Sony 1000X Series Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Platinum (WH1000XX/S)

Key Features

Luxury design, calibrated for comfort

Curated materials meet meticulous craftsmanship, appealing to both sight and touch. Premium crafted metal and soft, refined faux leather deliver understated elegance.

Sound to transport you

Rich, wide-range sound elevates every listening experience. A bespoke driver, paired with co-creation with renowned mastering engineers, delivers balanced lows, natural vocals and clear highs with effortless clarity. 360 Upmix further expands music, cinema and gaming content into an immersive spatial soundscape.

Legendary 1000X series noise cancelling

Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimised in real time, so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.

Ultra-clear calls

Clarity in every call. Al beamforming and the Integrated Processor V3 isolate your voice from background noise, so you're always heard-even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.

Effortless connections

Stay connected seamlessly across devices with multipoint connection, while next-generation LE Audio and 24-hour battery life mean you're ready for anything.

Luxury design & Premium comfort

Luxury design, calibrated for comfort

Curated materials meet meticulous craftsmanship, appealing to both sight and touch, representing the pinnacle of headphone design and wearable comfort.

Refined build, discreet design

Understated elegance is shaped through carefully selected materials and precise construction. Smooth finishes and minimal lines create a quietly luxurious look, with every detail as refined as it appears.

Premium crafted metal

Stainless steel is crafted to blend a matte sandblasted texture with meticulously polished gloss, combining exceptional durability with a sense of luxury.

Soft, refined faux leather

Soft, refined faux leather combines smooth, comfortable touch and realistic texture, while integrated metal buttons and microphone holes ensure a seamless finish.

Material-led design

Optimised layout enhances design and function. The metal exoskeleton is separated from soft cushions, creating contrast while maintaining a unified expression.

Platinum or Black

Available in Platinum and Black, each colour pairs refined simplicity with subtle metallic contrast, enhancing your presence with a modern, sophisticated edge. Choose urban style or sleek simplicity.

Pinnacle of wearable comfort

Stylish and refined, with no compromise on comfort. Thoughtful craftsmanship and advanced engineering combine to deliver an exceptional level of all-day wearability.

Comfortable around your ear

A generously proportioned earcup design allows the headphones to rest freely over your ears, without contact or pressure.

Lasting comfort by design

The wider, cushioned headband rests gently, optimising pressure and maintaining composed stability—ideal for long listening sessions.

A balanced embrace

Soft, stretchable leather adapts naturally to the shape of your head, providing stable isolation with minimal side pressure.

Designed to rest beautifully

Cushioned and well-balanced by design, even when worn around the neck between uses. Convenience and comfort without compromising style.

Intuitive carry case

Pack up and go in seconds. With an easy‑grip handle, magnetic closure, and compact design, the carry case opens and closes effortlessly and fits neatly into your bag—even when travelling light.

Distinctive control

Personalised audio that feels easy. Distinct button shapes for Power, Noise Cancelling, and Listening Mode allow effortless operation—even by touch alone. Customisable in the Sony | Sound Connect app

Ultimate listening experience

Sound to transport you

Rich, wide-range sound elevates every listening experience. A bespoke driver unit, paired with co-creation with renowned mastering engineers, delivers balanced lows, natural vocals and clear highs with precise separation. 360 Upmix modes further expand music, cinema and gaming content into an immersive spatial audio.

Engineered to perfection

New, bespoke driver unit reveals delicate highs and a spacious soundstage. From acoustic structure to circuit layout, careful details ensure faithful reproduction.

Bespoke driver unit

The soft edge and uniquely designed high-rigidity dome used unidirectional carbon composite material, enhancing delicate high-frequency expression and a wider sound stage.

Power behind performance

The HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 advances D/A conversion, while the Integrated Processor V3 allows 360 Upmix to support three modes and DSEE Ultimate.

Crafted with sound masters

Tuned with award-winning mastering engineers to deliver premium sound. Listen to every nuance and detail, bringing each song to life as truly intended.

Music as the artist intended

Through collaboration with top mastering engineers, 1000X THE COLLEXION reproduces music with smooth vocals, clear instrument balance, and nuanced dynamics, faithfully conveying the creator’s intent.

Noise cancelling

Legendary 1000X series noise cancelling

Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimised in real time -so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.

7x faster. Flawless control.

With processing speeds seven times faster than the previous QN1 Processor, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time—delivering a dramatic leap in noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity.

12 microphones. Precise detection.

With optimally placed microphones, noise cancellation adapts more precisely to your fit and environment—so your sound feels effortless and powerful.

Real-time analysis. Adaptive quiet.

Our Adaptive NC Optimiser delivers unmatched noise-cancelling precision— adjusting to external noise, air pressure, and even your fit for uninterrupted, immersive sound.

A bespoke driver unit

Exceptional noise cancelling for distraction-free listening everywhere. A new soft-edge and high-rigidity dome driver reproduces the NC signal precisely across a wider frequency spectrum.

Stay in sync. Wherever you are.

Our Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple microphones filter noise or let in what matters: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sony | Sound Connect app.

Call quality

Ultra-clear calls

Clarity in every call. Al beamforming and V3 Processor isolate your voice from background noise, so you're always heard—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones

Focused on your voice

With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, 1000X THE COLLEXION homes in on your voice while filtering out background noise—so every word comes through sharp and clear, even in busy environments.

Intelligent noise reduction

The AI-optimised noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology ensure every word is heard clearly—even in noisy settings.

Wind-noise free

Refined microphone placement and structure minimise wind interference—reducing noise on your calls and ensuring a clearer, more comfortable listening experience.

Mute and unmute, easily

Mute or unmute by double-pressing the NC/AMB button. No need to reach for your device.

Intuitive operation

Effortlessly intuitive

Thoughtful design means true integration. Touch controls for complete playback and volume, plus smart features like voice assistance and automatic wearing and speech detection, make listening seamless.

Talk it out with Google Gemini

Get hands-free help with Google Gemini. Just say "Hey Google" to ask spontaneous questions, manage your schedule, discuss travel plans, communicate with friends, or even control music while you're on the move. With Gemini Live, start free-flowing conversations and brainstorm ideas anytime.

Built-in voice control

You can also use built-in voice control for noise cancellation, volume, and playback when connected to any device.

Instant pause. Instant play.

Just take the headphones off, and the music stops – a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the headphones back on, and the music starts again.

Control headphones with head gestures

You can operate your headphones using natural head gestures, like receiving or declining calls, or operating Auto Play, by nodding or shaking your head.

Quick Access

A shortcut to your music with simple taps, and no need to touch your smartphone. You can enjoy your music in an effortless way.

Scene-based listening

Provides a sound experience just tailored to you by sensing the current situation and scene, such as walking, running and gym.

Connection & Usability

Smooth connectivity

Connect quickly, easily and smoothly. Enhanced connectivity and usability make everyday use more seamless and intuitive.

Multipoint Connection

For total convenience, your headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth® devices at the same time, automatically switching when a call is received, or playback is started on either device.

Next-generation Bluetooth® audio

Enjoy ultra-low latency for flawless gaming, effortless access to public broadcasts with Auracast™, and—of course—exceptional sound quality. Multi-point and auto-switching keep you connected without interruption.

Easy pairing with your computer

Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.

Find your headphones with Fast Pair

In one tap, 1000X THE COLLEXION enable effortless Bluetooth® pairing with your Android™ devices. You can even ring your device to help find it when it’s nearby.

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