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Sony WH-1000XM5
Still the pair to beat for noise cancelling and all-day comfort.
4.7 · 41,200 reviews
$288
$400
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Sony WF-1000XM6 Wireless Earbuds
Sony's flagship in-ears — the best noise cancelling on the market.
4.6 · 1,120 reviews
$298
$330
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Sony's newest flagship earbuds pair class-best adaptive noise cancelling with a warmer, more detailed sound than the XM5. The pick if you want one pair for flights, offices and everything between.
- Adaptive noise cancelling
- 8 h per charge, 30 h with case
- LDAC hi-res support
- IPX4 water resistance
The verdict
Why it scores 4.6 out of 5
Works for you
- Class-leading noise cancelling
- Richer sound than the XM5
- Excellent call clarity and EQ control
Worth knowing
- Fit can take some tip swapping
- Flagship pricing
Full specifications
- Driver
- 8.4 mm dynamic
- Battery
- 8 h, 30 h with case
- Noise cancelling
- Adaptive, auto-switching
- Codecs
- LDAC, AAC, SBC
- Rating
- IPX4
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