The Sony Xperia 5 II has gotten a new color variant in Europe. The phone which launched in Black, Blue, and Grey, now comes in Pink. Sony is also including a free pair of its WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds.

The new colorway is available in Germany, Italy, and Spain. Depending on the country or store you purchase from, you can grab the phone for €899 or €799. For example, Estorepartner Germany sells the phone for €799 while Amazon Germany has it listed for €899. Both stores include the Sony WF-1000XM3 Bluetooth headphones.

The offer with the free headphones runs from February 2 to February 14, and if you decide to return the phone, you also have to return the headphones.

The Xperia 5 II has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 2520 x 1080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a Snapdragon 865 processor under the hood and you get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The back of the phone has three cameras – a 12MP main sensor with OIS, a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor.

Even though the Xperia 5 II has an OLED display, it opts for a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is a 4000mAh battery under the hood with support for 21W fast charging via a USB-C port. Other features it has includes an audio jack, stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. It runs Android 10 out of the box but Sony has begun rolling out the Android 11 update for the phone.

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The truly wireless (TWS) earbuds market has become an immensely popular segment in the hearables market. Many brands have been launching their offerings within this category, with Sony also launching its first TWS earbuds in India later this month. However, the company didn’t officially give out a launch date, but a new leak has revealed a launch on 24th June 2020.

Here's some exclusive stuff for you. Sony's first-ever TWS for India will be launched on June 24. We can expect them to fall in the premium segment.
Feel free to retweet #sony #BoostYourVibes pic.twitter.com/rCNxvnzp30

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) June 12, 2020

The wireless earbuds in question are the Sony WF-1000XM3. These earphones were launched back in 2019 in most overseas markets and are finally making their way to India. The Sony earphones received a very positive reception with many praises for its active noise cancelation technology and signature Extra Bass tuning. However, these earphones weren’t exactly affordable, but a lowered price tag is rumored with certain reports suggesting a special Indian variant as well.

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Furthermore, the cause for such a large delay to launch in the India market could be related to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, since the local government had issued a two month long nationwide lockdown, which is only now easing up. The Sony WF-1000XM3 is said to arrive under the 20,000 INR segment (roughly 263 US Dollars) and will be available through both online and offline stores.

The leaked June 24th launch date was shared by Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) through Twitter. His tweet also carried a promotional image that carried the announcement date. These earbuds will be the company’s first TWS earphone in the Indian market, so stay tuned for more details and its announcement.

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Apple’s AirPods have been among the top wireless earbuds since their release in 2016 however, even the cheapest model starts at $159 and plenty of people don’t want to pay that much money, since they can easily get lost! Fortunately, China and its awesome manufacturers are here to offer similar products at very affordable prices, like UMIDIGI with the UMIDIGI Upods which will open sale at the incredible $9.9 price for the first 10,000 units on August 26th, 7 AM GMT.

With just $9.9 you get a wireless headset with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 that offers faster pairing experience and more stable connection. Then the 7.2mm dynamic driver brings high audio quality while each piece of Upods weighs just 4g and they are comfortable to wear. And thanks to the earplug design and DSP, they do a better job at blocking noise than AirPods.

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On the battery side, the Upods offer 4 hours on a single charge for each earbud and if you use their charging case, the number goes up, up to 24 hours! Almost the same battery performance as Apple claims for the AirPods at a fraction of their price. The 24-hour mark is double of what the Xiaomi Airdots offer, another budget-friendly TWS headset. The Upods is compatible with both Android and iOS as well as all major AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Samsung’s Bixby.

The Upods together with UMIDIGI’s new in-screen fingerprint value king UMIDIGI X will start their global sale on August 26th 7 AM GMT exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. As said before, the first 10,000 units will come at just $9.9 and you can add yours to your cart right now to grab the deal when the time comes. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a Big Giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free and you can check all the details about the new devices and promotion on their official website.

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UMIDIGI is getting ready for its next flagship, UMIDIGI Z5 Pro, and has just teased a 64MP sample image shot by the device. As the company claims, the Z5 Pro will be among the first few models in the world to launch with the new 64MP Samsung sensor. This new sensor is almost certainly the Samsung ISOCELL GW1 which was announced by Samsung recently. This teaser means that Xiaomi and Realme won’t alone in offering this feature soon.

