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Beats 360 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which should you buy?
Answer worked out Oct. 11, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.
The answer
Beats 360
FINE TO BUYNo reason to wait, and no deal to chase.
The Beats 360 came out Sep 24, 2026, and its best price today is $349.99 at Beats. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop.
$349.99 at Beats
Sony WH-1000XM6
NO RUSHNo need to rush.
$378 at Amazon matches its lowest price in the last 90 days, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush.
$378 at Amazon
Better purchase today: Beats 360. It reads FINE TO BUY against NO RUSH for Sony WH-1000XM6.
Better product: No clear winner. Pick by what each one is best for.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 costs $28.01 more than the Beats 360 today ($378 at Amazon against $349.99 at Beats).
Key differences
Who should buy which
- Pick the Beats 360 for anc, workout and travel.Anc: Beats' strongest noise cancelling: up to 1.75x the combined noise cancellation of Beats Studio Pro. ConfirmedSourceWorkout: Rated IPX4 for sweat and splashes, the first over-ear Beats headphone with a rating, with washable, swappable cushions. ConfirmedSourceTravel: Up to 32 hours with noise cancelling on, folds flat into its own case. ConfirmedSource
Side by side
| What is compared | Beats 360 | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
| Best price today | $349.99 at BeatsPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026 | $378 at AmazonPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026 |
| Lowest in 90 days | $349.99Seen Oct. 11, 2026 | $378Seen Oct. 11, 2026 |
| Launch price | Not shown | $449.99 |
| Works with | Confirmed Works with Beats 360: iPhone: Works. Android: Works.Source: Beats | Confirmed Works with Sony WH-1000XM6: iPhone: Works. Android: Works.Source: Sony |
| Timing | Our read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide | Our read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide |
| Price | Our read The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $349.99 (Oct 11, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide | Our read Nothing's forcing the decision right now, so there's no need to rush. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $378 (Oct 11, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide |
| What could change it |
| Nothing listed |