Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been using the Sony WF1000XM6 for almost a week now and I have some thoughts. I have mixed feelings about these earbuds. I really want to love these earbuds but they fall a little short of being “the best”. As soon as I opened the box I said hmm, the carrying case feels a bit cheap. The shape is fine, I feel like Sony is trying to make its case look different than the competition. But the lid and hinge feel cheap to me. I’m kind of worried the hinge will break if I carry it in my pocket all the time. The earbuds are lightweight and have a grippy matte texture. The tips are squishy like memory foam. The tips that come pre installed provided the best fit for me. They are comfortable for long sessions, and I’ve even fallen asleep with them on a couple of times. The earbuds have touch controls. The left side toggles ambient sound mode, and the right side controls playback. The controls are kind of sensitive, and i find myself accidentally pressing them sometimes while adjusting the buds or moving my head while in bed. Not the biggest deal but you have to be mindful about it. The sound quality of these earbuds in my opinion is just alright out of the box. I think I was expecting to have my mind blown (Or ear drums for that matter). While the default settings is fine for most music, podcasts. I found myself digging through the Sony sound connect app to adjust the EQ. I have to admit that I am a little let down by their sound profile. The best thing about these headphones is the battery life and fit. I can use them for 3/4 hours a day and didn’t have to charge the case til 3 days later. At the end of the day though.. based on sound quality. It’s hard for me to recommend these over other earbuds. I’ll give them a 4 stars, because they aren’t terrible, but they certainly aren’t the best either.

Upon receiving the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds, I was glad to find them in the Platinum Silver variant. The package included a USB-C charging cable, ear tips in XS, S, M, and L sizes, a charging case, and of course, the earbuds themselves. Since my ear canals are small, I opted for the XS tips, which proved to be the most comfortable fit. After charging the earbuds to full capacity, I began the setup process. Having already installed the Sound Connect app on my iPhone 16 Pro Max, the earbuds were quickly detected once I pressed the pairing button on the back of the case, indicated by the blinking blue light. The app offers a wide range of features for these earbuds, and after exploring them, I was genuinely impressed. It's worth mentioning that a firmware update was offered, which took about 90 minutes to complete. My initial step was customizing the settings to suit my preferences. I enabled Noise Canceling, selected Standard for Listening Mode, and chose the Clear preset on the Equalizer as I intended to test phone calls first. These earbuds feature dual beamforming microphones, a bone conduction sensor, and AI-driven noise reduction technology, which effectively isolate the user's voice and reduce surrounding noise. I kept Adaptive Sound Control set to STAYING. When I called a friend, the audio on both ends was crystal clear, which made me very satisfied knowing I’ll frequently use these buds for calls. Next, I connected to Apple Music and was blown away by the excellent audio quality. Every track I played sounded remarkable. The earbuds provide a 10-band equalizer with presets including OFF, HEAVY, CLEAR, HARD, SOFT, GAME, MANUAL, CUSTOM 1, and CUSTOM 2. Personally, I found the Clear setting ideal for phone calls, whereas for music and YouTube videos, I preferred the SOFT preset, as I’m not much of a bass enthusiast. I experimented with all the equalizer options to find the best fit. The earbuds feature on-ear controls that allow me to toggle the microphone, adjust volume, and manage playback effortlessly. They also support built-in voice commands and head gesture controls, which can be activated through the app. By simply nodding or turning my head, I can control the earbuds without touching them. Additionally, it’s possible to connect to two devices at once, with the buds automatically switching between them when enabled. Under the CONNECTION tab in the app, there is an option to prioritize a Stable Connection, along with a Classic Audio only mode—though the latter is currently in BETA testing. Regarding battery performance, the earbuds nearly matched Sony’s claims. I was able to enjoy approximately 8.5 hours of continuous use, with an extended playback time of 15.5 hours when including the charging case. When pressed for time, a brief 5-minute charge can provide up to an hour of playback. Additionally, activating Battery Care through the Sony Sound Connect app helps minimize battery deterioration. Overall, my experience with the Sony WF-1000MX6 earbuds was excellent in every aspect I tried. They are comfortable to wear for long periods, clarity is excellent and the battery life more than sufficient. Sony has truly created a top-notch product, and I wholeheartedly suggest buying them. I’m very happy with mine!

