Sony® 1000X Series Sand Pink Wireless Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones

Product Overview

1000X series | WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

The WH-1000XM6 features superior noise cancellation with the HD Noise-Cancelling Processor QN3, premium sound tuned by renowned mastering engineers, and ultra-clear calls with intelligent six-microphone beamforming and noise reduction.

Premium Sound with The Best Noise Cancelling

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

Unfold. Rotate. Explore.

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

The Next Evolution in Noise Cancellation

Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimized in real time—so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.

Ultra-Clear Calls

Clarity in every call. Intelligent beamforming isolates your voice from background noise, so you're always heard—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.

Smooth and Fast. Ultra-Low Latency.

Sound that keeps up with you. The WH-1000XM6 are ready for LE Audio, delivering ultra-low latency for gaming and more. Multi-Point and Auto Switch make switching between devices seamless, while the long-lasting battery keeps you connected longer.

7x Faster. Flawless Control.

With processing speeds seven times faster than its predecessor, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time-delivering a dramatic leap in noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity.

12 Microphones. Precise Detection.

With optimally placed microphones, noise cancellation adapts more precisely to your fit and environment-so your sound feels effortless and powerful.

Real-Time Analysis. Adaptive Quiet.

Sony new Adaptive NC Optimizer 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.

Premium Sound, Co-Created with The Masters

Hear music as it was meant to be. Co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers, these headphones deliver studio-level precision-preserving every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended.

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.

Randy Merill/Sterling Sound

Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Adele, John Mayer, James Blake, Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams Capturing the artist's intent and expression Sony has always been a benchmark for premium quality, and these headphones take it to a new level. When I listen to music on the WH-1000XM6 headphones, I can be transported to a different world. They have excellent bass response, overall great frequency response, great soundstage, stereo width, great depth, and great presence and detail. They truthfully represent the sounds of the recordings that we work so hard to make. I really enjoy them.

Engineered to Perfection

A specially designed driver unit delivers clarity that feels almost tangible-highs shimmer, vocals breathe, and every detail comes through with precision. With optimized circuitry and premium materials, sound flows effortlessly, pure and balanced.

Richer Detail. Clearer Vocals.

The high rigidity carbon fiber composite material dome and uniquely developed voice coil structure bring out the subtleties in every frequency-so vocals sound richer, instruments feel more defined, and every track carries more emotion.

Authenticity, in Every Note

The newly developed look-ahead noise shaper D/A conversion technology in our 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, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data1 than conventional Bluetooth® audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality.

Fine-Tune your Entertainment Experience

With the Sony | Sound Connect app it's easy to personalize 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 our headphone range.

Cinema

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

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. 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.

Certified Headphones for a Personalized Experience

With 360 Reality Audio Certified headphones and our Sony | Sound Connect app you can optimize your experience by analyzing your individual ear shapes, and enjoy the ultimate immersive music experience. An advanced personal optimization algorithm gives an even greater sense of sound space, distance and height, allowing you to become even more immersed in the music.

Ultra-Clear Calls

Clarity in every call. Intelligent beamforming isolates your voice from background noise, so you're always heard-even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.

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-so every word comes through sharp and clear, even in busy environments.

Intelligent Noise Reduction

The AI-optimized noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology ensure every word is heard clearly-even in noisy settings.1 = With noise 2 = Without noise.

Wind-Noise Free

An refined microphone structure minimizes wind interference-reducing noise on your calls and ensuring a clearer, more comfortable listening experience.

Tailor-Quality. Masterfully Crafted.

All-day wear comfort. A wider headband and smooth vegan leather ensure a pressure-free fit.

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.

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 personalized experience.

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.

Sophisticated and Elegant. Meet Sand Pink.

Make a quiet statement in Sand Pink. The textured finish adds new warmth and richness to your style for the world, while renowned noise cancelling lets you shut it all out when you just want to focus on your music.

Premium Colours

Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Black, and Sand Pink. Choose the one that fits your style.

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. 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.

Total Convenience, Total Customization

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.

Built-In Voice Control

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

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 or operating Auto Play 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-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.

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.

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. You can even check to see where you last used it, if misplaced.

Listen While You Charge

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 three minutes gives you up to one hour of playback.

Mute and Unmute, Easily

Mute or unmute by double pressing the NC/AMB button. No need to reach for your device.

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 three hours' worth of charge after just three minutes with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter.

What's in The Box

Open up the packaging of your WH-1000XM6 headphones and you'll find a carrying case, headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m) and USB charging cable.

Made with Recycled Plastic

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

Effortless Open, Close, Carry

A magnetic closure makes it quicker and easier to access and store your headphones.

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.

Tailor-Quality. Masterfully Crafted.

All-day wear comfort. A wider headband and smooth vegan leather ensure a pressure-free fit.

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