Sony WH-1000XM6
The benchmark for noise cancellation
Key characteristics
Highlights
- ✓ Best-in-class ANC in any environment
- ✓ 30hr battery + 3hr from 3min charge
- ✓ Multipoint — two devices simultaneously
- ✓ LDAC hi-res audio support
Our take
The best all-round ANC headphone for most people — class-leading noise cancellation, 30-hour battery, and the most comfortable fit in this price range.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Unmatched noise cancellation, especially on planes
- + Comfortable for all-day wear
- + Outstanding battery life
- + Rich, balanced sound with LDAC
Cons
- − Premium price
- − Bulkier than competitors when folded
- − Touch controls need getting used to
Review sources
We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier. Clicking a source takes you to the full review.
How scores are calculated
Sources and weighting
RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom's Guide, Good Housekeeping
T3, CNN Underscored, Pack Hacker, Notebookcheck
Reddit, Amazon user reviews
Score normalisation
| Source format | Converted to 0–100 |
|---|---|
| RTINGS (0–10 scale) | × 10 |
| Stars (1–5 scale) | × 20 |
| Wirecutter — Top Pick | 95 |
| Wirecutter — Runner-Up | 85 |
| Wirecutter — Also Great | 78 |
| Wirecutter — Budget Pick | 72 |
| Reddit sentiment | Manual 0–100 estimate |
Final = sum(score × weight) / sum(weights)
Sources without a usable score are shown for reference only and excluded from the calculation. Scores are updated when major new products launch or sources publish re-tests.
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