The company’s sample image shows a cat and a zoomed-in section of the cat’s fur. As indicated the 64MP sensor is from Samsung and should be the same Samsung ISOCELL GW1 as Xiaomi’s and Realme’s devices. There’s little more to say about the photo other than it certainly seems to pack plenty of detail. The GW1 sensor measures 1/1.7″ in size with 1.6um pixel size and is 38% larger than the current 48MP sensor. It uses ISOCELL Plus technology that increases light intake and catches colors more accurately resulting in bright, sharp, and vibrant images across different lighting environments.

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The Z5 Pro will feature the 64MP sensor and while the company hasn’t yet announced this year’s Z Series, the Z5 Pro is definitely one of the devices coming soon. We hope that there will be a non-pro version that will at least feature a 48MP sensor on the back so that users will have to choose between 2 great devices according to their budget.

In the meantime, you don’t have to wait until the Z5 Pro comes out to get a great device at a great price. You can enter the giveaway to win the recently launched value king UMIDIGI X and Upods. If you are interested in buying both at a rock bottom price, you can add the UMIDIGI X and Upods to your cart on Aliexpress to grab the discounted price when the presale kicks off on August 26th.

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The new trend in the smartphone industry is the placement of the fingerprint sensor under the display, allowing for a cleaner design smaller overall dimensions. UMIDIGI X is the first phone from the company that comes with such a sensor and the most affordable to date, as it costs around $200. It uses the best optical sensor from Goodix, the same that brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus use. There is another implementation though, that uses ultrasonic waves to scan the fingertip and this is what Samsung uses in its latest flagship, Galaxy Note 10. According to tests, the optical sensor is better than the ultrasonic one. Let’s check out the video below.

Except for Samsung’s flagships Galaxy S10 and Note 10, all new phones of the companies mentioned use the optical fingerprint sensor built by the same company Goodix. In theory, an ultrasonic scanner is more secure, because it uses soundwaves to map a 3D print of the user’s unique epidermis, whereas optical scanners rely on light information to capture a 2D photo of the fingerprint. There has been no evidence supporting that an ultrasonic solution is more secure than an optical solution and on top of that, real-world tests from many reviewers confirm that an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor is faster than the ultrasonic one.

Compared to the previous-gen, the latest optical in-screen fingerprint sensor offered by Goodix has a 100% larger optical sensing area, an upgraded recognition algorithm, 35% faster screen unlock, and 30% better performance in extreme situations according to UMIDIGI. We will be able to check the performance in real-life soon and decide if the $200 budget phone offers better in-screen fingerprint unlock experience than Samsung’s $1000 flagship.

Open global sale of the UMIDIGI X together with new truly wireless earbuds Upods will kick off on August 26 on Aliexpress. The sale price has not been released yet but we expect it would be about $200. The first 1000 units will also come with Upods for free, so you’d better add the phone to your cart now in case you miss the deal. You can add the Upods as well. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods, and the winners will get both. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

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Since the Apple Airpods were released, truly wireless headphones instantly became the new trend in the market as more and more phones ditch the headphone jack. Even the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 that will be launching today, is said to lose the analog port. The solution is a wireless headset of course and the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI has you covered as the Upods that were announced on Monday along with the UMIDIGI X not only offer great performance but a great price too, as the first 10000 units will be available at just $9.9 starting on August 26 exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress.

The killer feature for these truly wireless headphones is the 24 hours battery life that is offered through the charging box and that is double of what the Xiaomi Airdots offer. If you accidentally forget to take the charging box with you, the headset still performs well as it can go on for 4 hours on a single charge. Upods sport Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2mm dynamic driver that deliver a stable connection and decent sound. Each piece weighs just 4g and the pair supports all major AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Samsung’s Bixby.

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The Upods together with UMIDIGI X will start their global open sale on August 26th 7 am GMT exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. As said before, the first 10000 units will come at just $9.9 and you can add your pair to your cart right now to grab the deal when the time comes.

