Headphones · 2026 · Sony
WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds reduce outside sound with ANC and foam tips. They can stay connected to two devices. Battery life changes considerably with the codec: the LDAC claim with ANC enabled is shorter than the eight-hour AAC figure.
WF-1000XM6/B · black · in-ear
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announcement / sales year | 12 February 2026 / 2026 |
| Noise control | Adaptive ANC and ambient sound |
| Processors | QN3e and Integrated Processor V2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC; LC3 over LE Audio |
| AAC / SBC battery | Up to 8 hours with ANC; 12 hours without |
| LDAC battery | Up to 5 hours with ANC; 8 hours without |
| LC3 battery | Up to 7 hours with ANC; 11 hours without |
| Battery conditions | EQ, DSEE Extreme and speech detection can shorten runtime |
| Quick charge | About 1 hour of music from 5 minutes |
| Full charge | Earbuds approximately 1.5 hours; case 2 hours |
| Weight | Approximately 6.5 g per earbud; 47 g case |
| Wireless charging | Qi-compatible case |
| Multiple connections | Two-device multipoint |
| Gaming audio | GMAP over LE Audio |
| Tips | Four sizes of noise-isolation tips |
| App | Sony Sound Connect; 10-band EQ |
| Operating temperature | 0–40 °C |
Sony says QN3e and Integrated Processor V2 improve noise cancellation, while microphones and a bone-conduction sensor improve call capture. Sony
RTINGS finds strong noise isolation but notes that the larger body can pop out of small ears.
RTINGS: Sony WF-1000XM6 reviewHappyBuyer likes the sound and ANC and reports a secure fit.
Best Buy: WF-1000XM6 owner reviews, page 2Lukas v reports an earbud failing to start and left/right synchronization problems recurring after replacement.
Tweakers — Lukas v: WF-1000XM6 black owner reviewThe same owner likes the sound and ANC but dislikes wind noise, call quality and long-session comfort.
Tweakers — Lukas v: WF-1000XM6 black owner reviewMost Best Buy buyers praise the ANC, the sound with the 10-band EQ and call quality; RyanN and Bb559 find the fit better than the XM5 and XM4. The most repeated criticism is the foam tips: TYROND and Flexo suggest switching to third-party tips, Methos needs a large tip for a good seal and Austyn says the tips collect earwax. CharlesG and Steven find the buds large, and RayB, Steven and CharlesG call the case bulky with sharp edges. Steven hears a seashell-like hiss with ANC, RyanN gets 5–6 hours per charge and RayB says the case gives about 1.3 full charges.
Best Buy: WF-1000XM6 owner reviews, page 2Two owners report separate case issues: DeclanH says a charging contact in the case came loose so the buds charge poorly, and Alwxm12 says the case magnets open too easily and the buds can fall out unless it is latched.
Best Buy: WF-1000XM6 owner reviews, page 2