The latest Sony wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, have been tested and found to be astonishingly good. They outperform the already excellent WF-1000XM4, which are now discontinued. The new earbuds are 25 per cent smaller and 20 per cent lighter than their predecessors, yet feature a larger driver that enhances audio quality.
Design-wise, the WF-1000XM6 are slick and premium. A bone conduction sensor detects when the wearer is talking and can automatically pause audio, though this 'speak to talk' feature may need to be disabled if you sing along to music. New touch controls make it easy to adjust settings without reaching for your phone.
In terms of noise cancellation, the WF-1000XM6 are among the best available, effectively silencing ambient noise including jet engines. Sound quality is superb, with a balanced presentation that handles bass, mids, and highs with clarity. Battery life is competitive, though exact figures were not provided in the source.
While Sony's earbuds can be expensive, the WF-1000XM6 justify their premium price with top-tier performance. For those on a budget, Sony also offers the WF-C700N, which include active noise cancelling at a lower price point, though they lack wireless charging and advanced audio codecs.
