# Sony WH-1000X

The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-11.

> Sony's flagship noise canceling headphones. The WH-1000XM6 brings the QN3 processor, twelve microphones, a folding design and up to 30 hours of battery. $459.99 list.

- Status: On sale
- List price: $459.99 (The maker's own starting price.)
- Released May 15, 2025 (source: [Sony Electronics (PR Newswire)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-introduces-the-best-noise-cancellation-with-the-wh-1000xm6-headphones-302456593.html))
- Guide: https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap
- Last updated: 2026-10-11

## Can it do this?

- **How long does the battery last?** Up to 30 hours with noise canceling on and 40 with it off on AAC or SBC; 26 and 36 hours on LDAC. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#can-how-long-does-the-battery-last))
- **What does it cost?** It costs $459.99. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost))
- **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#can-does-it-work-with-my-phone))
- **How heavy is it?** It weighs 254g. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#can-how-heavy-is-it))
- **Does it have noise cancelling?** Yes, it cancels noise. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#can-does-it-have-noise-cancelling))
- **What chip is inside?** It runs on HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#can-what-chip-is-inside))

## Works with

Works with iPhone and Android.

- **Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 work with Android?** Works. Yes. It pairs with Android phones, supports Google Assistant on Android 6 or later, and gets LDAC and LE Audio on phones that support them. Source: [Sony](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856855.html). Checked 2026-10-10. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#q-android))
- **Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 support Hi-res audio (LDAC)?** With a limit. LDAC at up to 990 kbps works with phones that support LDAC, set to Priority on Sound Quality. iPhones use AAC. Source: [Sony](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856790.html). Checked 2026-10-10.
- **Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 work with iPhone?** Works. Yes. It pairs with iPhone over Bluetooth, streams AAC and reaches Siri from the touch panel. LDAC and LE Audio are for compatible Android phones. Source: [Sony](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856911.html). Checked 2026-10-10. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#q-iphone))
- **Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 support Low-latency gaming?** With a limit. With an Android phone that supports LE Audio, yes: LC3 gives lower delay, and GMAP games get ultra-low latency. Other phones use standard Bluetooth. Source: [Sony](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856790.html). Checked 2026-10-10.
- **Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 work with Sony | Sound Connect app?** Works. The Sony | Sound Connect app is on Google Play and the App Store. It turns on multipoint, sets the sound quality mode and updates the headphones. Source: [Sony](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001863603.html). Checked 2026-10-10. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#q-companion-app))
- **Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 support Spatial audio?** With a limit. 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema works from the app. Spatial sound with head tracking needs an Android 13 phone that supports it. Source: [Sony](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b). Checked 2026-10-10.
- **Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 support Two devices at once?** Works. Yes. With Connect to 2 devices simultaneously turned on in the Sony | Sound Connect app, it stays connected to two devices. Source: [Sony](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001863603.html). Checked 2026-10-10.
- **Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 support Voice assistant?** Works. Yes. Siri on iPhone from the touch panel, and Google Assistant on Android 6 or later, including Hey Google. Source: [Sony](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856865.html). Checked 2026-10-10.

## Questions

### How much does the Sony WH-1000XM6 cost?

Sony lists it at $459.99. It launched at $449.99 on May 15, 2025. Sony runs sales on it, so check the price block on this page before you buy. Source: [Sony](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#faq-how-much-does-the-sony-wh-1000xm6-cost))

### When did the WH-1000XM6 come out?

Sony announced it on May 15, 2025, and it was on sale the same day in Black, Platinum Silver and Midnight Blue. Source: [Sony Electronics (PR Newswire)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-introduces-the-best-noise-cancellation-with-the-wh-1000xm6-headphones-302456593.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#faq-when-did-the-wh-1000xm6-come-out))

### How long does the battery last?

Sony rates it at up to 30 hours with noise canceling on and 40 hours with it off when streaming AAC or SBC. On LDAC it is 26 and 36 hours. 3 minutes on a USB PD charger gives about 3 hours of playback, and a full charge takes about 3.5 hours. Source: [Sony Help Guide](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856818.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#faq-how-long-does-the-battery-last))

### Can it connect to two devices at once?

Yes. Turn on Connect to 2 devices simultaneously in the Sony | Sound Connect app and it stays connected to two devices, so it can ring for calls on two phones while you listen to one. Source: [Sony Help Guide](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001863603.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#faqs-can-it-connect-to-two-devices-at-once))

### What does it add on Android?

Google Assistant on phones running Android 6 or later, LDAC for high-resolution audio on phones that support it, and LE Audio with the LC3 codec for lower delay. Spatial sound with head tracking needs an Android 13 phone that supports it. Source: [Sony Help Guide](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001858906.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#faqs-what-does-it-add-on-android))

### Does it play high-resolution audio?

Yes. Over Bluetooth it uses LDAC at up to 990 kbps, with a phone that supports LDAC and Priority on Sound Quality set in the app. It also plays high-resolution audio over the supplied headphone cable. Source: [Sony](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#faqs-does-it-play-high-resolution-audio))

### Can I use it with a cable on a plane?

Yes. Plug in the supplied headphone cable and keep the headphones on to use noise canceling. With the headphones off, music still plays over the cable, without noise canceling. Source: [Sony Help Guide](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856898.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#faqs-can-i-use-it-with-a-cable-on-a-plane))

### Is the WH-1000XM6 waterproof?

No. The headset is not waterproof, so keep it out of rain and snow and away from heavy sweat. Source: [Sony Help Guide](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001864822.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000x/roadmap#faqs-is-the-wh-1000xm6-waterproof))

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## Questions and answers

### Using it

**What does it cost?** Sony WH-1000XM6, the current model: it costs $459.99. That is the list price. Source: Sony

**Does it work with my phone?** Sony WH-1000XM6, the current model: yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. Source: Sony

**How heavy is it?** Sony WH-1000XM6, the current model: it weighs 254g. Source: Sony

**Does it have noise cancelling?** Sony WH-1000XM6, the current model: yes, it cancels noise. Source: Sony

**What chip is inside?** Sony WH-1000XM6, the current model: it runs on HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3. Source: Sony

### Price and models

**Is there a newer one?** No. The Sony WH-1000X is the current model. Source: iDevice

**How much does the Sony WH-1000X cost?** List price: $459.99. Source: [electronics.sony.com](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b)

### Works with

**Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 support Spatial audio?** 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema works from the app. Spatial sound with head tracking needs an Android 13 phone that supports it. With a limit Source: [Sony](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b)

**Do the Sony WH-1000XM6 support Voice assistant?** Yes. Siri on iPhone from the touch panel, and Google Assistant on Android 6 or later, including Hey Google. Works Source: [Sony](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/contents/TP1001856865.html)