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The Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion is a high-end over-ear headphone with active noise cancellation, wireless connectivity, and a 96 versus score, ranking #2 of 2206 headphones.
The Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion is a premium over-ear headphone that pairs sophisticated styling with robust active noise cancellation and a comprehensive feature set, including LDAC support and Bluetooth 6.0. While its sound is detailed and refined, the tuning leans bright, and its high price tag makes it more of an evolution than a standout value. Battery life is solid but not class-leading for the cost.
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| Driver | 30 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 30 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 4 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Driver | 30 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 30 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 4 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Battery life | 32 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 210 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min → 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | both |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant |
| Weight | 320 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Model code | WH-1000XX/W |
| Microphones | 12 |
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Reviewers agree the Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion is a premium, comfortable anniversary edition with excellent sound quality, strong noise cancellation, and a luxurious metal-and-leather build, but they both see it as a niche purchase rather than a practical upgrade.
9:47The reviewer finds the Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion to be a premium, comfortable, and great-sounding special edition celebrating 10 years of the 1000X series, with excellent noise cancellation and call quality. However, it is priced higher than the XM6s and has reduced battery life, making it a niche purchase for enthusiasts rather than a practical upgrade for most users.
10:50The reviewer compares the Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion anniversary edition to the WH-1000XM6, finding the XM6 the better daily driver due to superior battery life, ANC, and value, while the ColleXion offers premium materials and build but falls short in performance and practicality.
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