Bottom Line: The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds deliver class-leading sound quality, excellent active noise cancellation, and good call quality. Pros: excellent sound quality; good noise cancellation; microphones deliver good call clarity; feature rich app Cons: chunky design/fit Review: Sony is well-known for its ability to deliver superb sound quality, and the WF-1000XM6’s deliver on that front. I’ve tested a good range of headphones, and the mids and highs sound crystal clear on this set. Bass performance is remarkably deep and rumbly for earbuds and should not disappoint those who listen to bass heavy tracks. Soundstage is very good for earbuds, but performance in this area has not yet caught up to my two generation old over-ears. Sony’s companion app provides a roust equalizer and, one of my favorite functions, adaptive listening. This feature allows location-based settings, such as always having ANC on at home or automatically switching from ANC to ambient sound mode while outside and/or moving on the street. Active noise cancelling is on par with what one would expect for high-end earbuds. The microphone array does a good job of providing clear voice during calls. My wife remarked that the sound quality on her end is much better than my other earbuds/headphones, although she could still tell that I was using headphones. Design and fit, I think, often come down to personal preference. In this area, I’m a bit conflicted. On one hand, the WF-1000XM6’s are, for me, the most secure fitting earbuds I’ve ever owned. For whatever reason, earbuds do not fit securely in my left ear and tend to fall out easily. The WF-1000XM6’s, however, do not (I prefer to use the Large ear tip but even the Medium stays put). On the other, the design is somewhat like a “chunky” block such that about half of the earbud tends to sit outside of your ear. Although it really doesn’t have an impact on the sound quality, I think other earbuds have a more streamlined look.

Sony WF-1000XM6 is one of the newest noise-cancellation earbuds on the market. I appreciate the simplicity of setting up the earbuds out of the box with my Google Pixel 10 Pro. It did prompt me to download the Sony Sound Connect app to update the device firmware. Obviously, with the app, you would have access to the additional features as well. One of the cool things that you find when setting up using the app, it featured a detector to make sure you’re wearing them correctly. Now, you may think that’s silly, but I did wear them incorrectly the first time around. (d’oh!) Sound quality is amazing already without having to adjust the equalizer in the app. But you can customize it further once you download the app. The noise cancelling feature is also top notch! I feel like I am invisible when the noise cancelation turned on! Using the app, you can also switch between standard listening mode or background music listening mode. With background music, it’s like the music switches to the back of your head. I don’t know how else to describe it but it does a wonderful job for when you’re working on something and wanting to listen to something without interrupting your own thoughts. You can also set up Adaptive Sound Control, unfortunately for more options, you need to create an account to “save” your settings. Having to download the app is already pushing it for me, but needing to create an account is a little bit inconvenience for me. The battery and charging time are really good. I’ve been averaging about 5 hours of usage before needing to charge. I wish the charging case is a little bit smaller, like the previous generation. The material for the earbuds and the charging case is kind of unique. It’s not smooth, shiny or matte like other earbuds. It’s slightly gritty but definitely not rough. I’m still adjusting to the feel. I know it’s supposed to be easier to hold and not as slippery, but I find the material, well, let’s just say a bit different! Pros: Noise cancellation, listening modes, adaptive sound control, sound quality Cons: Bigger charging case, a bit on the bulkier size for women, needing to create account to save additional settings.

The Sony WF1000XM6 earbuds have a premium feel and look. The build quality is solid without feeling heavy, and the included ear tips make it easy to find a good fit. The charging case is great and reasonably sized. Easy enough to carry around in a back or pocket. Noise cancellation is some of the best around and a definite standout feature. Sony describes it as “powerful, adaptive noise cancelling that keeps distractions out and your music front and center”. Although I don’t find it to be the strongest noise cancellation, it helps isolate the sound, so you can really hear the quality audio. The sound quality is clean, and the earbuds handle both music and podcasts well. I hooked up my handheld gaming console as too. Immersion and clarity are truly impressive. Call performance is also great thanks to the beamforming mics and AI noise reduction. Calls were clean and crisp even in noisy environments. Not the most critical for me, but as a daily driver, none the less important. Battery life is strong for daily use, and I found myself making it a full week with daily use. The Sound Connect app adds useful customization and the ability to update firmware. The biggest drawback for most might be price, but within the top typical consumer price bracket. Still, if you want top tier noise cancellation, excellent sound, and reliable call quality, these feel worth the splurge.

