Reviewers praise the Sony WH-1000XM6 as one of the best over-ear wireless headphones, with a major price cut set to launch on AliExpress, offering advanced noise cancellation and improved features amid limited availability.
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 has been positioned by reviewers as one of the strongest over-ear wireless headphones available, and Phonandroid says AliExpress is set to sell it at a steep discount from 17 August. The French site reports a base price of €246, down from €449.99, with extra voucher codes that can reduce the cost further, including PHDFR33 for orders above €229. It also says a PayPal promotion could take the price to €246 for early buyers, although stocks are limited. According to TechRadar’s guide to the best over-ear headphones, the WH-1000XM6 is the current overall pick, reflecting its strong noise cancellation and sound quality.
The appeal of the XM6 is not just the discount. RTINGS says Sony has made measured but meaningful changes, including a revised folding hinge, Bluetooth LE LC3 support and a faster QN3 processor. The review also points to the addition of more microphones, which improves active noise cancellation, while framing the model as an evolution rather than a full redesign.
Reviewers have been similarly positive about daily use. Tom’s Guide describes the headphones as exceptionally comfortable, with clearer vocals and around 30 hours of battery life, while HeadphoneCheck praises the balanced sound and strong ANC but notes some compromises, including firmer clamping, slimmer ear pads and the lack of USB audio. SoundGuys likewise says the XM6 is well suited to commuters and travellers, though it flags limited future-proofing on connectivity.
Phonandroid’s specification summary matches that broader consensus. It says the XM6 weighs 250 grams, uses leatherette ear cushions and an adjustable headband, and offers Adaptive Sound Control to tune noise cancellation automatically to the surroundings. Sony also claims 30 hours of listening with noise cancellation enabled, 40 hours without it, and roughly three hours of playback from a three-minute charge.
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