Experience the next level of silence
See what happens when it's just you and your music, with noise cancelling that cuts more outside sound than ever before. And experience how smart headphones can be with advanced noise cancelling technology such as Adaptive Sound Control, and the convenience of smart features including Quick Attention, Voice Assistant compatibility and touch control.
Lose yourself in silence
Escape the sounds of the city with industry-leading noise cancellation.The noise cancelling technology in the WH-1000XM3 headphones is our most advanced ever with close fitting ear pads and our HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1.
More power = even less noise
With our new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, noise cancelling power is greatly enhanced. Having a dedicated NC processor also ensures the reproduction of your music is never compromised due to processor performance.
Noise cancelling made to fly
Unique Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing delivers optimal sound at high altitude.
Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing
Personal NC Optimizer
Wireless freedom, Great Sound in silence
LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional BLUETOOTH® wireless audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality, as close as possible to that of a dedicated wired connection.
Smart listening by SENSE ENGINE – automatically adjusts to your situation
See how Adaptive Sound Control automatically detects your activity such as travelling, walking, and waiting, then adjusts ambient sound settings to you. And with Quick Attention, you can communicate without removing your headphones - simply place your hand over the housing to turn the volume down for instant conversation.
Automatically adjusts to whatever you do
Travelling
Take trips without interruption and lose yourself in music with no background noise.
Walking
Be aware of everything around you, from street to office, while still enjoying music.
Waiting
Hear important announcements while you wait with reduced background noise.
Tailor sound to you
SENSE ENGINE™ gives you the power to tune in and out of your music at a touch.
Sony I Headphones Connect App
Download the Sony I Headphones Connect app to use Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control, control your ambient sound settings and adjust the sound levels with the equaliser.
Learn about Sony | Headphones Connect
Talk at a touch with Quick Attention
Communicate without taking your headphones off. Place your hand over the housing to turn the volume down for instant conversation.
Hear what’s important with Ambient Sound Control
Adjust ambient sound with the Sony | Headphones Connect APP to hear essential sounds when you’re listening on the move.
Equaliser
Find your perfect sound tone for every song from the presets, also easily customisable to your preference with Sony | Headphones Connect APP.
Virtual surround sound
Feel immersed in sound wherever you are. Experience audio optimised for different listening environments including outdoor stages, clubs, halls and arenas.
Sound Position Control
Choose the direction you want the sound to come from, just as you can with a wireless speaker.
Wear all day in total comfort
Super soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear pad contact for a stable fit. Comfort is further enhanced by a larger and deeper ergonomic ear space structure. And with a lighter weight design, your music is the only thing you’ll notice all day.
Smarter than your average headphones
Everything is at your fingertips. Answer hands-free phone calls with a double tap - or change tracks, adjust the volume and make calls by touching or swiping the panel. And help from your phone’s voice assistant is just one long press away.
Be smarter with Voice Assistant
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexaand Siri
Manage your day, just by asking your assistant. Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more.
Voice Assistant
Hands-free calling
Control at your fingertip
All day power and quick charging
With a huge 30 hours of battery life, you’ll have enough power for even long trips away. And if you need to charge in a hurry, you can get 5 hours’ worth of charge after just 10 minutes with the optional AC adapter.
Swivel foldable structure
The ear cups swivel inwards so they pack up neatly in a compact case.
Carry case with cable
The supplied carry case is durable and includes a cable for wired listening.
So immersive. So real.
Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real.
This headphones let you enjoy 360 Reality Audio
Learn more about 360 Reality Audio
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
Size & Weight
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WEIGHT
Approx. 255g
General Features
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HEADPHONE TYPE
Closed, dynamic
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DRIVER UNIT
40mm, dome type (CCAW Voice coil)
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MAGNET
Neodymium
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IMPEDANCE (OHM)
47 ohm (1kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) , 16 ohm (1kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
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DIAPHRAGM
Aluminum coated LCP
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE
4Hz-40,000Hz
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE (ACTIVE OPERATION)
4Hz-40,000Hz
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE(BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION)
20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling) / 20Hz - 40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz Sampling, 990kbps)
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SENSITIVITIES (DB/MW)
104.5dB / mW (1kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) , 101dB / mW (1kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
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VOLUME CONTROL
Touch Sensor
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CORD TYPE
Single-sided (detachable)
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CORD LENGTH
Headphone cable (approx. 1.2m, OFC strands, gold-plated stereo mini plug)
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PLUG
Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
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INPUT(S)
Stereo Mini Jack
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WEARING STYLE
Circumaural
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NFC
Yes
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DSEE HX
Yes
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PASSIVE OPERATION
Yes
Battery
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BATTERY CHARGE TIME
Approx. 3 Hours (Full charge)
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BATTERY CHARGE METHOD
USB
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BATTERY LIFE(CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYBACK TIME)
Max. 30 hours(NC ON), Max. 38 hours(NC OFF)
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BATTERY LIFE(WAITING TIME)
Max. 30 hours(NC ON), Max. 200 hours(NC OFF)
Bluetooth® Specification
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BLUETOOTH® VERSION
Version 4.2
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EFFECTIVE RANGE
Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)
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FREQUENCY RANGE
2.4GHz band (2.4000GHz-2.4835GHz)
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PROFILE
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
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SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT(S)
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
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SUPPORTED CONTENT PROTECTION
SCMS-T
Noise Cancelling
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NOISE CANCELING ON/OFF SWITCH
Yes
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PERSONAL NC OPTIMIZER
Yes
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ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPTIMIZING
Yes
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AMBIENT SOUND MODE
Yes
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QUICK ATTENTION
Yes
Colour Options
silverblack
What's In The Box
Carrying Case
Plug Adaptor for In-flight Use
Headphone cable (approx. 1.2m)
USB Cable: Type-C™ (approx. 20 cm)
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