Looking for a new set of headphones and are dead set on them being a pair made by Sony? Then you’re in the right place as we’ve created this guide detailing the best Sony headphones we’ve tried and tested to help you find the perfect option for your needs and budget.
Having tested Sony headphones for more decades than we care to count, we can also safely say it’s a solid brand choice. If you’ve read any recent What Hi-Fi? reviews you’ll know Sony has been on something of a hot streak with its headphones recently – so much so that Sony won every trophy in the latest What Hi-Fi? Awards wireless headphones category.
While this is awesome, the sea of five-star accolades can also make knowing which specific set of Sony headphones is right for your needs and budget pretty tricky. This is especially true as the company currently has a lot of different options, each for a very different type of listener on sale.
This is why we’ve tailored this guide and our headphones testing process to cover every budget and use case we can think of. Key things we look for include audio excellence, comfort, battery life (where applicable), effective active noise cancelling (ANC) and general value for money. Whether it’s an affordable pair of Sony wireless earbuds or an ANC-focused set of Sony over-ears, this guide has you covered.
If you’re keen to learn more about how we test Sony headphones, you can also use the attached quick link.
THE QUICK LIST
Best budget Sony earbuds
The WF-C500 are some of the best value wireless earbuds holistically, not just for Sony fans. During our checks, they proved to be fantastic value and are yet to be beaten at this price.
Best budget ANC Sony earbuds
The WF-C700N are the best-value Sony earbuds we’ve tested for buyers hunting for effective ANC as well as decent audio quality.
The best premium Sony earbuds
If you don’t mind paying more, then the Sony WF-1000XM5 are the best premium wireless earbuds we’ve tested and a fantastic option for music fans.
Best budget Sony over-ears
If you prefer an over-ear form factor then the Sony WH-CH520 are a fantastic option that won’t break the bank. But be warned, they don’t feature ANC.
Best budget ANC Sony over-ears
If you want a set of Sony over-ears with decent ANC performance, then the WH-CH720N are our testers’ current recommendation.
Best premium Sony over-ears
If you’re willing to pay for the best performance possible, are dead set on Sony and fancy an over-ear design, then the WF-1000XM5 are the best option we’ve tested.
Best open Sony earbuds
If you are a fan of the burgeoning open earbud design and insist on getting a set from Sony then the Linkbuds (WF-L900) are your only option.
