Sony's WF-1000X totally wireless earphones are lightweight, comfortable to wear and sound better than the AirPods. They also feature active noise canceling, including a variety of tips to get a good seal, and their included charging case delivers two extr
Battery life is only OK; noise canceling isn't as strong as some people might hope; with some ears, the included wings won't help lock the buds in place; some wireless hiccups; not water-resistant
While it comes with a frustrating lack of polish, the Sony WF-1000X is one of the best-sounding totally wireless earphones currently available...
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Published: 2017-12-12, Author: Rae , review by: gizmodo.com.au
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Compact, Plenty of fit options, Great sound, Good noise cancellation
Right bud suffers from connectivity issue, No battery indicator for the charging case, Ok Google voice command doesnt work, Facebook Comments, ShareTweet
Noisecancellation is top notch, Variety of equalizer settings to choose from, Pleasant overall audio quality, Ambient sound modes help to amplify surroundings
Lacks waterresistant design, Latency issues with video watching, Clunky looking and performing battery charging case, On the pricey side at $180
Most retailers that have stock of the Sony WF-1000X are selling them for approximately $180. That figure places it in the premium segment of the market, which is fitting when you consider the fact that it has a few more features that you won't generally f...
