Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers excellent ANC and call quality, but skips USB-C digital audio at a premium price.

Best For

Travel and call-heavy ANC

Value

Premium

Biggest Strength

Excellent active noise cancelling

Biggest Weakness

No audio via USB-C

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Tier-2 reviews praise excellent ANC and top-tier call quality from the 12-mic array.

XM6 Sony's most detailed, dynamic wireless flagship sound yet.

No USB-C digital audio and no aptX; wired listening is 3.5 mm only.

Foldable hinges return after the XM5; Soft shell case is easier to open but still fairly.

Brand

Sony

Release Date

May 15, 2025

Price Range

$538 to $699 AUD

Excellent active noise cancelling

Class-leading call quality

Detailed dynamic sound

Foldable travel-friendly design

Strong long-wear comfort

Solid LDAC and LC3 support

No audio via USB-C

Limited soundstage width

Carry case still bulky

Owners praise soft ear cushions, light feel, and strong adaptive noise cancelling on flights and trains.

AU owners like USB-C charging, multipoint switching, and multi-day battery between top-ups.

Buyers welcome the return of a foldable design and the magnetic hard case versus the non-folding XM5.

Posters say the XM5-to-XM6 jump feels incremental versus the $699.95 RRP.

Some owners note firmer clamp than XM5 and that very loud sudden sounds can still leak through.

Driver size	30 mm
Frequency response	4 to 40000 Hz
Impedance	48 ohm
Active noise cancellation	Adaptive NC Optimizer with 12 MEMS microphones
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5 mm cable, USB-C charge
Battery life	30 hours
Bluetooth codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Weight	254 g
Form factor	Closed over-ear, foldable
Model number	WH-1000XM6
Release date	2025-05-15