Buying guide

The best noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones of 2026

Sony XM6, Bose Ultra 2, Sonos Ace 2: our high-end comparison.

Sony WH-1000XM6

Our pick

Sony WH-1000XM6

The XM5 successor, benchmark ANC.

95/100

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Our selection

Sony WH-1000XM6

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Sony WH-1000XM6

The XM5 successor, benchmark ANC.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Bose ANC evolves, Immersive Audio v2.

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Sonos Ace 2

The Sonos headphone tied into your home cinema.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

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Sony WH-1000XM5

The noise-cancelling headphone benchmark.

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Quick comparison

Product	Score
Sony Sony WH-1000XM6	95/100		See offer
Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2	93/100		See offer
Sonos Sonos Ace 2	88/100		See offer
Sony Sony WH-1000XM5	92/100		See offer

Buying tips

• Set your max budget first, then narrow down on the 2-3 criteria that truly matter to you.
• Check the Techly Score: it summarizes performance, price, features and reviews.
• Compare offers across several retailers — differences often reach 10-15%.
• Check the warranty and support: a good after-sales service can tip the scales.