With this newest iteration of the earbuds, they have: - Changed the shape of the earbuds: They are now more pill-like. By doing so, they are easier to hold in the hand, which means getting them in/out of the ears is easier as well as putting in/taking out of the case. That being said, when wearing them they stick out a little bit (at least for me), versus some other earbuds that sit more flush and don't stick out as much. - Added more mics: This results in improved ANC (which already was really good) as well as helps with call quality. - Redesigned the case: I like this the most. Instead of previous versions that had soft edges and curves (which is great for holding and pocketability, sure), this one has hard edges on the case. The benefit is that now it is able to stand by itself easily, which is nice. This means it is less likely to fall over when you have it sitting on a wireless charger. - New driver: The redesigned driver further improves the sound quality. Sony by default has a very neutral profile, but the app is very thorough in terms of offering an advanced EQ to tune it to your liking! I think Sony hit it out of the park with this model - improvements all around and after a week of using them every day throughout for work, exercise, and just listening to tunes, would definitely recommend!

I love Sony's "XM" line of Headphones (the WH series), as I currently own the XM6's and have had the XM4's in the past. As primarily an Airpods type of person, I really wanted to try Sony's version of their earbuds, since I've never gotten to use them before. For the purposes of this review, please not that I am using an iPhone 14 Pro Max, running iOS 26.3 The unboxing is pretty minimalist. Inside the small, cubed, slightly-rounded-corner retail box lies the headphones themselves (wrapped in a cheap-ish paper wrap that tears off), then underneath, a little quick start guide that's built into the cardboard insert, then under that, all of your other ear tips - XS, S and L. The M tips are on the buds, by default. There's also a super short charging cable. Given the brand and retail price, this is laughably bad. I just left it in the box and will just use my existing USB-C cables to charge these. Honestly...why even bother including a cable like this, other than to just check off a list of "included" stuff? As for the case, itself - I'm a bit conflicted. It feels super nice and is textured well - it doesn't feel slippery at all and fits in my hand great. My issue is the form factor - where it has the squared-off top and bottom. Some may like it, but it may be a deal breaker for some, especially those that like to keep their cases in their pocket a lot when moving about. I will wear them in my pocket once in a blue moon, but very rarely. So, I like the case form and it's small enough that it works for me. But again, for some, this could for sure be a point of contention. Also, as someone who typically goes black in all their gear, unless it's otherwise not available (like Airpods), I really, really like the grey color in these! I'm a big PlayStation guys, so this color really reminds me of the OG PlayStation. Setup was a bit more than I expected. I already had the Sony Sound Connect app for my WH-1000XM6's, logged in and ready to go. The buds were 40% charged out of the case, so after the initial connection to the App, I had to charge them before I could do the prompted Firmware update. After charging, I worked on the Firmware update. This was, unfortunately, on par with every Sony audio device I've used within the app - a long, arduous 45+ min process...constantly checking in to see if it's locked up, moving, etc. It's really anxiety inducing and you always wonder if it's going to brick the device in the process...simply because of how long it takes with very minimal progress updates - it seems like it's "stuck", often. This is one process Sony really needs to step up, within their app. Aside from a small annoyance of my buds trying to connect back to Bluetooth on my phone when I place them back IN the case (weird!), I haven't had any other issues. I'm hoping the Firmware update resolves this, I've just not used them long enough after doing the update to know for sure if this is indeed fixed or not, as it's completely random. I will say that the app experience for these is also the same as it is with their headphones - it's seriously over-complicated, with a lot of options that you likely won't even use (such as the Adaptive Sound Control) - but it does the job. This is another aspect that's long due for an upgrade...there's just a lot of visual and feature clutter within the app and is well overdue to be streamlined. As for the new type of ear tips these use...they're more similar to a "memory foam" or cushion type ear tips...much like the 3rd Party "Comply"-branded tips you can buy. I'm truly not sure how I feel about these and I'm still having a hard time getting used to them - even though the ear tip fit test says I have a good seal, I just feel like they're barely sitting in my ears and could fall out at any moment. Granted, I've not had this problem, but still, it's not a good "feeling" to have, lol. Since the M tips felt this way (I'm usually always fine with the default tip sizes), I did test them with the S tips and it felt like they were just too small. So, I just went back to the M tips. Are they comfy? Yes...but it's almost like I just can't find a happy middle with these. Overall, in my time spent testing these, audio quality was surprisingly good. I listened to quite a few bands, including Sleep Token, White Chapel, The Browning, Primus, Infected Mushroom, Gorillaz, the new Marathon (game) Soundtrack EP album, AWOLNATION, among others. Bass felt great - not too flat, but not too overpowering and I feel these buds sound best on a default/flat EQ. I also played a few phone games with them and noticed no discernible lag or audio delay between what was going on, on the screen, vs. what I was hearing. The ANC on these are pretty great. Granted - not exactly Apple-level quality, but it's getting there! There is a noticeable difference between Transparency and ANC modes. Eternal sounds while ANC is on are very hard to hear, especially in regular listening environments, such as home, office or any other similar places. I also understand these have a few more built-in mics than the prior model does and well, they sound great on the other end! My wife and a few friends all said I sounded loud and clear on their end, within minimal background noise coming through on my end. No real issues to speak of, here! So, overall, I'm going to give these a 4/5 for a few reasons - some of which may be subjective: The case and form factor thereof (as well as the shape of the buds themselves), the ear tips and of course, we can't forget about the app. Honestly, the app is the worst thing about using these buds or any Sony audio device that relies on the Audio Connect app. Thankfully, it's pretty "set it and forget it", so it's not a deal-breaker. Will these replace my Airpods for when I need to grab an earbud to take a quick call? Nah, they're just not that "convenient". But, could they sit in my ears for hours at a time while I hammer away work for my job, while I listen to great sounding music, podcasts and such? Absolutely! Really, the only other thing that could make these perfect would be if I could use them with my PS5! I'm joking, of course - You can't, but one can wishfully think!

