Beyond Quiet. Transcendent Sound: Premium Sound with the Best Noise Cancelling[1]

Disappear into the sound. Sony most advanced noise cancellation yet—powered by intelligent algorithms and a next-gen chip—blocks distractions before they reach you. Crystal-clear calls. Pure, uninterrupted immersion.

Your Music. Nothing Else

Unfold. Rotate. Explore

Every curve, every fold, designed for seamless movement and effortless portability.

Real-time Analysis. Adaptive Quiet

Sony new Adaptive NC Optimiser delivers unmatched noise-cancelling precision— adjusting to external noise, air pressure, and even your fit for uninterrupted, immersive sound.

Stay in Sync. Wherever You Are

Sony Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple microphones filter noise or let in what matters: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sound Connect app.

Hear It as the Artist Intended

Developed in collaboration with mastering engineers, the WH-1000XM6 refines every note for studio-level accuracy. From deep bass to crisp highs, its tuning unlocks the full potential of every song—delivering the emotion, energy, and detail the artist intended.

Authenticity, in Every Note

The newly developed look-ahead noise shaper D/A conversion technology in Sony HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 better anticipates and adjusts the combined output—reducing distortion, enhancing bass energy, and delivering crisp, fast sound that stays true to your music.

Enjoy High-resolution Audio with and without Wires

The WH-1000XM6 supports High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, Sony industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data[1] than conventional Bluetooth audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality.[2]

Real-time Restoration of All Your Compressed Files

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme upscales compressed digital music files in real time. Dynamically recognising instrumentation, musical genres and individual elements of each song, it restores high range sound lost in compression.[3]

Fine-tune Your Entertainment Experience

With the Sony | Sound Connect app it's easy to personalise your sound. Compare settings, tweak the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene, and game session.

Music

Dial in your perfect sound with the 10-band EQ, or create a spacious feel with a Background Music Effect.

Game

Game EQ, developed with INZONE expertise, enhances sound clarity for FPS gaming across Sony headphone range.

Cinema

360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema brings spatial sound experience just like you are in a movie theater from 2ch stereo sound by Sony’s unique upmix and 360 Spatial Sound technology.[4]

Cinema Comes Alive

Dialogues, sound effects, and BGMs in 2ch stereo sound of movie contents through streaming services are transformed into a cinematic sound field with deep immersion. By enhancing dynamic bass and powerful sound, it expands sound beyond your headphones for a theatre-like experience. 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema makes playback of stereo audio sound like spatial audio in your headphones by using Sony‘s 360 Spatial Sound technology.[4]

A New Sound Experience for AR Gaming

If you’re looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the WH-1000XM6 uses new sensors and spatial sound technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like "Ingress" from Niantic.[5]

When playing "Ingress" with the WH-1000XM6, sensor and spatial sound technologies deliver a new experience: using head tracking, the sound is conveyed from different directions to line up perfectly with the action on the screen.

Conventional Use

With conventional headphones, when your head moves, the sound moves with the headphones. This disconnects the sound from its position in space, impairing the 3D effect and presence.

With Head-tracking Capability

With head tracking, when you move your head, the sound field retains its original position in 3D space, for a realistic viewing and listening experience.

Focused on Your Voice

With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, the WH-1000XM6 hones in on your voice while filtering out background noise. Trained on a variety of sources, including open datasets[3], Sony AI excels in beamforming and noise reduction—so every word comes through sharp and clear, even in busy environments.

Intelligent Noise Reduction

The AI-optimised noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Trained on a variety of sources, including open datasets[3], it enhances beamforming precision and voice pickup accuracy. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology work together to ensure every word is heard clearly—even in noisy settings.

1 = With noise

2 = Without noise

Wind-noise Free

Refined microphone placement and structure minimises wind interference—reducing noise on your calls and ensuring a clearer, more comfortable listening experience.

Soft Fit

Designed for all-day wear, this supple, stretchable material provides a secure yet gentle fit—reducing pressure while blocking external noise. And with a fingerprint-resistant finish, it stays pristine, even through daily use.[1]

Noiseless, Seamless

A wider headband. A perfect fit. With a stepless slider and seamless swivel, every adjustment is effortlessly smooth—so all you feel is comfort. The asymmetrical design makes it easy to identify left from right at a glance.

Intuitive Controls

Easily switch between noise cancelling, ambient sound, and mic mute with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel. Fine-tune your settings in the app for a personalised experience.[2,3,4]

Foldable Design

Designed with the precision of handcrafted workmanship, the folding mechanism uses advanced metal injection techniques for a seamless, durable fold, ensuring a design that is as refined as it is resilient.

Compact Carrying Case

Designed to slip seamlessly into bags and airplane pockets, the compact case now features a magnetic closure for easy access—so your headphones are always ready to go.

