A comparison of Apple's Beats 360 and Sony's WH-1000XM6 highlights contrasting design philosophies: Beats opts for a lighter, sportier, highly customizable plastic build with swappable ear cushions and headbands, while Sony offers a more understated, foldable design with a protective hard-shell case. Sony's headphones weigh less at 254 grams versus Beats' 294 grams, and each brand ships with a different accessory case—Sony's rigid and compact, Beats' a soft gym-bag-style pouch.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-22
WIRED refreshed its noise-canceling earbuds recommendations for September 2026, updating specs, prices and links across brands including Bose, Apple, Samsung, Anker and Beats. After testing in real-world noisy settings like subways and cafes, the reviewer named the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) as the top overall performer for active noise cancellation and sound quality.
wired.com
· 2026-09-14
Sony has released the WH-1000XM4C, a refreshed version of its popular 2020 WH-1000XM4 headphones, priced at $300. The update adds Bluetooth 6.0, a 10-band equalizer with gaming EQ, a new lavender color option, and revised sound tuning, while keeping the same QN1 noise-canceling chip and four-microphone array. Battery life drops slightly to 27 hours from the original's 30, and Sony launched it alongside two new midrange models, the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-07
Sony has revived its acclaimed WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones under a new name, the WH-1000XM4C, after they went out of stock. The refreshed model keeps the same compact folding design and four-microphone ANC setup with the older QN1 chip, but adds a 10-band EQ, a gaming preset, Bluetooth 6 support, and a new lavender color option. Battery life dips slightly to 27 hours from 30, and the headphones will launch this fall for $300.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-07
Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are currently on sale for $198, a $202 discount that marks one of the lowest prices seen for the model. Several other Sony headphones are also discounted as part of the same sale, though the WH-1000XM5 remains the standout deal despite being one generation behind the newer WH-1000XM6.
wired.com
· 2026-09-02
Amazon has discounted the AOC Wireless Headset with Microphone for Work to $45.99, down 23% from its $59.99 list price. The headset uses AI-powered noise-cancelling microphone tech, offers both Bluetooth and 2.4G USB dongle connectivity, and lasts up to 45 hours per charge. It carries a 4.8-star rating on Amazon and matches the lowest price recorded for it in 2026.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-27
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