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.

Block out more
Most noise cancelling headphones are designed to block out vehicle noise when travelling. The WH-1000XM3 headphones are no exception, but are also highly effective at blocking out daily noise like voices and the background sounds you might hear walking through a city.

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.

Sound you can believe in
A built-in amplifier integrated in HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realises the best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion for portable devices, and delivers exceptional sound quality. Powerful 40mm drivers, with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms, make the headphones perfect for handling heavy beats and can reproduce a full range of frequencies up to 40kHz.

Restore all your compressed files
Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX™) upscales compressed digital music files, bringing them closer to the quality of High-Resolution Audio. By restoring the high-range sound lost in compression, DSEE HX™ produces your digital music files in rich, clear sound.

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.

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.

Tailor sound to you
SENSE ENGINE™ gives you the power to tune in and out of your music at a touch.

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
Manage your day, just by asking your assistant. Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more.

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

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.

Size & Weight
WEIGHT
Approx. 255g

General Features
HEADPHONE TYPE
Closed, dynamic

DRIVER UNIT
40mm, dome type (CCAW Voice coil)

MAGNET
Neodymium

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)

DIAPHRAGM
Aluminum coated LCP

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
4Hz-40,000Hz

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (ACTIVE OPERATION)
4Hz-40,000Hz

FREQUENCY RESPONSE(BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION)
20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling) / 20Hz - 40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz Sampling, 990kbps)

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)

VOLUME CONTROL
Touch Sensor

CORD TYPE
Single-sided (detachable)

CORD LENGTH
Headphone cable (approx. 1.2m, OFC strands, gold-plated stereo mini plug)

PLUG
Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug

INPUT(S)
Stereo Mini Jack

WEARING STYLE
Circumaural

NFC
Yes

DSEE HX
Yes

PASSIVE OPERATION
Yes

Battery
BATTERY CHARGE TIME
Approx. 3 Hours (Full charge)

BATTERY CHARGE METHOD
USB

BATTERY LIFE(CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYBACK TIME)
Max. 30 hours(NC ON), Max. 38 hours(NC OFF)

BATTERY LIFE(WAITING TIME)
Max. 30 hours(NC ON), Max. 200 hours(NC OFF)

Bluetooth® Specification
BLUETOOTH® VERSION
Version 4.2

EFFECTIVE RANGE
Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)

FREQUENCY RANGE
2.4GHz band (2.4000GHz-2.4835GHz)

PROFILE
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT(S)
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC

SUPPORTED CONTENT PROTECTION
SCMS-T

Noise Cancelling
NOISE CANCELING ON/OFF SWITCH
Yes

PERSONAL NC OPTIMIZER
Yes

ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPTIMIZING
Yes

AMBIENT SOUND MODE
Yes

QUICK ATTENTION
Yes