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Sony WF-1000X vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?

Answer worked out Oct. 11, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.

The answer

Sony WF-1000X

NO RUSH

No need to rush.

$258 at Amazon matches its lowest price in the last 90 days, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush.

$258 at Amazon

Sony WF-1000XM6

NO RUSH

No need to rush.

$258 at Amazon matches its lowest price in the last 90 days, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush.

$258 at Amazon

Neither is ahead on the rules. Both read NO RUSH.

What reviewers say

ReportedNo outlet published a separate scored review of both, so reviews do not break the tie.

A pick needs at least 2 independent outlets that published a separate scored review of each product on the same scale, all of them favouring the same one, and an average lead of at least 5 points out of 100. Outlets with one owner count once. Scores are the outlets' own; iDevice did not test these products for them.

Side by side

What is comparedSony WF-1000XSony WF-1000XM6
Best price today$258 at AmazonPrice checked Oct. 10, 2026$258 at AmazonPrice checked Oct. 10, 2026
Lowest in 90 days$258Seen Oct. 10, 2026$258Seen Oct. 10, 2026
Launch priceNot shown$329.99
Works withConfirmed Works with Sony WF-1000X: iPhone: Works with a limit. Android: Works.Source: SonyConfirmed Works with Sony WF-1000XM6: iPhone: Works with a limit. Android: Works.Source: Sony
TimingOur read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice GuideOur read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide
PriceOur 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 $258 (Oct 10, 2026).Source: iDevice GuideOur 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 $258 (Oct 10, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
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