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Sony WH-1000XM6 leak reveals price, release date, and everything else
May 7, 2025
- Details on Sony’s next-gen flagship headphones have leaked online through a product listing on Amazon.
- The WH-1000XM6 features a QN3 processor that’s seven times faster than the chip in its predecessor.
- A report claims it will cost $449.99 in the US and is expected to be released between May 14 and May 16.
The WH-1000XM5 is still one of the best sets of headphones you can buy today. However, it’s been three years since the device launched. Sony has yet to reveal any details about a follow-up, but a couple of substantial leaks may have given us all we need to know.
First spotted by Reddit user peruho, it appears Amazon Spain accidentally published a listing for the WH-1000XM6. Although the listing is no longer up, the Redditor shared a variety of details about the headset. Additionally, the folks over at Dealabs managed to get a screenshot of the taken-down page that does not include an image of the headphones.
According to the listing, here’s what to expect:
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|
Noise cancelling | QN3 HD Noise Cancelling 12 microphones Multi Noise Sensor technology Auto NC Optimizer |
Battery | 30 hours 3 minutes of fast charging = 3 hours |
Audio | 30mm drivers Hi-Res Audio DSEE Extreme 10-band EQ LDAC |
Other features | Adaptive Sound Control Quick Attention Background Music Personalized Spatial Audio Wind Noise Reduction 360 Reality Audio with head tracking Speak to Chat |
Connectivity | Multipoint connection Bluetooth 5.3 |
Ports | USB-C 3.5mm jack |
Dimensions | Height: 25.69 cm Width: 20 cm Depth: 7.83 cm Weight: 254 g |
In-box | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Carrying case USB Type-C charging cable 3.5mm Jack audio cable (length 1.2m) |
Colors | Black Platinum Silver Midnight Blue |
Design | Foldable Adjustable Closed |
Compatibility | Android iOS PC Mac |
Something notable about these specs is the mention of the QN3 processor. The WH-1000XM5 uses a QN1 processor, so it looks like Sony is skipping the QN2 chip. According to the report from Dealabs, the QN3 chip is seven times faster than the QN1. This chip helps with real-time noise cancelation, adapting to ambient noise, and air pressure.
The report also mentions that the headphones will launch in the US sometime between May 14 and May 16, so we won’t have to wait too much longer. Once it is available for purchase, you’ll reportedly be able to pick one up for $449.99.