I tested Sony’s $650 fashion headphones — the WH-1000X 'The Collexion' are more than just pretty
The Sony WH-1000X 'The Collexion' headphones combine luxury design with improved sound quality. Despite their stylish appearance and premium materials, they have a shorter battery life and similar active noise cancellation performance compared to the previous model. This makes them a more expensive choice that may not appeal to all buyers.
- ▪The headphones are priced at $650 and were released to celebrate a decade of Sony's XM products.
- ▪They feature upgraded carbon drivers for a richer soundstage compared to the WH-1000XM6.
- ▪The battery life is shorter than the previous model, lasting only 24 hours.
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Tom's Guide Verdict The Sony WH-1000X “The Collexion” is one of the most stylish pairs of headphones I’ve ever worn, pairing a stunning luxury design with the spacious, refined sound upgrade I wished the XM6 had from the start. But while the fashion-forward aesthetic and carbon drivers feel genuinely premium, the weaker battery life and identical ANC performance make this a luxury splurge rather than the smartest buy in Sony’s lineup. Pros +Stunning stainless steel and vegan leather design +Richer soundstage than the XM6 +Fantastic call quality +Premium (and protective) carrying case +Comfortable despite the heavier materials Cons -Battery life is worse than the XM6 -ANC performance is identical to XM6 Best picks for you The best noise-cancelling headphones in 2026 I spent two months…
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