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Sony Unveils $649 1000X Headphones with 24-Hour Battery

5/5/2026

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Sony will launch the 1000X The ColleXion headphones on May 19, 2026, at $649 in the United States.
The headphones feature a V3 processor, DSEE Ultimate upscaling and 360 Reality Audio.
Active noise cancellation uses twelve microphones, four more than Apple’s AirPods Max 2.
Battery life reaches roughly 24 hours with ANC and provides 90 minutes after a five-minute quick charge.
European pricing is reported near €629, making the model costlier than the WH-1000XM6.

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Sony will launch the 1000X The ColleXion headphones on May 19, 2026, at $649 in the United States.
The headphones feature a V3 processor, DSEE Ultimate upscaling and 360 Reality Audio.
Active noise cancellation uses twelve microphones, four more than Apple’s AirPods Max 2.
Battery life reaches roughly 24 hours with ANC and provides 90 minutes after a five-minute quick charge.
European pricing is reported near €629, making the model costlier than the WH-1000XM6.