Sony

Sony WH-1000XM6

The default flagship: class-leading noise cancelling, comfy for all-day wear, and a tuning most people love out of the box.

Best overall / travel

Specs

TypeClosed wireless
ANCYes (adaptive)
Battery~30 hr
CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC

Measured score

Sound 88
Build 78
Value 80
Features 95
PRICE $$$

Pros & cons

  • Top-tier adaptive ANC
  • All-day comfort
  • Excellent app + multipoint
  • Plasticky build for the price
  • Not the most 'audiophile' tuning

How it compares

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort UltraSony for the better all-round package and LDAC hi-res; Bose for the absolute quietest, comfiest noise cancelling. Full comparison →

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