Sony launches WH-1000XM6 headphones with major upgrades in ANC, comfort and sound

Sony has officially launched the WH-1000XM6 wireless over-ear headphones, its latest flagship in the acclaimed 1000X series.

Building on the foundation laid by its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5, the new model boasts upgraded active noise cancellation (ANC), a refined design for added comfort and portability, and improved battery efficiency.

At the heart of the WH-1000XM6 is Sony’s new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, which leverages input from 12 microphones — a 1.5x increase over the XM5 — and processes sound seven times faster. Combined with…