Sony WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 are a fantastic pair of over-ear headphones that combine the best design elements of their predecessors, while levelling up the sonic and ANC capabilities of what came before. With super-clean touch controls, an ultra-comfy fit and a ton of features, there’s a lot to love about these headphones, even if they do come at quite the cost.
For
- Class-leading ANC
- Excellent audio quality
- Highly intuitive touch controls
- They’re foldable again!
Against
- Price increase over previous model
- Slightly bulky earcups
- Similar design overall, though
Sony WH-1000XM5
With great noise cancelling capabilities and clear, detailed sound, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are a fantastic pair of headphones. Their lack of foldability is a bit of a shame, but their extensive feature-set and slim design mean they’re still great cans overall – and can now be found far cheaper than their original price.
For
- Great noise cancellation
- Very good sonic performance
- Smart ambient features
- Far cheaper now
Against
- Less portable design
- Weaker sound and ANC than the XM6
- No spatial upscaling
