Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony's flagship noise-canceling earbuds have been the one to beat since they arrived in July 2023. They have pretty much everything you could hope for with a great Headphones app, strong connectivity and sound, and even better noise cancelation.
For
- Outstanding sound quality
- Strong noise cancelation
- Exceptional functionality
- Excellent level of control
Against
- Smaller earbud size affects eartip seal and fit
- Battery life remains the same as predecessor
- Flaky 360 Reality Audio personalization set up
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100
Cambridge Audio's Melomania M100 bring a significant boost to their bullet-shaped predecessor with the addition of noise cancelation and high-quality codec support to rival Sony's buds. But just like their forerunner, CA's flagship price undercuts the competition by some margin.
For
- Engaging audiophile sound
- Class-leading aptX Lossless audio support
- Great comfort levels
- Effective ANC
Against
- Navigational controls have no audible feedback
- Wear detection can be flaky
