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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony M6
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good noise cancelling. Comfortable fitting and good sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pete!
Thanks for your 5-star review! We're so glad that the WH-1000XM6 are a perfect fit for you. It's great to hear that you're enjoying the noise cancelling and sound quality.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones deliver studio-quality sound and our most advanced noise cancellation.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
All the best,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones ever
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] They so good noise cancellation good and battery life is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rico, thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you appreciate the exceptional noise cancellation and impressive battery life of the WH-1000XM6 headphones.
This model is designed to provide you with a truly immersive listening experience, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music without distractions. Plus, its long battery life ensures you can listen all day without interruption!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds amazing with music but kind of sucks for audiobooks if you're trying to drown out noise music great for drowning out noise
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ethan,
We are truly sorry to hear that the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are underperforming while you listen to audiobooks. We understand how important absolute silence is when focusing on spoken word content, and we apologize for this inconsistent noise cancellation experience. To improve spoken-word isolation, we recommend opening the Sony Sound Connect app to verify your Adaptive NC Optimizer is fully calibrated to your current fit, toggling the Ambient Sound Control to its maximum noise-cancelling level, and ensuring your firmware is completely up to date.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Fits the Bill
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Couldn’t be more impressed with the active noise cancellation sound quality and ability to dictate and use via Bluetooth for work. Great product price and well made. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI BossoftheLoss,
We are thrilled that you love the active noise cancellation, sound quality, and Bluetooth work performance of your new headphones. Thank you for the high recommendation!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent XM6
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancelling Great sound quality Comfortable wear
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Posted .Hello Ipsi, thank you for this excellent review! We are honored to learn you appreciate the top-tier noise cancellation technology of the WH1000XM6 –it's outstanding sound quality and comfortable design as well! Thanks for choosing Sony! Sincerely, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is awesome and I love how light they are
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly really great sometimes I forget that they are on my head.
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Posted .Hi CARLOS,
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are finding your new WH-1000XM6 headphones so comfortable that you forget you are even wearing them! We truly appreciate you sharing your experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great build quality and sound, not a bad first buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was my first major purchase of a high end headphones this should be a 4 1/2 starts, the build quality is amazing I do not regret my purchase. The only thing i have to say is that the noise cancelling is very noticeable when entering in to different environments with different active noises; where you will suddenly hear the back ground noise at a higher volume than expected. Also make sure you try on the headset before you buy if you have large or protruding ears to make sure its conformable for you, I am noticing that this may have been an issue for me after a hour or two of wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ThomasT,
We're delighted to hear your WH-1000XM6 headphones are a great purchase with amazing build quality!
We understand your experience with noise canceling adapting to different environments and the comfort after extended wear. Our Adaptive Noise Cancelling is designed to optimize suppression based on your surroundings. For personalized comfort, we always recommend trying on headphones. If you continue to have concerns, please connect with our support team for further assistance.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
Best Over Ear Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Over Ear Headphones on the market, the noise cancellation is incredible, sound clarity is pure and beautiful... I want to wear them all the time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the awesome review, MIKERUDE.
We are glad to hear that the noise cancellation and pure sound clarity are working well for you. That is the exact goal with the XM6, making them comfortable and immersive enough that you want to wear them all the time.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Epic.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones i have ever had. sound is amazing, noise canceling is great. the sony app os intuitive, easy to use, and great for cutomizing the headphone opperation. i will say, hand oils and hair oils show up pretty obviously on the darker colors. so maybe go with the lighter one if that matters to you. I still prefer the look of the blue though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KeeganP,
Thanks so much for that wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you consider these the best Sony headphones you've ever had. The amazing sound and great noise canceling you're experiencing are the result of the new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 and the 12 microphones that work together to deliver a truly immersive audio experience. We're also glad you find the Sony Sound Connect app so intuitive and helpful for customization.
