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Sony WF-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds (Black)

Sony's 2026 flagship noise-cancelling earbuds, with LDAC and LE Audio and a case that charges over USB-C or on a Qi pad.

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Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds in Black, pair shown at an angle with the gold SONY logo
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Ports & connections

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Charging connector
USB-C port on the charging case; works with any USB AC adapter supplying 0.5 A or more, or a computer's USB port
Wireless charging
Qi-compatible case (charging pad sold separately)
Quick charge
5 minutes of charging = about 1 hour of music playback
Charge time
About 1.5 hrs (earbuds); about 2 hrs (case, USB)
Battery life
NC on: up to 8 hrs (earbuds) + 16 hrs (case) = 24 hrs; NC off: up to 12 hrs (earbuds); LDAC with NC on: up to 5 hrs

What the specs mean for you

Charger to use

2.5W

For full-speed charging, use a USB-C Power Delivery charger rated 2.5W or more and a cable rated for at least 60W. A bigger charger is safe: the device only draws what it needs.

USB ports

1

1x USB-C on the charging case (charging only)

Total ports

1

Compact: the essentials for travel or a light setup.

Why people pick it

  • USB-C case with Qi wireless charging
  • Quick charge: 5 minutes for about 1 hour of playback
  • USB-A to USB-C cable included
  • LDAC hi-res plus LE Audio (LC3) and multipoint

Know before you buy

  • Supplied cable is USB-A ended; no charger in the box
  • Using LDAC cuts battery to about 5 hours with noise cancelling on
  • Head-tracked spatial sound and Gemini features are Android-only

Full specifications

Charging connectorUSB-C port on the charging case; works with any USB AC adapter supplying 0.5 A or more, or a computer's USB port
Wireless chargingQi-compatible case (charging pad sold separately)
Quick charge5 minutes of charging = about 1 hour of music playback
Charge timeAbout 1.5 hrs (earbuds); about 2 hrs (case, USB)
Battery lifeNC on: up to 8 hrs (earbuds) + 16 hrs (case) = 24 hrs; NC off: up to 12 hrs (earbuds); LDAC with NC on: up to 5 hrs
Bluetooth / codecsBluetooth 5.3; SBC, AAC, LDAC (Classic Audio) and LC3 (LE Audio); multipoint
In the boxEarbuds, charging case, USB-A to USB-C cable, noise-isolation tips (XS, S, M, L)
App / platformSony | Sound Connect app for Android and iPhone; help guide lists iPhone XR through iPhone 16 (as of Sept 2025); head-tracked spatial sound needs Android 13; Gemini features Android only
Water resistanceIPX4 (earbuds)

From manufacturer documentation, checked October 18, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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