Here’s how it works. So Sony is going to have to head under the hood and do some tinkering to the WF-1000XM6 to make them shine, and take on the Technics EAH-AZ100, which currently top our list.

Learn more If their $280 price tag didn't already suggest as much, Sony's WF-1000XM4 are a high-end pair of wireless earbuds. Indeed, they're even more expensive than Apple's $250 AirPods Pro.

Recently, the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds were unveiled. The latest iteration brings new technology to a familiar package, with a smaller form factor and improvements to the noise cancelling properties.