Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM6/L
- SKU:
- 6620462
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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and noise canceling, super confortable, light weight... material looks fragile but other than that the perfect headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Jayduranoficial,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality, industry-leading noise cancelation, comfort, and lightweight design. Your feedback on these features means a lot to us.
We also value your input concerning the materials used in the WH1000XM6 unit. While our headphones are crafted to be lightweight and comfortable for prolonged use, we have also engineered them for durability. Our goal is to harmonize premium audio performance, comfort, and a robust build in all of our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony M6
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Literally the BEST headphones on the market today. The noise cancelation is superior to all other headphones and an upgrade to the previous ones as well. I got the black finish. love the snug fit and more of an option for different size heads as well. Just over all best buy I've had thus far.
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Posted .Hello Lito,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're beyond pleased to hear the WH-1000XM6 headphones have exceeded your expectations. Knowing the noise cancellation, comfort, and stylish black finish made this your best buy so far truly encourages our team. Thanks for your wonderful feedback—enjoy your new headphones!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Owned XM2, XM4, XM5 before buying these.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Literal 5 star review. No hyperbole. I owned the XM2’s then didn’t need a new pair until they died. Those sounded incredible and my experience with them was great. Sticking with the Sony line was worth the cost of admission, so I bought the XM5’s which had just come out. After using them for a few days I returned them. They sounded incredible and much improved over my previous pair, but I hated that they didn’t fold down, plus it seemed the quality of the build was cheaper. I wanted to wait for the release of the XM6’s to see if they improved those concerns in any way, but in the meantime purchased the XM4’s to hold me over. Fast forward about 3 years to now and the XM6’s drop. Purchased them week one and as someone whose owned the XM2, XM4 and XM5 I can confidentally say that these are king of the hill to date. It seems to me if you had anything prior to the XM5, these have noticeable sound improvements and noise cancelling. If you have the XM5 previously, any improvement is not overly obvious to maybe a non-audiophile/obsessive. Maybe the hear through is better a pinch, but the noise cancelling, tuning, and overall sound is not vastly different. However, the build quality seems better and the folding is back. Recommend, that’s for sure, even with the $50 price increase.
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Posted .Hi Midas! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are truly honored to hear about your experience with our headphones over the years. It's fantastic to know that you have chosen to stick with the Sony line and we appreciate your loyalty.
We’re delighted that you found the sound quality and noise cancelling of the XM6s to be impressive, especially after owning previous models. Your insights on the build quality and the return of the folding feature are invaluable and we’re pleased that these enhancements have positively impacted your experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony and thank you once again for your recommendation. We hope you continue to enjoy the exceptional sound and features of the XM6s!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Noise Canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using these headphones for a while now, and I’m really impressed. The noise canceling is just excellent, it blocks out background sounds almost completely. I also really like how the battery life last soo long I barely charge it.
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Posted .Hi JUSTIN,
It's fantastic to hear that you're so impressed with your new WH-1000XM6 headphones. We're thrilled that you're enjoying the excellent noise canceling and long-lasting battery life, which are key features we worked hard to improve.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, they are really comfortable and have great sound and noise canceling.
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Posted .Hi DavidC,
That's wonderful to hear! We are delighted you find the WH-1000XM6 Headphones comfortable and are enjoying the great sound and noise canceling performance. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent performance
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent audio quality and battery life. noise cancellation performance is a major improvement from last gen
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, AviB!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that you are enjoying the excellent audio quality and battery life of the WH-1000XM6 headphones!
It's especially rewarding to hear your feedback on the noise cancellation performance. Knowing that you see it as a major improvement from the last generation is a great validation of our continuous effort to refine and enhance our industry-leading ANC technology.
Thanks again for choosing the XM6s and for sharing your experience!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
a great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these are really good for noise cancellation and they are very comfortable. and the sound is excellent!!!
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Posted .Hi KKmccurdy,
That's excellent to hear! Thank you for your 5-star review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones. We are delighted you find the noise cancellation to be really good, the fit very comfortable, and the sound quality excellent.
We really appreciate you choosing Sony to be part of your listening experience!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Outstanding Noise Canceling with a Few Minor Trade
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH1000XM6 has excellent noise canceling, clear sound, and long battery life. A little tight at first, but overall perfect for travel and daily use.
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Posted .Hi DennisN,
We're delighted to hear that your Sony headphones are proving to be the perfect companion for travel and daily use! Thank you for the fantastic 5-star rating and for sharing how much you appreciate the excellent noise canceling, clear sound, and long battery life. It’s great to know that even with a slightly snug fit at first, your headphones continue to deliver an exceptional experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a brilliant day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Extremely comfortable with glasses and extra earring piercings. Noise is canceled pretty well. My only issue is every time I cough, sneeze or any other sudden sound around me the ambient sound shifts automatically turning noise canceling feature off. I have manually turn noise canceling back on. It would be nice to be set the ambient sound control to stay on noise canceling no matter what sound is happening around me.
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Posted .Thank you so much for your detailed feedback, TammyM! We’re thrilled that you find the WH-1000XM6 headphones comfortable, especially with glasses and piercings, and that the noise canceling performance meets your expectations.
Regarding your experience with noise canceling automatically switching off when you cough, sneeze, or there’s a sudden loud noise: this is an intended function of the adaptive sound controls, which are designed to optimize your listening experience and situational awareness by temporarily adjusting settings in response to certain environmental triggers.