If you missed the launch of the company’s new phone UMIDIGI X, you can take a look at the specs in the photo above and also add it to your cart to catch the open sale deal. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

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After many teasers and leaks, the wait is finally over for the UMIDIGI X as today, the company officially launched the in-screen fingerprint sensor value king featuring a 48MP AI triple camera. Together with the new mid-range flagship, the Chinese manufacturer also announced the UMIDIGI Upods, the company’s truly wireless earbuds. Both will go on global sale exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress on August 26th (7 am GMT). Despite the official announcement, the price of the phone will be revealed later with the company claiming that it will be the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. So, we expect the price would be much lower than recently released Xiaomi Mi A3. Let’s check out some key specs of the new model.

Latest gen in-screen fingerprint sensor and AMOLED for everyone

In-screen fingerprint sensor for the masses! This feature is not a privilege of expensive flagships anymore.  UMIDIGI brings this high-end feature to the budget segment as the X features the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor by Goodix, the same company that supplies tech giants like Huawei and Xiaomi. Also, it’s impressive that UMIDIGI equips the phone with a 6.35″ AMOLED display panel that is usually reserved for flagships.

48MP AI triple camera with ultra-wide-angle lens

The 48MP sensors are the new… black in the smartphone industry and UMIDIGI couldn’t offer anything less than a 48MP AI triple rear camera setup (48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth). The 48MP main camera has a half-inch sensor with f/1.79 large aperture and 1.6μm (4in1) super-pixel that should perform well both in low-light and daylight conditions. The 8MP camera with the ultra-wide-angle lens on the other hand, is capable of capturing a wide view. Lastly, the 5MP depth sensor is required for accurate bokeh shots. All this hardware combined with AI algorithms allow for features like super night mode and AI scenes detection on the phone. The selfie shooter is 16MP and also uses AI to improve selfies.

Other goodies on UMIDIGI X

Besides the killer features of the fingerprint unlock and 48MP triple camera, the X comes with Helio P60 SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The battery is big, at 4150mAh and supports 18W fast charging. Despite the big battery and multi-function NFC, the phone manages to remain at only 8.1mm thickness. UMIDIGI X runs on pure stock Android 9 Pie and a planned update to Android Q is coming according to the company. Of course, just like other UMIDIGI phones, the phone supports dual-4G VoLTE as well as global LTE bands.

Truly wireless earbuds UMIDIGI Upods

Alongside UMIDIGI X, the Chinese manufacturer also unveiled its new truly wireless earbuds Upods. The Upods headset is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2mm dynamic driver, delivering a stable connection and superior sound. Also, in the likes of Apple’s Airpods, it comes with a 600mAh charging box that helps the Upods to function 24 hours continuously. Each earbud weighs just 4g and their ergonomic design makes them comfortable to wear. They also support Google Assistant and Siri activation.

Price, global sale date and Giveaway

The UMIDIGI X global sale will kick off on August 26th. The price is yet to be known but a low price tag is expected since the company claims it’s the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. In addition, the UMIDIGI Official Store is holding a guess-price contest where you can guess the price and win prizes. The first 1000 units will receive the Upods for free so you better add the phone to your cart right now to not miss the deal. Also, the first 10000 units of Upods will be available at just $9.9. You can also add them to your cart right now to grab the deal on August 26th!

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is -as always- running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free. You can check out all the details about the two new UMIDIGI devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

UMIDIGI X Full Specs

Screen: 6.35″ HD+ AMOLED display
CPU: MediaTek Helio P60
GPU: ARM Mali G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB

Rear camera
48MP primary camera, Samsung GM1, F/1.79, 6P lens
8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, S5K4H7, 120° wide-angle
5MP depth camera

Front camera: 16MP, F/2.0

Connectivity: Dual 4G/Dual VoLTE

Bands: 2G: 2 /3 /5 /8, 3G: 1 /2 /4 /5 /6 /8 /19, 4G: TDD-LTE 38 /40 /41
4G: FDD-LTE 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /26 /28A /28B /66
Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, OTG

Battery: 4150mAh, 18W Fast Charge
Dimensions: 158.6 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 195g
Other: In-screen Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass
Colors: Flame Black, Breathing Crystal

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This year, thanks to Sony and Samsung, camera tech in smartphones made a big improvement step as both companies released their 48MP sensors. If the evolution continues, it is safe to say that with the help of software too, smartphone cameras will be competitive to DSLR cameras in the next decade. The same 48MP sensor (we don’t know if the sensor comes from Sony or Samsung yet) appears in the latest teaser video of the upcoming UMIDIGI X. It will feature a triple camera on the back with one ultra-wide lens and AI support. The official release will take place on August 5th where we’ll learn all the details.

