The Sony WF-1000XM3 ranks #360 out of 584 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#360 Sony WF-1000XM3 TWS Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Sony WF-1000XM6, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5, released Feb 2026. See every Sony WF-1000X generation.
Pros: Scores a respectable 72 on the Harman scale with a near zero tonal tilt, bass close to target and good noise cancelling for its time.
Cons: Discontinued and replaced by the Sony WF-1000XM4. Sub-bass falls about 5 dB short at 30 Hz, and presence and treble sit about 3.5 dB low with a 6.2 dB dip near 7.7 kHz, so it lacks some punch and detail. No water resistance rating.
| Released | 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (earbuds, ANC on), 24 hours with case |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | True wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 2.41 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 6mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-5.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.05 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (8.5 g) (per earbud) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 121 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.55 |
| Peak | 4,159 Hz | +2.2 dB | 2.21 |
| Peak | 7,193 Hz | +2.5 dB | 3.75 |
| Peak | 925 Hz | +1.4 dB | 2.39 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -4.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 8,983 Hz | +2.0 dB | 2.67 |
| Peak | 1,941 Hz | +1.2 dB | 2.99 |
| Peak | 2,602 Hz | -0.8 dB | 4.48 |
| Peak | 991 Hz | -0.3 dB | 3.35 |
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