Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-cancelling true-wireless headphones (black)

This exploded view shows the cutting-edge wireless, noise-canceling, and audio circuitry packed into each earbud. 100% wire-free headphones with top-flight noise cancellation The Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones are one of the few true wireless earbuds to offer active noise cancellation. And Sony happens to have some of the most powerful, adaptive noise-canceling technology available. Music plays wirelessly from your phone via Bluetooth, and there is no cable connecting the left and right cable. These wire-free in-ears include the same stellar processor chip as their best-selling siblings - the WH-1000XM3 over-ear headphones . I've seen the noise cancellation in those over-ears raise eyebrows among Crutchfield Advisors. (And trust me, that's a tough crowd to "wow.") Sony's sophisticated circuitry can read the type and amount of external sound around you, and automatically serve up the proper amount of noise cancellation for the situation. Sony's free mobile app lets you fine-tune the sound - and noise cancellation You get that smart, high-tech noise cancellation right out of the box. But when you download the free Headphones Connect app to your Apple? or Android(tm) device, things really get intuitive. The app uses your phone's sensors to detect if you're walking, running, or sitting still - and adjust the noise cancellation accordingly. The app gives you a few other controls, too. For instance, you can customize the sound characteristics and level of noise cancellation - or even choose to prioritize sound quality or connection stability. (That's helpful when competing with other wireless signals in a high-traffic area like an office or mall.) The app also lets you set up touch controls on the earbuds to summon Google Assistant for voice commands though your paired smartphone. Better Bluetooth performance Sony also uses a state-of-the-art Bluetooth chip for easy pairing and a stronger wireless connection. It allows each earbud to make an independent Bluetooth connect