This earbuds are so good!! I've been using the WF-1000xm5 for awhile now. So this review is only compared to the XM5's. So far I LOVE These! The sound is so good and no EQ adjustment required (when listening in LDAC lossless quality). The comfort is way better and they actually stay on my ear.. They also feel super light and no ear fatigue. I can wear these for hours without needing to re-adjust to my ear. On ambient mode I can hear people talking to me way better (must be the additional mics they added!) they only thing I work in the automotive field so the loud bangs are also louder (on the xm5's it would block out the loud sounds but this one doesn't really do it or is a hit or miss; hopefully a software update would fix this). The battery life seems to last way longer than my xm5's too (especially in LDAC mode). As far as talking on the phone still no complains (xm5's people often said they couldn't hear me). Haven't really played with the features like AI and stuff like that. I really like the design and makes it easier to touch the controls.

I’ve owned every generation of the WF-1000X series since the beginning, and the WF-1000XM6 is easily the best Sony has released so far. The first thing I noticed is the pressure relief. Previous models could create that “plugged ear” feeling with strong noise canceling, but the XM6 handles it much better. The earbuds feel more natural and comfortable for longer listening sessions while still delivering excellent noise cancellation. Sound quality is also a step forward. The tuning feels cleaner and more balanced than earlier models, with tighter bass and better clarity in the mids and highs. Small details in music come through more clearly, and the overall presentation feels more refined. Comfort and stability are improved as well. The earbuds sit securely without feeling bulky, which makes them easier to wear for extended periods. If you’ve followed this lineup over the years like I have, the improvements are noticeable. Sony clearly refined the design instead of just making minor updates. For me, this is the best version of the WF-1000X series yet.

These buds to me are excellent. From the fit to anc and the options in the app compared to other brand earbuds. They are stylish and being matted instead of glossy is a big plus. I dont see how other reviews are saying the fit is bad or saying anything bad about these earbuds, only thing i can see is they are fan boys of another brand an just trying to review bomb. Sony on another level compared to other brands. If any Cons is the Battery life (I would like to see a 12hr with anc someday), Further wireless distance from source and Price is a bit expensive... But you get what you pay for an they are the best buds out there.

