Best ANC Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM6
by Sony
4.7
Sony's new ANC flagship with class-leading travel performance, richer tuning, and smarter call quality in a lighter over-ear package.
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Sony's latest flagship ANC platform
30 hours battery with ANC
Multipoint Bluetooth
Adaptive sound control
Speak-to-Chat
Hi-Res audio with LDAC
Full Review
WH-1000XM6 is Sony's latest premium wireless headphone, built around stronger active noise cancellation, refined tuning with wider soundstage, better microphones for calls, and the feature depth Sony fans expect. It stays one of the easiest recommendations for travelers and commuters who want a do-it-all ANC headphone.
What We Like
- Still one of the safest premium picks for travel and flights
- ANC is excellent across engines, office noise, and city rumble
- Lighter and easier to wear for long sessions than many rivals
- Sony app gives more control than Apple or Sonos
- LDAC support helps Android users get better wireless audio
What Could Be Better
- Best codec support is still Android-first
- Sony's app can feel busy
- Premium pricing
- Design remains more functional than luxurious
Technical Specifications
weight254g
batteryUp to 30 hours with ANC
audio30mm driver, LDAC, Hi-Res Audio
connectivityBluetooth 5.3, multipoint, USB-C
compatibilityAndroid, iPhone, Windows, Mac
Where to Buy
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