Headphones · 2025 · Sony
Foldable over-ear headphones with Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm wired connection. Active noise cancellation reduces surrounding sound, particularly low frequencies. USB-C is for charging; USB audio is not supported.
WH series · Over-ear
| Specification | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 30 mm | Sony |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Sony |
| Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | Sony |
| Rated battery life | Music: up to 30 hours with ANC, 40 hours without ANC | Sony |
| Rated talk time | Up to 24 hours with ANC, 28 hours without ANC | Sony |
| Connections | Bluetooth; 3.5 mm audio; USB-C charging | Sony |
| Weight | Approximately 254 g | Sony |
Sony says the QN3 processor and 12 microphones improve noise cancellation. Results depend on ambient sound and the fit around the ears. Sony
The Verge welcomed the folding design and charging during use, but noted the absence of USB-C audio and disliked the virtual spatial effects.
The Verge: Chris Welch’s hands-on reviewThe Guardian noted that shallow ear pads can make the fit less comfortable with glasses.
The Guardian: Samuel Gibbs’s reviewCustomer reviews praise noise cancellation, portability and battery life. Buyer Dvoycnside describes pressure on the top of the head after about an hour; Carlos says the app could improve. Comfort varies with individual fit.
Best Buy: WH-1000XM6 customer reviewsCracks around the plastic ring at the headband folding area recur in multiple owner discussions. One owner reports breakage after eight months. These are owner accounts; the rate across production is not known.
Reddit: WH-1000XM6 owner report of ring breakageAnother owner reports a detached cover near the folding point. The discussion indicates that the mechanism itself still works; losing a cover and breaking a structural part are different problems.
Reddit: WH-1000XM6 detached hinge cover