimate have better blocking at a lot of the vocal and noise frequencies than most earbuds and they feel like a true replacement to ANC headphones. 

Sony WF-1000XM5. XM3 before this. If you love music with clarity and bass these are the earbuds for you.

Do you use the momentum wireless? I had the sennheiser wired ones and around the neck ones at one point of time. Really good sound. Then switched to Sony XM3 (and recently the xm5) due to smaller earbuds and reviews.

I have Bose QuietComfort Ultra. I like them, comfortable, connection is straightforward. I had the Sony XM3 or 4 and didn't like them.

Obviously way too many Apple fanboys/girls. CMF (Nothing) Buds Pro 2 are amazing value under £100 and with a unique control wheel on the case. The app is also super clean with Dirac and Spatial audio, they would easily be in the top 10 for me at any price. Sony XM are great but have premature battery failure issues. Jabra Elites are excellent if spending over £50. Samsung Buds Pro 3 are excellent under £100 with cashback offers. OnePlus and Huawei also severely underrated.

For me it's sony wf-1000xms. It's somewhere around £219 which fits your budget.

The earbud body yes, but the insertion I dont think so, when i use wfxm3-xm5 and linkbud s, i used M sized for all of them.

Sonys have great anc and the mic cancels so much noise if you need it for that too. The Bose are too big imo but have good anc reviews. AirPod pro gen 2 are my favorite. They have very good anc but the mic is pretty bad and makes you sound artificial. The jabras (I tried the 10 and 8s both gen 2) were nice but a step below Sony and Apple to me. Didn’t try sennheiser. I was coming from jaybird gen 1 and 2 earbuds that I used for workouts. The tech has come a long way. I also have Sony overears for airplanes. Xm3. For comparison, those make the world go silent around me. Haven’t tried the newer models. Haven’t had the earbuds long enough to try those on a plane to compare.

Oh and I find AirPods the most comfortable which makes a big difference. I hated the original AirPod design. Never stayed in my ear. The pros took some getting used to, but now I can wear them running. The Sonys I use for calls when outside. But they put pressure on my ears and fall out of one. Still trying to get the perfect fit

For true wireless, I've found Sennheiser Momentum true wireless very comfortable. I just got my hands on some of them series and they have been great. I find the fit the best and I use them for hours for music and work. For these. You find the tip that has a secure fit and then rotate the whole bud back into the ear. If you want active noise cancellation and top of the line, I recommend these, either the Momentum TW 3 or TW 4. You can find the 4s at best buy for $250 now. I've tried others at the top end including older models of the Sony WF..XM series and they were not nearly as comfortable. I also have a pair of Pixel Buds Pro that I do find comfortable but have trouble with the seal and active noise cancellation being weak, especially when I'm commuting via the train. If you buy from best buy, you can return if they don't work (it's how I was able to try the Sony's before I returned them).

Bose quiet comfort 2. At least for in ear. Over ear id go sony xm4. But I also like noise cancelling and bass. I tried the sony xm earbuds and they were horrible compared to bose.

I will have to take this into account for future purchases. I mainly use Sony's because their ANC is really good especially paired with the quality sound. Most of the time I am using earbuds it is in noisier places. When I am at home I use headphones. But I am always on the lookout for good earbuds. I have tried multiple Sesnheisser's in the past, but I prefer the Sony 1000X series better.

I had the sony and the airpods pro 2 and the sony disappoint me a lot for the price, i dont know if is the iphone codec or what but pretty disappointing

Technics AZ80 wireless nc buds.....and love them over the Sony XM's and Galaxy Buds3 pro

When tuned to your ears, the Denon Perl Pro have no equal for sound stage and dynamic range. ANC isn't what it could be.(like my Sony 1000XMF or Liberty Pro 4 which are both excellent)

I love jabra in ear for running. Sony mx for at home sitting

I'm no expert when it comes to sound quality. But I only bought Sony because I know Sony and I read great reviews. Jabra because they are water proof and pretty robust with great sound. The case can also be used as a Bluetooth transmitter for devices that don't support Bluetooth. Not used it for that yet though

Had the Sony buds, Loved the sound, hated the fit. It would start hurting the cartilage part of my ear after about an hour of wearing it. Great sound quality and noise cancelling for earbuds though. Sold the Sony, bought the Pixel Buds Pro 2, fits great. Sound and noise cancelling are both pretty good, not Sony quality but I was happy enough with it. Lately I've been finding that my ear canals get a bit itchy after prolonged earbud use (yes, I clean my earbuds / tips regularly), so I picked up one of the Anker V30i for cheap-ish. Honestly it's currently my go to earbuds especially at work. I only use the Pixel Buds if I'm on a flight, watching a movie on my phone/laptop/tablet, and playing immersive games on my steam deck.

AirPods Pro 2 aren't listed but are awesome and super comfy for long periods. I use them with my Samsung phone. Sony's earbuds are also very good. Anker typically performs well for their price, but are not the "best". I haven't been impressed with Jabra and find Beats to be lower performing in terms of audio quality.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are also a great choice if you really need top-tier noise cancelling. They’re a little more comfortable for long periods, but in terms of pure ANC power, Sony edges them out slightly. Both will do an awesome job on those low-pitch sounds that most earplugs can’t touch.