Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones

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Over-ear · ANC · 40h · LDAC · BT 5.3

The Sony WH-1000XM6 is Sony's sixth-generation flagship noise-cancelling headphone, building on the legacy of the critically acclaimed XM5. Powered by the new QN3 processor paired with custom 40mm drivers, it delivers a refined, expansive soundstage with pinpoint imaging. Its standout feature is the perfect balance of every metric — class-competitive ANC, superb sound, long battery life, and featherweight comfort — making it the best all-round wireless headphone available today. The XM6 is ideal for frequent travelers and daily commuters who want a single headphone that excels at everything from calls to music to podcasts. Compared to the Bose QC Ultra, the XM6 offers longer battery life, lighter weight, and LDAC hi-res codec support at a lower price. With 40 hours of playback with ANC enabled at just 227 grams, it sets a new standard for flagship comfort and endurance.

94

Overall

92

Performance

78

Value

90

Efficiency

Audio

Driver Size40mm
Frequency Response4Hz - 40kHz
Form FactorOver-ear

Battery

Battery Life (ANC On)40h hours
Total with CaseN/A hours
Fast Charge3min → 3h

Comfort

Weight227g
IP RatingNone
Wireless ChargingNo

Connectivity

Bluetooth5.3
CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC
MultipointYes (2 devices)

Noise Cancellation

Active Noise CancellationYes (QN3 chip)
Transparency ModeYes (Adaptive)

ANC Performance

ANC Low Frequency Reduction
40 dB
ANC Mid Frequency Reduction
38 dB
ANC Overall Reduction
42 dB

Battery

Measured Battery Life ANC On
38 hours

Call Quality

Call Quality Score
8 pts /10

Comfort

Comfort Score
8.5 pts /10

Sound Quality

Bass Accuracy
8.5 pts /10
Mid Accuracy
8 pts /10
Soundstage Width
7.5 pts /10
Treble Accuracy
7.5 pts /10

Use case fit

Android
98/100#1
Office & WFH
97/100#1
Gaming
68/100

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