Is the Sony WH-1000XM5 or the Sony WH-1000XM6 cheaper?

We track both across UK and EU retailers and show the lowest listed sample price for each, side by side, on this page.

Which is better, the Sony WH-1000XM5 or the Sony WH-1000XM6?

Compare the specs and estimated frame rates on this page. The faster part is usually worth it only when the price gap is small relative to the performance gap.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Sony WH-1000XM6

Tracked prices, full specs and estimated gaming performance side by side, so you can see which one is actually worth the money today.

Sony

Cheaper

Sony WH-1000XM5

€316.74

lowest listed price at Box.co.uk

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Sony

Sony WH-1000XM6

€446.46

lowest listed price at Amazon.co.uk

View at Amazon.co.uk

The short answer

Sony WH-1000XM5 is the cheaper of the two, by €129.72. Specs are close enough that price should decide it.

Specs side by side

Sony WH-1000XM5

· Wireless ANC
· 30h battery
· LDAC

Sony WH-1000XM6

· Over-ear ANC
· 30h battery
· LDAC

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