Sony WF-1000XM6 The Best Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds (2026 Model), Bluetooth in-Ear Headphones, with Studio-Quality Sound, Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life, Platinum Silver
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- THE BEST NOISE CANCELLATION: Experience powerful, adaptive noise cancelling that keeps distractions out and your music front and center. Powered by dual processors and eight adaptive microphones, the WF-1000XM6 earbuds adapt in real time to keep your world quiet and your music pure.
- CO-CREATED WITH MASTERING AUDIO ENGINEERS: Developed in collaboration with mastering audio engineers, the WF-1000XM6 earbuds deliver studio-level clarity and emotion to every trackrevealing subtle details and authentic sound, all in a compact earbud.
- HD NOISE CANCELLING PROCESSOR: The HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3e is 3x faster than the QN2e (found in our WF-1000XM5 earbuds), paired with an improved DAC and amplifier, precisely manages microphones to block out every day sounds and deliver cleaner, richer audio that feels true to the moment.
- ULTRA CLEAR CALL QUALITY: Dual beamforming microphones, a bone conduction sensor, and AI-powered noise reduction technology, isolate your voice and block background and wind noise for ultra-clear calls anywhere. Intelligent algorithms ensure every word is heard clearlyeven in noisy settings.
- ERGONOMIC DESIGN AND SECURE FIT: Ergonomic earbuds contour naturally for a secure, balanced fit. Premium matte texture and smart airflow ensure all-day comfort and an elevated look, while pressure points are minimized for long listening sessions.
- LONG BATTERY LIFE AND CONVENIENT CHARGING: Stay powered up with up to 24 hours of total playback (8 hours with the earbuds and 16 hours with the case), plus a five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback when you need it. Enable Battery Care in the Sony | Sound Connect app to help reduce battery wear, and enjoy long-lasting power for daily routines.
- INTUITIVE CONTROLS: On-ear controls make it simple to switch your microphone on and off, adjust volume, and manage playback. Built-in voice control and gesture commands offer seamless operation for everyday convenience.
- ADAPTIVE NC OPTIMIZER: Adaptive NC Optimizer uses eight adaptive microphones to track ambient sound while the processor automatically adjusts the noise cancelling profile in real time, keeping performance strong in any environment or wearing condition.
- AUTO AMBIENT SOUND MODE: Choose from three Auto Ambient Sound modes that adapt in real time, balancing your music and the world around you. Multiple microphones filter noise or let in what matters, like announcements or conversations, with manual or automatic adjustments via the Sony | Sound Connect app.
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Experience next-generation noise cancellation and studio-level sound, co- created with mastering audio engineers. WF-1000XM6 earbuds deliver our best call-quality, a secure and comfortable fit, and long battery life. Powered by advanced QN3e and V2 processors, you’ll enjoy pure, uninterrupted listening and crystal-clear conversations all day, wherever you go.
Brand: Sony
Color: Platinum Silver
Ear Placement: In Ear
Form Factor: In Ear
Impedance: 48 Ohms
Brand Name: Sony
Model Number: WF1000XM6S.UC
Model Name: WF-1000XM6
Built-In Media: Charging Case, Four sizes of earbud tips, USB-C Charging Cable, Wireless Earbuds
Age Range Description: Adult
Warranty Description: 1 year
Number of Items: 1
UPC: 027242933477
Manufacturer: Sony
Headphones Ear Placement: In Ear
Headphone Folding Features: In Ear
Earpiece Shape: Bud
Color: Platinum Silver
Item Weight: 0.46 Ounces
Carrying Case Length: 61.6 Millimeters
Carrying Case Width: 41.1 Millimeters
Carrying Case Height: 26.5 Millimeters
Carrying Case Weight: 47 Grams
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Impedance: 48 Ohms
Noise Control: Active Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response: 20 Hz
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Audio Driver Size: 8.4 Millimeters
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20,000Hz
Enclosure Material: Plastic
Specific Uses For Product: Business, Entertainment, Travel
Compatible Devices: Smartphones, Laptops, Tablets, Smart Speakers
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Additional Features: Lightweight, Microphone Included, Multipoint Pairing, Noise Cancellation, Sweatproof, Touch Control, Volume Control
Headphone Jack: No Jack
Connectivity Technology: Wireless
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Range: 10 Meters
Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Control Method: Voice
Battery Charge Time: 1.5 Hours
Battery Average Life: 8 Hours
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Color: Black
