Who is the Sony - WH-1000XM6 for?
Budget-tier auriculare. The 60.5 score sits in C-tier (58-67) — the formula flags meaningful weaknesses against premium peers.
Reasonable if cost is the deciding factor and the spec weaknesses don't matter for your use. Check the spec table below carefully before buying.
Mars Score is computed from 16 measured specs against the transparent formula for the auriculares category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
Pros and cons at a glance
- ▲Active noise cancellation — supported.
- ▼Battery life: 30 h (below category average).
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- Driver size
- 30mm
- Battery life
- 30h
- Weight
- 254g
- Type
- over-ear
All specifications
Design
- Type
- over-ear
- Weight
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- none
Audio
- Driver size?
- 30 mm
- Sensitivity?
- 101 dB
- Transparency mode
- true
- Spatial audio?
- true
Battery
- Battery life
- 30 h
- Fast charge?
- true
Hands-on coverage
Editorial pieces from the vsMars team that cover the Sony - WH-1000XM6.
Best Headphones in 2026 — Wireless ANC and Wired Audiophile
Top picks across noise cancellation, sound quality, and price. Lab-measured ANC and frequency response — not vibes.
AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 — Lab ANC Test
We measured active noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro 3 and Sony WH-1000XM6 inside an anechoic chamber and on a commuter train. Numbers and verdict inside.
Best Gaming Headsets for Competitive FPS in 2026
Footstep audibility, mic clarity for callouts, and wireless latency — the three things that actually matter for FPS.
Latest from the lab
All lab reports →Popular comparisons featuring the Sony - WH-1000XM6
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