Sony WH-1000XM6
A QN3 processor and 6-microphone adaptive system deliver class-leading noise cancellation alongside a 30-hour battery life. Co-created with mastering audio engineers, its carbon fiber dome driver and DSEE Extreme upscaling restore detail, housed in a lightweight 254g foldable design. Best for gamers and commuters needing adaptive ANC, with a 94.9 gaming score and 30-hour battery, though music purists will note a weaker 67.5 score.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 48
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 30
97 Overall Score
Price $300
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong mic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Black | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling | Sony | BLACK | 48 Ohms | Over Ear | Over Ear | Sony | BLACK | 48 Ohms | Over |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | - | 60 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 24 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | 97.5 | 91.3 | 77.2 | 53.8 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 70 | 99.8 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 68.6 | 79.3 | 70 | 99.3 | 66.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 87.3 | 82.8 | 92.4 | 92.6 | 65.9 | 28.4 | 0 | 93.7 | 97.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $300
Amazon 9 offers From $300
Best Buy 8 offers From $398
Newegg 1 offers From $398
Amazon_keepa 1 offers From CA$598
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