In the video, UMIDIGI claims that you don’t have to carry any heavy equipment like a DSLR camera or a bulky lens as the UMIDIGI X with its triple camera setup and AI support has got you covered. The 48MP main camera will help you catch more details, the AI function will optimize your photos without the need of editing on a computer, while the ultra-wide-angle lens will help you see more in a single shot. The video also confirms the clean back cover design for UMIDIGI X.

Besides the 48MP ultra-wide AI triple camera, in previous leaks, the UMIDIGI X has already been confirmed to house the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor and come with a 6.35″ AMOLED display with a small waterdrop notch, as well as a slim body despite the big, 4150mAh battery and NFC it comes with.

The X will be revealed together with the company’s new truly wireless earphones -Upods- next Monday, before Samsung launches its expensive flagship, Galaxy Note 10. More details are going to surface before the launch but if you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, you can try your luck in the Giveaway Event currently running.

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With rumors saying that Apple is also working on an in-screen fingerprint solution for a future iPhone, that suggests that similar solutions are the future of security on smartphones. Unlike the ultra-expensive iPhone, more affordable phones are already available with in-screen fingerprint sensors and the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI is bringing its own in-screen fingerprint phone to the market with its new value king UMIDIGI X. The X will be launched next Monday, August 5th, along with the company’s truly wireless earbuds, Upods.

Now UMIDIGI is sharing a video to show the evolution of lock and key and indicates the in-screen fingerprint unlock is the future for smartphones. In the video, the company indicates it will make in-screen fingerprint unlock affordable for everyone with UMIDIGI X.

In case you’re a bit behind on previous leaks, the UMIDIGI X has already been confirmed to pack the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor, and leaked renders also unveil the smartphone will sport an AI triple camera setup that will include a 48MP sensor and an ultra-wide-angle lens. Also, it comes with a 6.35″ AMOLED display with a tiny waterdrop notch and it is rather slim despite the big, 4150mAh battery and NFC it comes with.

On August 5th, together with the UMIDIGI X, the company will reveal its new truly wireless earphones Upods. We expect more specs and prices to be revealed in the coming days. If you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, the company is giving you a chance to win its future smartphone here.

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Carrying on with the plan of transforming to more than a smartphone company, the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI is developing and releasing smart devices too. Soon after the release of their 2nd gen smartwatch Uwatch2, the company is going to launch a true wireless earbud set (TWS) called Upods on August 5th together with their first in-screen fingerprint phone UMIDIGI X. Today, the company released new renders that show the design of the upcoming product.

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Adopting the tech that Apple introduced with the Airpods and like many other true wireless earbuds, the Upods are a pair of tiny in-ear plugs that connect to your phone via Bluetooth and come with a charging case that makes sure they stay charged all the time. The headset has a professional, clean and all-around sleek design, looking decidedly earpiece-like. Also, the case remains small in size with round edges and corners, making it pocket-friendly.

UMIDIGI claims that Upods is the world’s smallest 24h-lasting wireless earbuds and its price will be around $30. The rest of the specs remain unknown for the time being but they are to be confirmed soon, on August 5th that the release event will take place together with the UMIDIGI X presentation. If you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, the company is giving you a chance to win its future smartphone here.

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Following the hot-selling A5 Pro, last week information surfaced talking about the next big thing from the Chinese manufacturer, UMIDIGI X. The device was supposed to be “coming soon” and indeed, the new budget king UMIDIGI X will be unveiled on August 5th. According to previous leaks as well as the new leaked render, the UMIDIGI X will indeed sport an in-screen fingerprint reader as well as a triple rear camera with 48MP main sensor. Also, the event poster suggests that on August 5th, the company will also launch its new true wireless earphones, Upods.