just to preface, i am no professional musician or sound engineer. i love music and have been infatuated with audio all my life and have used a wide variety of higher-end audio products in the past. with that said, i have not been in the market for bluetooth noise-cancelling in-ear buds since my airpod pros i purchased back in 2020, which were excellent by the way (rip :')). overall, highly highly recommend this product to anyone looking for what i would consider premium earbuds in this category of price/features. it is superb in every facet, and although the only real thing i am comparing it to are the 2020 airpod pros, i do not regret a cent i spent on this product. i have however only had the product for a few days now, so maybe updates to follow? now for the nitty gritty for anyone interested... appearance: sleek, lightweight, very pretty design in my opinion. the case is solid but still lightweight, and i would not question the durability of sony products; they usually know what they're doing when they put their name behind it. we can always wish for smaller, more discrete designs in products like this, but i am beyond satisfied by their looks and probably durability. fit: perfect. the tips are made from these foam-like materials (no material science engineer here) and they expand in your ears once you put them in. very comfortable, and advantage for anyone who has silicon allergies and have irritation from tips made of other materials. they give you four different sizes for the tips, and i would imagine that anyone can find some size that would be of good fit for them. extremely comfortable, and i have worn them all day without noticing they were in my ears. actually insane. i haven't worked out in them yet, but when i'm going about my daily activities like walking, making sudden movements or moving patients (i work in healthcare), sweating, zero concern about them falling out. sound: superior. once again, no professional by any means, but the highs are awesome and lows are deep, pronounced, and banging. voices are crystal clear in music and phone calls. the equalizer feature in the app (will talk more later) is excellent too and very true to intention. sony always makes excellent audio products, and no disappointment or setback here in the slightest. beautiful sound in any genre of music/shows i listen to and watch, one or two ears in. also a plus, crystal clarity at low volumes too, so my volume is always less than a third of total level. noise canceling: honestly ideal for my purpose in using this product. it's not deafening, and i can reduce all the noises in the background that i don't want to hear but still hear all the acute and nearby sounds. absolutely perfect for working environments or when you are not just trying to hibernate or isolate completely. you won't go deaf to outside noises like some over the ear phones and bose products will, but additional customization for sound cancelling features (will discuss again later) make this even awesome-er. mic: i have not heard my voice in recording or phone call, but i have heard zero complaints about my audio quality to listeners. i know for a fact i cannot say this for other products in the past, but i cannot say anything negative about this as far as the time of this review, with one or two ears. controls: one of my favorite features here. i think some of the galaxy buds i had in the past had these way too way back when, but different controls for each ear via touch. left bud toggles noise-canceling features, right bud controls play/stop/prev/next and calls. i can see people may complain that they touch the controls accidentally, since they are not haptic based (like the airpod pros that i had previously) but i've had zero issues with this. you just have to make sure you grip the pods on the sides and stay clear of the touch sensors, which really are not too sensitive. battery life: once again, new product, new review. so far, i've been able to wear them ALL day practically with intermittent return to case and they've held up no problem. the case also holds charge extremely well. i'm sure battery life declines over time, as these products often do, but primo for now. other features: app has tons of features that are not just gimmicks and true to function. equalizer settings like i mentioned before which function very well, and customization for noise-canceling/audio quality. there is a "background music" mode that allows you to even more passively listen to music, being able to hear conversations and surroundings with still very clearly audible music. i've used other pods with these features, but sony does this flawlessly. there are also other features that enable adjustments to sound when conversation is detected which is neat and works well. may be missing a few things, but if you made it to the end of this, congrats! overall, WELL DONE SONY!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026 by Andy Jin
Color: Black
