Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM6/B
- SKU:
- 12360592
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
to a friend
So perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I travel from miami to london than London to France, and for the first time I didn,t have to worry about charging my headphone! I could’t take phone call easily, listend to music all the time and the best off the best is the active noise cancellation. That help me a lot while on board to sleep , study and just relax
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Suegui, thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We're truly honored to hear your Sony - WH-1000XM6 headphones were the perfect travel companion for your Miami-London-France trip. Extended battery life, crystal-clear calls, and our industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation are exactly what we designed them for. We're so glad they helped you relax, sleep, and even study on board! Thanks for sharing your amazing experience and for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick
Quality Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m upgrading from my well loved Sony XH1000XM3 headphones. The XM6 are a worthwhile upgrade, the sound quality is excellent to my untrained ears. The noise cancelling is top notch and I often am surprised when I take off my headphones how much noise is being canceled (in this case a loud old ac). I will say that these headphones are less comfortable than the XM3 over prolonged listening sessions. I find myself experiencing minor ear lobe discomfort, and I have been adjusting the headphones position to try and find the sweet spot. I have yet to eliminate the discomfort entirely but comfort improved after the first week. These headphones clamp slightly harder than expected. It is noticeable but it is not too much pressure in my opinion. Lastly, I notice the ear cups show grease from my skin very easily. I don’t consider myself greasy and I haven’t noticed this with other headphones. It is not a big deal right now but I worry that it will become a problem after years of use. I’m hoping to use these for 5 years or more!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Michael,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're glad you're loving your WH-1000XM6 upgrade! The sound quality and noise cancelling are great to hear, especially after using the WH-1000XM3.
Thanks for your feedback on the ear cups. Regularly wiping them with a soft cloth or a damp cloth with diluted detergent can help. We appreciate your insights and are dedicated to making improvements. Enjoy your headphones for years to come!
Best regards,
-Fred
Great noise-cancelling headphones from Sony
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these noise-cancelling headphones. I had the X5 and upgraded to the X6. Both were purchased from my favorite store-Best Buy! These headphones are phenomenal. I bring them along each time I travel. I really get good sleep on a plane as it shuts off the noise really well. I have a huge head but they fit perfectly!
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Posted .Hi RaymundCoosh,
Thanks for this fantastic five-stars rating!
We're immensely pleased to hear how much you love your new XM6 headphones! It's fantastic that you're taking them on your travels and that the noise-cancelling is so effective to get good sleep on a plane. We're especially glad that they fit so perfectly!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
Jenn.
10/10 Best Headphones I’ve Ever had!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down the best headphones I’ve ever had! Sounds even better when you use the EQ from the app, and they work perfectly from my iPhone! I use these all day and the battery typically lasts for 3 days 10/10 Sony created perfection
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Posted .Hi Djwolf,
Thanks for this 10/10 review!
We're absolutely thrilled to hear the WH-1000XM6 headphones are the best you've ever had. It's awesome that you're getting the most out of them by using the EQ in the Sony Connect App and enjoying that incredible 3-day battery life with your iPhone.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
Hearing music like it's MEANT to be heard
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you’ve never heard a bassoon concerto through the Sony XM6, you haven’t really heard a bassoon concerto. These headphones take an instrument that already lives in that gorgeous twilight zone between melancholy and mischief and elevate it into something almost cinematic. They turned every concerto into a private performance, every phrase into a moment, every cadenza into a small spiritual awakening!! These are worth it from a classical music lover!
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Posted .Thank you for the poetic review, Moony!
We are absolutely moved to hear how the WH-1000XM6 has elevated your classical music experience! It is incredible to know that our headphones are delivering that "private performance" feel and bringing out the soulful nuances of the bassoon concerto for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your passion for music!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Absolutely amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound + ANC + comfort. What’s there not to ljke? Might be the best ANC headphones you can get right now.
I would recommend this to a friendSony xm6 Review
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality was amazing, No matter how loud they were they’re not uncomfortable or hurt your ear drum. The headphones themselves are extremely comfortable and i can wear them for hours. I also don’t have to charge them for about a week. definitely reccomend.
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Posted .Hi LIZBETHV!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It is great to hear that your new WH-1000XM6 headphones are delivering such an amazing sound experience without ever causing discomfort or hurting your ears. We are thrilled that you can wear them comfortably for hours on end and that the long lasting battery keeps you going for about a week between charges.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Sony headphones!