As you can see in the photo, the UMIDIGI X features a clean back cover with cool flame hue and that’s a result of the fingerprint reader being moved under the display. As for the main camera, it is an AI triple camera setup that includes a 48MP ultra clarity sensor and an ultrawide-angle lens. On the front, the phone sports a small waterdrop notch that contributes to the high screen/body ratio. Also, information talk about a slim body despite the 4150mAh battery inside it that supports 18W fast charging and the NFC chip.

As for the new headset that will be presented together with the X, all we know right now is that it will be called Upods. The design is similar to Sony’s latest true wireless noise cancelling earbuds Sony WF-1000XM3. Judging from the fact that UMIDIGI X is expected to be the most affordable smartphone with in-screen fingerprint reader and 48MP AI triple camera, the true wireless earphones Upods should also come with a great price tag.

Both UMIDIGI X and true wireless earphones Upods will go official on August 5th and we expect more specs and price to be revealed in the coming days. Lastly, if you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, the company is giving you a chance to win its future smartphone here.

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On Friday, July 5th, Sony unveiled its new generation of true wireless noise-canceling headphones that carry the WF-1000XM3 moniker.

Taking the disconnection related problem that users experienced earlier into consideration, Sony seems to have left no stone unturned in a bid to make this generation of products unique, yet capable of delivering the improved overall user experience. Keeping in line with that, the Japanese tech behemoth decided to dump the nickname “Frequency Reduction Bean.”

Breaking from the tradition, Sony gave the new generation the WF-1000XM3 label, instead. With this move, Sony is hoping to give its users a whole a new feel as far as the product is concerned.

The WF-1000XM3 packs the QN1e HD noise reduction processor which enhances the noise reduction effect, while enabling the device to have 24-bit lossless audio processing capability at the same time. After Sony rolled out the DSEE HX technology update, a significant improvement was noticed in the sound of the WF-1000XM3.

Additionally, the overall battery life of the WF-1000XM3 has been increased to more than 24 hours, which makes daily communication easier than ever before. Taking these parameters into consideration, it seems safe to say that the Sony WF-1000XM3 is the most balanced true wireless noise-canceling headset.

At the time of release, we pointed out that some users aren’t quite confident about the stability offered by Sony’s true wireless noise-canceling headphones. Let’s check out few questions mentioned below:

• What kind of changes in the transmission performance can be expected after improving the audio and noise reduction performance?
• Unlike the previous generation, will the product eliminate the problem related to chain scission and delay?
• Will the headphones lose stability in the case of large interference?
• Will adding support for 24-bit lossless audio change the overall listening experience?
• And so on…

To find answers to these burning questions, we decided to take the WF-1000XM3 to the Shibuya Crossroad, which is deemed as one of the busiest and most complex wireless locations in Japan. Here’s what we found out about the device’s performance in the super crowded urban area.

The Elegant Experience of Wearing the Device

On the design front, Sony has changed the shape of the earbuds in this generation, and the WF-1000XM3 was replaced with a design similar to the WF-SP series.

Featuring a front-mounted touch panel, the WF-1000XM3 got rid of the mechanical button. This enabled users to perform tasks like switching the noise reduction mode, accessing the playback control functions simply by tapping and touching this disc at various frequencies.

Aside from that, Sony included an interaction found on the WH-1000XM3 head-mounted noise-canceling headphones. As soon as a user places his hand on the earphone, the device activates the ambient sound automatically. The WF-1000XM3 mode eliminates the need to clicking several times in order to exhale the interaction of the ambient sound mode.

To make it easy-to-wear earbuds, Sony radically overhauled the in-ear structure of the WF-1000XM3. The new design of the WF-1000XM3 allows you to fix it in the ear despite the absence of an external “shark fin” fixed structure. When placed in the ear, the in-ear structure comfortably fills the ear of the wearer with the help of the support available between the structure and the ear. This saves the time a user invested in looking for a plug-in structure that fits them. Moreover, the user didn’t need to ensure they carried their ear hooks as well.

On top of that, Sony gave the headphones a more slender appearance. The protruding portion of the earphone body features a curvature that sits comfortably in the ear, allowing the user to fix the earphone exactly in the position of the human tragus. The extended part includes a microphone for radio, which brings the microphone closer to the mouth while enhancing the quality of the radio at the same time.

In other words, it is tried, and it looks like the WF-1000XM3 is highly like to meet the expectations of the users in terms of performance.

