Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones

Design & Build

• Type: Over-ear, closed-back

• Weight: Approx. 254 g

• Materials: Lightweight plastic with soft synthetic leather ear cushions

• Foldable Design: Yes, with swivel and folding earcups

• Colors: Black, Silver, and new optional color variants

Audio & Drivers

• Driver Size: 30 mm dynamic drivers

• Diaphragm: Carbon fiber composite dome with improved rigidity

• Frequency Response: 4 Hz – 40,000 Hz (wired, passive mode)

• High-Resolution Audio: Supported (wired and wireless via LDAC)

• Audio Enhancement: DSEE Extreme for upscaling compressed music

• Spatial Audio: 360 Reality Audio with head tracking support

Noise Cancellation & Microphones

• Noise Canceling Processor: Integrated Processor V2 + QN3

• Microphones: 8 total (4 per earcup) for ANC and call clarity

• Adaptive Sound Control: Automatically adjusts based on activity and location

• Ambient Sound Mode: Yes, with adjustable levels

• Wind Noise Reduction: Enhanced algorithms for outdoor clarity

Connectivity & Compatibility

• Bluetooth Version: 5.3

• Supported Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3

• Multipoint Connection: Yes (connect to two devices simultaneously)

• Google Fast Pair & Swift Pair: Supported

• Voice Assistant Support: Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri

Battery & Charging

• Battery Life:

  • Up to 40 hours (ANC off)

  • Up to 30 hours (ANC on)

• Charging Time: Approx. 3.5 hours (full charge)

• Quick Charge: 10 minutes gives up to 5 hours playback

• Charging Port: USB-C

Smart Features

• Speak-to-Chat: Pauses audio when you talk

• Wearing Detection: Auto-pause/play when putting on or removing headphones

• Touch Controls: Swipe/tap on right earcup for playback, calls, volume

• EQ & Customization: Via Sony Headphones Connect app

• Find My Device: Integrated with Android’s device tracking

Accessories Included

• Carrying Case

• USB-C Charging Cable

• Audio Cable (3.5 mm)

• Airplane Adapter