Sony WH-1000XM6
2025UnverifiedSony's sixth-generation flagship ANC headphone with redesigned hinge and dual-processor noise cancellation.
Launch price $449.99Today $429.99
Then vs. now
9188Aging gracefully — only 3 points off its 2025 standing.
View as table
| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 92 | 90 |
| Noise cancelling | 96 | 92 |
| Comfort | 90 | 89 |
| Battery | 90 | 87 |
| Features | 95 | 90 |
| Value | 85 | 82 |
Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works
Why the Sony WH-1000XM6 stands out
Where it beats the average pair of headphones in its class.
Microphone CountBest in class
12
1.8× more than the 7 average
Frequency ResponseBest in class
4Hz-40kHz
59% more than the 25,189 average
Weight
250g
14% less than the 286 average
Specifications
Audio
- Driver Size
- 30mm
- Frequency Response
- 4Hz-40kHz
- Codecs
- LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3
Noise Cancellation & Mics
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Yes
- Microphone Count
- 12
Battery
- Battery Life (ANC On)
- 30h
- Full Charge Time
- 3h
- Quick Charge
- 3 min for 3h playback
Build & Comfort
- Weight
- 250g
- Foldable
- Yes