Best regards,
Estefany
They’re ok but not great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very light and feel comfortable on the head. However the ear cups aren’t all that comfortable. It’s like they partially sit on my ears, instead of my ears resting inside the cup. Sound quality is ok but not anything to yell greatness about. Noise cancellation is ok but I think Bose QC2 is a lot better. I also feel APM transparency mode is a better too. Design … well this is why I exchanged mine for the APM. The XM6 had me looking I was wearing gigantic earmuffs from the 1980s. In the end these were an ok pair of premium headphones. But the design was not for me.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Krazihanz.
We are glad to hear that you found the headphones very light and comfortable on your head. However, we sincerely apologize that the design of the earcups did not provide the fit you needed, resulting in them partially sitting on your ears rather than resting comfortably inside the cup. Comfort is paramount for premium headphones, and we regret that this crucial aspect did not meet your expectations.
We also appreciate you sharing your comparison regarding audio quality, noise cancellation, and transparency mode against competitors like the Bose QC2 and APM. We continuously strive to push the boundaries of performance, and hearing direct comparisons helps us understand where we need to focus our efforts.
Finally, we understand that aesthetics are a significant factor in premium products, and we apologize that the design styling—which you felt resembled "gigantic earmuffs"—was ultimately a reason for you to exchange the product.
Your honest perspective on comfort, competitive performance, and design is incredibly valuable to us as we strive to evolve and improve the 1000X series.
Thank you for giving the XM6 a try.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is very good, as well as the noise cancellation and it is comfortable to wear any time
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Posted .Hello JonathanR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and the comfort of the WH-1000XM6. It means a lot to us that the headphones enhance your listening experience throughout the day. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
A Quality Valentines Days Gift for Gamers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my boyfriend. His eyes lit up with joy as he enjoyed the superior noise cancellation headphones that is the Sony XM6. He used the included aux cable for his PC and uses Bluetooth for his handheld devices! A truly quality purchase for my gamer friends.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SIMONEP,
It is fantastic to know that the WH-1000XM6 brought such a bright smile to your boyfriend’s face! We designed these headphones to be the ultimate companion for both high-fidelity gaming and mobile immersion, so hearing that he’s making the most of both the wired and Bluetooth connections is wonderful. It’s an honor to provide the "quality purchase" that keeps your gaming world sounding its best.
We really appreciate you making Sony part of your gift-giving and gaming setup.
Regards,
Dominick
Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers stunning sound. Too notch
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers stunning sound, cutting-edge ANC, and long battery life—an impressive leap forward for premium wireless headphones.
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Posted .Hi SaikalyanK,
Thanks for this amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you feel the WH-1000XM6 is an "impressive leap forward" for premium wireless headphones.
It's fantastic that you're loving the stunning sound, cutting-edge ANC, and long battery life—your feedback is a great endorsement for our brand positioning!
We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope you continue to have an incredible listening experience.
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Best Headphones Of All Time?
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM6’s are the best headphones I’ve ever used, the noise canceling is superb and justify the near 500 dollar price tag, as they nearly block out every noice you can find. The noise canceling cycle is also quite nice when I run they change modes allowing for satisfying noise reduction and production. They are also quite good in the gym as well, and are surely one of the best workout headphones as they are truly hard to have fall, overall the BEST headphones I could ask for.
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Posted .Hi, MKB313!
We're incredibly excited to hear how much you're enjoying the WH-1000XM6 headphones! It’s fantastic that you feel the superb noise cancelling justifies the price and that they're the best headphones you've ever used.
The seamless experience you're describing with the noise-cancelling cycle is a key part of our Adaptive Sound Control feature. It's designed to automatically detect what you're doing—whether you're running, walking, or waiting—and adjust the ambient sound settings accordingly. We're also glad to hear they are performing so well for you at the gym, staying securely in place during your workout.
Thank you for your fantastic feedback and for choosing Sony to provide your premium audio experience.
DiegoV
Sony - WH1000XM6 Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the hinges broke on my Sony - WH1000XM5's. I had planned to purchase the new upgraded Sony - WH1000XM6's on Black Friday 2025 but I purchased them earlier instead. In my opinion, these are the best Sony noise cancellation headphones to date. I only wear them when I am watching my Samsung S95 OLED 4K Smart Television and the sound quality is awesome. It's like being at the movies watching HBO/MAX, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Starz, Showtime, & MGM+.
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Posted .Hi DCResident,
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We're sorry to hear about your previous XM5s pair, but we're thrilled you're loving your new WH1000XM6 headphones.
