
Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphone
Product description
The Best Noise Canceling.
Studio-Quality Sound.
Designed with mastering engineers, the 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.

About This Item
- The Best Noise Cancellation – Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancellation is optimized in real time.
- Co-Created with Mastering Audio Engineers – Precision-tuned for studio-quality clarity, with every note and vocal true to the artist’s intent.
- HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 – The HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 is 7x faster than the QN1 (found in our WH-1000XM5 headphones), optimizing 12 microphones in real time—for better noise cancellation, sound quality, and call clarity.
- Adaptive NC Optimizer – Our new Adaptive NC Optimizer automatically adjusts to external noise, air pressure, and wearing style for uninterrupted, immersive sound.
- Auto Ambient Sound Mode – Balance music and external sounds with Auto Ambient Sound Mode, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings.
- Authenticity, in every note – Advanced noise-shaping D/A conversion technology reduces distortion and enhances bass delivering crisp and accurate sound.
- High-Resolution Audio – Supports High-Resolution Audio and LDAC for exceptional sound quality, even wirelessly.
- Real-time File Restoration – Edge-AI and DSEE Extreme™ upscale compressed music, restoring high-range sound lost during compression.
- Ultra-clear calls, from anywhere. – Six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, isolates your voice, filtering out background noise for crystal-clear calls.
- Tailored Comfort, Thoughtfully Designed – Wider, asymmetrical headband with synthetic leather for all-day comfort, paired with a foldable design perfect for traveling.
- Intuitive Controls – Effortlessly adjust the volume and play music without reaching for your phone. The headphones can detect when you’re speaking and pause the music seamlessly.
- Sound Connect app – Customize noise cancellation, adjust ambient sound, and access personalize EQ settings with the Sony | Sound Connect app.
- Long Battery Life and Convenient Charging – Up to 30 hours of playback, with up to 3 hours of music using 3-minute quick charge. Bluetooth and audio cable charging supported.
Product Specifications
1 model
WH-1000XM6
COLOUR
Midnight Blue Black Platinum Silver
Summary
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Carrying Case
Connection Cable
Reference Guide
USB Cable
Warranty Card
Size & Weight
WEIGHT
Approx. 254 g
General Features
HEADPHONE TYPE
Closed
DRIVER UNIT
30 mm
MAGNET
Neodymium
IMPEDANCE (OHM)
48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) , 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
4 Hz – 40,000 Hz (JEITA)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (ACTIVE OPERATION)
4 Hz – 40,000 Hz (JEITA)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE(BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION)
20 Hz-20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) 20 Hz-40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz sampling 990 kbps)
SENSITIVITIES (DB/MW)
103 dB / mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) , 102 dB / mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
CORD TYPE
Single-sided (detachable)
CORD LENGTH
Approx. 1.2 m
PLUG
Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
INPUT(S)
Stereo Mini Jack
WEARING STYLE
Over Ear
MULTIPOINT CONNECTION
Yes
DSEE Extreme
Yes
PASSIVE OPERATION
Yes
AMBIENT SOUND MODE
Yes
UNIT OF MICROPHONE
MEMS
DIRECTION OF MICROPHONE
Omni directional
Battery
BATTERY CHARGE TIME
Approx. 3.5 hrs
BATTERY CHARGE METHOD
USB
BATTERY LIFE(CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYBACK TIME)
Max. 30 hrs (NC ON) , Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF)
BATTERY LIFE(CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION TIME)
Max. 24 hrs (NC ON) , Max. 28 hrs (NC OFF)
Bluetooth® Specification
BLUETOOTH® VERSION
Bluetooth Specification Version5.31
EFFECTIVE RANGE
Approx. 10 m
FREQUENCY RANGE
2.4 GHz band (2.400 0 GHz – 2.483 5 GHz)
PROFILE
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT(S)
SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
SUPPORTED CONTENT PROTECTION
SCMS-T
Noise Cancelling
PERSONAL NC OPTIMIZER
Adaptive NC Optimizer
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPTIMIZING
Yes
AMBIENT SOUND MODE
Yes
AUTO AMBIENT SOUND
Yes
QUICK ATTENTION
Yes