These Sony WF-1000M6 (M6) earbuds are my first pair by Sony so I have no reference to older versions. I have owned many other premium buds though. To my ears, the M6 hits the difficult trifecta of audio fidelity, near- impeccable noise cancellation, and effective phone call capabilities. And that’s listening to them using an iPhone 17 Pro Max which doesn’t support the M6’s hi res codec. My guess is, if you use an Android phone that supports LDAC your ears are in for an even more satisfying treat. If you are only interested in quick take on whether the M6 deserve top consideration, my answer is a vocal “absolutely” if punchy, but clean, layered sound is your #1 priority. I’m far from being an audiophile, but I do recognize and appreciate clear, detailed, and emotional, but not exaggerated music reproduction. This is what the M6 produces whether listening at low volume in a secluded hide-a-way or cranking it up in a rush hour subway. My experience and thoughts about key areas of the M6 is below if you want more details. CHARGE CASE The charging and storage case is eye catching with its rounded sides paired with straight edges top and bottom. I find those straight edges offer a secure grip, especially when fishing out of a pocket, so they are purposeful too. I have no fear they are going to pop out of my hand. Holding the case prior to my first open felt like an overture of a great opera. It’s in-hand feel conveyed an upbeat sense of what was to come. A gentle thumb flick and the lid jumps opens to reveal the X6’s and remains up until lowered. The functionality of the case, however, is standard fare with a LED battery indicator and a USB-C charge port. It’s also Qi wireless charging compatible. But it doesn’t have any extras like speakers or NFC to help locate it when lost under a pile of papers on your desk, or anywhere else. And while the M6 buds are IPX4 sweat and splash resistant the case is neither water nor dust resistant. In the big picture these are small nitpicks. BATTERY LIFE The M6’s are rated at 8 hours with ANC on. While I have yet to get 8 full hours on a single charge, it’s been within 45 minutes of that mark. I’ll never be in a position where I’m wearing buds for 8 hours straight or won’t have the carry case around so I’m fine with 8-ish hours. If you activate any of the M6’s other features, like voice control, battery life is well under 7 hrs. High volume level will eat into battery life too. I find 40% comfortable and efficient when using them outside my home. In addition to the case’s battery indicator, the specific % level of the case and each earbud is available in the Sound Connect app. If you have voice control enabled you can also ask for battery level. FIT The M6’s are chonky looking and that concerned me until I placed them in my small ears. This was one of those “don’t judge a book by its cover” lessons for me. They snuggle in like a perfect puzzle piece and feel as invisible as buds can. Positioning them into the ear has a natural feel and I never have to look for which side is up. Once in, about half the bud’s shell is visible. It looks silly, as all wireless buds do, but no one wears buds for fashion. I use the M6’s for about 2.5 hours at time and find the tips comfortable. I’ve yet to experience fatigue, itchiness, or soreness. The hold is excellent even when I’m running hard and my ears are moist. CONTROL I’m a hard button guy but admit, the M6’s tap controls are precise and immediate. The various tap sequences are semi-customizable in the app as well which can reduce the learning curve and make controls more logical to you. But if you are 100% anti-touch, or maybe you wear gloves, voice and voice assistant control is available. Voice control is the M6’s internal system and summoned by saying “Hey, headphones…[command].” You must use specific phrases listed in the app or it won’t understand your request. Voice assistant is the ability to use your phone’s built in assistant like Siri or Hey Google. Turn it on in the app. Then it activates by saying, “assistant.” Wait for the tone then make your request. You can have either or both features available, but they do pinch battery life. In my case it was about 20%. But since I don’t like touch controls, I find it handy, especially when running. It works well in most situations but can be flaky if the ambient noise is especially loud. I find Siri’s response time is slower than when activating directly on my phone or via a pair of Airpods. Still, this integration on the M6’s makes them a serious consideration for iPhone users. For phone calls, head gesture control is also an option. The gestures are intuitive, head shake up and down answers, side-to-side sends to voice mail. SOUND CONNECT APP If you have app fatigue you’ll be happy to learn Sony Connect (iOS and Android) for the M6 is truly useful with extra features and extensive customization. There are so many options I can only offer a broad overview, but about every aspect of the M6 can be fine-tuned to taste and need. Neither an account nor sign in is required to access most features. However, the app is only accessible when the buds are out of the case and turned on, which is annoying. For frequency tweakers there’s a 10-band equalizer, though not parametric. If equalizers intimidate you a questionnaire will help you dial in your sound preference. And for those always on the move Adaptive Sound Control eliminates the need to constantly adjust settings. When enabled various audio aspects automatically change based on your location or situation. For example, it can turn on noise cancelling when out for a run and then switch to ambient mode when you are home. Some options are motion triggered while others are GPS tracked (with permission). AUDIO QUALITY To my ears the M6’s native, no adjustments, sound is even, lively, and unforced even with compressed 320mbps AAC tracks. The bass is slightly boomy but appropriately tight and energetic. Mids (vocals) are clearly prominent. It’s not technically a neutral sound, but it’s not outrageously biased either. I welcome this especially when running. It’s an effective second wind catalyst when I hit the mid-course doldrums. The high range frequencies are the most “neutral” aspect offering clean cymbal crashes and bold, not brash, trumpets. Herb Alpert would approve. The “out of the box” sound will thrill most ears, but if you want to spice it up more there is the equalizer and pre-sets. Of course, satisfying tuning relies on a solid audio foundation, and that is the M6. Certainly in-app equalizers are common, but the M6’s base capabilities are clearly top of the mountain. NOISE CANCELLATION The M6’s base audio is terrific but 2026 consumers demand even more to award Gold. Noise cancellation is no longer a novelty and its intruding artifacts are unacceptable in high-end earbuds. Many potentially great headphones have been felled by either meddlesome or wimpy noise cancellation. Apparently, Sony took note because the M6’s sound quality with noise cancellation activated is outstanding. To my ears, the musical difference between noise cancellation mode, transparency mode and all modes off is negligible. While “all off” is slightly fuller sounding, noise cancellation does not materially degrade clarity or punchiness with distracting white noise or hollowness. It’s quite impressive and I can only think of a few other buds I’ve tried that can accomplish this feat. In short, noise cancellation quiets outside sounds without muting the frequencies you want to hear. I can’t offer a scientifically derives percent on how much outside noise is removed, but my guess is about 90%, which is higher than almost all my other earbuds. For a “real world” example, when on a pedestrian path adjacent to a busy parkway on one side and an airplane landing route on the other, sounds that leak are low frequency, high decibel; jet noise directly above, ambulance sirens whizzing by and jackhammers 100ft away. Everything else that isn’t both of these qualities is audibly concealed. Even a 10-mph wind is as inaudible as it is invisible. CALL QUALITY The M6’s super effective noise cancellation contributes greatly to making phone conversations audibly comfortable even in loud places. Calls using the M6’s on the aforementioned path exhibit a combination of clarity and noise cancellation that most other buds fail to reach. The M6 is a winner in this situation and removes my stress of missing a word or phrase from the other end of the call. There also no “tunnel” sound. In my experience, the key to a great conversation in a noisy environment using the M6 is to turn off “Capture Voice…” in the “Calling” section of the settings in the app. When I had this setting on considerably more background noise leaked in compared to noise cancellation mode with music playing. I asked many of the people I was talking with using the M6 if my voice was clear and the response was always, yes. Next, I asked if they could hear any background noise, and while most could tell I wasn’t in the office or home none guessed I was next to a parkway with cars rushing by 20 ft to my right. CONCLUSION The M6’s are my new “go to” earbuds because they sound amazing no matter what I’m playing or where I’m using them. Too boot they also work well enough with Siri, which I use a lot for basic control even though she gets a bad rap. So, if you, like me, really enjoy the subtleties of a recording with clearly defined instrument and vocal separation above everything else, the M6’s should be a primary consideration. Some extras found in other earbuds are missing, but the M6's do music and noise cancellation better than almost all of them and if you need to pick up a call they won’t embarrass you.

