8.7
/10
Sony
Sony WF-1000XM6
SBCAACIPX4ANC
From
249€
Mute Zone
[LAB] · 2026
Honest reviews of wireless earbuds and headphones. No hidden sponsorship.
[01] · PICK BY USE CASE
What's it for?
94 earbuds analysed, ranked by use case.
[02] · HOW WE SCORE
5 criteria,
1 score.
ALGO V1 · 28 SIGNALS
0125%
Audio quality
Hi-res codecs, driver, parametric EQ
0218%
Noise cancelling (ANC)
Adaptive, transparency, flagship signature
0318%
Battery life
ANC on/off, fast charge, Qi
0415%
Build & comfort
IP rating, weight, fit, tips
0524%
Connectivity & smart
Multipoint, mics, modern BT, spatial
Audio quality25%
Noise cancelling (ANC)18%
Battery life18%
Build & comfort15%
Connectivity & smart24%
[02] · OUR PICKS
The 4 essentials
— May 2026
Best Overall
Best ANC
8.6
/10
Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
SBCAACIPX4ANC
From
187€
Best Value
9.0
/10
Soundcore
Soundcore Liberty 5
SBCAACIP55ANC
From
60€
Best Sport
8.5
/10
JBL
JBL Endurance Peak 4
SBCAACIP68ANC
From
50€
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