Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
A entry-level over-ear headphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 30 hours.
49/100
30 hoursover-ear
£329best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Noise-cancelling mic
- Above-average microphones
- No active noise cancelling
- Below-average driver size
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Sony WH-1000XM6 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight250 g
Fitover-ear
Sound
Driver size30 mm
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
Microphone and features
Microphones12
Noise-cancelling micYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony WH-1000XM6Sony WH-1000XM6
| SonySony WH-1000XM6This page | SonySony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 49 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hours | 30 hours |
| Weight | 250 g | 250 g |
| Driver | 30 mm | 30 mm |
Who it's for
Is the Sony WH-1000XM6 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony WH-1000XM6 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sony WH-1000XM6?
Its noise-cancelling mic stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the RORSOU B8?
The RORSOU B8 scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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