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Sony WH-1000XM6: $429 Headphones With 30-Hour Battery Life

4/18/2026

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The Sony WH-1000XM6 costs $429.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 includes a 10-band equalizer and strong Active Noise Cancellation, competing with Bose QC Ultra and Sennheiser HDB 630.
Battery life reaches up to 30 hours with Active Noise Cancellation.
AirPods Max 2 offer similar performance but cost $549.
The XM6 is recommended for Android users due to its robust feature set.

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Story summary

The Sony WH-1000XM6 costs $429.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 includes a 10-band equalizer and strong Active Noise Cancellation, competing with Bose QC Ultra and Sennheiser HDB 630.
Battery life reaches up to 30 hours with Active Noise Cancellation.
AirPods Max 2 offer similar performance but cost $549.
The XM6 is recommended for Android users due to its robust feature set.