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Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
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Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
It's a good time to be a music lover; for many years wireless headphones simply could not match the sound quality of their wired counterparts. But that is beginning to change with advances in design and Bluetooth technology. Today there are some very nice offerings in the high end consumer headphone market, and now Sony is bringing some new competition in the noise cancelling wireless headphones arena. We hope that you enjoy this Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones post
For those looking for a true wireless noise cancelling earbud style headset, Sony has created the WF-1000XM3. Alternatively, if over ear cans are more your style, Sony now has the wireless noise cancelling WH-XB900N. Best Buy recently sent me both pairs of headphones to test; here are my thoughts.
Sony WF-1000XM3 In Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones
First up we are the WF-1000XM in ear noise cancelling headphones. Out of the box, the feel of the whole package is high end and polished. The buds themselves are very light; I wore these for a good 6 hours straight without any discomfort at all. That is not something I can say about most earbud designs.
Battery life of the buds themselves is about 6 hours per charge, and the case holds 3 extra charges. The headphones are controlled via touch. Each ear has a small touch pad that allows you to do things like pause music or call up the Google Assistant.
The Sony earbuds are true wireless, so there is no cord connecting the two earpieces. Additionally, the design allows you to do things like watch video without lag. The noise cancelling function uses dual sensors to listen to your surroundings; this information is fed into the HD noise-canceling QN1e processor, which is capable of dynamically adjusting to your surroundings.
Sony calls this feature Adaptive Sound. What it means in practice is the earphones sense what you are doing and automatically adjust the noise cancelling levels. So if you go for a walk, the earphones sense it, and will allow enough outside sound into the ear to keep you aware of your surroundings.
Overall I really enjoyed using the Sony WF-1000XM3 noise cancelling headphones. They are comfortable, the music sounds great, and the noise cancelling works as advertised. I really only had two gripes. Call quality was acceptable, but not what I would consider class leading, and you cannot control volume with touch (you have to use your phone). Given the level of build and performance in every other area though, these problems are more minor annoyances than deal killers.
Sony WH-XB900N Extra Bass Over Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones
The Sony Incredible Noise Cancelation (XB900N) provides EXTRA BASS™ and next-level noise canceling in a comfortable headphone.
Long-lasting wireless connectivity brings up to 30 hours of battery life, outlasting even the longest travel day. Touchpad controls bring advanced functionality to your music.
Enjoy smartphone connectivity with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant built in.
Features at a Glance
Active noise cancellation: Effectively blocks out distracting background noises, so you can enjoy a focused, immersive sound environment.
Rechargeable battery: Offers up to 30 hours of use and lasts up to 300 hours on standby mode.
Headset touch controls: Include volume, play/pause, next song, going back, tap and hold to activate VA, Quick Attention.
Built-in microphone: Enables simple hands-free chatting via a phone.
Bluetooth 4.2 interface with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology: Enables simple wireless pairing with your Bluetooth-enabled device. Supports HFP, HSP, A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles.
40mm drivers: Deliver powerful sound.
Stereo design: Delivers crisp tones.
