Sony WH-1000XM6
- Excellent sound quality (95/100)
- 97/100 Sonic Score
- ANC
- Class-leading
- Battery
- 30h
- Water
- None
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Best Headphones for Music Listening
The best-sounding models we've reviewed, for focused listening. 7 of the models we’ve reviewed meet every criterion; here are the top picks, with the reasons each one fits.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Excellent sound quality (90/100)
- 94/100 Sonic Score
- ANC
- Excellent (best-in-class for earbuds)
- Battery
- 8h
- Water
- IP57
- Codecs
- AAC
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
- Excellent sound quality (92/100)
- 96/100 Sonic Score
- ANC
- Class-leading
- Battery
- 30h
- Water
- None
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
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