Beyond quiet. Transcendent sound.
Premium sound with the best noise cancelling
Disappear into the sound. Our most advanced noise cancellation yet powered by intelligent algorithms and a next-gen chip blocks distractions before they reach you. Crystal-clear calls. Pure, uninterrupted immersion.
Unfold. Rotate. Explore.
Every curve, every fold, designed for seamless movement and effortless portability.
The next evolution in noise cancellation
Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimised in real time so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.
Premium sound, co-created with the masters
Hear music as it was meant to be. Co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers, these headphones deliver studio-level precision preserving every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended.
Ultra-clear calls
Clarity in every call. Intelligent beamforming isolates your voice from background noise, so you re always heard even when others are talking. Need to mute Do it instantly, right from your headphones.
Tailor-quality. Masterfully crafted.
All-day wear comfort. A wider headband and smooth vegan leather ensure a pressure-free fit.
Smooth and fast. Ultra-low latency.
Sound that keeps up with you. The WH-1000XM6 are ready for LE Audio, delivering ultra-low latency for gaming and more. Multi-Point and Auto Switch make switching between devices seamless, while the long-lasting battery keeps you connected longer.
Performance | |
Product type: | Headset |
Wearing style: | Head-band |
Recommended usage: | Music/Everyday |
Product colour: | Grey |
Market segment: | Consumer |
Headset type: | Binaural |
Operating keys: | Bluetooth pairing |
Colour name: | Platinum Silver |
Volume control: | Touch |
Control unit type: | On-ear control unit |
Control type: | Buttons, Touch |
Foldable: | Yes |
Cable length: | 1.2 m |
Cable colour: | Black |
Detachable cable: | Yes |
LED indicators: | Yes |
Virtual surround: | Yes |
Virtual surround technology: | Sony 360 Reality Audio |
Personalized Spatial Audio: | Yes |
Game mode: | Yes |
On/off switch: | Yes |
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max): | 2 |
Clear sound: | Yes |
In-ear pressure relief: | Yes |
Suggested gender: | Boy/Girl |
Ports & interfaces | |
Connectivity technology: | Wired & Wireless |
3.5 mm connector: | Yes |
USB connectivity: | Yes |
USB connector: | USB Type-C |
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Bluetooth profiles: | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, LDAC, TMAP |
Bluetooth version: | 5.3 |
Frequency band: | 2.4 - 2.483 GHz |
Wireless range: | 10 m |
Connector contacts plating: | Gold |
Headphones | |
Ear coupling: | Circumaural |
Acoustic system: | Closed |
Headphone frequency: | 4 - 40000 Hz |
Impedance: | 48 |
Headphone sensitivity: | 103 dB |
Magnet type: | Neodymium |
Driver unit: | 3 cm |
Noise canceling: | Yes |
Noise canceling type: | Adaptive |
Noise reduction: | Yes |
Microphone | |
Microphone type: | Built-in |
Microphone direction type: | Omnidirectional |
Number of microphones: | 12 |
MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) microphone: | Yes |
Battery | |
Battery operated: | Yes |
Battery type: | Built-in battery |
Continuous audio playback time (ANC on): | 30 h |
Continuous audio playback time (ANC off): | 40 h |
Battery recharge time: | 3.5 h |
Fast charging: | Yes |
Fast charging time: | 3 min |
Talk time (ANC on): | 24 h |
Talk time (ANC off): | 28 h |
Music player | |
Audio formats supported: | AAC, SBC |
Weight & dimensions | |
Weight: | 254 g |
Packaging content | |
AC adapter included: | Yes |
Warranty card: | Yes |
Carrying case: | Yes |
Cables included: | Audio (3.5mm), USB Type-C |
Ear pad material: | Leather |
Quantity: | 1 |
Power | |
USB Type-C charging port: | Yes |
Other features | |
Equalizer: | Yes |
Equalizer modes: | Game, Movie, Music |
Technical details | |
Multipoint connectivity: | Yes |