Great sounding earbuds that both kill at music reproduction and noise cancelling! Just be aware you have to use the right sized foam tips to get there. Comfort, sound and ANC (active noise cancellation): The buds come with foam tips. While foam tips give you great sound, giving you great bass reproduction especially, and help tremendously with the active noise cancelling, for me it comes at the cost of giving me a bit of fatigue on my ears because of the pressure of the foam. While there are 4 total sizes of eartips, S, M (installed right out of the box), L, XL. For me, M was the best size for them to not fall out of my ears and give me best sound quality. I found the S size the buds would fall out. I wish there was one size in between the S and the M. The M fatigued my ears a little bit after about that time. For my use cases this is just fine, as I really only use these earbuds for workouts while listening to music, going for walks, and just around the house. I also use these for calls, but I don’t tend to have calls that are very long anyway. My primary use case for using these is for music. Hip-Hop, electronic, indie, metal and electronic music all sound phenomenal with these earbuds, the best earbuds I have ever had for music hands down! The Sony Sound Connect app allows you to customize not only all the noise cancelling and passthru sound options, but gives you presets for sound, but most importantly a 10 band equalizer. This is really where you can get these to sound how you like. Also included is a very short USB-A to USB-C cable that you will need to provide your own charger for. Battery life is really good considering how good these sound and how well they cancel out noise with ANC (active noise cancellation turned up to max). I was a little concerned about the pill shape design of the earbuds, but for me they didn’t bother me at all. The Sony Sound Connect app also has a function that can check you are getting a good seal from the foam tips on both ears for the best sound and noise cancelling performance. The app uses your phone's camera to help determine this along with another section of the app that seems to measure the sound in your ear canal. The ANC on these buds are just fantastic. These are the best ANC earbuds, hands down. My previous WF-1000XM4 earbuds I had were very good too, but noises that were not just low humming, or “steady” sounds used to kind of get through. I don’t know what Sony exactly did here, but now even other more random kinds of environmental noises seem to get tampered down quite a bit to my ears. If ANC is your top priority, look no further, these are great! Phone calls: The noise cancelling for me with these earbuds, as with music is great, especially when I would be outdoors. The people I spoke to seemed to think I sounded pretty good too, even when I was on a somewhat windy road. Charging case and earbud material: I actually really like how simple this charging case is. I have had other earbuds that were more rounded shapes in the past, and while they certainly look nice, I so much prefer the matte finish on this case along with a flat top, bottom and back and front. They are harder to go flying around on a surface while charging, or just laying around. The earbuds are also, THANKFULLY not a slick surface too. That can be an issue with the earbuds slipping out of your hands while handling them, an issue you do not want to have when outside or somewhere crowded. Battery life: Sony says the earbuds themselves give you about 8 hours on a full charge. I haven’t actually had them on in my ears that long in a single setting, but based on the percentage of battery level I see in the app after having them on for two hours in one sitting that seems to be accurate. Another thing here with the Sony app and the earbud batteries themselves is there is now a battery care mode that limits the charge the earbuds can receive. This helps the earbud battery's lifespan longevity by not charging completely to 100 percent. Since I don’t foresee a time I would actually have these in for more than 2 hours at a time, I am leaving this feature on all the time in the app. Hopefully this helps these earbuds last me longer. Overall - I will say these earbuds are fantastic, however just keep in mind your comfort level may vary, and people’s ears are not all the same. For me, I wouldn’t be using these in ear for longer than 1.5 - 2 hours in one sitting, and I value music preproduction more than anything else and those foam tips are what help get you that seal that really gives you great sound and especially bass. I just wish there was at least one extra foam tip size, as I think with something right in between the S and M would have made my ear canals feel a little less pressure over longer listening periods.

