Sony headphone

Sony WH-1000XM6

Creators cited with it: 5; From 6 reports.
First cited: December 2025; By Andres Vidoza. Last reported 1 week ago.
Reviewers: Praised for noise handling and ease of use; Pushback on battery & range. From 3 reviews. What they said

$378.00

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“Like, I have these Sony 1000 XM6 headphones too which I have been using for the last 4- 5 months.”
Tech TherapyNovember 2026Watch the video at 0:39
“As you can see, I got a bunch of tech with me like these headphones over here. These are the Sony WH-1000XM6.”
UrAvgConsumerSeptember 2026Watch the video at 6:19

3 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest May 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the Sony WH-1000XM6 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Noise handling
Ease of use
Sound quality

Where reviewers push back

Battery & range
Value
Build & handling

Sound qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Detailed, balanced, bassy sound; lacks lossless digital option3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “Excellent audio performance”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “You'll get a rhythmic, detailed, and well-balanced listen with the Sony WH-1000XM6 that still doesn't skimp on punchy bass and exciting treble output.”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “Perhaps the biggest improvement to the WH100XM 6 over the WH100XM 5 is the sound quality.”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 9:40
- “they are excellent quality sound with great range.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 4:05
- “the Mark 6s have a much stronger low end, especially in the sub-bass and lowest bass”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 4:32
Complaints (2)
- “you may end up wanting to tamp down on the 10.5 kHz peak a little bit to prevent some annoyingly loud atmospheric or room effect sounds from getting too grading.”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 11:04
- “it really sucks not to be able to have a truly digital lossless option where the competition does.”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 4:14
Noise handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Class-leading noise cancellation, strong against wind and steady noise3 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “Class-leading noise cancellation”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “These supply better ANC than the majority of the best noise cancelling headphones out there.”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “the Sony WH100XM 6 is excellent at rejecting unwanted noise, especially wind noise”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 5:50
- “the Sony WH100XM6 is on the short list of the most effective attenuators.”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 6:19
- “they are still really, really insanely good at canceling out white noise.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 4:16
- “the Mark 6 also has even stronger noise cancellation than the already GOATed Mark 5s”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 4:56
Ease of useRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Intuitive touch controls and handy speak-to-chat feature2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Highly intuitive touch controls”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “Generally, the XM6 have the most consistent, intuitive touch controls I've ever used on a pair of headphones.”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “you can even toggle a speak to chat feature like the one found in the Google PixelBuds Pro 2 in order to have a conversation without fussing with the settings on your phone”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 9:15
Battery & rangeMostly negative: Leans negative.Fast charging helps, but battery life trails rivals2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “you can charge the XM6 while using them now, and even get three hours of playtime from just three minutes of charging”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
Complaints (2)
- “Battery life is nothing special”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “they fall short of the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 56 hours and the JBL Tour 1M3 at 55 plus hours.”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 4:46
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: comfy and light, but finicky controls, not waterproof3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Super lightweight and comfortable”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “These are just some of the most comfortable headphones to wear for a long period of time”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 1:01
- “this case is pretty much perfect”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 1:52
Complaints (6)
- “Some may find them to be a tad bulky”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “Still not waterproof”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “the relatively thin padding remains a sore spot”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 1:31
- “Even brand new, the plastic chassis sits very close to flush on my head.”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 1:31
- “the touch pad controls on the side are still finicky like they are every year”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 7:24
- “your ears can get a little sweaty without any ventilation after a couple hours”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 7:18
ValueMostly negative: Leans negative.Costly versus rivals; one reviewer still thinks them worth it3 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “I actually still think they are worth it”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch at 7:57
Complaints (4)
- “but if we're talking pure sound, you could do a little better for the same price.”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “it's a lot to pay for some over-ears considering there are so many excellent competitors floating around for considerably less.”
  PressTechRadar, Harry · May 2025Read the review
- “the WH100XM 6 is a little bit riskier of a purchase than some other competitors.”
  VideoSoundGuys · May 2025Watch at 12:27
- “that is really expensive”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · May 2025Watch