Sony WH-1000XM6: The Noise-Canceling Crown Passes Again
David Ortiz·Jun 24, 2026 at 20:46·8 min read
Overall Score
9.0/10
Before you buy
Sony WH-1000XM6
Reasons to consider it
- Industry-leading ANC
- 40-hour battery life
- Redesigned comfort
- Exceptional sound quality
Things to check first
- Premium price point
- No IP rating
- Multipoint limited to 2 devices
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Sony reclaims the noise-canceling throne with improved ANC, spatial audio, and a redesigned headband that finally addresses comfort complaints.
Full Specifications
Driver40mm Carbon Fiber
ANCIntegrated Processor V3
Battery40 hours (ANC on)
CodecLDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3
Weight248g
Topics
SonyHeadphonesANCAudioReview
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