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WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones | Black
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- The Best Noise Cancellation1 - Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancellation is optimized in real time.
- Co-Created with Mastering Audio Engineers – Precision-tuned for studio-quality clarity, with every note and vocal true to the artist’s intent.
- HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 - The HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 is 7x faster than the QN1 (found in our WH-1000XM5 headphones), optimizing 12 microphones in real time—for better noise cancellation, sound quality, and call clarity.
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"XM6 are the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy."
CNN Underscored, 2025
"Arguably the noise-canceling king."
CNET Editor’s Choice Awards, 2025
"The best noise cancellation that any headphones can offer."
TechRadar, 2025
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- As of March 1, 2025. Ambient noise reduction according to research by Sony Corporation, measured using IEC-compliant guidelines for the top 10 brands (by market share) of headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
- Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
- At the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps.
- Need to set the function to “Priority on Sound Quality” using the Sony | Sound Connect app. Compatible devices supporting LDAC will be needed.
- Activate DSEE Extreme™ from the Sony | Sound Connect app.
- If you enable both 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema and Xperia's 360 Upmix or Bravia's 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer at the same time, you may not be able to fully enjoy the features. It is recommended to turn off one of the spatial audio settings.
- The service may not be available in some countries/regions.
- You can experience spatial sound content (like Netflix, YouTube) with Android 13 smartphones capable of head tracking. Depending on your smartphone, applications that can use spatial sound content playback and head tracking will vary. Also, you can experience 360 Reality Audio content with Xperia 1 Ⅵ/1 V/5 V on 360 Reality Audio Live app and Live Music Streaming Online | Live Concert Streams | nugs.net . Some services may not be available in certain countries/regions. The number of compatible devices is planned to increase. Not currently available with 360 Reality Audio content streamed from Amazon Music Unlimited.
- Sony | Sound Connect app is needed and may require a subscription to a music streaming service for which fees apply. Some services may not be available in certain countries/regions.
- Firmware update available and is required to enjoy 360 Spatial Sound on BRAVIA™. A network connection is required for the firmware update of BRAVIA™. Learn more about supported models: https://www.sony.net/hav_faq
- Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer is an app that personalizes your sound experience when connected to a BRAVIA TV.
- Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, storage, and usage. Batteries are consumable products and their capacity degrades over time as they age. Sony does not guarantee the life span of the battery.
- Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
- Earpad replacement made simple for the user. Users can easily replace them by hand, without tools.
- This feature requires setting it up from Sony Sound Connect app beforehand.
- While the microphone is off, a notification tone will sound every 7 seconds to indicate that the microphone is off. This tone can be toggled on and off in the “Sony | Sound Connect” application.
- This feature mutes the microphone signal from the headset. The mute status doesn’t link to the mute status of some call apps.
- Color availability may vary by regions and countries.
- Set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. *An update to the latest version is required. Terms and conditions for available partner services and their contents, as well as related software (including operating systems) apply. The contents of this application are subject to change without notice, and this application may be updated or terminated without notice. Install the YouTube Music, Spotify, Endel or Apple Music app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. YouTube Music, Spotify, Endel and Apple Music service may not be available in some countries/regions. Supported apps and services: https://www.sony.net/supported-servicelink
- Calling App for Android excluded.
- In rare cases, Speak-to-Chat may unintentionally start up in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric massagers and electric shavers, and activities such as brushing teeth, coughing or humming.
- Set the function to “ON” from the Sony | Sound Connect app. To deactivate Speak-to-Chat and return to your music immediately, tap either the left or right touch panel. Otherwise, music will resume playing by default 15 seconds after your conversation ends in Speak-to-Chat mode. This timeframe can be customized using the Sony | Sound Connect app."
- Android phones running 6+ are required.
- DSEE Extreme EQ Off with AAC codec, charge with 1.5A USB-AC adaptor.
- Actual performance varies based on USB PD adaptor, environmental conditions, and usage. USB Type-C to C cable is not included. USB PD AC adaptor is not included
- You need to set the function using the Sony | Sound Connect app.
- The adapter is not included with WH-1000XM6.
- Recycled plastic is used in multiple parts of the headphone body and the case, subject to change.
- Depending on geographical region. Coating and adhesive materials are excluded.
- The feature to activate Google Assistant by saying “OK Google” is only available for Android devices. Google, Google Assistant and Android are trademarks of Google LLC. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Google Assistant and Alexa are not available in all languages and countries/regions. Install the Google Assistant app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. For Amazon Alexa, install the Amazon Alexa app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. Google Assistant is only available for Android devices.
- (For Apple Music Quick Access)This feature is only available for users who are subscribed to Music Service.*Excludes child accounts on a family plan.
- (For YouTube Music Quick Access)This is only available to users who are subscribed to the YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium plan.
- Google Gemini headphones features, including "OK Google" hot word detection, are only available when connected to a supported Android™ device. Google, Android, and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC. Google Gemini is currently available in selected countries/regions. Install the Google app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app.
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