Sony WH-1000XM6 Overview

Key Features

• 30mm Neodymium Drivers
• HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3
• Adaptive NC Optimizer
• Auto Ambient Sound Mode
• 6 Beamforming Mics for Clear Calls
• LDAC Support for Hi-Res Audio
• Up to 30 Hours of Playback with ANC On
• Stylish and Comfortable, Foldable Design
• Speaking Detection for Pause & Play
• Customize with Sound Connect App

Experience mastering-studio-quality sound and industry-leading noise cancelation with the Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones, co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers to deliver every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended. Featuring LDAC for High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, these headphones provide exceptional clarity and depth. The all-new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 is 7x faster than its predecessor, optimizing 12 microphones in real time for superior noise canceling, enhanced sound quality, and ultra-clear call performance. A six-microphone AI beamforming system isolates your voice from background noise, ensuring you're always heard. Head Tracking functionality and 360 Reality Audio support offer an immersive listening experience.

Designed for comfort and built for convenience, the WH-1000XM6 offers up to 30 hours of battery life with quick-charge capabilities—3 hours of playback from just 3 minutes of charging. The wider headband and smooth synthetic leather provide a pressure-free fit for all-day use, while the foldable design and included compact carrying case make it ideal for travel.

Developed alongside world-renowned mastering engineers, the WH-1000XM6 headphones deliver exceptional clarity and balance. A custom driver with a lightweight carbon fiber dome ensures rich vocals and true-to-source sound across every frequency.

Next-Gen Noise Canceling-QN3 Processor

The all-new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 is 7x faster than its predecessor, optimizing 12 microphones in real time. This enables next-level noise cancellation, enhanced sound quality, and ultra-clear call performance.

Adaptive Noise-Canceling (NC) Optimizer

Automatically adjusts to your environment, air pressure, and even your wearing style-hat or glasses included-for uninterrupted, immersive sound anywhere.

Auto Ambient Sound Mode

Seamlessly blends your music with ambient sound in real time, letting in only what matters-like voices or announcements-when you need it.

Authenticity in Every Note

Sony's advanced look-ahead noise shaper D/A conversion technology in the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 reduces distortion and enhances bass, delivering precise, dynamic sound true to the original recording.

High-Resolution Audio Support

With LDAC technology, enjoy wireless audio transmission at up to 3x the data rate of standard Bluetooth, for studio-quality sound on the go.

Real-Time File Restoration

Edge-AI-powered DSEE Extreme restores compressed audio files by recognizing instruments, genres, and song elements in real time-reviving lost detail and nuance.

Crystal-Clear Calls, Anywhere

Six beamforming microphones with AI noise reduction and wind resistance isolate your voice for clear conversations-even in noisy environments.

Head Tracking for Immersive Audio

Sound fields adjust in real time with your movements, keeping audio perfectly aligned and deeply immersive with compatible content.

360 Spatial Sound Personalizer

With the Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app, your ear shape is analyzed to create a tailored spatial sound field-perfectly matched to you and your BRAVIA TV.

Designed for All-Day Comfort

A wider, asymmetrical headband, soft synthetic leather, and stepless slider ensure a perfect fit. Durable, foldable, and travel-ready with a premium magnetic case.

Intuitive, Smart Controls

Switch between modes, adjust volume, or pause music with responsive buttons and touch controls. Auto-pause detects when you speak or remove the headphones.

Personalized Listening with Sony | Sound Connect App

Fine-tune EQ, noise canceling, and ambient sound to match your preferences using the easy-to-use app.

Long Battery Life + Quick Charge

Enjoy up to 30 hours of battery life. In a rush? A 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 3 hours of playback. Supports both Bluetooth and wired connections.

Additional Highlights

The following features are now available even when connected to LE Audio:

• Digital Assistant
• Head Tracking
• Find HubNote: To use Digital Assistant and Head Tracking with LE Audio, please delete the pairing information of this headset from the connected device and then re-pair the devices after completing this update.
• Support for Gemini Live is now available
• Support for Audio Sharing with Fast Pair is available
• Enhances system software security features