On Friday, July 5th, Sony unveiled its new generation of true wireless noise-canceling headphones that carry the WF-1000XM3 moniker.

Taking the disconnection related problem that users experienced earlier into consideration, Sony seems to have left no stone unturned in a bid to make this generation of products unique, yet capable of delivering the improved user experience. Keeping in line with that, the Japanese tech behemoth decided to dump the nickname “Frequency Reduction Bean.”

Breaking from the tradition, Sony gave it the WF-1000XM3 label. With this move, Sony is hoping to give its users a whole a new feel as far as the product is concerned.

The WF-1000XM3 packs the QN1e HD noise reduction processor which enhances the noise reduction effect, while enabling the device to have 24bit lossless audio processing capability at the same time. After Sony rolled out the DSEE HX technology update, a significant improvement was noticed in the sound of the WF-1000XM3.

At the time of release, we pointed out that some users aren’t quite confident about the stability offered by Sony’s true wireless noise-canceling headphones:

• What kind of changes in the transmission performance will take place after an improvement in the audio and noise reduction performance?
• Unlike the previous generation, will the product eliminate the problem related to chain scission and delay?
• Will the headphones lose stability in the case of large interference?
• Will adding support for 24-bit lossless audio change the overall listening experience?

To find answers to these burning questions, we decided to take the WF-1000XM3 to the Shibuya Crossroad, which is deemed as one of the busiest and most complex wireless environment in Japan. Here’s what we found out about the device’s performance in the super crowded urban area.

Featuring a front-mounted touch panel, the WF-1000XM3 got rid of the mechanical button. This enabled users to perform tasks like switching the noise reduction mode, accessing the playback control functions simply by tapping and touching this disc at various frequencies.

Aside from that, Sony included an interaction found on the WH-1000XM3 head-mounted noise-canceling headphones. As soon as a user places his hand on the earphone, the device activates the ambient sound automatically. The WF-1000XM3 mode eliminates the need to clicking several times in order to exhale the interaction of the ambient sound mode.

To make it easy-to-wear earbuds, Sony radically overhauled the in-ear structure of the WF-1000XM3. The new design of the WF-1000XM3 allows you to fix it in the ear despite the absence of an external “shark fin” fixed structure. When placed in the ear, the in-ear structure comfortably fills the ear of the wearer with the help of the support available between the structure and the ear. This saves the time a user invested in looking for a plug-in structure that fits them. Moreover, the user didn’t need to ensure they carried their ear hooks as well.

On top of that, Sony gave the headphones a more slender appearance. The protruding portion of the earphone body features a curvature that sits comfortably in the ear, allowing the user to fix the earphone exactly in the position of the human tragus. The extended part includes a microphone for radio, which brings the microphone closer to the mouth while enhancing the quality of the radio at the same time.

In other words, it is tried, and it looks like the WF-1000XM3 is highly like to meet the expectations of the users in terms of performance.

Following the removal of the extra fixed structure, the WF-1000XM3 no longer needs additional adjustments to be worn comfortably, as opposed to the several changes required to fix the external structure of the WF-SP700N and WF-SP900 for convenience. Sony also revamped the lumen wear ear design to offer fitting comparable to the IER-M7 and IER-M9. While the stability is not more than what the WF-SP700N and WF-SP900 offer, it is still better than the WF-1000X.

If you fancy using user-ear headphones, I do not want to suggest a wide range of fixed structure when worn, but recommend the WF-1000XM3 for a more comfortable wearing experience.

The WF-1000XM3 is housed in a comparatively bigger battery case than its precursor, and can efficiently achieve a volume similar to the WF-SP900.

The aforesaid battery case has a crisp magnetic structure that keeps the headphones steady despite the absence of physical snaps and minimizes the hassle of hard snap losses. The earphones need to placed on the top of the charging box in a flat position, and the charging prompts that can be seen when you wear the earphone shows the percentage of the battery life left on the earphone along with other details.

The larger charging box represents the bigger battery capacity. According to Sony, the WF-1000XM3 delivers a stand-alone time of 6-8 hours, and when placed inside the charging box it can easily deliver an impressive 24-32 hour battery life.