I find that getting noise canceling right in earbuds seems to be exceptionally hard. Not all earbuds that include the feature are able to execute it very well. While I have had success with some pairs that I have owned, the Sony WF1000XM6 are easily the ones to beat now. They are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time, never fall out of my ears, have great battery life, and sound excellent as well. -- Setup Getting started with the earbuds was about as easy as it can get. After charging them in the included case, I simply opened the case near my phone and was immediately prompted to pair them. It literally can't get any easier than that. While they were immediately ready for use by then, there is additional features available through the Sony app. One thing that was especially interesting during the setup, was the app testing how well the noise cancelling was working by checking the seal of the attached earpieces while I was wearing them. Helping me determine if I needed a larger attachment to make sure the noise canceling was working as well as it could be. This is the first time I have seen something like that before, and it was very useful. There are also nice little touches, like turning off noise canceling if you remove one of the earbuds. There is a lot of smart decisions made in general with these earbuds. Through the app, there is also equalizer settings and presets. There is also a cool feature, similar to what is available through their headphones, that allows you to set or detect locations. Which is helpful if you need more noise canceling or other settings while at work. -- Performance As you might expect from any of the XM series of headphones from Sony, these sound absolutely stellar. Clear audio and punchy bass. Of course, as I have mentioned, the noise cancelation is the true star here. I will not fly without noise canceling headphones anymore. They make traveling much more comfortable in general. They way these earbuds adapt to the surroundings is excellent too. No matter if I am in public places, or quieter areas, like my office. Touch controls work very well, making it easy to answer calls, or control music quickly. Speaking of calls, the call quality was excellent. I received similar feedback from the people I spoke to as well. The battery life is very good as well. They easily get well over 4 hours of battery life and can be charged quickly in the case. The case supporting wireless charging is a nice touch as well. Being able to just set it on a wireless charger is nice. -- Design I like the looks of these a lot. They're unobtrusive and look pretty sleek. They fit my ears well too. I would say both the case and earbuds are very elegant looking. One minor complaint, for me, I kind of wish the case had a bit more rounded edge. Only because it would make it a bit more comfortable in my pocket. That being said, it's easy to just drop these into my backpack. Overall, it's really tough to find any faults with these. They look and sound great. Pros: Superb noise canceling, comfortable, good battery life, great app and features Cons: I wouldn't mind the case having more rounded edges