My thoughts on the Sony WF-1000XM6… Starting with the sound, I would describe them as a mixed bag. Currently on firmware 1.5.0, I find the sound with ANC or Transparency enabled to have a tonal balance that favors bass but still maintains a balanced midrange and treble presentation. The bass is deep and punchy, and despite being boosted about 3–5 dB above what I would call neutral, it doesn’t overshadow the sense of clarity and nuance from instruments and vocalists in the mix. This type of sound signature works very well with a wide variety of genres, particularly EDM and hip-hop. Additionally, the added bass in louder environments such as a bus or plane helps combat low-frequency noise from engines. The midrange sounds very natural and, as stated before, balanced. I don’t detect any oddities in the timbre, which is crucial for immersion and the feeling that someone is singing directly to you. However, as we ascend to the upper midrange, I have noticed a problem. It’s actually not a result of the tuning, but more so the ANC system Sony has designed. There seems to be some sort of feedback loop that distorts the frequencies in the upper mids and lower treble region. I can hear this shift immediately when switching between no ambient control and ANC or Transparency mode. I am aware that ANC systems can have an adverse effect on sound quality due to their nature of combating outside noise with an opposing sound wave. This procedure can introduce some level of compression, phase shift, and distortion to the mix. I just wanted to point out that the effect seems a bit more noticeable than I’m used to with the Sony WF-1000XM6. Treble is well extended, and the timbre here is also very well done. The sense of articulation and space is excellent as a result. Cymbals and hi-hats sound well represented in the mix, as do the reverbs and harmonics of instruments. But again, when ANC or Transparency is activated, the sound quality takes a nose dive in the lower treble region, with audible distortion and a slight sense of soundstage compression. When ANC and Transparency are disabled, these issues are nonexistent and the Sony WF-1000XM6 simply sounds magnificent. Comfort for me is excellent. The foam tips, when cool, are firm and can initially be a bit irritating when first inserted. However, once your body heat transfers to the foam, it softens and molds to your unique ear anatomy, increasing comfort. Due to the nature of foam tips, the stability—or fit—is excellent. Once these are in my ears, they don’t move at all. I can talk, laugh, eat, and even sleep for hours with them in, and they will stay put until I remove them myself. The noise canceling is fantastic. With the right foam tips inserted properly, it can feel like the world literally shuts off. There is also no hiss when ANC is active—just dead silence. It’s honestly surreal how effective they are at blocking out noise. The Transparency mode is also excellent, providing a very clear rendition of your environment with minimal hiss. Your voice sounds natural as well, with little to no sense of occlusion. Call quality is excellent. They do a great job of isolating your voice from loud environments so callers on the other end can hear you clearly. This is also a big advantage when using your voice assistant, whether that’s Siri, Gemini, Bixby, Alexa, etc., in noisy environments. There’s nothing more frustrating than giving a long command only to be told you couldn’t be understood because of background noise. The controls are operated through touch sensors on each earbud. For the most part, they get the job done. However, I still prefer stem-style earbuds like the AirPods Pro or Samsung Galaxy Buds because you get more control options through a mix of squeeze and slide gestures, allowing you to control both media and volume from a single earbud. The Sony WF-1000XM6 allows you to customize controls now, but there’s still the limitation of not being able to control everything from one earbud. Volume control, while I’m used to it now, can sometimes be annoying—especially when raising the volume by tapping the right earbud four times. Sometimes I accidentally tap three times and end up restarting my song. Also, during a call you can’t adjust the volume, and if you enable the ability to mute the microphone from the earbuds, you lose the ability to hang up calls. These feel like odd omissions since I’ve used earbuds with only touch sensors that still allow full call controls, such as the Technics AZ100 and the Bose QC (non-Ultra) buds. Build quality, in my opinion, is solid. These feel premium despite being mostly plastic. It’s a soft-touch plastic, and I don’t notice any gaps in the seams. The case has a metal hinge that feels satisfying to open and close. No complaints here. Aesthetically, however, I wish the outward-facing microphones matched the color of the Sony logo for a bit more contrast and a snazzier look. The feature set of the WF-1000XM6 is extensive. From automatic adjustments to your preferred EQ and ambient sound controls depending on your location and movement, to nodding or shaking your head to answer or reject incoming calls, these earbuds cover most of the latest premium wireless earbud features. One thing to note is that if you have an iPhone, you won’t get spatial audio with head tracking using Sony’s 360 Reality Audio. Finally, battery life is fantastic—around 8–9 hours with ANC or Transparency on, or 12+ hours with it off, which is the mode I use most of the