Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The following is my first impression after receiving them in the mail today and WOW I am ecstatic. I currently have the first generation AirPods, the overhead WH-1000XM3s and now these earbud WF-1000XM3s. I really liked the convenience and the decent sound quality of the AirPods but unfortunately didn't like how easy it was to hear my surroundings, especially while lifting in the gym, and had to raise the volume so high. The build quality is excellent. The case overall is a sturdy plastic with a nice matte feel and is light weight which will be great for travel despite being bigger than the AirPods case. There are individual LED indicators on each earbud and on the case itself to allow you to know when its charging. I also like the flat, glossy circle on each earbud and how they are touch sensitive so I can use that to control the music as well as the noise cancelling features. Another thing I appreciate is how they give you 6 additional sets of earbud tips in order to allow you to find your perfect, personal fit. In terms of looks, I find it to be a classy look. It definitely doesn't look bulky, (like an oversized bug sitting in your ear) and it feels light weight, being overall comfortable. However, I do have some big ears that stick out like open car doors so your own experience may vary from mine. The fit of the AirPods never bothered me either but it would after a few hours. In terms of sound quality and noise cancelling, I find it to be excellent. My music library consists of mostly hip hop/lo-fi music and these have great bass without being overly "boomy" nor too tight. There is definitely a punch you will feel greater than the AirPods. I'm no audiophile with knowledge of mids and highs but I do think they are great for the average listener with a bass preference. To top it off, they are noise cancelling (!) and I find them to work surprisingly well blocking ambient noise. In comparison to the WH-1000XM3s, of course it is definitely not as precise, the noise cancelling is noticeably better and the sound stage on those headphones is large/more open. However, given the obvious size difference in consideration, these earbuds are a delight. In summary, I think these will end up replacing my AirPods. I liked those but I love these for its noise cancelling (which will be perfect for lifting in the gym), greater bass and overall sound quality along with its style. However, for enjoying a full listening experience while not actively moving or traveling, I will stick to my overhead WH-1000XM3s.