All products featured are independently chosen by us. However, SoundGuys may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links. See our ethics statement.

1 / 15

Sony

Sony WF-1000XM6

Name: Sony WF-1000XM6
Brand: Sony
SKU: B0G6HLWS6Q
Price: 328.00 USD

Current price · Amazon US

$328

Check Price on Amazon

Price last checked 11h ago

noise cancelling & sound

8.8/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.8

0.010.0

At 8.8, its noise cancelling beats 98% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 93 of the 259 we've cataloged.

4.8/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.8

1.05.0

A 4.8 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 61 of the 259 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

OwnersNone yet

No one has reported on this pair yet.

Be the first. We ask a few quick questions about living with it, then check the note before publishing.

Own the Sony WF-1000XM6?

Be the first owner to write in — three answers, four quick reads, shown under a pseudonym.

Leave an owner note →

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

9.67 hAbove average

9.67 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 241 of 259 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 239 of 259 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX436%IP5516%IP5416%IPX511%

IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 238 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).

Noise Cancellation Type

Adaptive

Active60%Passive14%Hybrid10%Adaptive8%

Adaptive appears on 8% of the 176 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 9.67 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Full Charge Minutes: 80 min
Battery Life Anc On: 8 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Adaptive
Driver Size: 8.4 mm

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC
Bluetooth Range: 10 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 62×26×41 mm
Color Options: Black, platinum silver
Ear Tip Material: Foam
Ear Tip Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud: 6.5 g
Weight With Case: 58 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Head tracking

Identity

Model Number: WF-1000XM6

Microphone

Count: 8
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes

Release

Date: February 12, 2026
Msrp Usd: 329.99 USD
Year: 2026

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

Compare with

View

0 of 4 overlay slots used

Sony WF-1000XM6SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Sony WF-1000XM6: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	3.6
25	6.8
32	7.6
40	7.8
50	7.6
63	7.0
80	5.9
100	4.8
125	4.0
160	2.6
200	1.6
250	1.0
315	0.8
400	1.4
500	0.6
630	-2.0
800	-1.1
1000	0.1
1250	1.3
1600	4.8
2000	7.5
2500	9.3
3150	9.4
4000	8.8
5000	8.4
6300	7.8
8000	6.3
10000	2.3
12500	3.6
16000	-2.6
20000	-27.3

Sony WF-1000XM6

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Sony WF-1000XM6: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	0.5
26	1.7
33	2.0
41	2.7
52	3.2
65	3.4
82	3.6
103	3.7
130	4.4
163	3.5
205	3.6
259	6.0
325	6.8
410	13.2
516	10.0
613	9.6
772	11.2
972	14.4
1220	17.5
1540	24.2
1940	36.5
2440	44.8
3070	43.6
3870	31.5
4870	41.9
6130	45.1
7720	35.9
9720	43.1
12200	34.4
15400	37.6
19400	46.3

Sony WF-1000XM6

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Sony WF-1000XM6: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	2.0
26	14.4
33	15.8
41	20.9
52	25.8
65	33.3
82	41.1
103	43.9
130	43.3
163	34.5
205	32.3
259	37.5
325	32.8
410	24.8
516	18.5
613	16.5
772	18.1
972	24.2
1220	22.8
1540	27.3
1940	34.9
2440	49.5
3070	49.2
3870	36.6
4870	29.6
6130	37.9
7720	33.3
9720	35.5
12200	27.6
15400	33.5
19400	44.8

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

8.4/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byAdam BirneyManaging EditorReviewed February 2026

Noise cancelling8.8

Isolation7.3

Battery life8.0

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity9.5

Design8.0

The verdict

The WF-1000XM6 are Sony's best wireless earbuds to date, with meaningful improvements to ANC, sound quality, microphone performance, and fit. Battery life and codecs remain unchanged, and at $329.99, you're paying a premium for focused upgrades. If you're on the XM4 or older, they're easy to recommend. XM5 owners may want to wait for a sale.

✓Liked: Great sound quality, Excellent ANC and Isolation, Solid features, Comfortable fit

✕Could be better: Price, Sound changes with ANC off

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Owners

How we verify owners

Nobody who owns the Sony WF-1000XM6 has written in yet.

Owner notes are not paid for, not solicited from specific owners, and not edited by us. The commission SoundGuys may earn on this page comes from retail links, never from notes.

Own the Sony WF-1000XM6?

Three answers, four quick reads, one sentence nobody tells you before buying. Shown under a pseudonym.