Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with Microphone, Bluetooth 5.3, LDAC, 30h Battery, Black (WH1000XM6/B)

The Sony WH-1000XM6 are premium wireless over-ear headphones engineered to deliver industry-leading noise cancellation together with refined, high-resolution sound. Driven by the new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 and a 12-microphone array, they continuously adapt to your surroundings so you can immerse yourself in music, calls and podcasts without distraction. Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, multipoint pairing and a detachable audio cable provide flexible connectivity for every listening situation.

Advantages

The QN3 processor analyses ambient noise through twelve microphones in real time, while Adaptive Noise Cancelling and a wide 4-40,000 Hz frequency range produce clear, balanced audio across every genre. A foldable design, soft-fit synthetic leather ear cushions and a light 254 g build make them comfortable for all-day wear, and quick charging delivers around three hours of playback from a short three-minute charge.

Suitable for

• Commuting and travel where strong noise cancellation matters
• Home, hybrid and office work with crystal-clear hands-free calls
• Critical and high-resolution music listening via LDAC
• Everyday wireless listening with up to 30 hours of battery (NC on)

Key specifications

• Brand: Sony
• Model: WH-1000XM6
• MPN: WH1000XM6/B
• EAN: 4548736175242
• Type: Wireless over-ear (circumaural) headphones with microphone
• Processor: HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3
• Microphones: 12 (Adaptive Noise Cancelling Optimizer, beamforming)
• Driver unit: 30 mm dynamic, neodymium magnet
• Frequency response: 4-40,000 Hz (wired); 20-40,000 Hz with LDAC (96 kHz, 990 kbps)
• Impedance: 48 Ohm (power on) / 16 Ohm (power off)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint (2 devices), NFC
• Audio codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
• Battery life: up to 30 h (NC on) / 40 h (NC off)
• Quick charge: approx. 3 minutes for about 3 hours of playback; full charge approx. 3.5 h
• Charging: USB Type-C
• Controls: touch controls and physical buttons, voice assistant support
• Features: Adaptive Sound Control, Ambient Sound (transparency), Speak-to-Chat, multipoint, OTA updates via Sony Sound Connect
• Colour: Black
• Weight: approx. 254 g
• In the box: headphones, carrying case, USB Type-C cable, audio connecting cable, documents

How to use

Power on the headphones and pair them with your phone, tablet or computer over Bluetooth, or connect the supplied cable for wired listening. Use the touch controls on the right earcup to play, pause, adjust volume, skip tracks and take calls, and install the Sony Sound Connect app to fine-tune noise cancelling, equaliser settings and adaptive sound modes. For long sessions, top up briefly over USB-C to extend playback time.

Recommendations

Pair the WH-1000XM6 with an LDAC-capable source and high-resolution audio files to experience the full benefit of Sony's flagship sound and class-leading adaptive noise cancellation.