time for improved sound quality. I only enable ANC in loud environments such as commuting on public transportation or traveling. I keep ambient control off when I’m at home or in the office. I use Transparency mode when I want to listen to music while still being aware of my surroundings—such as when I’m home keeping an ear out for my 6-year-old daughter, or when I’m walking outside and want to remain aware of traffic. In summary, I really enjoy these earbuds despite the shortcomings in sound quality when ANC or Transparency is enabled (most people will likely be fine with the difference and may not even notice it, but I’m very picky) and the limited call controls. I would still recommend them to anyone looking for a top-tier wireless ANC earbud. UPDATE (3/23/26): I think I found a way to greatly reduce or eliminate the distortion while in ANC or Transparency mode. Go to Device Settings in the app, then go to the Wearing option and select “Determine Optimal Earbud Tips.” Click “Test the wearing condition” and let it run. I think the system calibrates the ANC to your ears in addition to determining whether you have a good seal. As a result, the ANC feedback loop distortion seems to have significantly reduced—or maybe even gone away—for me. Give it a try.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2026 by Dan
Color: Black
Full disclosure: While the opinions and experiences in this review are 100% my own, I used AI to help structure and polish the writing. No Thanks. I’ll start with the few things Sony actually got right. The noise cancellation is honestly wild—it’s like a mute button for the world. Iff you need to keep your head straight in a loud environment, the ambient mode and ANC are top-tier. Even the mic is a standout; I sound crystal clear on calls, and my friends actually complimented the quality. The moment you open the app, you’re hit with "Accept or Deny" prompts that feel like a full-time job. Sony wants to track you, record you, and share your data left and right. It’s oozing with corporate greed. Most earbuds are "sync and go," but Sony makes you feel like you’re signing a lease just to hear some music. It’s invasive and completely unnecessary for a pair of headphones. The sound is fine, but that’s the problem—it’s just fine. I’ve owned $100 pairs that sound better and punch harder than these. They hype up the "360 Spatial Audio," but it’s a total letdown in practice. The app initially only points you toward a few obscure apps, and even though big names like Amazon Music work with it, you’re hit with a paywall immediately. You can’t just use the feature; you have to pay for a premium monthly subscription to even turn it on. It’s a lame, pay-to-play ecosystem. Finally, AirPods have ruined the world of earbuds, and here’s why: it’s obvious that Sony is chasing the AirPod look and trying to go for more of a "fashion over function" approach. These things just hang there in the air. Even using the largest tips and their "special" fitting guide in the app, I never felt secure. If I went for a light jog, I’m 90% sure they’d hit the pavement. They would have been infinitely better with a wing-tip or a clip-on design that actually stays put. All in all, skip 'em.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026 by Laurence
Color: Black
I really wanted to love these earbuds, and in many ways, I do — but they weren’t the right fit for me personally. First, the positives: The sound quality on these bad boys is incredible. The bass is deep without being overwhelming, vocals are clear, and everything sounds very balanced. If you care about audio quality, these definitely deliver. The noise canceling is also top-tier. They block out background noise really well — things like AC hum, gym noise, and general chatter become much quieter. It creates a really immersive listening experience. Battery life is solid too. I had no issues getting through long listening sessions, and the case provides enough extra charge to not worry about it constantly. The app is another big plus. You can customize EQ, controls, and other features, which is great if you like having control over your sound. Now for the downside (and why I returned them): The fit and comfort just didn’t work for me. These earbuds have a slightly bulky design and sit deeper in the ear than others. The foam tips expand inside your ear, which can create pressure over time. For me, this led to discomfort and soreness pretty quickly. Because of that pressure, they would also slowly loosen and feel like they were being pushed out of my ears, especially when moving around. So even though they sound amazing, they didn’t feel secure or comfortable for extended use. I think these would be perfect for someone who: -Doesn’t have sensitivity to in-ear pressure -Wants top-tier sound and noise canceling -Doesn’t mind a snug, deeper fit But if you have smaller or more sensitive ears like I do, comfort may be an issue. Overall, these are excellent earbuds in terms of performance — just not the best fit for everyone.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2026 by Arlene M.
