Sony WF-1000XM6

Launched Aug 2026 · Earbuds (TWS)

81
Very goodGifng score
Good for musicGood for noise-cancellingGood for calls

Usual price₹29,990

Where to buy

Usual price ₹29,990 · launch price ₹29,990

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Score breakdown

Sound
88
Noise cancelling
82
Battery
84
Features
94
Calls
70
Comfort & fit
44

Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Excellent lab sound score
  • Very strong ANC, close to AirPods Pro 3
  • Mics clear in quiet and windy conditions
  • More secure fit than before
  • Nearly 9 h 41 min in their battery run; deep app with 10-band EQ
  • Balanced bass and detailed vocals, plenty loud
  • Big ANC gains on voices and traffic

Cons

  • Expensive for modest upgrades
  • Sound shifts a lot with ANC off
  • Larger buds may not suit small ears
  • Same battery and codecs as XM5
  • Bigger, heavier buds; foam tips pressed after half an hour
  • Bulky plastic case
  • About 8 h 15 min with ANC - rivals last longer
  • SoundGuysFeb 2026

    Sony's best earbuds yet with better ANC, sound, mics and fit than the XM5, but battery and codecs stand still and the price is steep. Tested global version.

  • GSMArenaFeb 2026

    A step-up from the XM5 with warmer, more dynamic sound and the best ANC the reviewer has used; the high price is the main catch. Pre-production global unit.

  • What Hi-Fi?Feb 2026

    Class-leading sound for the money plus strong ANC and calls make these a threat to every rival.

  • TechRadarFeb 2026

    Superb sound with a good seal, but behind rivals on ANC, calls, fit and spatial audio.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers8.4 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Hi-Res audioYes
Spatial audioYes, with head tracking
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCAdaptive
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Earbuds alone12 h, 8 h with ANC
With the case24 h with ANC
Measured in a test9.7 h (9 h 41 min lab test; GSMArena got 8 h 15 min with AAC and ANC on)
Fast charging5 min = 50 min
Wireless chargingYes
Calls
Microphones8
Call noise reductionAI voice pickup with bone-conduction sensor
Connection
Bluetooth5.3
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
Latency / game modegame mode
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight (one earbud)6.5 g
Case weight47 g
Water resistanceIPX4
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionYes
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, Platinum Silver

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