The ATH-ANC300TW's are more compact and suitable for exercise than Sony’s WF-1000XM3, but don’t quite compete in the battery life or ANC departments. For those looking for a less bass-heavy alternative though, they’re the perfect set of cans.

These ANC300TW earbuds are a pleasure to listen to.

Audio-Technica created the best challenger to the Sony WF-1000XM3 we've seen yet.

While they have their small flaws, these incredibly spacious and nicely detailed headphones are worth a listen

They offer a sleek design, and while they’re a little big, they’re not uncomfortable. And, in classic Audio Technica fashion, the headphones sound pretty good too.

Sound quality is your top priority. The ATH-ANC300TW sound great, and their noise canceling works very well.

They slightly overemphasize the mids, and they're not as well-balanced as some of the higher-end open-back headphones, but they reproduce tracks with above-average fidelity. They also create a satisfactory soundstage for neutral listening.