# Sony WH-1000XM6: specs and price

**Price (US):** Not published (US MSRP not confirmed from a primary manufacturer fetch; sony.com blocked direct access. Multiple credible sources (SoundGuys, Amazon listing) report a US launch MSRP of $449.99 — left null pending primary confirmation, but note the widely cited figure is $449.99, not $349.99.), as of 2026-06-15.
**Brand:** Sony
**Released:** 2025-05
**Deskmark:** Gold Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 71/100, #4 of 25 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | Not published |
| Brand | Sony |
| Released | 2025-05 |
| ANC | Yes |
| Driver (mm) | 30 |
| Battery hr | 30 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Wired option | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 254 |

## Where it stands

On the spec sheet, its driver of 30 mm is the lowest of the 17, its weight of 254 g is below the median of the 21, and its battery hr of 30 is at the median of the 25. By release date, it is the newest of the 16 we date.

## What reviewers say

Three whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi, Tom's Guide) rate the WH-1000XM6 a strong flagship. SoundGuys (5-day test) logged 37 hours 14 minutes of battery with ANC and a 4.8/5 MDAQS score, praising excellent ANC, sound and microphone but flagging thin pads and no USB-C audio. What Hi-Fi (Awards 2025 winner, five stars) calls it the best-sounding Sony flagship with class-leading calls and rates comfort a full 5/5. Tom's Guide's 3-months-later follow-up is the outlier, judging the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 better-sounding and the Bose QC Ultra better at blocking noise, and calling the build cheap-feeling for $449. Reviewers split on comfort, value and how much the XM6 improves on the XM5. (Based on 3 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2025-05-15–2025-12-11.)

Praised: Excellent, refined active noise cancellation; Best-sounding Sony WH-1000X flagship to date; Class-leading call/microphone quality; Design fixes: folding hinge, sturdier case, easier power button; Strong measured battery life (37h+ with ANC).
Flagged: Comfort compromises: thin pads, ANC mic can rub the ear, headband pressure point; No USB-C audio / lack of cutting-edge connectivity; ANC gains over the XM5 feel marginal; Bose still blocks more noise (Tom's Guide); Light, hollow build feels cheap for the $449 price / weak value.
Disagreement: SoundGuys and What Hi-Fi crown the XM6 the best-sounding Sony flagship to date, and What Hi-Fi rates comfort a full 5/5, whereas SoundGuys' single biggest gripe is comfort (thin pads, ANC mic that can rub the ear). Tom's Guide's 3-months-later follow-up dissents on sound and value, judging the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 better-sounding, the Bose QC Ultra better at blocking noise, and the build cheap-feeling for $449.
Sources: SoundGuys (2025-12-11, soundguys.com), What Hi-Fi (2025-05-15, whathifi.com), Tom's Guide (2025-08-14, tomsguide.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Sony WH-1000XM6?**

Three whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi, Tom's Guide) rate the WH-1000XM6 a strong flagship. SoundGuys (5-day test) logged 37 hours 14 minutes of battery with ANC and a 4.8/5 MDAQS score, praising excellent ANC, sound and microphone but flagging thin pads and no USB-C audio. What Hi-Fi (Awards 2025 winner, five stars) calls it the best-sounding Sony flagship with class-leading calls and rates comfort a full 5/5. Tom's Guide's 3-months-later follow-up is the outlier, judging the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 better-sounding and the Bose QC Ultra better at blocking noise, and calling the build cheap-feeling for $449. Reviewers split on comfort, value and how much the XM6 improves on the XM5. Praised: Excellent, refined active noise cancellation; Best-sounding Sony WH-1000X flagship to date; Class-leading call/microphone quality; Design fixes: folding hinge, sturdier case, easier power button; Strong measured battery life (37h+ with ANC). Flagged: Comfort compromises: thin pads, ANC mic can rub the ear, headband pressure point; No USB-C audio / lack of cutting-edge connectivity; ANC gains over the XM5 feel marginal; Bose still blocks more noise (Tom's Guide); Light, hollow build feels cheap for the $449 price / weak value. (From 3 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Sony WH-1000XM6 cost?**

The Sony WH-1000XM6 has no published US price as of 2026-06-15.

**When was the Sony WH-1000XM6 released?**

The Sony WH-1000XM6 was released 2025-05.

**What are the Sony WH-1000XM6's key specs?**

Sony WH-1000XM6 (Sony): anc Yes, driver mm 30, battery hr 30, bluetooth 5.3, codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.headphonecheck.com/test/sony-wh-1000xm6 (headphonecheck.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/over-ear-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6/
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