Bose is offering a free pair of refurbished Ultra Open earbuds with the purchase of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds at Bose.com, available until January 8, providing a cost-effective way to try high-quality open earbuds.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones are currently at their lowest price ever, matching their Black Friday deal, and are highly recommended for their excellent sound, noise cancellation, and comfort. Other Sony headphones, including the older XM5s and bass-heavy models, are also on sale at significant discounts.
Google has reduced the price of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 to $165 from $229, making it a limited-time Christmas deal for high-quality earbuds with excellent sound, noise cancellation, and secure fit, especially appealing for Android users and last-minute shoppers.
Amazon is offering a deal where purchasing Sony XM5 headphones includes a free pair of WF-C700N noise cancelling earbuds, saving over $200, with the offer valid until December 31.
Sony has updated its WH-1000XM6 headphones to support Google’s Gemini Live and Audio Sharing via Fast Pair, coinciding with Amazon Prime Day discounts that offer the headphones at prices as low as $250, enhancing their connectivity and feature set.
Bose has launched the second generation of its QuietComfort Ultra wireless headphones, featuring audio over USB-C, improved battery life up to 30 hours with ANC, enhanced noise cancellation, and new modes like Cinema Mode, while maintaining a familiar design and offering multiple color options for $450.
Bose has announced the second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones with improved active noise-cancelling, longer battery life, USB-C support for lossless audio, and new design options, available for pre-order at $449 with release on October 2, 2025.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 noise cancelling headphones are now available at a record low price of $379 during a Labor Day sale, offering improved sound, noise cancellation, and ergonomics over previous models, with additional features like foldable design and 30-hour battery life.
Sony's WH1000XM6 ANC over-ear headphones are back on sale at around $428, a slight discount from their usual $450, making them a popular choice for high-quality noise cancelling headphones with advanced features like a new processor, multiple microphones, and improved sound quality.
Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra Noise Canceling Headphones are available refurbished for $263.20 on eBay with a 20% coupon, offering a 40% discount from retail and a 2-year warranty, making it a great deal during Prime Day.
eBay offers a better deal on Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones for $238.40 with a 20% off code, beating Amazon's Prime Day price, and also features a discounted Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones at $263.20, both with warranties and significant savings.
Nothing has launched its first over-the-ear headphones, the Headphone (1), designed in collaboration with KEF, featuring adaptive noise cancelling, spatial audio, tactile buttons, and a long battery life of up to 80 hours, priced at $299 and available for preorder starting July 4, 2025.
After a month of testing, the Sony WH-1000XM6 offers slight improvements over the WH-1000XM5 in sound quality and design, but the differences are minimal and the older model remains a better value due to its lower price. The XM6 has better audio enhancements and call quality, but the XM5 still leads in noise cancellation and overall cost-effectiveness.
Sony's latest flagship noise cancelling headphones, the WH-1000XM6, released in May 2025, are now available at a discounted price of $448 on Amazon, with a $30 gift card offer, featuring improved sound, noise cancelation, and ergonomics over previous models.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones set a high standard in wireless audio with excellent sound, noise cancellation, and build quality, challenging rivals like Bose and Apple to innovate further. Bose and Apple need to leverage their unique strengths—such as Bose's noise cancelling and design, and Apple's ecosystem integration—to stay competitive, especially as Sony continues to lead in performance and features.