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Sony WH-1000XM6

Overview

The Sony WH-1000XM6 is the 2025 flagship over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones, featuring a revolutionary HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 with a 12-microphone adaptive array that adjusts noise cancellation in real time to your environment, air pressure, and wearing style. Co-developed with mastering engineers, the 30mm carbon fibre composite drivers with LDAC, DSEE Extreme, and a redesigned wider asymmetrical headband deliver studio-quality precision with exceptional comfort. The foldable design with stainless steel hinges, compact magnetic carrying case, and 30-hour battery life make them the ultimate travel companion for music lovers, commuters, and remote professionals.

Key Highlights
  • HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 with 12-microphone adaptive ANC array — 7x faster processing than QN1 for real-time environmental noise cancellation
  • 30mm carbon fibre composite dome driver co-tuned with mastering engineers for studio-quality precision, clarity, and balanced sound
  • Foldable design with stainless steel MIM hinges and compact magnetic carrying case for easy travel storage
  • 30-hour battery life with ANC on, 40 hours without ANC, plus USB-PD fast charge (3 min = 3 hours playback) and listen-while-charging support
  • LDAC high-resolution wireless audio, DSEE Extreme AI upscaling, 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema, 10-band EQ, and Gaming EQ mode

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Technical Specifications

Brand Sony
Model Sony WH-1000XM6
Driver 30mm carbon fibre composite dome driver (CCAW voice coil, bio-cellulose composite)
Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3, LE Audio, Multipoint (2 devices)
Dimensions Approx. 200 x 180 x 80 mm (unfolded)
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