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The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones is the 2025 successor to the WH-1000XM5 that was released way back in 2022. Both sound quality and noise cancelation have been noticeably improved on the XM6 thanks to a more powerful QN3 audio processor and a total of 12 beam-forming microphones that do a great job of picking up and cancelling out unwanted noise.

Sony and Bose released flagship headphones this year, delivering new features, upgraded audio performance, improved battery capacity, and most importantly, the best active noise cancellation (ANC) in the industry.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 were our favorite headphones for years. The successor took this spot, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t value in the last-generation headset. The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are still amazing, especially if you can get them at a price like today’s!

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In conclusion, the QC Ultra Headphones are the go-to for noise cancellation and spatial audio, while Sony’s XM6 headphones are a greater value that meets all marks. Skip the AirPods Max completely. If you enjoyed this story, be sure to follow Mashable on MSN.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 are arguably the best headphones around. If you want them, today is your chance to get them at a record-low price!

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones offer even better sound and ANC performance.They have the best travel case for headphones in 2025.I love the more comfortable, snug fit of Sony's new flagship headphones.