Good deal – Sony WF-1000XM3 “5 star” true wireless headphones at € 130.06

Less than a year after the dazzling success of the WH-1000XM3 headphones, Sony wants to continue its momentum by giving it for little brothers the WF-1000XM3, wireless headphones, but with noise reduction, promising “exceptional audio quality “.

It’s an event: For the first time ever, wireless headphones have managed to deliver highly effective noise reduction, even matching that offered by the very best wired noise canceling headphones. But this is not the only quality of these Sony WF-1000XM3, which are also among the very best in their category in terms of comfort, autonomy and, last but not least, the quality of sound reproduction. After all this, we wouldn’t dare to take offense at the mediocre performance of hands-free microphones – which does not prevent Sony’s latest products from being quite simply the best in-ear headphones. true wireless available in the market.

Strong points

• The best noise reduction encountered on headphones, wired or not.
• Balanced and precise reproduction, clear highs, responsive lows.
• No distortion, respect for impeccable timbres.
• Build quality, discreet design.
• Excellent comfort and support.
• Very stable Bluetooth connection.
• Excellent autonomy (6 h 30 min on a charge with noise reduction).
• Rich and customizable controls.

Weak points

• Dynamics slightly behind when noise reduction is activated in a busy environment.
• Hands-free kit cannot be used in noisy surroundings.

As an alternative

With its Galaxy Buds Pro, Samsung finally raises its level of play in the field of headphones true wireless. Only a few minor flaws in terms of audio reproduction narrowly deprived them of their 5th star. However, we have no trouble recommending them, especially to users of Samsung Galaxy smartphones, with which the Buds Pro will express their full potential from a functional point of view.