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Sony
Is Sony worth buying?
Sony earned a buy verdict on 4 of the 14 Sony products we compared (29%), well below the 50% average across every brand on the site. 2 won their comparisons outright: Sony RX100 VII and Sony WH-1000XM6. 8 are an "it depends": right for a specific buyer, not for everyone. We would skip 2: Sony MDR-7506 and Sony a6400.
Verdicts synthesize independent testing and long-term owner reports; we do not run a lab and never take review units. Each product below links to the comparison it was judged in. How we review.
Buy it 4 products
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The Best Compact Cameras: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Sony RX100 VIIWon the comparison
A 1.0-type sensor, a 24-200 mm equivalent F2.8-4.5 ZEISS zoom and an electronic viewfinder in a body Sony lists at 302 g with battery and card.
Best for: Travellers who want one pocketable camera with a useful zoom, a viewfinder and a sensor clearly larger than the small-sensor class.
$$$ · premium
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The Best Premium Noise-Cancelling Headphones: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Audio & Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM6Won the comparison
The most complete flagship: class-leading noise cancelling, a lightweight fit, and the deepest feature set.
Best for: Frequent travelers and commuters who want the best all-round noise cancelling with the most features.
$$$ · premium
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Best Budget Noise-Cancelling Headphones: Three Picks · Audio & Headphones
Sony WH-CH720NRunner-up
The lightest, comfiest pick with real Sony sound, wrapped in cheap-feeling plastic.
Best for: People who wear headphones for hours and value comfort and battery over build feel.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Premium Wireless Earbuds: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Audio & Headphones
Sony WF-1000XM6Runner-up
The cross-platform flagship, with Sony's best noise cancelling and an 8-hour ANC-on runtime on iPhone or Android.
Best for: Android owners, and anyone who switches phones, who want flagship ANC without an ecosystem lock.
$$$$ · flagship
It depends 8 products
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The Best 4K TVs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED (K65XR80M2)
A very refined picture - but you pay a steep premium for processing polish many viewers won't miss.
Best for: Cinephiles with a dim room and a flagship budget who prioritize film-accurate processing over gaming connectivity.
$$$$ · flagship
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The Best Gaming Controllers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Gaming
Sony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
A superb PS5 pro pad held back by short battery life and a flagship price.
Best for: Committed PS5 players who want the most feature-rich official pad and will accept the battery trade-off.
$$$$ · flagship
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The Best Large Party Speakers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Audio & Headphones
Sony ULT TOWER 10
The best-sounding of the bunch with the deepest bass - but it's a wall-powered tower that never leaves home.
Best for: House parties, karaoke nights, and home-theatre use where mains power is always available and sound quality is the priority.
$$$ · premium
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The Best OLED TVs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED (K65XR80M2)
Arguably the most refined and natural picture in OLED, sold at a genuine flagship premium with thinner gaming connectivity.
Best for: Cinephiles with a dim room and a flagship budget who prize film-accurate processing over gaming ports and outright value.
$$$$ · flagship
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The Best OTC Hearing Aids: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Health & Wellness
Sony CRE-C20
Nearly invisible and long-lasting, but you give up Bluetooth to get there.
Best for: People whose top priority is invisibility and who do not need streaming.
$$$ · premium
No buyable Amazon listing at our last check.
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The Best Premium Dolby Atmos Soundbars: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Audio & Headphones
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9
A brilliant single bar that conjures surround from thin air - if you can accept a flagship price with no rears or sub included.
Best for: Sony TV owners who want one sleek bar with strong virtual surround and will add the sub only if they crave more bass.
$$$$ · flagship
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The Best Premium Noise-Cancelling Headphones: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Audio & Headphones
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX)
Sony's luxury edition: stainless steel, faux leather, and a bespoke driver, at a higher price and with a shorter battery than the WH-1000XM6.
Best for: Buyers who want Sony's noise cancelling and app in a metal-and-leather build and accept a higher price and shorter battery to get it.
$$$$ · flagship
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The Best VR Headsets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Gaming
Sony PlayStation VR2
A gorgeous OLED headset that shines on a PS5 but loses much of its magic the moment you take it elsewhere.
Best for: PS5 owners who want premium console VR with minimal fuss.
$$ · mid-range
Skip it 2 products
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The Best Closed-Back Headphones: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Audio & Headphones
Sony MDR-7506
A studio legend that still sells at a modern price while showing every one of its decades.
Why we skip it: Fixed coiled cable that cannot be swapped, and thin pleather pads that owners widely report flaking and shedding over time
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Mirrorless Cameras for Beginners: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Sony a6400
Still on shelves and still competent, but this is 2019 hardware at a 2026 price - the newer rivals outclass it.
Why we skip it: Aging platform: older menu system, low-resolution rear screen, micro-USB port, and 8-bit-only video
$$ · mid-range
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