Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM6/B
- SKU:
- 12238519
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
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the phenomenal sound quality and the comfortable, lightweight design that makes these headphones easy to wear for extended periods. Users also frequently highlight the impressive battery life and the convenient folding mechanism that enhances portability. While the vast majority of feedback is positive, a small number of users noted that the ear cups can trap heat during use and expressed a desire for a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are an upgrade from my Bose Qc45 headphones which I liked. Every problem that I thought I would have was not there. I thought the touch controls would be annoying, but it really is not intrusive at all. I thought some of the gestures would feel like a gimmick, but I find myself using them regularly. The build quality seems really good. The sound quality is phenomenal. But most importantly, the noise cancelling is genuinely insane. I have tested it in so many places including a crowded, loud arcade and I genuinely could not hear a thing. I love these headphones and they are definitely worth the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend - 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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
Slightly overrated but overall great
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good after you customize eq to your liking but I must say it’s a little underwhelming anc wise like it’s good don’t get it twisted but not as insane as some people make it seem AirPods Max definitely beats it by quite a bit not being able to customize the anc like in past models also brings it down also the fit while comfortable some times can be crooked because of the way the hinges bend making it look crooked and off centered on your head sometimes which looks dumb if you catch it in the mirror but otherwise it’s good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CobiD,
We’re glad the custom EQ is hitting the spot for you! The WH-1000XM6 uses an Auto NC Optimizer with our QN3 processor to adjust noise cancellation in real-time, though we understand the preference for more manual control like in previous models. If the new hinge design feels a bit off-center, a quick adjustment of the headband sliders usually helps secure a more balanced fit.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Fantastic sound and noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is unmatched and the noise cancellation is the best I’ve found yet! We use these when mowing our lawn. Obviously it doesn’t completely eliminate engine noise but a very good portion of it. I can still listen to music and enjoy the full tones and depth. The battery life is amazing too. Very comfortable to wear even with sunglasses on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CherylC,
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the unmatched sound quality, powerful noise cancellation, and amazing battery life of your new headphones are keeping you entertained while mowing the lawn. Providing deep, full-toned audio and a comfortable fit.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The BEST headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones are the nicest overear headphones i have ever used. They sound amazing, the noise canceling is phenomenal and they are super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Caleb,
It's a true pleasure to hear that you're so happy with your new WH-1000XM6 headphones. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. It's awesome that you're experiencing the incredible sound quality and phenomenal noise canceling and we're so glad you're finding them comfortable.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Immersion!!!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is so immersive. Noise cancellation is top of the line. And the bass is unmatched
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Curtisey!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear how much you love the sound, noise cancellation, and bass. We appreciate you sharing your experience.
The WH-1000XM6 features advanced smart technology that automatically adjusts the sound based on your surroundings. It also offers ultra clear call quality, plush earcups for all day comfort, and lightning fast charging.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Just plain Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery seems to last forever, optional noise cancelling at the click of a button, easy to figure out controls and probably the best thing to wear for a nap.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LEXI,
It is fantastic to know that your WH-1000XM6 headphones are providing such a comfortable experience that they are your top choice for a nap. Ensuring an intuitive user experience with easy controls and a long-lasting battery is exactly what we strive for, and we are glad the quick noise-canceling toggle helps you find your peace and quiet instantly.
Thank you for trusting Sony to bring comfort and premium sound to your daily routine.
Best 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
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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.
Phenomenal headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the most well rounded headphones I've owned to date. The noise cancelling is top-notch, and the sound quality is fantastic! Pairing to my devices was super simple, and I love being able to swap between devices on the fly. No pairing and unpairing necessary. They may be on the pricier side, but they are well worth it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EVANB!
Thanks so much for the feedback! We are thrilled to hear that the noise cancelling, sound quality, and easy device switching hit the mark for you.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones feature advanced noise blocking processors, seamless multi-device pairing, and a 30-hour battery life built for daily use.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing but Comfort Sacrifice
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb sound. My M3's lasted me 8 years with daily use, im hoping to get the same wear and tear out of this pair. My only issue is that the ear cups are smaller than the previous M-generation? and I dont like it, I have quite small ears. But I think the bigger ear cups are roomy and looser for all day use. Granted, these stay better on my head when im upside down in the gym. But other than that, they're barely too small. Ill keep them for the sound, but comfort has sadly sadly gone down for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and honest feedback, Lily!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the superb sound quality of your new WH-1000XM6 headphones! It’s also fantastic to know that your previous M3s lasted an impressive 8 years of daily use; that durability is exactly what we strive for, and we hope you get the same longevity from this pair.
