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Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony WH-1000XM6
alaScore 98

14 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Sony WH-1000XM6. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The price and noise isolation are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony WH-1000XM6 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review

 

After a long wait, Sony has finally updated its flagship WH-1000X headphones – but was the wait for the WH-1000XM6 worth it?

May, 2025
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Expert review by : Christian de Looper (pcmag.com)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: Better Noise Cancellation Than Bose

 

Sony's high-end WH-1000XM6 headphones feature foldable earcups, new driver tuning, and noise cancellation that rivals the best from Bose.

May, 2025
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: Hail to the New Noise-Canceling King

 

Sony upgraded the design and performance of its flagship noise-canceling headphones, pushing them slightly ahead of the competition. But not surprisingly, their price has also increased.

Upgraded design with more comfortable fit ; Improved noise canceling and sound quality ; New QN3 chip is seven times as powerful as QN1 chip in XM5 ; Excellent voice-calling performance with more mics ; Improved transparency mode ; Spatial audio with...

$50 more than previous model ; No USB-C audio ; It's not so clear how you access spatial audio

May, 2025
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Expert review by : Nina Raemont (zdnet.com)

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs WH-1000XM5: Opt for the upgrade or snag a sweet discount?

 

Should you buy Sony's older headphones at a discount or go for the brand's newest (and priciest) model? Here's my advice.

May, 2025
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Expert review by : Jada Jones (zdnet.com)

I ditched my daily driver Bose headphones for the XM6 - and I'm hesitant to go back

 

After a three-year hiatus and much anticipation, Sony's latest model of its most popular headphones are here - and taking back the noise-canceling throne.

The new Sony WH-1000XM6 prove that seemingly small and incremental changes between two generations of products can be impactful, useful, and largely felt. The XM6 are ideal for people who value noise cancellation and sound over style or headphones that...

May, 2025
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Expert review by : Jada Jones (zdnet.com)

I replaced my Bose with the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones for a week - and they set a new standard

 

After a three-year hiatus and much anticipation, Sony's latest model of its most popular headphones are here - and taking aim at the competition.

The new Sony WH-1000XM6 prove that seemingly small and incremental changes between two generations of products can be impactful, useful, and largely felt. The XM6 are ideal for people who value noise cancellation and sound over style or headphones that...

May, 2025
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Expert review by : Jada Jones (zdnet.com)

I tested Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones, and I'm seriously considering ditching my Bose

 

After a three-year hiatus and plenty of speculation, the latest generation of Sony's most popular headphones are here and taking aim at the competition.

The new Sony WH-1000XM6 prove that seemingly small and incremental changes between two generations of products can be impactful, useful, and largely felt. The XM6 are ideal for people who value noise cancellation and sound over style or headphones that...

May, 2025
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Expert review by (androidpit.com)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Hands-On: It is Foldable Again!

 

It looks like feedback from customers were addressed: Sony made its WH-1000XM6 foldable again. nextpit gave this over-ear flagship headphones a runout.

After spending a few hours with it, I'm still curious about the WH-1000XM6 despite feeling a little bit disillusioned. Sony is certainly improving its flagship headphones and still offers a good range of functions. Ultimately, however, this is a very...

May, 2025
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Expert review by : Sherri L Smith (gizmodo.com)

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: A Damn Near Perfect Pair of ANC Headphones

 

Sony's really outdone itself this time.

Excellent sound and call quality ; Powerful active noise-cancellation ; Foldable, comfortable design ; Feature-rich companion app

Battery life could be longer ; Pricey

Sony WH-1000XM6 Sony's WH-1000XM6 outdoes its predecessor in just about every category, making them the headphones to beat this year, noise cancelling or otherwise.

May, 2025
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