Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones

Designed with mastering engineers, the Sony WH-1000XM6 premium headphones deliver studio-quality precision, our most advanced noise cancellation, and crystal-clear calls for pure, uninterrupted immersion.

 

Real-time analysis maintains the quiet

Our new Adaptive NC Optimizer delivers unmatched noise-canceling precision—adjusting to external noise, air pressure, and your wearing style, even while wearing a hat or glasses, for uninterrupted, immersive sound.

 

Premium sound, co-created with the masters

Co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers, these headphones deliver studio-level precision—preserving every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended.

 

The next evolution in noise cancellation

Powered by advanced processors and 12 adaptive microphones, noise cancellation is optimized in real time—so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound remains pure down to the finest detail.

 

Hear it as the artist intended

Developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers, these headphones deliver unparalleled sound clarity and precision. A specially designed driver with a lightweight carbon fiber dome delivers high fidelity sound, where rich vocals and every instrument remains pure and balanced. Optimized for advanced noise cancellation, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones keep every frequency crisp and true to the artist’s intent.

 

Authenticity, in every note

The newly developed look-ahead noise shaper D/A conversion technology in our HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, better anticipates and adjusts the combined output—reducing distortion, enhancing bass energy, and delivering crisp, fast sound that stays true to your music.

 

Fine-tune your entertainment experience

With the Sony | Sound Connect app it’s easy to personalize your sound. Compare settings, tweak the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene, and game session.

 

A new sound experience for AR gaming

If you’re looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones use new sensors and spatial sound technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like “Ingress” from Niantic.⁷

When playing “Ingress” with the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, sensor and spatial sound technologies deliver a new experience: using head tracking, the sound is conveyed from different directions to line up perfectly with the action on the screen.

 

With head-tracking capability

With conventional headphones, when your head moves, the sound moves with the headphones. This disconnects the sound from its position in space, impairing the 3D effect and presence.

Head tracking ensures a realistic and compelling listening experience by automatically adjusting sound fields to compensate for your head movement. Sounds are precisely aligned with your headphones, even as you move, to completely involve you in your listening, when paired with compatible devices and services.

 

360 Spatial Sound Personalizer

With the Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app, you’ll enjoy a sound experience that’s optimized for you. The app captures and analyses your ear shape, allowing these headphones to create your spatial sound field when paired with select BRAVIA TVs.

 

Focused on your voice

With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones focus on your voice while filtering out background noise—so every word comes through sharp and clear.

 

Intelligent noise reduction

The AI-optimized noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology ensure every word is heard clearly—even in noisy settings.

 

Wind noise reduction

Refined microphone placement and structure minimizes wind interference—reducing noise on your calls and ensuring a clearer, more comfortable listening experience.

 

Seamless design

With a stepless slider and seamless swivel, every adjustment is smooth—so all you feel is comfort. The asymmetrical headband design makes it easy to identify the left and right sides at a quick glance.

 

Intuitive controls

Easily switch between noise canceling, ambient sound, and muting your mic with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel. Fine-tune your settings in the app for a personalized experience.

 

Foldable design

Inspired by products with handcrafted precision workmanship, the folding mechanism is crafted using advanced metal injection techniques for a seamless durable fold, ensuring a design that is as refined as it is resilient.

 

Compact carrying case

Designed to slip seamlessly into bags and airplane pockets, the compact case now features a magnetic closure for easy access—so your headphones are always ready to go.

 

Instant pause. Instant play.

Just take the headphones off and the music stops – a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. The music will start again as soon as you put your headphones back on.

 

Control headphones with head gestures

You can operate your headphones using natural head gestures, like receiving or declining calls, or operating Auto Play, by nodding or shaking your head.

 

Talk and hear the world around you with ambient sound

You can set Speak-to-Chat to automatically pause the music as soon as you speak to someone, so you can hear ambient sound and conduct a conversation— handy if you want to keep your headphones on or your hands are full. And once your conversation is over, your music starts playing again automatically.

 

Control with your voice

Get hands-free help-just say “Hey Google” to activate your preferred voice assistant. Listen to music, connect with friends, get notifications, set reminders, and more when connected to your smartphone. Or you can also use built-in voice control for noise cancellation, volume, and playback when connected to any device.

 

Quick Access

A shortcut to your music with simple taps, and no need to touch your smartphone. You can enjoy your music in an effortless way.

 

Plays music automatically

Auto Play delivers music and audio notifications exactly when you need them. Playback starts automatically when you put your headphones on–no need to touch your smartphone–and plays the right music for the moment, based on your daily routines or sensing activities like a daily walk, gym workout, or commute. And, with Voice Cue you’ll still be notified of important information including appointments and reminders, so you can always stay connected to both life and entertainment wherever you go.

 

Adjusts to the world around you

Adaptive Sound Control senses where you are and what you’re doing, then uses AI to change ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. Over time, it can learn your behavior, recognize locations you visit often, and tailor the sound to suit your location.

 

Total convenience, total customization

Your headphones are even better with the Sony| Sound Connect app. The simple, intuitive interface lets you dial in your ideal audio experience and shortcut settings while keeping track of your recent listening history. Safe Listening lets you check you’re in line with healthy listening habits.

 

Next-generation Bluetooth audio

Enjoy ultra-low latency for flawless gaming, effortless access to public broadcasts with Auracast™, and–of course–exceptional sound quality. Multi-point and auto-switching keep you connected without interruption.

 

Mute and unmute, easily

Mute or unmute by double pressing the NC/AMB button. No need to reach for your device.

 

All day power and quick charging

With up to 30 hours of battery life you’ll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to top up in a hurry, you can get up to 3 hours’ worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter.

 

What’s in the box

When you open the packaging of your Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones you’ll find a carrying case, headphone cable (approx. 1.2m) and USB charging cable.

 

Always the right fit

The asymmetrical headband design makes it easy to identify the left and right sides at a glance.

 

Distinct, intuitive buttons

Uniquely shaped power and NC/AMB buttons make control easy, even by touch.

 

Aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint

Inspired by the beauty of the world, Sony is doing its part to help preserve the Earth, while still offering superior sound quality and listening experiences. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2050, we are accelerating numerous green initiatives.

 

Made with recycled plastic

Both the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones and carrying case are made with recycled material from post-consumer waste.

 

Packaging made from 100% paper materials

We continue to advance the adoption of Sony’s proprietary paper, Original Blended Material, for the packaging of our flagship headphone model, the 1000X series (the WF-1000XM5, WF-1000XM4, WH-1000XM5 and Sony WH-1000XM6). Original Blended Material is an environmentally conscious paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane fibers, and post-consumer recycled paper.

 

Accessibility

We believe technology should make the world more interactive, more creative, more entertaining, and more inclusive. By incorporating a human-centric, inclusive design into our audio products, we deliver our Kando experience to all our users, regardless of age, ability or environment.