We recognize that this auto-switching can sometimes be disruptive for users who prefer uninterrupted noise canceling. While it’s not currently possible to fully disable these auto-adjustments and keep NC mode continuously on, we encourage you to update both your headphones and the Sony | Sound Connect app to the latest version, as newer firmware may offer improved control or adjustments over these features. You can also review the adaptive sound and noise canceling options in the app settings—disabling features like Adaptive Sound Control or Speak-to-Chat may help minimize these unwanted changes.
We appreciate your suggestion for a persistent noise canceling mode—feedback like yours is valuable in guiding future updates and feature improvements. We will be sure to share your experience with our development team.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Extremely Good - Coming from Xm5
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony knocked it out of the park with the XM6, issues i had with the Xm5 aren't present, the Folding for Travel is cool but i don't use it. Battery Life is Excellent, Sound is even better and Sony's new Cinema Feature in the app for listening is amazing for Movies!
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Posted .Hello Manuel,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with the WH1000XM6 headphones! It’s wonderful to know that the issues you faced with the WH1000XM5 have been resolved. We're glad you appreciate the folding feature for travel, even if you don't use it often. It's fantastic to hear that you find the battery life excellent and that the sound quality has exceeded your expectations. We're also thrilled that you're enjoying the new Cinema Feature in the app for movie listening. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphones in the market right now
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing transparency mode and noise cancelling. I've been using the Airpods Max for years because of the said features and I'm glad to made the switch with the XM6. Much, much better and more comfortable than the Airpods Max. And the carrying case is a huge plus.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great replacement for Apple AirPod Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing! The noise canceling is next level – I can throw them on anywhere and it’s like the outside world disappears. The sound quality is super clear with great bass, and everything I listen to just sounds better on these. They’re really comfortable too, even after wearing them for hours. Battery life is awesome – I barely have to think about charging. Pairing is super easy and the touch controls make them simple to use. If you’re looking for headphones that do it all – comfort, sound, and noise canceling – the Sony WH-1000XM6 is totally worth it! I purchased these to replace my Apple AirPod Max, and I’m not disappointed.
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, Ryan!
We are so pleased to hear how much you are enjoying your WH-1000XM6 headphones. It is truly rewarding to know that you find the noise canceling to be "next level" and that you feel like the outside world disappears when you're wearing them. We designed these headphones to provide an immersive listening experience with industry-leading noise canceling and exceptional sound quality, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we succeeded.
It's also wonderful to hear that you find them comfortable for long listening sessions and that you're impressed with the battery life and ease of use. We designed them to be lightweight and comfortable for extended wear, so it's rewarding to know we got it right.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for your strong recommendation.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Recommended
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used for mowing. Noise cancelling feature works great. Very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi Hoss,
That's excellent feedback! We are thrilled to hear the WH-1000XM6 headphones are performing perfectly for you, especially with the noise canceling feature working great while mowing, and that you find them very comfortable. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones and sounds great plus feature they are lightweight and forget sometimes I’m wearing them.
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Posted .Hi JorgeM,
We are immensely pleased to hear that you're loving your new WH-1000XM6 headphones!
Knowing that the sound quality is great and that the lightweight design makes them so comfortable you sometimes forget you have them on is truly what we aim for.
Thanks so much for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
A must buy!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and superb noise cancelling. Super comfortable and perfect for focus or travel.
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Posted .Hi JoseC,
We are delighted that you find the WH-1000XM6 headphones so comfortable and that the superb noise canceling makes them perfect for both focus and travel! Achieving that blend of world-class ANC and comfort is what we strive for.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent choice!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The battery life is insanely good. The sound quality is excellent!
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Posted .Hi Oregon!
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on the WH-1000XM6 headphones!
We are really happy to hear that you've been experiencing such excellent sound quality and are impressed by the insanely good battery life.
The WH-1000XM6 features our enhanced Noise-Canceling technology to block out distractions and Multipoint Connection so you can easily switch between two devices.
Thank you for selecting Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Portability, Sound quality
Sony XM6 - Best in the market right now
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid Headphones. Much better and cleaner than the AirPods Max. Amazing for travel, love the case. Easy to set Custom Sounds profiles
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Posted .Hi AkshayaN,
Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're honored to hear how much you're enjoying your new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones. It's great to know that the sound clarity, travel-friendly design, and custom sound profiles are all hitting the mark for you. We appreciate you choosing Sony for your audio needs!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the price tag
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s the best fitting and sounding headphones I’ve ever owned and i’ve owned all the previous models(gave them to siblings) and upgraded to these definitely worth the price
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Posted .Hi Blowsif1988,
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful review of the WH-1000XM6 headphones.
It means so much to us when we hear this kind of feedback from a loyal fan who has owned all the previous models. We're thrilled that you feel the XM6 are our best-fitting and best-sounding headphones yet—and that definitely worth the price!
Enjoy the music and thanks for continuing to choose Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very high quality headphones. They sound amazing and feel amazing. I would recommend ereccomdn this to anyone
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Posted .Hello JuanR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re elated to hear that the WH1000XM6 headphones deliver exceptional sound quality and comfort. Thank you for the strong recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Portability, Sound quality
Very well featured and functional headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones have many useful features. They sound great and I am glad they fold again making the carrying case more compact. I like the customization you can do in the app and the transparency and ANC works very well
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Posted .Hi Damian, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! We're honored to hear you're loving the sound quality and the return of the foldable design—making it easier to carry around is something we're really proud of. It's great that you're enjoying the customizable features in the app, as well as the effective transparency mode and ANC. Your feedback means a lot to us and we really appreciate you choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick