Sony WH-1000XM6
With a QN3 HD processor and 12-microphone array featuring Auto NC Optimizer, it delivers adaptive noise cancellation and 30-hour battery life, while a 3-minute quick charge yields 3 hours of playback. Carbon-fiber 40mm drivers support LDAC and DSEE Extreme upscaling for studio-quality Hi-Res audio. These headphones are ideal for frequent travelers and remote workers who need top-tier call clarity and continuous noise cancellation throughout the day.
form factor over-ear
driver type carbon-fiber
driver size mm 40
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 30
69 Overall Score
Price $435
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Mikrofaser |
Audio
| Driver Type | carbon-fiber |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC, LC3 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes of charging provides up to 3 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 12 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony Headphones App |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | carbon-fiber | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 480 | - | 16 | 34 | 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 | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | 98.5 | 98.8 | 81.4 | 96.6 | 82.1 | 6.2 | 99.7 | 23.9 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 98.8 | 93.1 | 55.7 | 95.6 | 89.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96.3 | 99.5 | 82.1 | 62.2 | 98.3 | 98.7 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.4 | 98 | 89.5 | 62.2 | 98.1 | 66 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.8 | 99.4 | 77 |
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