The Sony WH-1000X line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Sony WH-1000XM5 to the Sony WH-1000XM6. Ratings run from 2.3/5 to 2.6/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.
Each column below is a release year, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow spans the years between them. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
WH-1000XM5 to WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 replaced the Sony WH-1000XM5. It rates lower, 2.3/5 against 2.6/5. It adds LC3.
Full WH-1000XM5 vs WH-1000XM6 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Sony WH-1000X are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Sony WH-1000X, from the Sony WH-1000XM5 to the Sony WH-1000XM6.
What replaced the Sony WH-1000XM5?
The Sony WH-1000XM6 replaced the Sony WH-1000XM5. It is rated 2.3/5, against 2.6/5 for the Sony WH-1000XM5.