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Sony WF-1000XM6Editor's Choice1 / 14
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Sony WF-1000XM6

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound
7.3/ 10
7.3
0.010.0

A 7.3 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 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 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life With Case
24 hBelow average
24 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX4Most common
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type
Adaptive
Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Adaptive appears on 8% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life With Case
24 h
Full Charge Minutes
80 min
Battery Life Anc On
8 h

Build

IP Rating
IPX4
Water Resistance
Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Adaptive
Driver Size
8.4 mm

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

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
6.4 g
Weight With Case
47 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

Microphone

Count
4
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes

Release

Date
February 12, 2026
Year
2026

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.4/ 10
Recommended
Adam Birney
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.

✓What we like
✓Great sound quality
✓Excellent ANC and Isolation
✓Solid features
✓Comfortable fit
✓Great mic quality
✕What could be better
✕Price
✕Sound changes with ANC off
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Lab data

How we test ›

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

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Sony WF-1000XM6SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Sony WF-1000XM6 frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-40-30-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
Sony WF-1000XM6: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
203.6
256.8
327.6
407.8
507.6
637.0
805.9
1004.8
1254.0
1602.6
2001.6
2501.0
3150.8
4001.4
5000.6
630-2.0
800-1.1
10000.1
12501.3
16004.8
20007.5
25009.3
31509.4
40008.8
50008.4
63007.8
80006.3
100002.3
125003.6
16000-2.6
20000-27.3

Features & Opinions

More from the team ›

Commentary and deep dives from the SoundGuys editorial team.

I ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Sony's WF-1000XM6 and only lasted a weekI thought the more expensive earbuds would win. I was wrong.Dave CarrDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterHow long should your earbuds last? Our battery tests have the answerEarbuds don't last long, but how much is enough?Christian ThomasChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeHow would hundreds of people rate the Sony WF-1000XM6's sound quality?If you could ask 200 people to rate sound quality at once, what would they say?Christian ThomasChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeMost of you aren't buying the Sony WF-1000XM6. Here's whyThe votes are in, and Sony's flagship earbuds have some convincing to do.Adam BirneyAdam BirneyManaging EditorHow long does the Sony WF-1000XM6's battery last? We tortured it to find outHow long can you listen on a single charge?Christian ThomasChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeYou asked for cheaper Sony earbuds. The WF-1000XM6 cost $30 more instead.Sony is now the most expensive option in the flagship wireless earbud category.Adam BirneyAdam BirneyManaging Editor3 reasons why I won't buy the Sony WF-1000XM6They're almost impossible to recommend if you already own the XM5.Tom TriggsTom TriggsContributorSony WF-1000XM6 frequency response: The ANC quirk you need to know aboutWe took the earbuds through the lab to find out how they measureChristian ThomasChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeWhat do the Sony WF-1000XM6's EQ presets sound like?Earbuds with an in-app EQ are a tweaker's dreamChristian ThomasChristian ThomasEditor-at-large

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