I compared the best Bose and Sony ANC headphones of 2025 - here's how the latter wins

• The Sony WH-1000XM6 are available in Black, Silver, and Midnight Blue for $450.
• These headphones provide exceptional noise cancellation, practical software features, and an enjoyable sound.
• A tight fit and non-adjustable noise cancellation are noticeable pitfalls for premium headphones.

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It's been three years since Sony released the last iteration of its revered WH-1000X series over-ear headphones, and there couldn't be bigger shoes to fill.

The WH-1000XM5 are considered by consumers and industry experts to be some of the best headphones on the market, with high marks for their comfort, sound, software features, and excellent noise-canceling capabilities.

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Now, the WH-1000XM6 are here, positioned as Sony's most advanced (and expensive) consumer headphones to date. But with so many fabulous headphones on ...