The Sony WH-1000XM6 are the latest over-ear headphones from Sony and a direct successor to the older Sony WH-1000XM5 that have been a staple sight in our best wireless headphones guide for many moons.

Our electronics writer brought the AirPods Max and Sony XM6 everywhere, from his last vacation to his daily commute, to find out which pair of noise-canceling headphones reigns supreme.

Whether you prefer over-ear or in-ear noise-cancelling headphones, we have recommendations to help bring peace to your next trip.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 marks a return to the headphones space after three years, but it's not quite the darling fans remember.

Sony has started rolling out a new free software update for the WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000X5 audio products with several new features.

But headphones with wires are soooo 20th Century. These days, everyone wants wireless Bluetooth headphones with top-notch active noise cancellation, long battery life and sound quality that exceeds even the finest wired studio reference ‘phones. And this is where the Sony WH-1000XM6 comes in. Sony WH-1000XM6 enjoying the view in Midnight Blue.