Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM6/P
- |
- SKU:
- 6667487
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1232 reviews
(1,232 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the product's phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many also appreciate its portability, light weight, sleek design, and improved fit and connectivity. However, some customers noted concerns regarding heat dissipation, mentioning that it can make their ears sweat, and a few found the volume not as high as desired.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Forever Sony
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had xm4 and I bought this new model. Previous model was also perfect, this new model is the best until Sony makes new one.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM6- Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Midnight Blue
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Posted .Hello YusufD,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you’ve enjoyed both the WH1000XM4 and the new WH1000XM6 headphones. Your loyalty and kind words truly inspire us to keep pushing the boundaries of innovation and quality. Thank you for trusting us to enhance your listening experience with each new model.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super good for studying! It almost doesn't trespass the sound from outside.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, HeyshaG!
We are so glad to hear that your new headphones are helping you stay focused while studying. It is awesome that the noise canceling is doing such a great job of keeping the outside world quiet so you can get into the zone.
Good luck with your studies and thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great for music not so much for calls.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its great for music, not a great microphone for calls. The other person on the other end can't here you that well you have to keep repeating yourself and sound distortes or muffled. I think it could be bluetooth connection interference since i live in an apartment.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DanaP,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We regret to learn about the challenges you are experiencing with the microphone quality of your WH1000XM6 during calls, particularly with sound distortion and the need to repeat yourself. We understand how disruptive this can be, especially in environments with potential Bluetooth interference such as apartments.
To address this, we recommend reviewing the guidance provided in the following article, which covers common call quality concerns: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856788.html.
Additionally, installing the latest Firmware Version 3.0.0 can improve device performance and call functionality. Detailed update instructions are available here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm6/software/00355433.
Should the issue persist, we encourage you to contact our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting. Contact details and resources can be found at: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.
We are committed to assisting you in resolving this matter.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy son with new headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gift for my son and he loves them! Just wish I could transfer the perks to him.
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Posted .Hi HeatherNH,
It’s a true pleasure to hear that your son is so happy with his new WH-1000XM6! Choosing a gift for someone else can be a challenge, but you certainly picked a standout for high-quality audio.
We designed the WH-1000XM6 to be the ultimate companion for focus and enjoyment, featuring our most advanced noise cancellation yet to tune out distractions. Whether he is using them for studying, commuting, or simply losing himself in his favorite music, the refined comfort and long battery life ensure he can stay immersed all day. We are honored to be the brand behind such a special gift.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best headphones ive ever had. I had the XM4s and I thought their ANC were top tier until I upgraded to these.
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Posted .Hi TayA,
We are thrilled to hear that the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are one of the best you've ever owned!
It’s incredibly rewarding to know that you've noticed the significant leap in performance, especially coming from the excellent XM4s. We put a lot of focus into improving the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to deliver a truly unparalleled listening experience, and your feedback confirms we achieved that goal.
Thank you for sharing your experience and for being a loyal Sony customer!
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for the gym
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit for the gym does not slide off side functions are exceptional good
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Posted .Thank you for the review, user183226!
We are glad to hear that the WH-1000XM6 is working out great for your gym sessions! It is awesome to know that you are finding the fit secure and that the side functions are helping you stay focused on your workout.
Thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your recommendation!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded from the XM4s and everything i loved about the XM4s was upgraded with these. I wish i waited to buy these at -$20 off but i don’t regret the time I had with these headphones!
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Magnumopus,
Thanks for sharing such an excellent and insightful review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM6 headphones so much, especially as an upgrade from the XM4s.
It's great to know that we were able to improve upon the features you already loved, and that the punchy sound and lightweight design are making them even more awesome for you.
We understand the feeling of missing a sale, but we're happy to hear you're not regretting the time you've had with them! Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancelling and great sound. Comfortable and has metal hinges.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Great sound quality. Terrible comfort
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony XM6 headphones have great ANC and I was very impressed by the sound quality once I tuned it to my liking via the Sony app. However, I had to return the XM6 because wearing them for any extended period of time was actually hurting my ears no matter how I adjusted the fitting. They have very thin padding and the ear cups are so shallow that my ears were pressing against the ANC mics in the headphones. If I pay more than $400 for a product I prefer that it doesn't inflict pain when I use it. I decided to replace the XM6 with the Bose QC Ultra which do not quite match the XM6 when it comes to sound quality but I can wear them without any discomfort which is a great plus!
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris,
Thank you for your detailed feedback on the WH-1000XM6 headphones. I'm glad you enjoyed the sound quality and ANC, but I'm very sorry to hear that the physical design caused you discomfort. Your experience is important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
We understand that comfort is a critical factor, especially for extended listening sessions, and it's disappointing to hear that the fit was not suitable for you. We are always working to improve our product designs, and we take all feedback, especially on comfort and ergonomics, very seriously.
While we're sad to see you return the XM6s, we're happy to hear you found a pair of headphones that you can wear comfortably.
Thanks for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My only gripe, material shows and holds fingerprint and skin oils, looks funky the moment you handle them.
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Posted .Hi there,
It is great to hear that overall you are satisfied with your Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones!
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback regarding the material and the visibility of fingerprints and oils. We continuously strive to improve our design and material choices, and we will certainly pass this specific note along to our product team for consideration in future models.
Thank you again for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent listening experience
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A definite improvement on the XM4. A great listening experience for all types of media.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, BlueBear!
