Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM6/S
- SKU:
- 10562640
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 highly value the WH-1000XM6 headphones for their phenomenal sound quality and comfortable fit. Many appreciate the long battery life and the portability afforded by the foldable design, as well as the sleek design. Some customers have noted that the headphones can cause ears to sweat and that the volume could be better.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Awesome headphones! More comfortable than the XM5's. Nice that they fold again too!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
King of the Hill
|Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The Sony WH-1000XM6 continues Sony's reign at the top of the noise-canceling headphone market, serving as an iterative masterpiece that addresses the main critiques of its predecessor, the XM5. It is arguably the best all-around travel and productivity headphone available.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cmayweather,
It is great to hear that you feel the Sony WH-1000XM6 continues our reign at the top of the noise-canceling market! We are incredibly proud of the iterative improvements and the enhanced noise cancellation we delivered with the XM6, specifically to meet the needs of frequent travelers and users focused on productivity. Thank you for recognizing it as the best all-around headphone available!
We appreciate you trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great, light-weight headphones
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Comfortable and amazing sound quality. I love the improvements to the ambient sound control and the different listening modes
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portability
Solid Update from the XM4 as an EDC
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Been using this series of headphones since the XM3s and have seen great improvements since. Purchased the XM6s after having the XM4s for several years. Compared to that model, swift pairing has improved and makes it easy to switch between several devices. Love that this keeps the foldable quality like the XM4s and keeps a smaller profile. Only thing that is an issue is when used is that there are times that the tap control features can randomly be activated (voice assistant/pauses audio) via harsh wind or other factors due to sensitivity. Otherwise, this is a great pick up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Letmesee,
Thanks so much for being a loyal user of the 1000X series and for sharing your detailed feedback on the new WH1000XM6 headphones! It’s great to hear from someone with firsthand experience across multiple generations of the product.
We're glad that the improvements in swift pairing and the continued focus on a portable, foldable design are making a difference for you.
We appreciate your feedback on the touch control sensitivity! While it is designed to make the controls highly responsive, it can occasionally lead to these accidental activations. One thing you can try is adjusting the touch panel sensitivity in the Sony | Sound Connect app. You can also temporarily disable the touch controls entirely within the app if you're in a particularly windy environment or on a bicycle ride, for example.
Thanks again for the great review and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I’ve ever purchased. Ambient mode feels like you don’t have headphones on, and ANC with audio blocks out everything. Sound quality is perfect, no complaints!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamA,
We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying your WH-1000XM5s! It’s great to know that both the ambient mode and noise canceling are providing such an immersive and seamless experience for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise canceling headphones I’ve had. Battery lasts along time. Would recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ChadB,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM6 to be the best noise cancelling headphones you've had and that the battery life is lasting a long time for you.
We are particularly proud of the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, which is at the heart of the industry-leading noise cancellation you're experiencing. This processor is more powerful than previous generations and works with an advanced microphone system to block out distractions in real-time, allowing for a truly immersive listening experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony, and have a marvelous day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I'm impressed
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Alright the noise canceling capabilities are unbelievable, the ambient mode sounds nearly completely natural, i heard a leaky faucet while in ambient with music playing, the don't sound so airy, the bass is solid and the new background music mode seems useful. The ai powered theater mode (spacial audio) seems hit & miss but isn't terrible.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Easy set up.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are easily connected to devises. Volume easy to control and noice cancelling work great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MatthewS! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the WH-1000XM6 headphones. We are truly glad to hear that you find the connectivity seamless and the volume control user-friendly. It’s also fantastic to know that the noise-cancelling feature is exceeding your expectations.
