Technology glossary
The audio compression codec used by Bluetooth LE Audio.
Both headphones and source must support the LE Audio connection. A Bluetooth version number alone does not guarantee compatibility.
LC3 does not mean lossless audio. Codec support alone does not establish Auracast support or a particular gaming latency.
Headphones · 2026
Technics' wireless over-ear headphones with 40 mm magnetic fluid drivers. They connect to three devices at once, support LDAC and LE Audio (LC3), and play digital audio over USB-C when wired. Reviews praise the sound and comfort, though some find the sound too polite; ANC opinions differ and there are complaints about the physical buttons.
Headphones · 2026
Wireless over-ear headphones with three drivers per earcup, USB-C audio, an analogue input and a physical Flat EQ switch. Reviews disagree on their sound; fit and the selected processing settings matter.
Headphones · 2026
WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds reduce outside sound with ANC and foam tips. They can stay connected to two devices. Battery life changes considerably with the codec: the LDAC claim with ANC enabled is shorter than the eight-hour AAC figure.
Headphones · 2025
The over-ear Tour One M3 supports Bluetooth, direct USB-C and analog wired listening. The bundled touchscreen Smart Tx can transmit audio from wired sources wirelessly. Its 70-hour claim requires ANC off; the ANC-on maximum is 40 hours.
Headphones · 2025
The H9 II is an over-ear gaming headset combining a 2.4 GHz USB-C receiver, Bluetooth and analog cable. It has a detachable microphone and weighs 260 g without it. Game/chat balance operates through the receiver on PC; inserting the analog cable disables wireless connections.
Headphones · 2025
Foldable over-ear headphones with Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm wired connection. Active noise cancellation reduces surrounding sound, particularly low frequencies. USB-C is for charging; USB audio is not supported.
Headphones · 2023
The WF-1000XM5 is Sony's premium noise-cancelling true wireless earbud: 8.4 mm drivers, 8 hours of battery with noise cancelling on, LDAC and LC3 support, multipoint and a wireless-charging case. Each earbud weighs 5.9 g and is smaller than before. Reviews rate the noise cancelling and microphones very highly; owners most often talk about the fit of the foam tips and the sensitivity of the touch controls.