Sony WH-1000XM6

Launched Sep 2025 · Over-ear headphones

76
GoodGifng score
Good for noise-cancellingGood for callsGood for travelGood for all-rounder

Usual price₹35,989

Where to buy

Usual price ₹35,989 · launch price ₹39,990

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Score breakdown

Sound
84
Noise cancelling
84
Battery
59
Features
70
Calls
70
Comfort & fit
71

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 noise cancelling
  • High lab sound score
  • Very good microphone
  • Over 37 h in their battery run
  • Folds again, works with almost any device
  • Warm, full bass and clear vocals, roomy sound
  • ANC a touch better than AirPods Max

Cons

  • No USB-C audio
  • No water resistance
  • Expensive
  • Shallow ear cups for some
  • Treble lacks sparkle, busy tracks blur
  • Transparency mode sounds muffled
  • Adaptive Sound Control and spatial sound unreliable
  • SoundGuysMay 2025

    A worthy successor and strong all-rounder with excellent ANC and mics, though missing USB audio may date it sooner. Tested global version.

  • DigitOct 2025

    A refined, practical flagship with strong ANC, top-tier calls and a foldable, lighter build; the price rise over XM5 is mostly justified. Indian review.

  • 91mobilesOct 2025

    A polished flagship upgrade with very few faults; XM5 owners happy with the sound can skip it. Indian review.

Reported by many owners

Common complaints

  • The plastic ring at the end of the headband slider can crack and fall off, letting the headband come apart; dozens of owners report it and warranty claims are reportedly refused

From: SoundGuys

Full specs

Sound
Drivers30 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
Battery40 h, 30 h with ANC
Measured in a test37.2 h (37 h 14 min lab test; Digit got close to 50 h with ANC and LDAC at 60% volume)
Fast charging3 min = 3 h
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones12
Call noise reductionAI beamforming voice pickup (6 of the mics used for calls)
Connection
Bluetooth5.3
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
Wired option3.5 mm
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight254 g
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionYes
FoldableYes
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Sandstone

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