These headphones are designed to offer exceptional sound quality and comfort, making them perfect for any listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Genuinely impressed!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been genuinely impressed with these as an all-around pair of premium wireless headphones. Sony has clearly refined what was already a stellar formula — the noise cancellation is legitimately among the best you can get right now.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JDub,
We are pleased to learn that you are genuinely impressed with your new WH-1000XM6! It is wonderful to hear that the refinements we've made to our noise-canceling technology are providing you with a premium listening experience that stands out.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Exceptional experience over QC35s.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Moving to the XM6 from Bose QC35. The sound quality is way superior and the noise cancelling is absolutely amazing. Flew with the XM6 and it was honestly very good. They cancel out all the constant background noises but also human chatter. The ambient sound mode is exceptional as well! Walked around the airport with the headphones on in the ambient mode and could hear all the chatter around me very very clearly.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable to wear great sound! Easy to connect pairs well with iPhone
I would recommend this to a friend - 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.Sound quality is amazing! Battery life is also amazing, absolutely love them and use the Constantly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for your wonderful feedback, KariH! We’re thrilled to hear that you love using your WH-1000XM6 headphones constantly, and that both the sound quality and battery life have impressed you.
Delivering exceptional audio and long-lasting performance is a top priority for us, so it’s fantastic to know your headphones are exceeding your expectations and enhancing your listening experience. Should you ever want to explore even more features or personalize your sound further, the Sony Headphones Connect app offers simple setup and additional controls, as many users have found helpful with other models in the WH-1000X series.
Thanks again for being part of the Sony community and for making the WH-1000XM6 a part of your daily routine!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The ones to buy
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sounding headphones on the market right now. Would 100% recommend and would be even more worth it on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KobyW,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your new WH-1000XM6 headphones! It is great to know that you are finding them to be a top-tier listening experience and would recommend them to others.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great hesdphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable headphones with incredible noice canceling and clesr beautiful sound. 10/10 would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JonathanH,
We're absolutely thrilled to see your 10/10 recommendation! It's wonderful to know you're enjoying the comfort, incredible noise canceling, and clear, beautiful sound of your headphones. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound stage is very good and the anc and transparency modes are near perfect. They sound kind of hallow of like plasticy if you hit them but everything else is good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GabeG!
We are thrilled to hear that the sound stage and noise canceling are hitting the mark for you. We appreciate the honest note about the build feel, too; feedback like that helps us keep leveling up.
The WH-1000XM6 features our latest Auto NC Optimizer for seamless noise adaptation and high precision voice pickup technology for crystal clear calls.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Step up from the XM5s
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To be honest, I thought I was done with Sony after the XM5s. They let me down in a lot of ways (sound quality and the hinge for starters). Then I started seeing leaks for the XM6 and I was like “okay one last try”. I’m very glad I did. These are bar none the best cans I’ve owned. I owned AirPods Max and sold them, had B&W Px7 and gave them away for poor noise cancelling. The XM6 finally achieved everything I was looking for in over-ear headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Hhamanot,
Thank you for such an honest and powerful review of the WH-1000XM6 headphones!
We're incredibly grateful you decided to give Sony one more try after your experience with the XM5s. Hearing that the XM6s are "bar none the best cans you've owned"—even after owning and comparing them to premium competitors—truly means a lot to us.
It's fantastic to know that the XM6 finally achieved everything you were looking for in over-ear headphones. We're thrilled to have earned back your trust and delivered an exceptional listening experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy right now—premium, powerful, and super versatile
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ShifanS,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you recognize the WH1000XM6 headphones as a top choice for noise-canceling. Your appreciation of their premium quality, power, and versatility means a lot to us. It's rewarding to know our product enhances your audio experience so well.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Solid headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These are really comfortable and sound great. Could have a little better noise cancelling. The carrying case is great too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlvinA,
Thank you for your review of the WH-1000XM6 headphones. We're happy to hear you find them comfortable and enjoy the great sound quality!
Regarding the noise canceling, a proper seal is crucial for the best performance. We recommend checking the fit and ensuring the earcups fully enclose your ears without any gaps. For further optimization, you can use the Sony | Headphones Connect app to run the "NC Optimizer" function, which tailors the noise canceling to your specific head shape, hairstyle, and even whether you're wearing glasses.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones.Sounds great and noise canceling is good too.Much greater range than previous pair of Sony headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Jonnycat4!
We are so glad to hear your WH-1000XM6 is hitting the mark! It’s awesome that you’re noticing that improved wireless range compared to your previous pair—we know how important it is to be able to move around your home or office without missing a beat.
Welcome to the next generation of Sony sound!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team