These are a great set of earbuds. I have the M5s and these fit and sound music wise very similar. I like the shape of these better because it's easier to get them into my ears than before. I can't tell if the noise cancelling is much better than the 5s but it is good. Call quality is good. The case is a bit bigger and doesn't fit in my pocket as comfortably as the 5s. But the case feels better quality and more sturdy than the 5s. Overall love these earbuds.

I waited to upgrade from the Mark 4. I had reservations about it at first because I didn’t feel the difference until I really took them out for a stroll. The fit is great. The noise cancelling is excellent. I use an iPhone which I know limits its feature set. I just never liked the sound of AirPods. I do hope for more features to be available in future firmware updates. I still think they were worth the purchase.

I had to replace my 1000xm5's but tried several other pair. Nothing matched the sound quality so I order the 1000xm6's. These are even better sounding than the old model. They still have a great, secure fit in the ear. Worth the buy.

Sony's new ear buds are good. They are comfortable, sound good, and the noise cancellation is great The one thing I really do not like about them is the bulky case. I wish more 3rd party case protectors were released on the day of the release.

1 week in and so far I rate them higher than the XM5s they will be replacing. Clearer and boomier sound. My primary use is while cycling and I require buds that will lessen or eliminate wind noise. These greatly lessen noise when I am going faster than 20MPH and no noise was noticed when less than 20. These are easier to remove from and return to the charging case. The matte finish provide be better grip for someone with perpetually dry hands like myself. The tips are identical to those provided with the XM5s and I found those quite comfortable. Time and use will tell if the battery life claims are achieved. Also purchased in silver since my rides are often longer than the stated battery life.

These are a definite upgrade from my previous MX4. Great sound and battery life. Love listen to music on them. I would recommend them.

great earbuds that**Sony WF-1000XM6 Review** I recently had the opportunity to try out the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds, and I have to say, they truly live up to the hype. Right out of the box, the design is sleek and modern, with a comfortable fit that makes them perfect for long listening sessions. One of the standout features is the noise-canceling capability. Sony has made significant improvements in this model, and it effectively blocks out background noise, creating an immersive listening experience. Whether you're on a crowded commute or in a busy café, the ambient sound control allows you to focus on your music or podcasts without distractions. The sound quality is exceptional. The bass is deep without being overpowering, and the mids and highs are crisp and clear. Listening to a variety of genres, from classical to hip-hop, I was impressed by how well these earbuds handled every style of music. The customizable EQ settings in the app also give you the flexibility to tailor the sound to your personal preference. Battery life is another strong point. With up to eight hours of continuous playback on a single charge and an additional twenty-four hours with the charging case, I rarely found myself worrying about running out of power during the day. Lastly, the touch controls are intuitive and responsive. Adjusting volume levels, skipping tracks, or answering calls is seamless, making them user-friendly for anyone. Overall, the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are a fantastic investment for anyone looking for high-quality audio in a compact, comfortable package. Whether you're a casual listener or an audiophile, these earbuds certainly deliver on performance and style. Highly recommended!