Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones vs. the Competition: Are they finally flawless?
We tested the new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, and calling them an upgrade from the previous version, which had its fair share of issues, is an understatement. Our tech writer put them through their paces for weeks to find out what's changed, what hasn't and how they stack up against top competitors like the Apple AirPods Max and Bose QuietComfort Ultra. So, do these new Sony over-ear headphones finally silence the competition, or are they just another iteration in the ongoing noise-canceling headphone wars? Let's find out.
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