Apple AirPods gets a lot of competition from the likes of Sony, Bose, and others. Sony launched the WF-1000X in 2017 and now they have finally announced WF-1000XM3. The latest noise-canceling earbuds from Sony is priced at $230 and features significant improvements over its predecessor.

Firstly, the WF-1000XM3 comes with better noise canceling tech-enabled by QN1e processor. Furthermore, it also offers better sound dampening. The new hardware allows both the earbuds to directly connect with your device while the previous model worked by transmitting audio from the left bud to the right.

As far as design is concerned, the WF-1000XM3 comes with a rubber surface below the tips and this helps in securing the buds. It is also worth noticing that the rubber tips are extended so that they can slide beneath your ears. Sony claims that a single charge on the WF-1000XM3 will last for up to six hours with noise canceling and eight hours when the feature is turned off.

The case accompanying Sony WF-1000XM3 offers three additional charges, in case you drain the battery the additional charge will add 90 minutes of listening time. The buds and the cover are held together with the help of a magnetic latch. Another useful feature is the Quick Attention Mode. Users can simply place their fingers on the left earbuds to activate the ambient mode and removing the finger will reactivate the noise cancellation. This is a handy feature if you want to pay attention while paying for something at the grocery store.

That being said, the Sony WF-1000XM3 are not water-resistant. The Sony WF-1000XM3 are priced at $230 and can be preordered from Amazon and Best Buy. However, the new earbuds will start shipping only in August.

[via- Sony