Color: Platinum Silver
I bought these for the noise canceling. I use them 99% of the time with no music, or sound playing. I don't like the larger size coming out of the ear. Because, I lay on my side with them, and for that the XM5's are nicer. But, these are louder while staying clear, the noise canceling is nicer, and the heart-beat sound is extremely less. The heart-beat sound is when the noise-canceling is on and you can hear your heart beat. That problem is almost gone now, with the new design. But, different eartips are needed to remove it almost completely. Mine, require the metal charge points on the earbuds to be cleaned after nearly every use. Or, else they won't reciece a good connection and charge. I use a toothpick. I recommend changing the original earbud tips to get nicer noise canceling, and to hear less if any, heart-beat sound. I use Charjen. Also, the current firmware needs an update. Sony provides updates for several years. But, they need a good one, now. Currently, they sometimes glitch in different ways. The firmware should already be perfect. But, from past experience I know Sony will update the firmware. It could be easy for someone to reasonably think that the earbuds are faulty. Sometimes it requires taking them out of the case and then putting them back, and then out again, for them to function correctly. Often, the audio source will still play on the earbuds even after i have placed them in the case. For example, i play the audio and instead of it coming out of my decice, it comes out of the earbuds, that are in the case. They work well enough for me, and I will tolerate the current firmware, until it is updated. Because, the "no" heartbeat sound on this model is life-changing for me. I use these until the battery gets low, and then switch to the XM5's until the XM6's are finished charging. The "heart-beat" sound is extremely loud on the XM5's and basically gone with the correct eartips on these. Update: Even, with the charging pad connectors on the earbuds clean, at least one of the earbuds often does not charge, after putting them in the case. I always have to drop one in and wait for the light to blink once, and then do the same with the other. Or, else, when I go to put them in the next time, at least one will not have charged, or they will alert me with, "Low Battery". It usually requires dropping each ear bud in several times. Because, the light often does not blink after dropping an earbud in. In my opinion it is the firmware, and eventually Sony will fix it. So, if you believe that they will be fixed with a firmware update, I recommend getting a used pair. A used pair is currently $248, on Amazon. You will need to buy extra earbud tips regardless of which you choose, and there's probably nothing wrong with them, other than the things that I have mentioned. I bought the XM5'S certified refurbished elsewhere, 2 years ago. The first pair had a random glitch that was not fixable with firmware. The second pair works perfectly.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026 by oartalk
Color: Platinum Silver
Fit: Poor. Sony provides ear fittings in four sizes ranging from XS to L. I could not get the buds to fit tightly in my ears with any of the ear fittings. Using Sony App’s tool, the buds consistently failed to pass its seal test. Further, the buds did not feel secure and easily fell out when I was active. I was somewhat perplexed by this situation as I am at a medium build and height. Noise cancellation: Poor. Based on Sony’s advertising, I expected ANC performance approaching 90%, comparable to Bose earbuds. But these earbuds only reduced background noise by about 40% - 50%. Very disappointing! Case: Good. The case is reasonably sized and magnetic charging worked fine. Sound performance: Good. Music played pleasantly with good full spectrum response. Battery life: Not tested. I did not use earbuds for any extended time periods because of my dissatisfaction in performance. Value: Poor. Performance versus Price ratio very low – near zero. I do not recommend these earbuds. I definitely will not use them.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026 by T Riggs
Color: Black
Sound Quality: Absolutely perfect. Sony has been making excellent audio products for years and this is just another example of the care they put into their sound. No complaints, except for the fact that they sound more or less identical to the XM5 from a few years ago. Not much has changed. ANC/Transparency: Scary good. These are "rob me" levels of ANC, the kind where you can't hear someone sneaking up on you. You can't hear a damn thing while it's on, as long as you get a good seal. The transparency mode is really good too, but it's just a tiny bit robotic. The part I love the most is that Sony finally added some extra pressure-relieving vents around these earbuds (the little dotted areas where the microphones sit). Why does that matter? It means you no longer get any rumbling or popping sounds in your ears when you move your jaw, such as when you're eating, yawning, talking, etc. This was a huge problem with the XM5, because they only had one pressure-relieving vent per earbud, whereas these have three per bud. They finally solved this problem with the XM6, and I couldn't be happier about it. Other Features: The "background music" listening mode is neat, it basically simulates a virtual surround environment to trick your brain into thinking the music is coming from all around you. The only downside is that you can't use any of your equalizer presets when it's on, which is a bit strange. I love speech detection too, and I think more earbud manufacturers need to start implementing this technology. So far, I think Sony and Google are the only ones that do. If you start talking, it automatically forces you into transparency mode and lowers the volume of your media so you can talk to people. Once you go 15 seconds without speaking or making noise (you can change the timing in the app, as well as the sensitivity), it goes back to normal. No more quickly reaching to tap an earbud or