- Driver
- 30 mm dynamic driver
- Battery
- Up to 30 hours with noise cancelling on (Sony's rating)
- Charging
- 3 minutes on charge gives about 3 hours of playback (Sony's quick-charge rating)
- Weight
- About 254 g (Sony's spec)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Codecs
- LDAC, AAC, SBC; Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified
- Noise Cancelling
- HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 with 12 microphones, which Sony says processes noise 7x faster than the prior QN1 chip
- Warranty
- 1-year limited warranty (Sony's standard consumer electronics warranty)
- In the Box
- Headphones, carrying case, USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony's current flagship over-ear noise cancelling headphone, for anyone who wants the strongest all-round ANC and call quality money can buy.
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All prices
| Store | Price | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newegg Best price | $386.49 | ✓ AUG 30 | Go to store |
| Target | $399.99 | ✓ AUG 30 | Go to store |
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First verified Aug 30, 2026. When a later check finds a different price, it gets logged here.
Our verdict
Where it wins
- Sony's strongest noise cancelling to date, built on a new 12-microphone processor
- LDAC and Hi-Res Audio Wireless support for listeners with compatible source devices
- Fast charging gets hours of playback back from just minutes on the cable
- Multipoint Bluetooth and strong call quality for people who also use them for work calls
Where it loses
- The most expensive headphone in this lineup by a wide margin
- LDAC only benefits Android phones since iPhones don't support the codec over Bluetooth
- No official water or dust resistance rating for gym or rain use
The WH-1000XM6 is the headphone to buy if noise cancelling and call quality matter more than price. It carries forward everything that made the 1000X line the class benchmark and adds a faster processor and more microphones. Skip it if the extra polish over a midrange pair isn't worth the jump in price, since the gap in everyday listening quality is smaller than the price gap suggests.
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Common questions
Does the WH-1000XM6 support LDAC on iPhone?
No. LDAC needs a source device that supports the codec, and iPhones cap out at AAC over Bluetooth. Android phones with LDAC support get the full hi-res benefit.
How long does the battery last?
Sony rates the WH-1000XM6 at up to 30 hours with noise cancelling turned on. A 3-minute charge is rated to add about 3 hours of playback if the battery runs low.
Is the WH-1000XM6 foldable for travel?
It folds flat and comes with a hardshell carrying case, so it packs down for a bag or carry-on.
Can it connect to two devices at once?
Yes, it supports multipoint Bluetooth connections, useful for switching between a laptop and a phone without re-pairing.
Prices last verified Aug 30, 2026.