Thanks for choosing Sony, and have a beautiful day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Weight
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing, love noise isolation, super light, the battery is so good, dnt have to worry at all
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello user909961,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear that you're enjoying the WH1000XM6. It's fantastic to know that you appreciate the noise isolation, lightweight design, and impressive battery life. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Peak noise cancelling and great comfort best headphones out
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jed11,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! We appreciate the preference and we hope you can continue to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes with us.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
Great noise canceling, poor build quality
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phenomenal active noise cancellation and comfort, but at this price point, it falls short compared to the Apple AirPods Max. Pros: ANC is top notch, lightweight and foldable design, solid 30-hour battery life. Cons: Cheap plastic build relative to the price, lacks water resistance, and cluttered companion app. AirPods Max win decisively on luxury metal build and depth out of the box, the Sony wins on portability, raw noise-canceling strength, and multi-device pairing. Why I Would Not Recommend: I wouldn't recommend them because they fit somewhere in middle ground. They charge a high price for a plastic build. If you want high-end materials, the AirPods Max are better; if you want value, older Sony or Bose models offer similar performance for less.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Robpriceincali,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely apologize for any disappointment you experienced with the WH1000XM6. Your detailed feedback about the build quality and app experience is invaluable. This is certainly not up to the quality standards we strive for, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your insights. Rest assured, we will forward your comments to our dedicated Sony team for their review as we continue to work diligently to enhance our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Absolute Dual Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As a remote therapist working from home, this has been the ultimate tool for me to focus on their stories and maintain a noise free environment so that they know I am listening and fully present throughout our session. Its quality of dual noise cancellation keeps my dog’s loud barking nonexistent to my clients. It’s been a game changer for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, DamarisR!
We are so pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM6 headphones have been such a game-changer for your work as a remote therapist. It is incredibly rewarding to know that the dual noise cancellation is helping you create a focused and noise-free environment for your sessions, ensuring that you can be fully present with your clients. We designed these headphones to provide exceptional silence and clarity, and it brings us great satisfaction to know they are helping you in such a meaningful way.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony knocks it outta the Club
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, noise cancellation is superb and the fit is exceptional.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JonathanS,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you think the WH-1000XM6 headphones have great sound, superb noise cancellation, and an exceptional fit.
It's great to know you're enjoying the results of our HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, which uses multiple microphones to analyze and block noise in real time, and our refined design that ensures long-lasting comfort.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a marvelous day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great experience
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The overall experience was great and a huge upgrade from the xm4s, better noise cancellation and touch controls however if your not looking to spend the price the xm4s have a greater value for the price. Worth it, but not to the point where its the only option !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Emmanuel,
We're so glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience and for rating your Sony headphones 5 stars! It's fantastic to know the upgrade from the XM4s was meaningful for you, with even better noise cancellation and more intuitive touch controls. It's great that your Sony headphones impressed while offering that next-level listening experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a fantastic day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound blocking (for me that is XD)
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sounds great! mostly used it with the cellphone while outside^^ has some good noise blocking when you are n a car with 3 people all talking on the phone and one driving with the call coming though the car speakers...couldn't hear JACK! XD sadly tho i had to return them since i wanted to use them on the pc but couldn't get them to connect to the elder one T^T
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mizuki,
It's truly a pleasure to hear that the WH-1000XM6 headphones were able to deliver such powerful noise cancellation, especially when you were in a car with all that background noise.
However, we're so sorry to hear that you had trouble connecting them to your older PC and needed to return them. We really appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. Your feedback is valuable and helps us understand how we can improve our products for everyone.
Thanks for considering Sony products!
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great sound great anc lightweight. Best features!!
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Posted .Hi Kart,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback on the WH-1000XM6! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality, excellent ANC, and lightweight design. it's incredibly rewarding to know we've hit the mark for you. Your 5-star review is a testament to our commitment to innovation and quality. We hope you continue to enjoy your music with the WH-1000XM6 for years to come!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Fixed main issues with xm5s
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM6 has far better hinges, the main breaking point for the XM5s. A recessed power button, differentiates it from the ambient button, making it far less confusing. The biggest gripe i had with the XM5s is their battery life, which was all over the place, but these have solved it with being able to charge while being connected wirelessly! Fantastic
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Posted .Hi Rylan,
Thanks so much for the 5-star review of the WH-1000XM6 headphones! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the improvements we've made. We put a lot of focus on refining the design and functionality based on feedback from previous models, so it's great to know that the hinges and the dedicated power button are making a real difference for you. We also heard your feedback on battery life, and we're glad to hear that the ability to charge while connected wirelessly is making for a much better user experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic listening day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise Cancellation Exceptional
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is very impressive. The sound quality may be a bit behind some competitors. However, in my opinion, the whole package that you get from these headphones is unbeatable. If you can get these on sale, I would say that the other headphones can’t compete. I’ve used these on several flights and it’s even blocked out screaming babies. I recommend these to anyone who needs incredible noise canceling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Awesome6847,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you appreciate the impressive noise canceling capabilities of the WH1000XM6. It's wonderful to know that the overall experience of these headphones stands out to you, especially during flights where they've helped create a peaceful environment. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're glad the combination of features continues to deliver exceptional value. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred