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Strong editorial fit
Our editorial sound rating is 96/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
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Sony · Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM6
LDAC · 30 h · 12-mic ANC with QN3
95/100 editorialManufacturer source →
US launch / reference price: $449 · Released 2025-05-15
Editorial overview
Sony's 6th-gen 1000X flagship — 30 mm drivers tuned by the QN3 processor, LDAC + multipoint + Auracast, 30 h battery (24 with ANC). Released May 15, 2025 at $449.99.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Best sound quality in ANC class
- LDAC + multipoint + Auracast support
- Excellent EQ app and ANC tuning
Tradeoffs to check
- ANC marginally trails Bose QC Ultra
- Plastic build vs premium rivals
- No higher-res codecs above LDAC
Fit by priority
Derived from available editorial ratings, using category-specific criteria.
Noise cancellation
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial anc rating is 94/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Long listening sessions
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial comfort rating is 92/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Audio
- Driver
- 30 mm dynamic
- Codecs
- LDAC + LC3 + AAC + SBC
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 30 h (24 with ANC on)
- Charging
- USB-C, 3 min for 3 h
Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- 5.3 LE
Build & design
- Weight
- 254 g
Other
- ANC
- Hybrid · 12-mic with QN3 HD Noise Cancelling Processor
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $449. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.sony.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
