Following recent leaks, Sony has officially announced the WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-cancelling headphones, the latest in the brand’s flagship series.
The sequel to 2022’s WH-1000XM5 headphones, the WH-1000XM6 reportedly steps up the noise-cancelling performance. This comes from the headphones’ new QN3 processor, which Sony claims is seven times faster than the chip found in the XM5s. The XM6 also has 12 built-in microphones, up from eight, that monitor your surroundings in real-time to help block out external noise.
Sony prices the WH-1000XM6 at $699.95 in Australia, putting the headphones on par with last year’s Sonos Ace, and slightly above the $649 Bose QuietComfort Ultra. It’s an increasingly crowded premium over-ear headphone market, with each brand gearing up to improve noise-cancelling and sound quality.
Sony also claims increased audio quality, but didn’t provide much detail beyond its work with a team of Grammy-winning engineers. The company mainly focused on the improvements to noise cancellation. Sony did mention the WH-1000XM6 taps into LDAC technology, supporting High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless.
At a software level, the new headphones have what Sony calls a “Scene-based Listening” mode. It’s a new feature that automatically adjusts noise cancellation levels based on your surroundings and activities.
With up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, the XM6 also supports USB charging while listening, prolonging its use. Importantly, the headphones support both wireless and wired connectivity.
Sony has also returned to a foldable design with the XM6s, which the XM5 model controversially omitted. The soft-fit vegan leather headband is wider, while the earpads use a stretchable material, aiming to be comfortable for all-day use. In addition to the auto-sensing features, the XM6 includes a mix of tactile and touch-based controls on the ear.
Available to pre-order directly from Sony today, the WH-1000XM6 launches in Australia this June in three colours: Black, Platinum Silver and Midnight Blue.
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