Sony's Pricey 1000X 'Collexion' Headphones Just Got Their First Discount

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I've been recommending the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones since I reviewed them in 2025, with my only real gripe being their high price. Unfortunately for those without deep pockets, Sony has since released a newer, more luxurious version of these beloved cans with an even higher price tag.

Awkwardly named as always, the Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones retail for $649.99, an arguably crazy price to pay for headphones. However, Target has just given them their first significant discount, cutting the price by $50 to $599.99.

So what's different with these headphones to warrant such a high price tag? They're heavier, going 254g to 320g, giving them a more premium feel. Instead of plastic hinges, you get stainless steel hardware. The earcups are made of faux leather, which provides pleasant texture. The thicker padding on the earcups helps with the extra weight, making them more comfortable during long listening sessions.

As far as software goes, you get the same excellent features as the 1000XM6 and the same app experience, with the addition of a new spatial processing mode for movies, games, and music. On the hardware side, you get Bluetooth 6.0 support, Sony’s newer V3 processor, and built-in Auracast support.

Other than the price and the lack of foldability for storage, the battery life is about 12 hours shorter than the cheaper model, leaving you with about 24 hours of juice. The ANC and audio are virtually the same, so you're essentially paying more for a fancier design. If that's important to you, you'll undoubtedly be pleased with them. If you'd prefer to save some money, the Sony WH-1000XM6, currently $398 from Amazon, are arguably the better value.