Sony’s WF-1000XM6 These are the best noise-canceling wireless earbuds you can buy, but it’s hard to recommend them over the previous generation model due to the price. While the older version is often on sale for $248, the update costs $329 — and it’s never been that low before. That’s why this deal is worth noting: Right now, Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Sony for about $298 ($31 off), which is their first discount.
Sony’s WF-1000XM lineup has long been one of our favorite wireless earbuds, and the latest model simply builds on what already works so well. In his review, my colleague John Higgins said they block out noise even more effectively, outperforming both the Bose Ultra earbuds and the AirPods Pro when it comes to tuning out nearby conversations. They sound as impressive as ever, delivering clean, well-balanced audio with better bass than its predecessor, as well as continued support for Sony’s LDAC codec so music retains more detail. Sony has added a new listening mode designed to make audio less distracting by mimicking the effect of background music in a café, which is helpful if you rely on music to help you concentrate.
Apart from the sound and noise cancellation, the buds are suitable for everyday use. Battery life is top-notch, lasting up to eight hours on a single charge, or up to 24 hours with the wireless charging case. For comfort, Sony continues to include swappable foam ear tips in multiple sizes, and will send silicone tips for free if the foam ones don’t work for you. That said, getting the best noise cancellation and sound depends on getting a secure fit with one of the included foam ear tips, which our reviewer struggled with.
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