We truly appreciate you detailing your experience with the ear cup size. We understand that changes to comfort, especially for all-day use, are critical, and we regret that the smaller size compared to the M-generation has slightly reduced your comfort level, despite the improved stability during activities like at the gym. We value this specific feedback immensely and will pass it directly to our design team, as maximizing both comfort and stability is a constant goal.
We are pleased you’ve decided to keep them for the excellent sound, and we thank you for bringing the comfort issue to our attention.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think. Perfect to use noise cancellation in office to do not hear colleagues talks Music is awesome, especially if a source is good/lossless. I slightly disappointed by the ios app because it has, IMHO, a lot of useless features. But if you use it inly for firmware updates - it is fine. I even don't want to try any other headphones had others before), this line is fully satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TreicyS,
We are very glad to hear that the noise cancellation is helping you find your focus in the office and that you are enjoying the premium sound quality with your lossless audio sources. It is fantastic to know that after trying other brands, you’ve found this line to be the one that truly satisfies your listening standards.
Regarding your feedback on the iOS app, we appreciate your honesty. While we aim to provide a wide range of customization options, we understand the value of a simple, streamlined experience and will share your thoughts with our development team.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Portability
Travel Friendly
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with the new design since it now folds into a nice compact travel, friendly case. I avoided the previous model because it was not Travel friendly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, Hommerun! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the new foldable design and compact, travel-friendly case of the WH-1000XM6. Your comments highlight exactly what we aimed to achieve with this model—making it easier than ever to take your headphones wherever you go. We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope the headphones make all your travels even more enjoyable.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. Comfortable, amazing sound quality and the noise canceling is really good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, RandolphO!
We are so happy to hear that you love your WH-1000XM6 headphones! It is wonderful to know that you are finding them comfortable and enjoying the amazing sound quality and noise canceling.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise cancelation headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my new headphones. Clear tone and perfectly canelation of outside noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the wonderful feedback, gamer!
We are so glad to hear the clear tone and noise cancellation are hitting the mark for you! It is awesome to know they are keeping outside noise locked out so you can just enjoy your audio.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Heat dissipation
Great sound and feel
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The way they look and luxurious premium feel is top notch. The noise cancellation is out of this world. The downside is these cause a lot of sweat on the ear cups due to the material and ears get hot. Hopefully they end up selling replacement ear cups that are breathe able and don’t effect the sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chirican!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We are thrilled to hear your feedback on the WH-1000XM6 headphones. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate their luxurious design and exceptional noise cancellation features.
We understand your concerns regarding the ear cups and the heat they may cause during use. Your suggestion about breathable replacement ear cups is valuable and we will take it into consideration for future improvements.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent noise cancelling headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are very comfortable, sound really good, and have great noise cancellation. That + the fact you can customize so many different options and features makes these headphone a 10/10 overall.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JadB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're thrilled you're enjoying your WH-1000XM6 headphones and appreciate your 10/10 rating! We designed them with comfort, sound quality, noise cancellation, and customization in mind, so it's rewarding to know they hit the mark for you.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good design
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice design works very well. Helps from harsh external noises
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaredM,
It is fantastic to know that the design and performance of the WH-1000XM6 are working so well for you! We put a significant amount of research into creating a sleek, ergonomic aesthetic that doesn't just look great, but also serves as a physical barrier against the environment. We are thrilled that they are successfully shielding you from those harsh external noises, allowing you to enjoy your audio in peace.
Thank you for trusting Sony to provide your personal sanctuary of sound.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best headphones I’ve ever purchased, Noise cancellation is perfect and sound quality is superb
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nothinghere,
We couldn't be happier to hear that these are the best headphones you have ever purchased. Knowing that the noise cancellation is perfect and the sound quality is superb for you is exactly what we strive for.
Thank you for making Sony your choice for premium audio.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Sony Noise Canceling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise canceling Just perfect snug that won't come out loose during workouts
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis,
It makes us really happy to hear that you are finding the noise canceling amazing and the fit perfect for your workouts! We designed the WH1000XM6 to stay secure and comfortable during your most active moments, and we are glad they are performing so well for you.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony got it right
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The fit is comfortable, the sound is awesome - the bass, the anti-noise cancellation is excellent. I wear this to the gym always.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gravikaz,
We are immensely pleased to hear that your Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are such a perfect fit for your lifestyle, especially at the gym! It's fantastic to know you find the fit comfortable, the sound awesome, and the noise cancellation excellent.
Enjoy every moment of your new audio experience and thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick