Customer Ratings & Reviews

After just one day with the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, I can already say I’m in love. These are some of the best headphones I’ve ever used, and I’ve already tested them out with music, a Zoom call, and a round of Call of Duty. I’ve got a trip coming up next week, and I’m actually excited to travel just to see how well these things perform in the air. Right out of the box, the sound quality blew me away. I listen to a lot of instrumental, acoustic, and vocal-heavy music when I’m working, and these headphones make everything sound super clean and clear. For example, I was listening to “Almost Home” from Gary Louris’s new album and the guitar in that song has this really warm and natural sound—like someone’s playing it right in front of you. You can even hear little things like the strings buzzing or fingers sliding which I never noticed before. His voice comes through really smooth and personal, not buried or too sharp. I messed with the EQ for a bit and while the “Heavy” bass setting is fun, I honestly think the default setting sounds the best. These headphones just seem to get it right on their own. I also tried out the “Background Music” mode, and it’s actually a neat feature. It sort of pushes the music into the background so you can focus without needing to turn it all the way off—great for when you're writing or replying to emails. They’re also super comfortable. They’re light on the head, and even though I have bigger ears and had to wiggle them into place a bit, they sit fine and I’ve worn them for hours without any soreness. The only minor thing is they sometimes slide down a little and rest closer to my jaw, which isn’t painful or anything—just a little annoying now and then. On my Zoom call, the voices sounded great and clear. I didn’t talk on the call myself (not really trying to be the guy in full cans on camera), but listening-wise, it was solid. Gaming wise, sound quality has never been my biggest priority, but I fired up some Call of Duty and could clearly hear footsteps sneaking up behind me. Definitely helped me stay alive longer than usual! (Which still wasn't long) Just the mechanics of using the headphones has been a great experience. The touch controls are fantastic. Best I’ve ever used. Big surface area, just the right amount of sensitivity. You don’t have to mash or guess—it just works. They even added a little nub on the left ear cup so you can tell which side is which without looking. Plus, the ANC and power buttons are shaped differently so you can feel the difference right away. That kind of attention to detail really shows. Overall, it's easy to see why the XM series flagships are always highly touted. Big win this year Sony!

Thoroughly been enjoying my first month with these headphones, they have excellent noise cancellation and are very comfortable on my head, which is a plus! No headaches, and I love the style. Have not charged them since I purchased them and they are still at more than 50% of charge!

Pros: calls are clear. Mic is excellent. Battery life is great. Easy to connect to phone. Transparency/awareness mode almost sounds like you're not wearing headphones at all. Neutral: ANC is fine. Hurts my head a bit. Sounds quality is fine. Not blown away. Turned on ldac and all the bells and whistles and can't find any significant improvement over my galaxy buds pro 3s. That said, my music streaming app is YouTube music so I'm not getting high bitrate or lossless audio. Cons: prolonged usage hurts. Wearing them for longer than 2 hours hurts. Maybe I'm just not used to over-the-ear headphones but the perimeter of my ear is in pain. I bought replacement cushions from wicked cushions which did help it go from 2 hours to 3 hours, but still hurts. I still haven't gotten used to how to fold them in order to put them in their case. It's been about 2 weeks now and I still have to be very mindful when I'm putting them away as there is only one right away to put them in the case. They feel so cheap. Yes they're light because they're plastic, but they're unmistakably plastic. Strangely flimsy plastic. Had to turn ldac off in order to maintain a stable audio connection. Otherwise it would cut out pretty often. The "hey headphones" gimmick is just a gimmick. On Galaxy buds I can just say next song, previous song, start music, stop music, volume up, volume down, etc. I don't have to start with hey headphones and then wait for them to acknowledge they heard me. The galaxy way makes it fairly easy to skip through 4 or 5 songs hands free while the Sony way makes me not want to use the feature. The touch controls are somewhat unreliable. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.

i may be biased because i'm a big sony product person but these sound crisp and the batterly life has been superb. i also really appreciate that they made the ear cuffs bendable in order to pack into the case again. the touch features on the headphones are so easy to use as well, i sometimes default to it when using other earphones.

This holiday season I bought the Bose QC Ultra gen 2, Bowers and Wilkins Px7 s3, and the XM6. I returned the Bose and B&Ws, and I'm keeping the Sony's. The Sony's just do everything right in my opinion. The Bose sounded the worst by far even after being EQ'd, and I would say the PX7 S3 sound the best out of the box, however the Sony's can be EQ'd and sound great. Sony's ANC is significantly better than the other two with B&W being the worst. The call quality is decent on all three, but I think the Bose were the best in that category. In terms of comfort, I found the Bose are too loose and would slide on my head, which triggers the in ear detection to pause what you're listening to constantly. The PX7 s3 clamping force is too much and are heavier, so comfort is their biggest drawback. Sony's strikes the right balance between weight and clamping force, and they don't slide on my head. The Sony's and Bose are both comfortable with glasses. Sony's build quality is probably the most questionable of three and time will tell if they fixed the hinge issue like the XM5 had. Overall, the Sony's are definitely the most well rounded of these three that came out this year, especially for noise canceling and sound quality. I might have kept the B&Ws, if they weren't so tight on the head. I was just downright disappointed by the Bose.

I've had these headphones for about a month and a half at this point, and I've really enjoyed them from the first time I put them on. They're incredibly comfortable, and I'm able to wear them for hours without issue. The thing that caused me to finally write a review was a recent flight I was on. We were seated above the wing, with the engine not far in front of us, and it was very loud. I put these headphones on and was absolutely stunned by how quiet it was. I couldn't hear any of that noise, but I was still able to hear when an announcement came over the speaker so I could pause what I was listening to and hear it. If you want incredible noise cancelling, these are the headphones to get! Oh yeah, they have great sound quality too!

