Specs that matter
- Type
- Headphones
- Wear
- Over-ear
- ANC
- Yes
- Battery
- 30 h
- Weight
- 9 oz (254 g)
- Colors
- Black, Silver, Sand Pink, Midnight Blue
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Should you buy it?
Buy the WH-1000XM6 if you want the best all-round noise-canceling over-ears for Android or mixed devices: 30 hours with ANC on (Sony claim), LDAC, multipoint and a folding design at 254 g, and it lasted 37 h 14 min in one battery test. iPhone owners lose little except LDAC, which iPhones don't support. Pick Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen) instead if clamp comfort matters most, and skip both if you need sweat resistance for workouts.
Travelers and commuters who want strong ANC, long battery life, and Sony’s app EQ — including this Sand Pink finish.
Buyers who prefer Bose’s softer clamp, or iPhone users locked into Apple’s headphone ecosystem only.
What other reviewers say
Reviews from other sites and creators. They don't change the Gadget Clash score.
Sony's newest flagship over-ears mostly live up to expectations.
Read on SoundGuys ↗Award-winning review asking whether the XM6 sets a new benchmark.
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