Sony 1000X The Collexion Review: Luxury Looks Meet Premium Sound

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Pros & Cons Excellent audio response Competitive noise cancellation Premium design and build Super-comfortable fit Only average battery life Middling value Sony 1000X The Collexion Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Type Circumaural (over-ear) Wireless True Wireless Connection Type Bluetooth Water/Sweat-Resistant Active Noise Cancellation More Specs

The Sony 1000X The Collexion ($649.99) is an upscale version of the company's award-winning WH-1000XM6 ($449.99) headphones. The new cans offer a refined design, more metal components, faux-leather finishes, fresh drivers, and more listening modes. Although the 1000X does sound slightly better than the standard XM6 and is more comfortable to wear, it isn't quite as good at cancelling noise, and battery life takes a big hit. I really like the refined experience, and if that's what you want, the 1000X The Collexion may be worth the extra cost. Ultimately, I still recommend Android users save $200 on the Editors' Choice Sony WH-1000XM6, while iPhone users should opt for the Apple AirPods Max 2 ($549).Design: A Refined Step UpThe Sony 1000X Collexion uses the company's excellent WH-1000XM6 headphones at its core. While much of the tech remains the same, the design gets a significant, luxurious upgrade. These headphones are meant to be more of a lifestyle product than the standard WH-1000XM6 headphones—and it shows. They look more expensive, feel more expensive, and, well, they are more expensive.Almost everything receives an appealing upgrade. On the XM6 headphones, for example,