It's awesome to hear that you consider the XM6 headphones the best to date. The way you describe the sound quality as "like being at the movies" is exactly the immersive experience we aim for. It's great to hear they pair so well with your TV and enhance your viewing experience on all your favorite streaming services.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Best Headphone ever!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best headphone ever! So good on the ear and the sound is like in studio. I highly recommend!
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, Yuji.
We are so pleased to hear that you love your new WH-1000XM6 headphones and that you consider them the best ever. It's truly rewarding to know that you find them so comfortable and that the sound quality is so exceptional it feels like you're in a studio. We designed them to provide a premium, immersive listening experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for your strong recommendation.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Best Headphones period.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've upgraded from sony xm3 to xm6 and its a night and day differnce. They improved the customisation options to next level and noise canceling is best in class I've experienced, even better than bose ultra. I highly recommend this product anyone looking to buy a top class noise cancelling headphones.
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Posted .Hi Kalyan,
We are thrilled to hear that the upgrade from the XM3 to the WH-1000XM6 has been such a "night and day" difference for you. It brings us great pride to know that you find our noise canceling and customization options to be best-in-class, and we truly appreciate your high recommendation.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.
Regards,
Dominick
They’re great
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re comfy, light, and the sound is crazy good.
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Posted .Thank you for the awesome feedback, Alexy.
We are so glad to hear the sound quality, lightweight feel, and comfort are hitting the mark for you on the XM6s. Having gear that feels great while sounding amazing is what it's all about.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Comfiest Headphones Yet!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. I chose this over the Apple Airpod Pro because these were way comfier as I use this primarily for when I’m on a flight; these Sony headphones can be worn for hours and hours without getting ear fatigue!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jo808!
Thanks for the review! We are very glad to hear that your WH-1000XM6 kept you comfortable throughout those long flights.
These headphones feature our latest Auto NC Optimizer, which automatically adjusts the noise canceling based on your environment and even atmospheric pressure. They also offer Speak-to-Chat technology that pauses your music when you start talking.
We really appreciate you choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
Great Quality Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation. Comparable to AirPods Max. I wouldn’t recommend taking headphones like these to a humid / wet environment. Be mindful that the pressure of headphones can feel uncomfortable after long periods of use. The features this headset makes this a great option for individuals wanting customized listening experience. I’ve tested these with laptops, and my iPhone, these sound great on all different sources of input.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, EriGon.
We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with the noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM6 headphones and that you find them comparable to the AirPods Max. We designed them to provide a premium, quiet listening experience, and it's rewarding to know we've succeeded. It's also great to hear that you're enjoying the customized listening experience and the fantastic sound quality across multiple devices, including your laptop and iPhone.
We appreciate you mentioning the importance of being mindful of humid/wet environments, as this is a great tip for maintaining the quality of any electronic device. We also understand your comments about the pressure of headphones after long periods of use. We aim to balance a secure fit with comfort for extended listening sessions, and your feedback is valuable.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Sony the one and only to beat Apple
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used to think the Apple made better headphones than anyone else. Then I tried the Sony WH1000XM6 wow, clear highs good base I switch between Android and Apple iOS easily.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, SamsungSSD!
It’s awesome to hear that the WH-1000XM6 won you over! We're glad you’re enjoying that balance of clear highs and deep bass, and that the seamless switching between Android and iOS is making your life easier.
Welcome to the Sony family!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Loving my versatile world class mark 6 Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are easily the best noise-cancelling headphones I’ve ever used — and by far the most comfortable. The app makes them incredibly dynamic depending on your environment, and the noise cancellation is insane. I ride public transportation all the time, and with noise cancelling on, I genuinely forget I’m even on the bus sometimes. The cinematic mode is also a huge standout. Watching movies or shows with it on feels like being in a theater, with immersive, high-quality surround sound. Paired with Netflix Premium, the experience is top tier. I’m genuinely so happy with this purchase and would absolutely recommend them.
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Posted .Hello OPYumm!
Thanks so much for the detailed review and for recommending us to others!
It's a truly pleasure to hear that the noise cancellation and cinematic mode on your WH-1000XM6 are providing such an immersive experience for your daily commute and movie nights.
These headphones feature our most advanced Auto NC Optimizer, which automatically adjusts the noise canceling based on your surroundings. They also support High Resolution Audio for studio quality sound.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Sony headphones!
Warm regards,
Estefany