To meet the varied needs of a generation of endurance performance, the upgrades introduced in the WF-1000XM3 not only includes a large battery, but also a larger charging case. Furthermore, the overall feel offered by earbuds is also noteworthy.

In addition to that, Sony re-arranged the placement of the NFC module for the WF-1000XM3 charging case, placing it in the back of the cover. While most earbuds have the NFC located at the bottom, the rear placement of the NFC in the WF-1000XM3 makes pairing a bit harder.

In my opinion, if the NFC is located on the back of a box just under the flat place, NFC pairing would be a lot easier and comfortable.

While there’s a significant improvement in the noise reduction department, there’s still scope for improvement.

The WF-1000XM3 update brings improvements to two of the most vital aspects including noise reduction and connection stability.

To achieve noise reduction, the WF-1000XM3 relies on the QN1e, which is touted as the latest HD noise reduction processor. The QN1e can be described as the QN1 HD noise reduction processor, which powered the head-mounted noise-canceling headphones WH-1000XM3, which is designed for the small-volume true wireless noise-reduction headphones.

Unlike the head-mounted QN1, the QN1e processor brings the maximum specification of audio support down to 24-bit from 32-bit. Although there are a few more changes in the rest of the parameters, it is worth mentioning here that the specific performance remains almost the same.

This is similar to Sony’s official 4x noise reduction boost when the company introduced the QN1, but this time it can also be implemented on the new QN1e.

In comparison to the original WF-1000X, the WF-1000XM3 offers significantly enhanced noise reduction. It is evident that Sony has not only improved the noise reduction performance but also enhance the noise reduction quality. Furthermore, noise control is also relatively better than the WF-1000X and WI-1000X second-generation 1000X products.

The QN1e’s WF-1000XM3 offers noise reduction capability that’s close to the noise reduction circle available on the WI-1000X. Despite trying it out in heavy traffic, the WF-1000XM3 didn’t fail to provide quiet playing environment for music playback. As if that weren’t enough, the WF-1000XM3 minimizes the effect of noise on people in situations like aircraft, subways, etc, without ceasing to deliver regular noise.

Sony adopts the SENSE ENGINE noise reduction technology for the WF-1000XM3, allowing users to automatically adjust the noise reduction effect. All you need to do is to connect your smartphone and run the Headphone Connect app. The headset uses the phone’s sensor to determine the user’s environmental information and adjusts the active noise reduction effect to provide a suitable noise reduction performance.

The noise reduction performance of the WF-1000XM3 remains unchanged. The QN1e noise-reducing processor provides a noise reduction effect to the earphone. Thanks to its closed and ear-in-ear design, the WF-1000XM3 delivers the noise reduction capability which is comparable to the WI-1000X so that you can wear it even in crowded places like subway stations. You do not need to make any sort of noise reduction in scenarios like airplanes.

Coming to connection stability, the WF-1000XM3 shows noteworthy improvements.

We tried connecting the WF-1000XM3 to a smartphone to play video and music in the conference venue and found that there wasn’t an obvious delay in the headset’s performance. The video, on the other hand, delivered basic sound and picture synchronization without any sort of problem. Aside from that, we tried using the WF-1000XM3 in a more complex wireless room and found that the stability was not lost even with multiple devices turned on.

The aforesaid changes are still pending the connection mode of the WF-1000XM3.

As far as connection configuration is concerned, the WF-1000XM3 adopts the Bluetooth 5.0 technology and employs the true wireless solution, paired with an independent connection between the two ears. This allows you to independently connect both headphones to the playback device. This configuration mode is way better than the bridge mode available on the previous generation. To achieve stability, the delay will be minimized to a specific extent, which provides a better stability experience than the original.

Nevertheless, it cannot be overlooked that there’s still room for improvement in terms of stability for the WF-1000XM3.

On a super crowded street, the WF-1000XM3 shows a stuttering phenomenon. In the SBC (sound quality priority) mode, this stuttering phenomenon is still noticeable. By reducing the distance between the earphone and the playback device, you can improve the stability of the earphone, but you are still likely to experience some level of instability.

Given that the Shibuya wireless environment is more complicated than a regular area, it seems safe to say that the WF-1000XM3 delivers a reasonably good output.

