Best Sony Headphones (2026)

Every Sony headphone in our catalogue, ranked by the same 0–100 score computed from verified specs — an at-a-glance shortlist of Sony’s current line-up. See how we score.

1. 1

   Sony WH-1000XM491/100 · from $349

   Commuters and travelers prioritizing high-quality noise isolation · Users looking for a polished upgrade to the older XM3 model

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2. 2

   Sony ULT Wear91/100

   Listeners who prefer bass-heavy music genres · Commuters requiring adaptive noise cancellation · Users who need to switch audio quickly between a phone and a laptop

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3. 3

   Sony WH-1000XM588/100 · from $399

   Isolating against ambient noise in busy environments or during travel · Users who prefer tweaking their audio experience using detailed software control

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4. 4

   Sony WH-1000XM688/100 · from $450

   Commuters and travelers requiring strong active noise cancellation · Listeners wanting spatial audio upmixing for music and movies · Users seeking versatile wireless connectivity and ambient sound control

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5. 5

   Sony WH-CH720N88/100

   Commuters seeking active noise cancellation on a budget · Daily casual listening without the premium price tag of flagship models

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6. 6

   Sony WH-1000XM6 Collexion74/100 · from $650

   Listeners willing to spend extra for design upgrades and a more premium physical · Users seeking the top-tier aesthetic variant within Sony's headphone lineup

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