Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet Engadget highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The 10th anniversary edition of Sony’s legendary 1000X headphones carries a refined design that ditches the plastic for leather and metal. However, both sound quality and ANC performance are less impressive than last year’s WH-1000XM6.”

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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
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Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Luxurious leather‑metal design
  • Improved comfort headband padding
  • Slimmer, less bulky ear cups
  • Robust DSEE upscaling

Points of Contention

  • Higher price than XM6
  • Shorter battery life (24h vs 30h)
  • Weaker ANC performance

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
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Billy Steele
Engadget

“Alas, a more perfect 1000X package wasn't meant to be this time.”

Acclaimed 8.4/10

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