Sony WH-1000XM6 – Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones

Precision-Tuned Silence for Serious Listeners

The Sony WH-1000XM6 was co-created with mastering engineers to preserve true-to-source audio while delivering the brand's most advanced noise cancellation yet. The next-generation HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 runs 7x faster than the previous QN1, working with a 12-microphone system to adapt to changing environments in real time — a crowded terminal, a busy office, a quiet flight all get handled differently and automatically.

Edge-AI processing and DSEE Extreme upscale compressed audio to recover detail that's normally lost, and support for LDAC and High-Resolution Audio means well-mastered tracks get the fidelity they deserve. A 6-mic AI beamforming array isolates voice on calls even in noisy settings, while Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses playback the moment you start talking, so there's no fumbling for controls mid-conversation.

An asymmetrical headband and synthetic leather earcups are built for long sessions without fatigue, and the whole thing folds down for travel. Battery life runs up to 30 hours with noise cancelling on, or 40 hours with it off, and a 3-minute quick charge buys another 3 hours of playback when time is tight.

Key Features

• Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation: QN3 processor with a 12-mic system, 7x faster than the previous generation.
• Co-Created With Mastering Engineers: Tuned for accurate, true-to-source playback.
• Adaptive NC Optimizer: Automatically adjusts to noise level, air pressure and fit.
• Edge-AI Upscaling with DSEE Extreme: Restores detail lost to audio compression.
• Crystal-Clear Calls: 6-mic AI beamforming isolates voice from background noise.
• All-Day Comfort: Asymmetrical headband and synthetic leather earcups, foldable design.
• Smart Touch Controls: Gesture-based playback control plus automatic Speak-to-Chat.
• Long Battery Life: Up to 30 hours (NC on) or 40 hours (NC off), 3 hours from a 3-minute charge.

Specifications

• Driver Unit: 30mm Neodymium
• Frequency Response: 4Hz–40,000Hz (wired/active)
• Bluetooth: 5.3 with SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3 support
• Battery Life: Up to 30 hrs (NC on), 40 hrs (NC off)
• Call Time: Up to 24 hrs (NC on)
• Weight: Approx. 254g
• In the Box: Carrying case, 1.2m headphone cable, USB charging cable
• Color: Black