The WF-1000XM3 is still capable of delivering superior performance even if you use it in specific environments like office or airplane. But if you fancy running on the street, we suggest you adjust the connection mode to SBC (connection priority) to further improve stability.

There’s a huge improvement in the sense of hearing with fuller bass and more prominent details.

As far as sound configuration is concerned, the Sony WF-1000XM3 features a 6mm moving coil unit, and the QN1e processor has an independent DAC and amplifier, which processes audio information without any sort of problem. The highly competent QN1e processor is designed to handle 24bit lossless music; however, the transmission limitations of the WF-1000XM3 limits this processing parameter.

Sony has employed its DSEE HX digital sound enhancement engine technology for the WF-1000XM3. The DSEE HX can efficiently process as well as compensate non-lossless music while enhancing the quality of damaged sound sources. It also improves the playback and listening effects of the device.

The WF-1000XM3 is quite similar to the WI-1000X, given that it produces very prominent vocal and sound resolution. On the downside, it could be slightly on the cold side. The sound produced by the headphones can be described as more Sony-specific “digital flavor”.

Unlike a slew of other Sony True Wireless Headsets, the WF-1000XM3 offers a thicker bass performance, with a more noticeable layering of the sound. Much to the relief of music lovers, it doesn’t deliver a paper-thin sound quality like the WF-SP series offered.

After the enhancement, the vocals are now more prominent, and the details are also improved than the older models. Regrettably, the vocals seem a bit too prominent at times, and there’s sharpening the transition which makes the sounds dry. Nevertheless, the overall sound performance of the WF-1000XM3 is relatively better than the previous generation.

The previously launched models tend to boost the thickness of the sound while neglecting the sound details. The WF-SP Sport True Wireless Series focuses a bit too much on the sound details, as well as mid-high band performance which removes the thickness out of the sound.

The WF-1000XM3 is designed to eliminate the above-mentioned shortcomings. It makes the headphones deliver a more balanced sound, without losing Sony’s signature style.

If you loved the sound style delivered by Sony’s earphones, the WF-1000XM3 will meet your expectations without an iota of doubt.

The Arrival of New Headphones, Users Are Looking Forward to the 1000X Series of the Updates

The WF-1000XM3 can be deemed as an ideal turnaround for Sony’s true wireless headsets.

It addresses multiple concerns including poor connection stability, battery life, a significant delay in sound, which have been associated with the previous generation of products. Moreover, the sound quality and noise reduction effect have been improved as well. Regardless of whether it is for any true wireless headphones that have active noise reduction feature or Sony True Wireless Headset, the WF-1000XM3 is worth giving a test drive.

The WF-1000XM3 is also a great choice for those who prefer a true wireless headset that minimizes noise without demanding other features such as the high-standard transmission mode of LDAC, aptX HD. The only downside is that it will set you back a 100 yuan more than the older models. The WF-1000XM3 carries a competitive 1699 yuan price tag.

It is worth mentioning here that despite its improved performance, the WF-1000XM3 still has a lot of room for improvement, especially in the stability department.

For instance, the stability offered by the headphones in the outdoor environment can be improved. The playback can be more stable in situations where the phone and player are not placed close to each other. Moreover, it will be a great improvement if Sony adds support for LDAC or aptX HD in the WF-1000XM3. If this isn’t achieved, the availability of the QN1e chip which boasts 24bit lossless music processing capability is not justified.

It will be interesting to see if Sony’s next noise-canceling headphones will address these concerns. We’ll need to wait and watch!

While it is not a true wireless product, it offers reliable connection stability along with stronger transmission capabilities than the WF-1000XM3. Thanks to LDAC and aptX, it delivers 24-bit high-quality music wireless playback with the help of the QN1e processor. Wireless noise-canceling headphones that are crammed with these kinds of features are likely to garner more popularity among users.

Details about Sony’s next-generation product are still scarce. If the company is gearing up to launch a similar product, it is unlikely to make an appearance before the IFA 2019. If you are waiting with bated breath for the next product, it looks like you are in for a big disappointment. Note that the company hasn’t yet updated its noise reduction circle.

Keeping watching this space for more updates and drop your valuable comments below, what you think about Sony’s amazing WF-1000XM3 earbuds.

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