Note: <\/i><\/b>This article was first published on 13 February 2026.<\/i><\/p>\n
Sony has new flagship earbuds, and they\u2019re called the WF-1000XM6<\/b>. With these earbuds, Sony is claiming even better noise-cancelling performance, improved sound quality, and a more comfortable fit.<\/p>\n
To start, Sony says the shape of the earbuds has been tweaked to fit more comfortably in the ears. It\u2019s finished in a soft-touch matte material for better handling and comfort. It also has an IPX4 water resistance rating, which means you can wear it while exercising. It also comes in two colours: Black and Platinum Silver.<\/p>\n Noise cancelling duties are handled by the new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3e and Integrated Processor V2 chips.<\/p>\n Photo: Sony<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n One of the highlights of these earbuds is the new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3e<\/b> and Integrated Processor V2 chips. These chips monitor sound from eight microphones (4 on each side, and up from 3), and together with the new foam-type Noise Isolation Earbud Tips, Sony claims the WF-1000XM6 cancels out 25% more noise<\/b> than its predecessor.<\/p>\n The driver unit is said to be all new. Sony is quite coy on the changes, but it says that the unit uses new materials for the dome and edge. Sony also says that performance in the mid to high-frequency ranges sees the biggest improvement. <\/p>\n Battery life is unchanged. You get up to eight hours on a single charge, and 24 hours in total with the charging case.<\/p>\n Photo: Sony<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Call quality has been improved, too. Voices are picked up using two mics along with a bone conduction sensor on each unit, while AI intelligently reduces unwanted ambient noise.<\/p>\n In terms of connectivity, the WF-1000XM6 supports Bluetooth 5.3, and supported codecs include SBC, AAC, LDAC, and LC3. Claimed battery life is up to 8 hours on a single charge<\/b> with ANC on, while the charging case adds another 16 hours. The case charges via USB-C and wirelessly. <\/p>\n Certainly, these new earbuds sound like they could give Apple\u2019s new AirPods Pro a run for their money. Apple\u2019s newest earbuds have almost freakish levels of noise cancellation, and it would be amazing if these Sonys can top them. But as it is often said, the proof is in the hearing, and I can\u2019t wait to try these earbuds out. <\/p>\n These new earbuds cost quite a bit more than its predecessor.<\/p>\n Photo: Sony<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The Sony WF-1000XM6 will go on sale in Singapore in early March 2026 and will cost S$479<\/b>. That\u2019s quite a big jump in price because its predecessor had a launch price of S$417, even if it\u2019s nearly three years ago.<\/p>\n Readers who buy and register their WF-1000XM6 earbuds before the end of March will also get a free blind box that contains a lanyard and pouch (worth S$79.90).<\/p>\n And from now until 1 March 2026, Sony is also offering a pre-order trade-in program<\/b> where you can get up to S$120 off when you trade in a Sony 1000X series wireless headphone, and up to S$90 off when you trade in any other Sony wireless headphone.<\/p>\n For more information and to pre-order, head over here. They should also be appearing soon on Sony\u2019s official storefronts on platforms like Lazada and Shopee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nAvailability and pricing<\/h2>\n