Sony · Released May 2025
Sony WH-1000XM6 Review
QN3 noise-cancel · LDAC · 30h battery
Sony’s sixth-gen flagship ANC headphones — the QN3 chip delivers the best active noise cancellation on the market, now with hinges back.
Compare with AirPods Max (USB-C) → From $449
Verdex Score
95
/ 100
anc 98
sound 94
comfort 92
Pros
- +Best-in-class ANC
- +Excellent call clarity
- +Folding hinges are back
Cons
- −Pricey vs XM5
- −Bass slightly boosted
- −No lossless over BT
Full score breakdown
anc 98
sound 94
comfort 92
battery 90
features 94
Specifications
Driver
30 mm dynamic
Codecs
LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3
Battery
30 h (ANC on)
Weight
254 g
Connectivity
BT 5.3, Multipoint, USB-C