Sony WH 1y6ig 1000XM6 Price, Key Features Surface Online; Could Offer Up to 30 Hours Battery Life

Sony WH-1000XM6 could be unveiled globally on May 15. 4il5a

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 7 May 2025 18:54 IST

Sony WH-1000XM5 (pictured) were launched in India at Rs. 34,990 4o4e18

Highlights

Sony WH-1000XM6 will likely come with foldable hinges
They are expected to adaptive active noise cancellation
The Sony WH-1000XM6 may offer some ive noise reduction as well

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Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones are likely to be unveiled soon. The spotted on the FCC certification site. They are likely to come with upgraded specifications and improved audio experience. Notably, the current Sony WH-1000XM5 were unveiled globally in May 2022 and later introduced in India in September, that same year.

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According to a Dealabs report, the Sony WH-1000XM6 are expected to launch in select global markets on May 15. In and , the headphones are tipped to be priced at EUR 449.99 (roughly Rs. 43,300), while in some European countries like Spain and Portugal, they could cost EUR 469.99 (roughly Rs. 45,200). Customers in the UK will likely have to shell out GBP 399.99 (roughly Rs. 45,200) for the purported headsets, whereas US buyers may have to spend $449.99 (roughly Rs. 38,100) on a pair.

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones were priced at Rs. 34,990.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Surfaces on FCC Database With Key Design Changes

The report added that the Sony WH-1000XM6 could offer up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. A 3-minute quick charge may allow up to an hour of playback. The headset is said to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 will be equipped with a QN3 processor, according to the report, which is said to help adjust the active noise cancellation levels based on the environment. Alongside a transparent Ambient Sound Mode and a Talk Mode, the headphones may also offer some ive noise reduction. They are expected to touch controls and wear detection features, as well as call noise reduction.

As per the leak, the Sony WH-1000XM6 will be equipped with omnidirectional inbuilt microphone. They are said to come with 30mm carbon fibre dome drivers and Hi-Res Audio and LDAC audio codec alongside SBC, AAC, and LC3. They are likely to a frequency range of 4Hz to 40KHz. They are expected to be compatible with Sony's Sound Connect app and 10-band EQ customisation.

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones are expected to Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connectivity. They are said to come with asymmetrical, adjustable, pressure-free headbands with foldable hinges alongside soft cushion earpads. The headphones are claimed to measure 25.69x20x7.83cm in size, and could weigh 254g. They will likely come in Black, Midnight Blue, and Platinum Silver colourways.

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Looks good, comfortable fit
Very good app and features
Detailed, well-tuned, flexible sound
Impressive active noise cancellation
Excellent battery life

Bad
A bit expensive
Does not fold fully, less portable

Read detailed Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones review

Colour Black

Headphone Type Over-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity Wireless

Type Headphones

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