VersusSony 1000X The Collexion vs Bowers and Wilkins PX8 S2: High-priced headphones compete for your dollarHigh prices make comparisons contentious.Christian Thomas·4mo ago
VersusSony 1000X The Collexion vs Apple AirPods Max 2: Premium price, very different prioritiesThe Sony 1000X The Collexion and Apple AirPods Max 2 go head-to-head to see which premium ANC headphones are right for you.Dave Carr·4mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“For most users outside the Apple ecosystem, the Sony 1000X The Collexion is the easier headphone to recommend.”
VersusSony 1000X The Collexion vs. WH-1000XM6: Worth the $200 premium?Sony’s WH-1000X The Collexion costs far more than the WH-1000XM6, but the differences may surprise you.Dave Carr·4mo agoJump toFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“The Collexion simply doesn't sound dramatically better than the WH-1000XM6, nor does it block substantially more noise or offer better battery life.”
VersusSony WF-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: There's a clear winner for mostSony’s latest flagship earbuds go toe-to-toe with one of Apple’s most popular products.Tom Triggs·5mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryMicVerdict at a glance“I find the Sony WF-1000XM6 to be the stronger flagship earbuds.”
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: Which flagship cans should you buy?Apple’s ecosystem-focused AirPods Max 2 face off against Sony’s feature-packed WH-1000XM5.Tom Triggs·5mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesMicVerdict at a glance“The Sony WH-1000XM5 offers a more balanced package for a wider audience.”
VersusSony LinkBuds Clip vs Sony LinkBuds Fit: Open vs idiosyncraticDo you really want new LinkBuds? Or are the old ones still tops?Christian Thomas·7mo agoJump toFeaturesConnectivityBatteryVerdict at a glance“If you've been hesitant to take the dive into open earbuds because you commute a lot and don't want to give up occasional isolation or ANC, then the S…”
VersusSony LinkBuds Clip vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: Which open-ear earbuds should you buy?Sony and Bose both offer premium open ear earbuds but only one may be right for you.Dave Carr·7mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundVerdict at a glance“If you want open-ear earbuds with lots of software features and a lower price, I find the Sony LinkBuds Clip easier to recommend.”
VersusSony WF-1000XM6 vs WF-1000XM4: The upgrade finally makes senseThe WF-1000XM6 offer tangible benefits, but they come at a price.Tom Triggs·7mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“If you value improved fit consistency, noticeably better call quality, more advanced ANC processing, and a more refined, customizable sound, the [WF-1…”
VersusSony WF-1000XM6 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: A worthy successor?Out with the old, in with the newChristian Thomas·7mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMic
VersusSony WF-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3: Which premium earbuds should you buy?Apple ecosystem perks or deeper sound control? We tested the Sony WF-1000XM6 and AirPods Pro 3 to find out.Dave Carr·7mo agoJump toFit & useConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“If I'm buying purely for "earbuds as earbuds," I lean toward the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds, and for Android users in particular, they are the easier rec…”
VersusSony WH-1000XM6 vs Sonos Ace: Best ANC headphones under $450?Same $449 price, different sound: The Sony WH-1000XM6 and Sonos Ace go head-to-head.Dave Carr·8mo agoJump toFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“If you want the best all-around ANC headphones for music, travel, calls, and app control, go with the Sony WH-1000XM6.”
VersusSony LinkBuds Open vs Sony LinkBuds WF-L900: A credible updateShould you upgrade? Probably.Christian Thomas·10mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatterySoundVerdict at a glance“At this point, the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are over two years old, and unlikely to make the case over the newer earbuds unless you're looking at them as…”