The true Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless active noise-canceling headphones have been released in India. The new flagship headphones were launched globally in 2019 and are finally coming to India. Bring a retail price of Rs. 19,990, the Sony WF-1000XM3 will be available at an introductory price of Rs. 17,990 for a period of 10 days. The earphones will go on sale on August 6 and will be available both online and offline at Sony’s retail stores, Sony’s online store, major electronics retailers, and Amazon.
Last month Sony launched the true WF-SP800N and WF-XB700 wireless headphones in India, priced at Rs. 18,990 and Rs. 9,990 respectively. At Rs. 19,990, the Sony WF-1000XM3 is the brand’s true flagship wireless headphones and is touted for offering active noise-canceling performance similar to the WH-1000XM3 earbuds.
Sony WF-1000XM3 specifications, features: Best Bluetooth Headphones?
The Sony WF-1000XM3 features the patented QN1e processor for active noise cancellation. The headphones have 6mm dynamic drivers, a frequency response range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz, Bluetooth 5.0, and support for SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs.
These specifications make the Sony WF-1000XM3 a direct competitor to the Apple AirPods Pro and the flagship Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2, which are priced at around Rs. 25,000 in India.
The Sony WF-1000XM3 promises up to six hours of music playback with active noise cancellation turned on, or up to eight hours with off mode. The case provides three additional charges, for a promised total battery life of up to 32 hours per charge cycle. The case is charged through a USB Type-C port and is also NFC-enabled for quick pairing. As with most Sony headphones and earphones, the true WF-1000XM3 wireless headphones can be customized and controlled through the Sony Headphones Connect app, available for iOS and Android.
The lack of support for superior Bluetooth codecs like aptX and LDAC may be a cause for concern for some, especially considering that the recently released Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 offers support for the aptX codec. However, support for the Bluetooth AAC codec means the Sony WF-1000XM3 is expected to work effectively enough with Apple smartphones and most Android devices.
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