Sony Wireless Headphones The Collexion WH-1000X White

The Sony The Collexion WH-1000X closed and dynamic circum-aural headphones reinvent the standards of portable listening by combining luxurious finishes with cutting-edge technologies. Carefully designed, this premium model features a blasted and polished metal structure offering a sleek contrast, complemented by refined synthetic leather to ensure softness and comfort. The generously proportioned earcups and padded headband reduce pressure during extended listening. Practical, it comes with a compact case featuring a magnetic closure and an integrated carrying system to make travel easier.

On the acoustic front, these headphones incorporate a 30 mm diaphragm-type driver with a carbon fiber composite dome and a neodymium magnet, tuned by world-renowned mastering engineers. The device combines Sony's new integrated V3 processor with the HD QN3 noise-canceling processor. It supports high-resolution audio as well as the LDAC codec to guarantee faithful sound reproduction, while DSEE Ultimate technology delivers advanced upscaling of audio sources. For total immersion, the 360 Reality Audio processing is accompanied by specific 360 upmix modes for music, cinema, and video games, as well as head tracking. The Sony Sound Connect application allows you to customize the experience with a 10-band equalizer.

The Multi Noise Sensor technology relies on 12 precision microphones to capture and eliminate ambient noise. The system also offers an Auto-Ambient Sound mode that adjusts the external sound level across 20 filter levels, including a Voice Focus option, as well as the Speak-To-Chat function activatable by voice command. For calls, 6 beamforming microphones powered by artificial intelligence, combined with a treatment to reduce unwanted noises like wind or cars, guarantee crystal-clear conversations.

Regarding connectivity and battery life, the headphones use Bluetooth 6.0 and LE Audio technology, compatible with SBC, AAC, LDAC, and LC3 (Auracast) formats. It features an all-ecosystem multipoint connection, as well as Google Fast Pair and Swift Pair quick configuration functions. Its battery offers a maximum runtime of 24 hours with active noise cancellation and up to 32 hours when it is deactivated. A quick charging system via USB-C PD allows you to recover 1 hour and 30 minutes of playback in just 5 minutes of charging, for a full charge time of approximately 3.5 hours.