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Sony WH-1000XM6

$459 · QN3 / LDAC / ANC · 1 year old

92

Critic signal

8.8

User score

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Highest praise

Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM6, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.

What Hi-Fi? · 93

Most critical

Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM6, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.

RTINGS · 91

Audio specialist reviews

93

What Hi-Fi?SpecialistRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM6, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 93/100 · 12mo ago

92

SoundGuysSpecialistRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM6, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 92/100 · 12mo ago

91

RTINGSSpecialistRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM6, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 91/100 · 12mo ago

Tech publication reviews

93

CNETRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM6, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 93/100 · 12mo ago

92

Tom's GuideRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM6, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 92/100 · 12mo ago

91

TechRadarRead review ↗

“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM6, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”

Raw score: 91/100 · 12mo ago

Buying verdict

Buy now

Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.

Consensus92/100

Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.

Release age1 year old

Recent models usually bring better ANC and codecs, while older headphones can be compelling on sale.

Value signal100/100

A simple score-to-price signal for deal hunting and refurb comparisons.

Audio techQN3 / LDAC / ANC

Useful for comparing codecs, wireless modes, ANC, and driver approach.

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Score distribution

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Highest93

Median92

Lowest91

Reviews6

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