Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM6/S
- SKU:
- 6620466
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 consistently note the excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and long-lasting battery life of the WH-1000XM6 headphones. Many appreciate the portability, lightweight design, and connectivity features. Some customers have mentioned concerns about heat around the ears, volume levels, and ear cup size.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Worth every penny.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ever. The sound quality and noise cancellation make these top tier headphones. The price point is high because the quality is even higher. They’re lightweight, and stay on my head without giving me a headache. Definitely would recommend as gym headphones or workout headphones.
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Posted .Hello ContraryCandice,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It makes us really happy to hear that you're loving the WH1000XM6! Your feedback about the sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort truly highlights what we aim to deliver. We know the price is an investment, and it’s wonderful to hear that the performance and design make it worthwhile for you—especially as a go-to choice for workouts. Thanks so much for the recommendation and for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Yes Yes & Yes
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok I’m 53, have an iphone and have been a bose fan for YEARS!!! To keep it in perspective, I still have my Bose Ultra earbuds and will never leave. Ive tried every earbud on the market and none come close to the bose for sound, NC, and comfort. The talking is less to be desired but the gen 2 are to be relased later this week and they claim to have fixed the issue. Now onto the Sony XM6. These are by far the best over ear headphones on the market. You’ve probably researched all the reviews on youtube and they are correct. The only thing I would add is to find YOUR best suited EQ settings. This is extremely important. I followed this one guy on IG and he shared his setting and I ‘liked’ the XM6 before the adjustment, now afterwards I will confirm these are a perfect 10. A must have. So yes buy them, yes fix your EQ settings and finally yes you will say I do NOT have buyers remorse. This is just one man’s, in search of the perfect headphones opinion. Thank you for reading.
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Posted .Hi AverageUser,
Thanks for posting this fantastic review!
We're absolutely thrilled to hear such a passionate endorsement of the WH-1000XM6 headphones! It's fantastic that even as a long-time audio enthusiast and a fan of different brands, you've found the XM6s to be a 'perfect 10' and the best over-ear headphones on the market. We particularly appreciate you highlighting the importance of personalizing the EQ settings – that's a key step to truly unlocking their potential.
Thank you for sharing your journey and for the strong recommendation!
We appreciate your choice of Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like that i can get up to 30 hrs of battery life, switch between noise canceling and ambient aware with a press of a button, controle the volume and skips all on the same side
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Posted .Hello Miguel,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying your WH1000XM6 headphones! It’s great to know the long battery life, easy switching between noise canceling and ambient modes, and convenient controls are enhancing your listening experience. Your detailed feedback helps us understand what truly matters to our users, and we appreciate you sharing it with us. Thank you for your support!
Best regards,
-Fred
Best Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these for maybe a day now and I can already say they’re my favorite headphones I own. I’ve had both the XM4’s and the XM5’s, and while the XM4 is no comparison, the XM6 blows the XM5’s out of the water in my opinion. The XM6’s sound is far more in-depth than the XM5, the ANC is better, the design is better, sturdier, and more comfortable (as the XM5’s design frankly sucked), the case is WAY better, and the EQ, along with the Sony app in general, is far more customizable than with the XM5’s. While there’s little I’d change about these headphones, I’d say the one thing I’d change would be the ear cup material, as it does get slightly warmer than the XM5’s after wearing them for a while, but it’s not like you’ll be drenched in sweat. If you’re questioning between buying these, Bose, or even the AirPods Max, I’d definitely pick these out of the three.
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Posted .Hello Yeetification,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that the WH-1000XM6 has already become your favorite pair of headphones. It is wonderful to know that the enhanced depth in sound, the sturdier build, and the redesigned case are hitting the mark for you, especially coming from someone who has experienced our previous generations. We also appreciate your praise for the improved ANC and the expanded customization within the Sony Sound Connect App. Regarding the ear cup material, we value your honest feedback about the temperature during long listening sessions, as it helps us refine our future designs. Your recommendation over the competition means a lot to our team!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sturdy, Comfortable, Top-Tier Sound Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're sturdy, feels very comfortable, the sound quality is top-tier, and the case it comes in is of great quality as well! Highly recommend
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Posted .Hello Emre,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM6! It’s wonderful to know the comfort, sturdy build, and top-tier sound quality are making a positive impact, and that the case adds to your experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us—thank you for sharing your feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM6
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Comfortable, amazing sound quality and easy to pair with devices.
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Posted .Hi MartinH,
Thanks so much for sharing your review!
