Had these headphones for a few weeks now and so far they've been really impressive. Can't imagine not having them before. I look better than Bose I find the quality of the noise cancelling to be fast superior. And one of the major benefits for me is the 10-minute rapid charge with 5 hours playback.

If there's anything surprising about the new Sony WH-1000XM3 it's that they're so consistent with what Sony has released in the last two years in the form of the Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sony MDR-1000X .

Outstanding noise cancellation; Fantastic sound quality; Quick Attention Mode; 30-hour battery life

Small tweaks from 1000XM2; Mediocre call quality

Sony's WH-1000XM3 absolutely knock it out of the park. You can't buy a better pair of wireless, noise-canceling headphones.

Highly effective; customizable noise-canceling; Excellent sound quality; Best-in-class battery life; Clever; useful features; Handy headphone app

Can't connect to more than one device at a time

For the last few years, Sony has been hot on the heels of rival Bose , working hard to create the ultimate noise-canceling headphone. And with the WH-1000XM3 -- priced at $350, £330 or $AU499 -- it's finally done it.

The excellent-sounding Sony WH-1000XM3 is more comfortable and 20 percent lighter than its predecessor; It offers slightly improved noise canceling and performs better as a headset for making calls; Battery life is strong, and it has some nifty extra features geared toward frequent travelers

Your ears can get a little warm inside the ear cups; I encountered some adaptive noise-canceling hiccups

To reiterate, Bose still offers the best overall noise cancellation on the market. But Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones are a very close second in the ANC performance department, and they offer a better audio experience.

Excellent audio performance with superb bass depth and high-frequency clarity; High-quality noise cancellation; App includes adjustable EQ and ANC controls; Plush, comfortable fit

Expensive; ANC affects sound signature slightly; Cable lacks inline remote

Sony may not have intended the coppery highlights on its new WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones as a nod to the old adage that "silence is golden," but faced with a crying baby and a ten hour flight they proved themselves worth their weight in the precious metal.

Noise cancelation is incredibly good; Comfort levels allow for hours of use; Huge battery life and fast USB-C charging; Sony has fixed most Mark 2 frustrations

Status LED is frustrating; Multipoint Bluetooth could be more elegant; No on-ear sensor

Sony now offers the best active noise-cancelling headphones you can buy. Your move, Bose.

Very comfortable and sleek design; Excellent audio quality when powered; Industry-leading active noise cancellation; Easy to use app and gesture...

Audio quality is only average when the headphones are not powered; Minor learning curve required to master gesture controls; Very slight...

Amongst the best money Ive ever spent!!! Looove these so much. They have changed my life! Make everyone I talk to try them out. Cant stop raving about how good they are and the price from the Good Guys was great too. Do yourself a favour if you are thinking of buying these!!!

Sony has hit an absolute home run with the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. They look great, are very comfortable, offer excellent noise cancellation, and sound good too. In fact, we would argue that these are the best noise cancelling headphones on the market, beating out even the likes of the Bose...

With its comfortable fit and superb performance, the Sony WH-1000XM3 is the noise-canceling headphone to beat.

The excellent-sounding Sony WH-1000XM3 is more comfortable and 20% lighter than its predecessor; It offers slightly improved noise canceling and performs better as a headset for making calls; Battery life is strong, and it has some nifty extra features geared toward frequent travelers.

Your ears can get a little warm inside the ear cups; I encountered some adaptive noise-canceling hiccups.