Customer Ratings & Reviews

This holiday season I bought the Bose QC Ultra gen 2, Bowers and Wilkins Px7 s3, and the XM6. I returned the Bose and B&Ws, and I'm keeping the Sony's. The Sony's just do everything right in my opinion. The Bose sounded the worst by far even after being EQ'd, and I would say the PX7 S3 sound the best out of the box, however the Sony's can be EQ'd and sound great. Sony's ANC is significantly better than the other two with B&W being the worst. The call quality is decent on all three, but I think the Bose were the best in that category. In terms of comfort, I found the Bose are too loose and would slide on my head, which triggers the in ear detection to pause what you're listening to constantly. The PX7 s3 clamping force is too much and are heavier, so comfort is their biggest drawback. Sony's strikes the right balance between weight and clamping force, and they don't slide on my head. The Sony's and Bose are both comfortable with glasses. Sony's build quality is probably the most questionable of three and time will tell if they fixed the hinge issue like the XM5 had. Overall, the Sony's are definitely the most well rounded of these three that came out this year, especially for noise canceling and sound quality. I might have kept the B&Ws, if they weren't so tight on the head. I was just downright disappointed by the Bose.

i may be biased because i'm a big sony product person but these sound crisp and the batterly life has been superb. i also really appreciate that they made the ear cuffs bendable in order to pack into the case again. the touch features on the headphones are so easy to use as well, i sometimes default to it when using other earphones.

I’ll keep this as short as possible. Sound quality: bass is VERY present, but I wouldn’t consider it muddy Comfortability: very comfortable, I would recommend getting thicker ear pads from a 3rd party seller if you wear glasses Build quality: hasn’t broken so I’m not complaining lol Noise cancellation: legally verified to be the best. What more do you need?

I came from the Airpods Max and couldnt be happier. The AirPods Max never felt like the best-in-class in either ANC or sound quality generally. I was holding off on the XM5 until the XM6 and ended up trading in the AirPods Max. The build quality on these is wonderful and they are much lighter than the Max. Sound quality is another level and the ANC is amazing. They are also much more comfortable to wear than the Max. The travel case is also excellent. I haven’t played around with the accompanying app much but it looks like it has some cool features. Really happy with my purchase!

First time trying a WH-1000XM series headphone and these XM6’s are awesome! The ANC and Transparency modes are top level. With ANC the world around you disappears and with Transparency mode you can hear birds chirping and cars approaching while walking your dog. Sony really out did themselves with these 2 feature. Comfort level is also top notch, I can wear these for hours no problem. The battery life is excellent, up to 30 hours with ANC features turned on. And the sound quality is superb, you can even have a custom EQ with a 10-band slider to get the exact sound you want.

Thoroughly been enjoying my first month with these headphones, they have excellent noise cancellation and are very comfortable on my head, which is a plus! No headaches, and I love the style. Have not charged them since I purchased them and they are still at more than 50% of charge!

These headphones check EVERY BOX. Comfort, Battery life, Ease of use, And of course Sound. Only one negative, they make my ears Sweat. But they are better insulated then the previous model. So no damage frome sweating.

I was skeptical about spending this much on headphones. But after months of hauling these across airports and conference rooms, I get it now. The noise cancellation is just different. I put these on during a 5-hour flight last month and genuinely forgot I was on a plane. For me, that's the whole game — I do a lot of my best work in transit, and these headphones are a big reason why that's even possible. Sound quality is excellent too, way better than I expected. And the battery just... lasts. I've never once pulled these out of my bag dead, which sounds like a low bar but trust me, with my travel schedule it matters. Honestly, if you're on the fence, just get them. I've recommended these to three coworkers already and none of them have come back to complain.

[Employee of bestbuy] I am a very picky person when it comes to headphones. I have bought and returned many because I am not happy with them. This is the first pair that I will 100% say that I will keep because of how light it is how long the battery life is and how great it sounds. The flexibility of it with the headband with the clamp is great. I work out. It’s a great workout headset. I can sling around all I want and they do not follow my head. I have 100% recommend.

Phenomenal sound clarity; a clear step up even from the XM5s I currently own. ANC is basically unparalleled at this point. When on, entire world is basically on mute (especially while music is playing). Comfort level is great, even if the clamping is a bit stronger than the xm5. Owned a pair of airpods max for a few years, and let me just say as an iphone user, the xm6s blow them out of the water in so many categories that matter most (sound, comfort, portability, ANC). These are by far the best headphones I’ve ever worn and it’s not even close.

The headphones are probably the best ones I’ve ever had, noise cancellation is on another level compared to my AirPods Pro 3’s,the cinema listening mode is also pretty good. Use them for the gym and studying I can say there pretty comfortable to wear them for long periods of time. 10/10 headphones

These are awesome. They are extremely comfy, the battery life is solid and most importantly the SOUND and NOISE CANCELLING are unmatched. You literally can't hear anything when NC is enabled. Easily some of the best headphones I've ever owned.

Sounds good volume not as good as I would like it wish it had more bass

⸻ Sony WH-1000XM5 – Worth It These are hands-down the best noise-canceling headphones I’ve ever used. Sony really nailed it with the WH-1000XM5. The noise canceling is next-level—perfect for travel, work, or just tuning out the world. Sound quality is super clear and rich, with great bass and balanced tones. They’re also really comfortable, even for long wear, and the battery lasts forever (like 30 hours!). Bonus: they charge fast and have smart features like pausing when you take them off. If you’re on the fence, just get them. You won’t regret it.

I found these amazingly comfortable and extremely effective at reducing airplane noise. The battery life is phenomenal as well. If I had to pick at anything, it’s the case that I’m not fond of. While I’m happy it’s there as competitors don’t include one, you have to contort the headphones to get them in the case. And if they are not placed in the case perfectly the case won’t close but again I am nitpicking.

These are the best headphones I have ever owned! I am always looking for good quality audio that matches the price, and these ones do. I like the way they fit and are designed. Everything is simple and looks appealing, along with a very simple magnetic case to go with it. The button designs are obvious which is nice to click the right ones on the left side. The right side has amazing swiping features that make it easy to change the music or video without needing to click the device. The app is also amazing as it has incredible features and customizations. I like the one where when I take off the headphones it will pause whatever I’m listening to. Not to mention the best part which is the noise cancellation, nothing beats it. Overall I’m very happy with the product and everything it has to offer!

I've had these headphones for about a month and a half at this point, and I've really enjoyed them from the first time I put them on. They're incredibly comfortable, and I'm able to wear them for hours without issue. The thing that caused me to finally write a review was a recent flight I was on. We were seated above the wing, with the engine not far in front of us, and it was very loud. I put these headphones on and was absolutely stunned by how quiet it was. I couldn't hear any of that noise, but I was still able to hear when an announcement came over the speaker so I could pause what I was listening to and hear it. If you want incredible noise cancelling, these are the headphones to get! Oh yeah, they have great sound quality too!

I’ve been using these Sony headphones for a while now, and I’m really impressed. The sound is clear and the bass is strong without being overwhelming. Noise cancellation works great, especially in public places. They’re very comfortable to wear for long hours, and the battery lasts much longer than I expected. Definitely worth the money!

It’s too of the line when it comes to noise canceling comparable to the Bose headsets with different the pads are more comfortable on the Sony. Quality of sound is great but nothing exceptional as it is comparable to Apple or Bose headsets . It has different modes like Cinema etc that add more depth to it.

Fantastic headphones! The Sony WH‑1000XM6 delivers outstanding noise cancellation, rich sound, and super‑comfortable earcups. The Midnight Blue color looks premium, and the battery life easily lasts through long workdays. Totally worth it!”