Best for Built-in DAC and hi-res playback
Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
3.9 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sony Over-Ear Headphones for Built-in DAC and hi-res playback
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SONY WH-1000XM6 Headphones
2.0 feature score
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Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Headphones
3 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
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Hi-res and enhancement features were useful but mixed: reviewers heard some benefit from DSEE or LDAC-dependent playback, but not always a major change.
Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability
Built-in DAC and hi-res wired playback were criticized because reviewers wanted a true digital lossless USB-C option.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, Award recognition
Cons: Cable quality, USB-C
Hi-res playback support was a repeated weakness in the scored evidence, with reviewers saying there is no hi-res or LDAC support.
Pros: Weight comfort, Charging
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wear detection performance