Sony WH-1000XM6
Co-developed with mastering audio engineers, its carbon fiber dome driver and HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3—7x faster than the QN1—use 12 microphones for adaptive noise cancellation, with a 30-hour battery that gains 3 hours of playback from a 3-minute charge. Weighing only 168 grams and foldable, it supports LDAC Hi-Res Audio Wireless and DSEE Extreme upscaling to restore detail in compressed tracks. Best for frequent travelers and commuters seeking top-tier noise cancellation, given its 90/100 commute score, though critical music listeners may note its 72.3/100 music rating.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong comfort (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Adaptive NC Optimizer, Mastered by Engineers, Studio-Quality, 30-Hour Battery, Sand Pink (2026 Color) |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | - | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | 97.3 | 90.6 | 75.9 | 51.4 | 71.3 | 97.3 | 96.3 | 83.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 97.3 | 81.8 | 92 | 92.3 | 64.4 | 28.7 | 93.4 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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