The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are being compared to their predecessor, the WH-1000XM5, with some outlets suggesting the upgrade may be worthwhile, while others argue that XM5 users may not need to upgrade. The WH-1000XM6 headphones have recently been discounted to a record low price, with some outlets noting they are now cheaper than certain competing models. The headphones have also been reported to have a new feature, although it is unclear what this feature is or how it compares to the previous model.