- Industry-leading active noise cancellation with 12 microphones
- New HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3
- Premium 30mm drivers with improved sound clarity
- Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, AAC, SBC, and LC3 codec support
- Up to 30 hours battery life with ANC ON
- Foldable design with redesigned carrying case
- Multipoint connectivity for two devices simultaneously
- Adaptive sound and ambient awareness modes
- Improved voice call quality with AI-enhanced microphones
- Support for Hi-Res Audio and DSEE Extreme upscaling
Sound Quality
Sony refined the tuning of the XM6 to deliver clearer vocals, deeper bass, and smoother treble response. The headphones support Hi-Resolution Audio and Sony’s LDAC codec, enabling higher-quality wireless audio streaming. DSEE Extreme technology also enhances compressed audio files in real time for richer playback. Reviewers describe the sound as balanced, detailed, and immersive across many music genres.
Noise Cancellation
The biggest upgrade is the ANC system. Sony uses a new QN3 processor that reportedly operates several times faster than the previous generation. Combined with 12 microphones, the XM6 can better reduce airplane noise, office chatter, traffic, and background distractions. Adaptive ANC automatically adjusts based on your environment and air pressure conditions.
Comfort and Design
The XM6 retains Sony’s lightweight over-ear design at approximately 254g. The earcups are softer and the frame is more travel-friendly thanks to the return of a foldable structure. Long listening sessions remain comfortable, making them ideal for travel, work, and entertainment.
- Up to 30 hours with ANC enabled
- Up to 40 hours with ANC disabled
- USB-C fast charging support
- Wired listening supported via detachable audio cable
Connectivity Features
The XM6 supports:
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Multipoint connection
- LE Audio and Auracast compatibility
- Touch controls
- Voice assistants
- Sony Sound Connect app customization
