SONY WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

Pros

• Active noise cancellation effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.8
  Class leading ANC from a twelve mic system very effectively blocks aircraft, subway and crowd noise for travel, and the latest processing plus extra beamforming mics keep isolation and call clarity strong on long flights.
• Android compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
• Sound quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  Clean, slightly bass forward tuning with strong detail and dynamics plus app EQ and LDAC support helps the XM6 stand out as one of the better sounding ANC headphones, and this review again notes their pleasingly neutral, detailed sound once tuned to taste.
• Equalizer customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
• Midrange clarity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Clamping force comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Codec support (AAC ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Hinge durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Sensors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Microphone quality for calls ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  An array of twelve microphones including four beamforming call mics keeps voices clear for work travel and everyday calls, providing reliable intelligibility even in noisy environments like airports and trains.
• Microphone noise reduction ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
• Weight comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
• LDAC) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
• Noise isolation (passive) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
• Battery ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Around 30 hours of use with ANC plus fast USB charging make it easy to cover long trips, and while advanced features can trim runtime slightly, it still comfortably handles most long haul flights on a single charge.
• Carry case quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  A well built magnetic hard case with a convenient latch protects the headphones and accessories, and the newer rotating cup design lets the case shrink to a more travel friendly size even if it remains a bit bulkier than the tiniest rivals.
• Portability/foldability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
  Fold flat, rotating earcups and the redesigned case improve packability over older models, making them easier to slip into a bag for frequent travel even if the bundle is still somewhat larger than some ultra compact rivals.
• Bass performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.2
• Headband adjustability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
• Multipoint connectivity reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
• Voice assistant integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
• Button control usability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
• Comfort during long use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0
  A lightweight frame and soft cushioning make the XM6 comfortable for long listening sessions and frequent travel, with a strong but not overbearing seal and only occasional pressure on the head or glasses over very long wears.
• Spatial audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
• Treble clarity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.9
• Noise cancellation adjustability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.9
• Transparency mode quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.8
  Ambient passthrough, Quick Attention and speak to chat work well for brief awareness, quickly switching to transparency so voices and announcements can come through clearly enough for everyday interactions while on the move.
• App ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.6
• Design and Aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
• Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
• Price value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5