We are thrilled to hear that you’re having such a good experience with your new WH-1000XM6 headphones. It’s great to know they feel comfortable on your ears and that you found the setup process to be nice and easy.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones For Flights
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony over ear headphones are the best ones I have ever purchased. For people traveling for work this one are a must!!!! The noise canceling is amazing !!!!! However the comfort of them makes them special.
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Posted .Hi JCBC,
That's incredible to hear! We are so pleased the WH-1000XM6 headphones are the best you have ever owned. We engineered them specifically for travelers and professionals, and we're especially proud that you find both the amazing noise canceling and the superior comfort special.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- 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
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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:Comfort, Sound quality
The best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Impressive, good quality & comfortable. Sound amazing. Love it.
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Posted .Hi Bilote,
We are pleased to hear that you are finding the WH-1000XM6 headphones to be so impressive and comfortable! It is great to know that the sound quality and the new Midnight Blue finish are meeting your expectations for a premium listening experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great for autism
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing for audio overwhelmed state, soft pads great for autism, good mic It does disconnect at times when in a video conference, but since the biggest thing for me is that it helps me to get a audio down time and just time to reset or silence to focus... i loove it
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Posted .Thank you for your heartfelt review, MariaC.
We are so pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM6 headphones are making such a positive difference for you, especially in helping with audio sensitivity and providing a peaceful space to focus. We designed these headphones to deliver a superior noise-canceling experience and to be incredibly comfortable, so it brings us great satisfaction to know they are a valuable tool for your well-being.
We also understand your concern about the occasional disconnections during video conferences. This is not the reliable experience we aim to deliver. If you haven't already, we recommend ensuring the headset's firmware is up to date and that there are no other devices causing Bluetooth interference. For more specific troubleshooting, you can always contact our product support team, and they would be happy to help.
Thank you again for sharing your experience. We are truly honored to have you as a Sony customer.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good new headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lost my xm4 and needed a replacement. Overall, a nice upgrade (But if I didnt lose my old headphones, probably would not upgrade). The quality of the sound and ANC is amazing -as expected from Sony. The gestures and controls are similar to other sony devices and intuitive. Pairing to the phone and devices are easy with the App. The case is now clam shell with a clip vs. with a zipper. Overall, good new headphones if you need a new one but not too much changes from the xm4
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Posted .Thank you for this excellent and detailed review, DarrenC!
We are pleased to hear you consider the WH-1000XM6 a nice upgrade after needing a replacement for your previous pair! It's fantastic to know that the quality of the sound and ANC is amazing and performing exactly as expected from our flagship headphones.
We also appreciate you highlighting the improvements, particularly how you find the gestures and controls intuitive and the pairing easy using the app. Your feedback regarding the new clamshell case with a clip is very valuable, as we aim to make portability and storage more convenient.
Your overall assessment—that this is a great purchase if you need a new pair, with subtle but significant changes from the XM4—is highly valuable to other customers looking to make that decision.
Thank you again for your continued loyalty and for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality and music sounds great and very comfortable to wear
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Posted .Hi EufemiaS,
It's a true pleasure to hear that you are finding your WH-1000XM6 headphones so comfortable for your listening sessions. We are happy to know that the excellent quality and great sound are meeting your expectations.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Owned XM2, XM4, XM5 before buying these.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Literal 5 star review. No hyperbole. I owned the XM2’s then didn’t need a new pair until they died. Those sounded incredible and my experience with them was great. Sticking with the Sony line was worth the cost of admission, so I bought the XM5’s which had just come out. After using them for a few days I returned them. They sounded incredible and much improved over my previous pair, but I hated that they didn’t fold down, plus it seemed the quality of the build was cheaper. I wanted to wait for the release of the XM6’s to see if they improved those concerns in any way, but in the meantime purchased the XM4’s to hold me over. Fast forward about 3 years to now and the XM6’s drop. Purchased them week one and as someone whose owned the XM2, XM4 and XM5 I can confidentally say that these are king of the hill to date. It seems to me if you had anything prior to the XM5, these have noticeable sound improvements and noise cancelling. If you have the XM5 previously, any improvement is not overly obvious to maybe a non-audiophile/obsessive. Maybe the hear through is better a pinch, but the noise cancelling, tuning, and overall sound is not vastly different. However, the build quality seems better and the folding is back. Recommend, that’s for sure, even with the $50 price increase.
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Posted .Hi Midas! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are truly honored to hear about your experience with our headphones over the years. It's fantastic to know that you have chosen to stick with the Sony line and we appreciate your loyalty.
