Sony WH-1000XM6
We score Sony WH-1000XM6 in the context of this guide. For our primary assessment, see our main Sony WH-1000XM6 review.
Our verdict · The do-everything premium headphone that now handles calls well enough to be your only pair.
Buy it if
You want one premium pair for calls, focus music and travel rather than an office-only headset.
Skip it if
Your budget is tight or you need the absolute best mic clarity in a noisy room.
Where to get it
Sony WH-1000XM6
Around £349 (indicative; RRP £399)
Indicative price at the time of review.
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Most premium consumer headphones stumble on call quality, but the WH-1000XM6 closes much of the gap. A six-microphone beamforming array with AI noise reduction isolates your voice and cuts background sound, so you sound clear on Zoom and Teams without a boom mic ruining the look. Beyond calls you get some of the best active noise cancellation and music sound on the market, plush comfort for long sessions and multipoint Bluetooth. It will not quite match a dedicated boom-mic headset in a genuinely loud room, and at around £350 it is comfortably the priciest option here, but as a single pair that covers calls, focus and commuting it is the most versatile choice.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Excellent beamforming call mics that isolate your voice without a boom arm
- Class-leading active noise cancellation and music quality
- Comfortable, refined and discreet enough for any setting
Cons
- Most expensive option here at around £350
- A dedicated boom mic still edges it in very loud environments
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Jabra Evolve2 65 | 94/100 | From ~£150 (indicative) | overall for work calls |
| 2.Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC | 92/100 | From ~£140 (indicative; RRP ~£230) | microphone for noisy rooms |
| 3.Sony WH-1000XM6This pick | 92/100 | Around £349 (indicative; RRP £399) | calls and music combined |
| 4.Logitech Zone Vibe 100 | 86/100 | From ~£100 (indicative) | value wireless |
| 5.Logitech Zone Wired | 82/100 | From ~£90 (indicative) | budget and simplest setup |
Key facts
- Best for
- calls and music combined
- Typical cost
- Around £349 (indicative; RRP £399)
- Connection
- Bluetooth multipoint (2 devices)
- Microphone
- 6-mic beamforming array with AI noise reduction
- Noise cancelling
- Adaptive ANC, class-leading
- Sound
- Premium music playback
- Design
- Discreet, no visible boom mic
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 4 September 2026
- Updated
- 4 September 2026
- Last verified
- 4 September 2026
- Sources
- 8 sources
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