Premium Colours

Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Black, Sand Pink, Sandstone and Olive Gray. Choose the one that fits your style.[5]

Sustainably Crafted

Made from recycled materials sourced from post-consumer waste, these headphones and their carrying case are designed to minimise environmental impact without compromising quality.

More Intuitive. Smarter than Ever

With intuitive controls, you can adjust volume and play music without reaching for your phone. The headphones even detect when you’re speaking, pausing the music to let you engage seamlessly with your surroundings.

Quick Access

A shortcut to your music with simple taps, and no need to touch your smartphone[1,2,3,4,5]. You can enjoy your music in an effortless way.

Scene-based Listening

Provides a sound experience just tailored to you by sensing the current situation and scene such as walking, running and gym.

Plays Music Automatically

You can enjoy music exactly when you need them by turning on Wear to Play and each scene. Playback starts automatically when you put your headphones in — no need to touch your smartphone — and plays the right music for the moment, based on your daily routines or sensing activities like a daily walk, gym workout, or commute. And, with Voice Cue you'll still be notified of important information like appointments and reminders, so you can always stay connected to both life and entertainment wherever you go.[6]

Adjusts to the World Around You

Adaptive Sound Control senses where you are and what you’re doing, then uses AI to change ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. Over time, it can learn your behaviour, recognise locations you visit often, and tailor the sound to suit your location.

Total Convenience, Total Customisation

Your headphones are even better with the Sound Connect app. The simple, intuitive interface lets you dial in your ideal sound and shortcut settings, and can keep track of your recent listening history. Safe Listening even lets you check you're in line with WHO healthy listening habits.

Talk it Out with Google Gemini

Get hands-free help – Just say ‘Hey Google..” to access Gemini and have a natural, free-flowing conversation about anything you need to know on-the-go. Listen to music, connect with friends, get notifications and more when connected to your smartphone.[7]

Built-in Voice Control

You can also use built-in voice control for noise cancellation, volume, and playback when connected to any device.[8]

Instant Pause. Instant Play

Just take the headphones off and the music stops – a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the headphones back on and the music starts again.

Control Headphones with Head Gestures

You can operate your headphones using natural head gestures, like receiving or declining calls[9], or operating Auto Play[6], by nodding or shaking your head.

Talk and Hear Only Ambient Sound

You can set Speak-to-Chat to automatically lower the music volume as soon as you speak to someone, so you can hear ambient sound and conduct a conversation[10] — handy if you want to keep your headphones on or your hands are full. And once your chat is over, your music volume returns to normal automatically[11].

Next-generation Bluetooth Audio

Enjoy ultra-low latency for flawless gaming, effortless access to public broadcasts with Auracast, and—of course—exceptional sound quality. Multi-point and auto-switching keep you connected without interruption.[1 ]

With the addition of the Gaming Audio Profile, a specialised LE Audio profile, latency is reduced even further. This is perfect for first-person shooter (FPS) games, rhythm games, and any other scenario where a split-second audio response makes all the difference.

Multipoint Connection

For total convenience, your headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time, automatically switching when a call is received or playback is started on either device.

Easy Pairing with Your Computer

Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.

Find Your Headphones with Fast Pair

By pressing and holding the power button, the WH-1000XM6 enables quick effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android devices.[2] You can even check to see where you last used it, if misplaced.

Listen and Charge, All at Once

Need to keep going when the battery’s low? Simply plug in the USB charging cable and keep listening. Both Bluetooth and audio cable connections are supported. Even quicker charging is possible with the headphones off—just 3 minutes gives you up to 1 hour of playback.[3,4]

Mute and Unmute, Easily

Mute or unmute by double pressing the NC/AMB button. No need to reach for your device.[5,6]

All Day Power and Quick Charging

With a huge 30 hours of battery life you’ll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to top up in a hurry, you can get 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter.[7]

Aiming to Achieve a Zero Environmental Footprint

Inspired by the beauty of the world, Sony is doing its part to help preserve the Earth, while still offering superior sound quality and listening experiences. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2050, Sony are accelerating numerous green initiatives.

Made with Recycled Plastic

Recycled materials sourced from post-consumer waste are used in both the headphones and carrying case.[1]

Sustainable Paper Materials

Sony continue to advance the adoption of Sony’s proprietary paper, Original Blended Material, for the packaging of Sony flagship headphone model, the 1000X series (the WF-1000XM5, WF-1000XM4, WH-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM6). Original Blended Material is an environmentally conscious paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane fibres, and post-consumer recycled paper.[2]

Always the Right Fit

The asymmetrical headband design makes it easy to identify the left and right sides at a glance.

Distinct, Intuitive Buttons

Uniquely shaped power and NC/AMB buttons make control easy, even by touch.