Sony WH-1000XM6
The HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, 7x faster than the QN1, drives 12 microphones for adaptive noise cancellation in a 254g foldable design with 30-hour battery life. Adaptive NC Optimizer adjusts for hats and glasses, and a 3-minute quick charge yields 3 hours of playback, backed by co-engineering with mastering audio engineers. Best for frequent callers and mobile gamers who prioritize elite noise cancellation, though its music tuning (61/100) may disappoint purists.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong comfort (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather |
| Headband | smooth synthetic leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 48 |
| 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, Midnight Blue | Sony W |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 12 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | QCY H3 H3 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 | Bowers & Wilkins PX8 FP44326 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Carbon Cone |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 32 | - |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 | - |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 65 | 60 | 24 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | 97.5 | 98.3 | 34.2 | 52.2 | 71.6 | 79.2 | 94.4 | 74.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.8 | 97.6 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 98.9 | 59.8 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.2 | 97.2 | 84.7 | 91.4 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| QCY H3 H3 Compare | 92.1 | 82.5 | 76.8 | 85.7 | 84.5 | 86.5 | 96.6 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 92.1 | 66.2 | 92.2 | 42.9 | 67.9 | 13 | 92.3 | 97.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins PX8 FP44326 Compare | 87.2 | 91.1 | 95.8 | 79.2 | 71.6 | 50.1 | 67.1 | 91.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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