Name: Sony WF-1000XM6
Brand: Sony

Highlights

Specs that matter

Audio

Type: Earbuds
Wear: In-ear / earbuds
ANC: Yes
Battery: 8 h

Body

Weight: 0.2 oz (7 g)
IP rating: IPX4

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Product highlights

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AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbuds · ANC8 h

Weight0.2 oz (7 g)IPX4

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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Android users should buy the WF-1000XM6: LDAC, multipoint, Qi wireless charging and up to 8 hours with ANC (24 with the case, Sony claim). iPhone owners should get the $249 AirPods Pro 3 (Apple, Oct 8, 2026) instead, which are rated IP57 instead of IPX4 and add heart-rate and hearing features that Sony can't match on iOS.

Best for

Android listeners who want flagship ANC buds with strong app control and LDAC where supported.

Not for

iPhone-only buyers who value Find My / seamless Apple switching above all else.

Main strength9 h 41 min per charge in one test, beating Sony's claim

Main weaknessIPX4 only, below the IP57 AirPods Pro 3

Reasons to buy

9 h 41 min per charge in one test, beating Sony's claim

ANC beat 98% of earbuds in one lab's measurements

LDAC, multipoint and Qi wireless charging

Five-star review scores, led by sound quality

Reasons to avoid

IPX4 only, below the IP57 AirPods Pro 3

Bulky case and limited ear-tip options

One review found the ANC a step below the very best

Sound changes noticeably with ANC off

Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.

ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026

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SoundGuys8.4/10

Article · Full reviewSony WF-1000XM6 review: Bigger and betterAdam Birney · Apr 2026

New design and stronger ANC; breaks down whether the upgrade pays off.

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What Hi-Fi?5/5

Article · Full reviewSony WF-1000XM6 reviewAndy Madden, Ketan Bharadia · Feb 2026

Looks at how far Sony pushed sound quality this time.

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The Verge8/10

Article · Full reviewSony WF-1000XM6 earbuds review: the new noise-canceling kingJohn Higgins · Feb 2026

Top sound and noise cancelling, as long as they fit your ears well.

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SoundGuys · Mar 2026Sony WF-1000XM6 review: Return of the KING?Watch on YouTube ↗

CNET · Mar 2026Sony WF-1000XM6 Earbuds Review: Supreme Performance, Subdued Design | All Things MobileWatch on YouTube ↗

Mark Ellis Reviews · Mar 2026Sony WF-1000XM6 Review - Did Sony Finally Beat AirPods Pro?Watch on YouTube ↗

Product data

Full specifications

3 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Comfort & Build

Water resistance: IPX4

Launch

Released: 2026-02-12

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