We’re delighted that you found the sound quality and noise cancelling of the XM6s to be impressive, especially after owning previous models. Your insights on the build quality and the return of the folding feature are invaluable and we’re pleased that these enhancements have positively impacted your experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony and thank you once again for your recommendation. We hope you continue to enjoy the exceptional sound and features of the XM6s!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best travel headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably the best travel headphones out there. Great noose cancellation, customizable profiles, easily switch between your phone or tablets via multiple bluetooth connections. Sits very comfortably on your head as well.
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Posted .Hi PeterT,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're pleased to learn that the WH-1000XM6 headphones have proven to be an excellent choice for your travels. We're so glad you're enjoying the advanced noise cancellation and the convenience of being able to seamlessly switch between your devices. It's also great to know that the comfortable design is making a difference during extended use. We designed these headphones to provide a premium and effortless listening experience, and your feedback confirms we've succeeded.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and noise canceling, super confortable, light weight... material looks fragile but other than that the perfect headphones
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Posted .Hello Jayduranoficial,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality, industry-leading noise cancelation, comfort, and lightweight design. Your feedback on these features means a lot to us.
We also value your input concerning the materials used in the WH1000XM6 unit. While our headphones are crafted to be lightweight and comfortable for prolonged use, we have also engineered them for durability. Our goal is to harmonize premium audio performance, comfort, and a robust build in all of our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
Excellent Noise Canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are lightweight and comfortable. Noise Cancelling in second to none. Controls are easy use. Highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi Simracer,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear such a fantastic review of the WH-1000XM6 headphones! We are especially pleased that you highlight the features we focused on: comfort for long listening sessions, our industry-leading Noise Cancelling (powered by the new QN3 processor), and the intuitive, easy-to-use controls. Thank you for the high recommendation and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony 1000M6
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and super comfortable. Also love the noise cancellation.
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Posted .Hello WhoaisMe,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you enjoy the WH1000XM6 headphones' sound quality, comfort, and noise cancellation. Knowing that these features enhance your listening experience truly motivates us to continue delivering exceptional products designed for your everyday enjoyment.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Just what I was looking for
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I typically use this style of headphones for guided meditation. There are vey distinct sounds and tones that are required in order for the session to become truly effective. Previously I had bought the Bose Ultra but they were not meeting my expectations. I was on the fence of buying these for a while because it’s an expensive device. After a few months of contemplating, I caved in and I’m so glad that I did! The sound quality out of the box was just like the Bose Ultras however the sound truly gets unlocked when you download the app. I am no sound expert but I know what I like. The app is able to run a fit test and sound test to fit YOUR needs. Then it gives you an EQ setting based on your preferences. (You can also adjust the results to really narrow down your needs)
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Posted .Hi DanielS,
We're so glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful 5-star review and letting us know how much your Sony headphones have enhanced your guided meditation sessions. It’s wonderful to hear that distinct tones and rich sound play such an important role for you, and that the sound personalization offered through the app—especially the fit test and EQ settings—helped unlock a listening experience tailored just for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a truly peaceful day!
DiegoV.
Gift for sibling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these Sony headphones as a Christmas gift for my sister, and they turned out to be one of the best gifts I’ve given. The sound quality is incredibly clear and balanced, with deep bass and crisp vocals, and she noticed the difference immediately compared to her old pair. She uses them daily now for music, calls, and travel. The comfort level is excellent — she wears them for hours without any ear fatigue, and the padding feels premium. The noise cancellation is also very impressive and blocks out background noise far better than expected. Setup was quick and easy, and the battery life has been outstanding so far. Overall, this felt like a high-quality, reliable gift that was truly appreciated. I’d definitely recommend these Sony headphones to anyone looking for a great mix of sound, comfort, and performance — especially if you’re buying for someone special.
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Posted .Hi MrTibbs,
We are thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM6 was such a hit! We’re glad your sister is enjoying the premium sound, comfort, and noise cancellation. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony M6
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Literally the BEST headphones on the market today. The noise cancelation is superior to all other headphones and an upgrade to the previous ones as well. I got the black finish. love the snug fit and more of an option for different size heads as well. Just over all best buy I've had thus far.
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Posted .Hello Lito,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're beyond pleased to hear the WH-1000XM6 headphones have exceeded your expectations. Knowing the noise cancellation, comfort, and stylish black finish made this your best buy so far truly encourages our team. Thanks for your wonderful feedback—enjoy your new headphones!
Best regards,
-Fred