Headphones · Review
Sony WF-1000XM6
Refined, detailed sound and LDAC make these a top choice for Android listeners, though their noise cancellation no longer clearly leads the class.
88
out of 100
Our verdict
Sony's latest flagship earbuds offer a detailed, refined sound and LDAC support, making them a strong pick for Android listeners who put audio quality first. Noise cancellation is very good, though it no longer clearly leads the class the way the XM5 once did. Battery life holds at 8 hours with ANC, unchanged from the previous generation. The buds remain fairly large, and getting a good seal depends heavily on finding the right tips.
What's good
- Detailed, well-tuned sound with LDAC
- Very effective ANC
- Multipoint and wireless charging
- Comprehensive app with EQ
What's not
- Bulky buds; fit is tricky for smaller ears
- No battery improvement over the XM5
- $30 more than the XM5 at launch
- Case is not water resistant
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Type
- In-ear, true wireless
- Noise cancellation
- Active (QN3e processor)
- Battery life
- 8 hours ANC on (24 hours with case)
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3, LDAC/AAC/LC3, multipoint
- Water resistance
- IPX4 (earbuds)
- Weight
- About 6.5g per earbud
- Charging
- USB-C, Qi