Latest
Category 2 Hurricane Isaias nears landfall, leading to production shut-insMike Rogers Spent $100K on Private Jets and Luxury Travel Last QuarterDHS orders removal of DeepSeek from government agency IT systemsColorado wildlife overpass cut vehicle-animal collisions by 91%, report findsCalifornia to recieve $6m settlement after 23andMe data breachJudge weighs challenge to Trump’s East Potomac Golf takeover after rejecting ‘baseless’ request for recusalCoreWeave’s debt is becoming the whole AI industry’s problemCategory 2 Hurricane Isaias nears landfall, leading to production shut-insMike Rogers Spent $100K on Private Jets and Luxury Travel Last QuarterDHS orders removal of DeepSeek from government agency IT systemsColorado wildlife overpass cut vehicle-animal collisions by 91%, report findsCalifornia to recieve $6m settlement after 23andMe data breachJudge weighs challenge to Trump’s East Potomac Golf takeover after rejecting ‘baseless’ request for recusalCoreWeave’s debt is becoming the whole AI industry’s problem
← Signal: Tech & AI

Sony's WF-1000XM6 noise-canceling earbuds discounted to $238 at B&H Photo

Confirmed1 source · Oct 19, 2026

The flagship earbuds are now priced below their predecessor model for the first time, available at a $92 discount exclusively at one retailer.

Sony's WF-1000XM6 noise-canceling earbuds discounted to $238 at B&H Photo
Image via The Verge

What happened

B&H Photo is offering Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds in black at $238 (a $92 reduction from regular price) for a limited time, undercutting the price of the previous-generation WF-1000XM5 model. No other retailers are currently offering discounts on the XM6.

Context

The XM6 represent a meaningful upgrade over their predecessor. They deliver improved passive noise isolation, with reviewers noting superior isolation of human speech compared to competing earbuds. The new model adds bone-conduction sensor improvements and AI-powered microphones designed to maintain voice clarity during calls in noisy settings. The earbuds feature balanced sound reproduction with strong bass, support for high-quality LDAC audio codec on compatible Android devices, and new listening modes including one that renders music as ambient cafe background audio. Software customization through Sony's Sound Connect app allows users to adjust ambient noise passthrough and touch controls. At this discount, the XM6 are positioned as a premium option in the noise-canceling earbud market at a price point previously associated with an older generation.