These are awesome. They are extremely comfy, the battery life is solid and most importantly the SOUND and NOISE CANCELLING are unmatched. You literally can't hear anything when NC is enabled. Easily some of the best headphones I've ever owned.

They’re good, very lightweight and comfortable for long time use. I am impressed with the sound quality. They hold charge very well, I am a college student and they last all day

I upgraded from the W4 to this model. I wouldn’t say that it’s vastly different but the changes they did make are appreciated. Love the noise cancelling. The new case and folding option. Battery life is fantastic. Build feels solid. I use this everyday for work and the gym. Connections between my iPhone pro max and Dell work laptop are seamless. The upgraded sound connect is good if you are into customization and tinkering with your electronics. The blue color does smudge up with fingerprints. That would be my only issue.

These are the best headphones I have ever owned! I am always looking for good quality audio that matches the price, and these ones do. I like the way they fit and are designed. Everything is simple and looks appealing, along with a very simple magnetic case to go with it. The button designs are obvious which is nice to click the right ones on the left side. The right side has amazing swiping features that make it easy to change the music or video without needing to click the device. The app is also amazing as it has incredible features and customizations. I like the one where when I take off the headphones it will pause whatever I’m listening to. Not to mention the best part which is the noise cancellation, nothing beats it. Overall I’m very happy with the product and everything it has to offer!

Great sound and super comfy! I’ve been using these headphones for a while now and I’m honestly impressed. The sound quality is amazing — super clear with deep bass and crisp highs. Noise cancelling is top-notch too; it really blocks out background chatter or plane noise. They’re also surprisingly lightweight and comfortable, even for long listening sessions. Battery life lasts ages, and the quick charge feature is a lifesaver. Overall, they just feel premium and perform even better. Definitely worth it if you’re looking for a reliable pair of everyday or travel headphones!

This is my first pair of bluetooth headphones with noise cancellation I've purchased. I spent plenty of time watching reviews and comparisons of other bluetooth headsets with noise cancellation. Once I tried these on at my local Best Buy, I immediately could tell how much quieter the NCS was on this model compared to Bose and others on the market. Also comes with a beautiful carrying case and the battery seriously lasts forever in these things. I really love how you can also EQ how the headset sounds via the app that connects the device to your phone. You can also connect these headphones to multiple outputs at the same time (ie, my laptop and my phone) so I can seamlessly listen to anything on either device easily. Perfect purchase for those long flights. Will probably be using this pair for years to come.

The Sony XM6 headphones deliver amazing sound with deep bass, crisp highs, and excellent noise cancellation. They’re extremely comfortable for long use, and the battery life easily lasts all day. The app customization is great, and call quality is clear. These are the second set of Sony XM6 headphones I have one for myself and one as gift. Overall, a premium upgrade that feels worth every dollar.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 stands out as one of the best headphones on the market thanks to its unbeatable combination of features. First, its industry-leading noise cancellation blocks out almost all background noise, making it perfect for travel, work, or daily use. The sound quality is rich, with deep bass, clear vocals, and customizable EQ settings for personal preference. Comfort is another highlight. With soft ear cushions and a lightweight design, you can wear them for hours without discomfort. Battery life is excellent too—up to 30 hours with noise canceling on, plus a quick charge feature for extra convenience. Sony also packed in smart features like Speak-to-Chat, wear detection, and multi-device pairing, making the XM6 super user-friendly. Add in crystal-clear call quality and a sleek, stylish design, and it’s easy to see why the Sony WH-1000XM6 remains at the top.

I had a pair of XM5's and those were amazing. These are even better. Foldable design makes them more compact and easier to travel. Magnet clasp on carrying case is very nice. I guess i never realize the tine it took to zip and unzip the XM5's. Nice ease of use upgrade. The ANC and transparancy modes are even better than the XM5s. The head band and ear cups feel soft, comfortable and dont cause any discomfort even after a four hour listening session. Overall amazing. As for cons there is an ANC mike in the center of the inside earcups that protrudes out a bit. I am hoping as I wear the ear cups in, this will not cause discomfort. Price increase to $450 from $400 for the XM5's was not welcomed. But I guess the price of everything is going up price wise.

Fantastic headphones! The Sony WH‑1000XM6 delivers outstanding noise cancellation, rich sound, and super‑comfortable earcups. The Midnight Blue color looks premium, and the battery life easily lasts through long workdays. Totally worth it!”

The Sony WH-1000XM6 are the best ANC headphones I’ve used, great sound, top-tier noise cancellation, excellent call quality, and solid 30-hour battery life. They’re comfortable, foldable, and packed with smart features. Pricey, but worth it.

These headphones check EVERY BOX. Comfort, Battery life, Ease of use, And of course Sound. Only one negative, they make my ears Sweat. But they are better insulated then the previous model. So no damage frome sweating.

Excellent upgrade , even if coming from a the XM5s. I use these all day at the office for Teams and Zoom calls and the battery life is great! The sound quality is excellent. My coworkers mentioned I sounded robotic when I walked away downstairs to the kitchen, about 40+ feet away, which is expected. But I was still connected and could hear them fine. When I'm within the appropriate BT range, I have zero issues with them. The noise cancellation is 2nd to none! One minor complaint, be careful when removing them from the carry case and unfolding them. When I first opened them, I got pinched on the finger and it's a pretty sharp pinch. I am glad they fold again, as the carry case is smaller. I also use them with an External DAC for Qobuz FLAC audio. I have a Dense Audio DAC and they sound even better when using that 3.5mm hard wired cable to the DAC.

These have been amazing. I owned the previous generation of these headphones and they are much better in my opinion. Comfortable and great quality. Battery last for a long time.