switch modes if you need to chat. Touch Controls: Meh. They're not as sensitive as some of the other earbuds I've used over the years, but at least Sony is allowing for more customization compared to the XM5. Still wish you could swipe to increase or decrease your volume, like you get with Bose and Google earbuds. Fit/Comfort: This is where my personal problems start to arise. Sony is still using the same eartips made of the same stiff, uncomfortable foam after all these years. I was hoping they'd move to something softer, or maybe give customers silicone tips that actually don't slip out, but no. People with certain ear shapes will not find these comfortable at all, either due to the eartips or due to the body of the earbuds pressing against parts of your ear (depending on how you orient them for stability). Others might be able to wear them comfortably for hours and hours without a single issue. It all depends on your ears. I bought some Azla foam eartips and they're more comfortable for me personally, but I'm still experimenting. If, after a while, they haven't solved the problem, I'll just have to return these earbuds. I'm really not a fan of this big, bulky "pill" shape either. Sony could stand to add some removable wing tips for these earbuds in order to help with the stability. Hopefully some aftermarket manufacturer will make some in the near future; there's plenty of room inside the charging case so that they won't interfere with it. **Please bear in mind that anything you read online related to the fit or the comfort of these earbuds (or ANY earbuds, for that matter) will depend entirely on the shape of your ears, the size of your ears, your skin type, how easily you sweat, your environment, etc. There are over eight billion people on this planet, which means there are over sixteen billion ears. No two are alike. Some people think these earbuds fit perfectly. Others will struggle. We're all different in this regard. Try them out for yourself and make your own judgments.** Battery: Fairly impressive, but it could be better. 8 hours of listening with ANC/transparency mode is good, but in 2026, it's a little lacking. But at least they give you the option to turn off those modes, which boosts the battery life to 12 hours. I feel like the case needs to be recharged more frequently than some of my other earbuds. I also noticed that it's a LOT harder to get these earbuds to line up with the charging pins in the case compared to their older earbuds. You really need to twist and fiddle with them to get them to charge, even if the pins and the contacts are totally clean. If you don't, they'll just stay connected to your phone and drain the battery. Be careful! App: Good god, I wish they would fix their app. There's been a recurring problem for years where, when you open it, it displays the UI that suggests your earbuds are connected and it gives you all of the options to fiddle with. Then, after about 5-10 seconds, it switches back to the "connect" screen and it reveals that it didn't register any of your inputs, if you made any. You then have to tap connect twice (in two separate pop-ups!) to reopen the app and get your settings back. THEN you can make your changes. This problem isn't exclusive to the XM6, all of Sony's earbuds have been doing this since at least 2024. It's not very intuitive to navigate either (some things are named weirdly or hidden behind unexpected menus), but I chalk part of this up to the fact that Sony is a Japanese company and English is not their strong suit. Overall Quality: Sony made a lot of smart decisions with these earbuds, but they also made a few stupid ones. I love the quality of the sound. I love the ANC and transparency modes. I love the extra features. But I hate the fact that I need to rely on third-party products to make them fit comfortably in my ears. The battery is fine, but feels slightly lacking. My advice is to buy these earbuds, but ONLY when they're on sale. $329 is pretty steep. These earbuds aren't a straight upgrade, it's more like a minor update that introduces a couple of new problems that need to be solved in the next generation... which we probably won't see until 2030 at this rate.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026 by George
Color: Black
Prior to purchase only 1 month after the XM6s hit the market, there were only a few reviews from buyers, so I relied on "expert" comparisons. Largely up againt Bose QCs and XM5s and Bowers and Wilkens. I made this purchase. One commented if you already have XM5s just sit tight on price. For me, I have only 5 year old Taotronic TTs. As of now on this site, there are many more extensive reviews worth reading. Overall these are an upgrade from the XM5s. They have better features than B & W for less $$. As for Bose, the deal breaker were complaints about the very cheap case lid, lack of decent EQ controls and poor battery life . Bose tends to cut corners on other products ie headphone bands,etc. So I didn't mind paying $60 more. Pros: music audio quality, ANC, BT, EQ, app, battery life, and case construction. Cons: earpiece fit and comfort. NOTE TO SONY- PLEASE PRODUCE SILICONE REPLACEMENTS !! The foam inserts even with size options are not very comfortable. Do they optimize ANC? No doubt they do. But this tradeoff to comfort can be fixed with well designed silicone replacements. Of course the pin attachment changed since XM4 & XM5s and this model is not compatible. What is the reason to abandon the earlier pin standard? Also, why does the app have to include a "how to" insert guidance feature if there was no concern about this foam deficiency? I have small on the right and medium on left. Some ear fatigue. Guess I have to adapt rather than the other way around at such expense. Anyway these are the best technical buds on the market between $250 and $500. Not a fair comparison with over-the-ear. But if you want overall high quality, for in ear, these are your best choice. Taking a trip to EU next month. To be continued...
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2026 by William