Sony WH-1000XM6
Silence, perfected.
Flagship wireless noise cancelling, re-engineered for a world that never stops.
Precision-engineered for silence.
Custom drivers, sealed acoustic chambers, and optimized airflow deliver studio-grade clarity.
Every component is tuned for balance, power, and comfort—hour after hour.
Adaptive noise cancelling, redefined.
Immersive, lifelike sound.
High-performance drivers unlock detail, depth, and texture in every track.
AI-enhanced upscaling restores clarity to compressed audio, so every note feels alive.
Hear everything. Feel nothing else.
WH-1000XM6. Designed for focus, crafted for comfort.
Engineered for airports, offices, and everything in between.
Every component tuned for perfection.
Explore the internal breakthroughs that elevate the WH-1000XM6 beyond conventional wireless headphones.
30mm Carbon Composite Driver
The custom-designed 30mm driver unit features a lightweight, high-rigidity carbon fiber composite dome coupled with a soft TPU edge. This dual-material design delivers astonishingly tight bass while reproducing crystalline highs up to 40,000 Hz with vanishingly low resonance.
Hear the power of total isolation.
Switch between modes to see and simulate how the Dual QN2 processors counter environmental noise in real-time.
Dual Cores
Dedicated hardware accelerator runs continuous anti-phase compensation loops every 1.4 microseconds.
12 Feedback Sensors
Dual feedforward and feedback microphones per earcup isolate wind turbulence, engine hum, and office chatter.
Atmospheric Adaptation
Integrated barometric sensor automatically recalibrates acoustic performance for changes in altitude and air pressure.
Crafted for personal expression.
Three iconic finishes, each engineered with specialized anti-glare, micro-textured coatings.
Ultra-fine tactile matte coating that resists fingerprints and creates a stealthy, understated executive silhouette with subtle champagne gold hardware highlights.
Engineered without compromise.
Acoustic Drivers & Audio
- Driver Unit
- 30 mm, Carbon-Fiber Composite Dome with Soft Edge TPU
- Frequency Response (Active)
- 4 Hz – 40,000 Hz (JEITA)
- Frequency Response (Bluetooth)
- 20 Hz – 40,000 Hz (LDAC 990 kbps sampling 96 kHz)
- Audio Formats & Codecs
- LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3 (LE Audio Ready)
- AI Upscaling Engine
- DSEE Ultimate with Edge-AI Real-Time Audio Restoration
- Spatial Audio
- 360 Reality Audio Certified with Head Tracking Support
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- < 0.001% @ 1 kHz
Noise Cancelling & Processing
- Noise Cancelling Processors
- Dual HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2 + Integrated V2
- Microphone Array
- 12 Microphones (6 per ear cup: 4 feedforward, 2 feedback)
- Auto NC Optimizer
- Real-time atmospheric pressure & wearing condition detection
- Ambient Sound Mode
- 20-Step adjustment with Voice Passthrough Focus
- Smart Listening
- Adaptive Sound Control, Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention
Battery & Charging
- Battery Life (ANC ON)
- Up to 40 Hours Continuous Music Playback
- Battery Life (ANC OFF)
- Up to 50 Hours Continuous Music Playback
- Fast Charging Speed
- 3 minutes charge = up to 5 hours playback
- Full Recharge Time
- Approximately 2.5 hours via USB-PD
- Charging Interface
- USB Type-C (Power Delivery compatible)
Connectivity & Smart Features
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4 (Class 1, up to 10m / 30ft range)
- Multipoint Connection
- Simultaneous connection to two Bluetooth devices
- Instant Pairing
- Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, NFC Tap-to-Pair
- Voice Assistant Support
- Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri, Native OS Voice
- Wired Connection
- Detachable 1.2m OFC gold-plated 3.5mm stereo mini-plug
- Weight
- 245 g (8.64 oz)
What's in the box
WH-1000XM6 Headphones, Premium Magnetic Hard Shell Carrying Case, 1.2m Audio Cable, USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable, In-Flight Adapter.
Sony WH-1000XM6
Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones