Sony's latest flagship takes everything great about the XM5 and pushes ANC and transparency to near-unrivaled levels. WIRED calls it 'my new favorite earbuds' with a 9/10 rating.
If you want the absolute best Sony has to offer and don't mind paying a premium, the XM6 is genuinely special — the transparency mode alone is worth the upgrade. Just know the XM5 is still a great deal at a lower price.
“If you're shopping for premium wireless earbuds and you want to use them every day for everything, these are probably the best do-it-all solution I've ever tested.”
WIRED · read full review →
“Pair excellent passive isolation with Sony's top-tier noise canceling algorithms and processing, and you get a nearly unrivaled experience in the world of portable listening.”
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“Sony's latest flagships offer improved sound, handle ambient noise better during calls, and deliver some of the best ANC you can get in a pair of wireless earbuds.”
The Verge · read full review →
“Top-ranked among 2026 wireless earbuds for noise cancellation and overall performance.”
RTINGS.com · read full review →