We are thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM6! The XM4 set a high bar, so hearing that you find these to be a definite improvement is a wonderful compliment. We’re so glad you’re getting a great listening experience across all your media—whether it’s music, movies, or podcasts, we design our headphones to bring out the best in every detail.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Multiple hardware failures, on a premium product.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these headphones for less than a year ago after having the previous generation for years. Since then I've experienced nothing but continual hardware issues. The a faux leather pads immediately stained just from normal body oil and I have had to replace then with 3rd party pads since. Since then the telescoping band had a mechanical failure and now the left side doesn't stay in place. I called Sony support and was informed that the warranty doesn't cover hardware issues only issues with the speaker battery software etc. I am a mechanical product designer and understand how and why this failed and the engineering decisions that were made should not have been made. I would highly recommend against purchasing these headphones especially if you have a larger head. if you continually extend the stems fully you will dislodge the backstop and the stem will fail. It's really sad to see from a company that has made so many good products with incredible hardware engineering, release a product that has so many reliability oversights in the name of design. This is the last pair of Sonny headphones that I'm going to buy, and I would advise others to do the same. The fact that these failures made it through product approval, and that Sony's business practices don't cover hardware failures under warranty is mind boggling to me.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM6- Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Levi,
We are incredibly sorry to hear about the mechanical failures you've experienced with your WH-1000XM6 headphones, especially given your history with our previous generations. As a product designer, your detailed feedback regarding the structural integrity of the telescoping band and the wear on the ear pads is highly valuable, and we are passing these insights directly along to our engineering and quality assurance teams.
We also want to apologize for any frustration regarding our standard warranty policy, which targets defects in materials and manufacturing workmanship under ordinary use but generally excludes physical or structural damage.
Thanks for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best noise cancellation
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best if not the best noise cancellation headphones
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Posted .Hi user131318,
That's fantastic to hear! We're absolutely delighted to hear your WH-1000XM6 headphones have the very best noise cancellation. We strive to deliver an unparalleled listening experience. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sounds are great, mic is not good.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound in these headphones are great. However, the mic, isn’t great. I have been on calls with people from my iPhone and I have had complaints about not hearing me at all and when I have connected it to my computer, people complained that I sound far away. Also it seems to cut off while on the phone it would switch over to the iPhone speaker on its own, without me doing anything. And I don’t what it is about those headphones, but they drain my iPhone battery so bad! I only listen to music on it mainly and by noon it’s already down to 65% after starting the morning around 9:30am at 100%. So despite the new mic system, I can’t recommend these.
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Posted .Hi Nick,
Thanks for the review and the detailed explanation on the issues. We are very sorry to hear about the inconveniences encountered, and we will be more than glad to help you out.
For both computer and phone issues, a simple but effective step is to perform a reset or initialization of the headphones. This can resolve various connection and performance glitches by returning the headphones to their factory settings and clearing all pairing information. You can find more information and the steps on how to complete the troubleshooting steps on the following link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856788.html
We hope this helps. In case the problem persists, we highly recommend reaching to our Technical Support team at: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones. They will be able to assist further.
Thanks for the patience, and for considering Sony products.
DiegoV
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Allison Zales
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I throughly enjoy these headphones. I use them every day. I great purchase!!
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Posted .Hi AllisonZ,
We are elated to hear that you are thoroughly enjoying your headphones and that they have become a part of your daily routine! It is wonderful to know that you consider them a great purchase.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Wireless Headphones for Most
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Unless you are looking audiophile level sound for wireless headphones (Bowers or Mark Levinson) you won't find comperable headphones at this price point.
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Posted .Thank you for your thoughtful review and fair comparison, BenM. We appreciate your recognition of the WH-1000XM6 as an outstanding choice in its price segment. While brands like Bowers & Wilkins and Mark Levinson target the audiophile market, the WH-1000XM6 stands out by providing exceptional balance of industry-leading noise cancellation, sound quality, and smart features, all at a more accessible price point. For many listeners, the combination of comfort, advanced technology, and overall listening experience offered by the WH-1000XM6 makes it a standout option among premium wireless headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus,
Sony North America Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sound good. Decent app. Expensive
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty nice headphones but a little too expensive for my liking.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback and for choosing the WH-1000XM6, MichaelD. We're glad to hear you like the product. We understand that price is an important factor, and we strive to deliver premium features and advanced technology to provide an exceptional listening experience. We appreciate your comments and will share them with our team for future consideration.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, these are the best headphones I have ever gotten!
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Posted .Thank you for the amazing review, HopeD!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM6 headphones are the best you’ve ever owned! That is quite a compliment, and we’re so happy that the sound quality and noise canceling are delivering exactly what you were looking for.
We hope you continue to enjoy every detail of your favorite music with them. Welcome to the Sony family, and thank you for choosing us!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sound quality could’ve been better
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I expected the sound to be better it’s okay it’s just not what I expected but the noise cancellation is great!
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Posted .Thank you for your feedback, LisaK!
We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM6. We’re sorry to hear the sound quality didn't quite hit the mark for you right out of the box, but we recommend trying the Equalizer settings in the Sony | Headphones Connect app to customize the audio to your personal taste. Many users find that a quick adjustment to the presets really brings the music to life. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
wh-1000xm4 still the best for DRUMMERS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had high hopes for these cans but just like the xm5's they disappointed me (from a drummer's standpoint). Too boomy on the lows when hitting the floor tom and other low end instruments. It looks like I'll be using my trusty old wh-1000xm4's for the next 3 years. If it wasn't $450 I might keep them around for other purposes, but the price alone is ridiculous, as is all the other brands.
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