Sony 1000X Series Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | Platinum Silver

Your Music, Anywhere. Without Limits

Crafted with mastering-engineer insight and advanced noise-cancelling technology, the wireless headphones delivers faithful, detailed sound. The refined ergonomic design keeps the fit natural for listening that lasts.

Sound Mastered. Noise Cancelled

Premium Sound, Co-created with the Masters

Hear music as it was meant to be. Co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers, these earbuds deliver studio-level precision—preserving every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended.

Noise Cancelling: Overwhelming Quiet for Anyone, Anywhere

The collaboration between microphone control powered by advanced processors and adaptive noise cancelling algorithms tailors cancellation to your surroundings. From commute to café, distractions are reduced so your listening stays clear and focused.

WF-1000XM6 delivers the world’s best noise-cancelling performance, with a further 25% reduction in noise compared with its predecessor, the noise-cancelling headphones.

Dual Processors. Unrivalled Noise Control

Dual processors work in concert. Integrated Processor V2 analyses ambient noise and earbud fit in real time, while HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 applies precise microphone control to minimise everyday sounds.

More Precise. More Quiet

With four microphones on each side, you can control how much ambient sound comes through, from stronger noise cancelling to a more open, aware listen. Or reduce outside sound so it’s closer to just you and your music.

Adapts in Real Time

Intelligent by design. With Adaptive NC Optimiser, four microphones track ambient sound while the processor refines the profile in real time, helping maintain effective noise cancelling across different environments and wearing conditions.

Stay Connected, Stay Aware

Dual feedforward microphones let the outside come through clearly and naturally. Hear conversations and cues around you without taking the earbuds out.

Stay in Sync. Wherever You Are

Sony Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple microphones filter noise or let in what matters: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sound Connect app.

Shaped for True Immersion

Refined to follow the ear’s natural curves, the ergonomic design settles in quickly and stays comfortable. A steadier seal and isolation eartips support stronger noise cancelling and clearer, more immersive sound throughout the day.

Wind Noise-Reduction Structure

Internal cavity is strategically designed to cancel incoming wind noise, effectively minimising its occurrence to the greatest extent possible.

Sound Quality: At Its Best

Hear more of the music you love. The original driver* and advanced processing reveal fine textures and space, while careful sound tuning keeps everything balanced wherever you listen.

Tuned with mastering engineers, the acoustic design delivers natural balance and fine detail. From the lightest breath to deep resonance, every element sits in its place.

Patent pending.

Hear It as the Artist Intended

Developed in collaboration with mastering engineers, the noise-cancelling headphones refines every note for studio-level accuracy and also delivers music in its best form. From deep bass to crisp highs, its tuning unlocks the full potential of every song—delivering the emotion, energy, and detail the artist intended.

Engineered for Superior Sound

A refined original driver* brings lifelike depth to your music. Smooth, full-bodied lows blend seamlessly with clear highs for an authentic, high-resolution sound.

Clarity, Elevated

Powered by the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3e, with an improved DAC and amplifier, to delivers cleaner, richer sound that reveals every nuance. It’s audio that feels true to the moment.

Enjoy High-Resolution Audio Without Wires

The noise-cancelling headphones supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless thanks to LDAC, Sony industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data[1] than conventional Bluetooth audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality.[2]

1. At the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps.

2. Need to set the function to “Priority on Sound Quality” using the Sony | Sound Connect app. Compatible devices supporting LDAC will be needed.

Real-time Restoration of All Your Compressed Files

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme upscales compressed digital music files in real time. Dynamically recognising instrumentation, musical genres and individual elements of each song, it restores high range sound lost in compression.[3]

3. Activate DSEE Extreme from the Sony | Sound Connect app.

Fine-tune Your Entertainment Experience

With the Sony | Sound Connect app it's easy to personalise your sound. Compare settings, tweak the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene, and game session.

A New Sound Experience for AR Gaming

If you’re looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the noise-cancelling headphones uses new sensors and spatial sound technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like “Ingress" from Niantic Spatial.[4]

When playing "Ingress" with the noise-cancelling headphones, sensor and spatial sound technologies deliver a new experience: using head tracking, the sound is conveyed from different directions to line up perfectly with the action on the screen.

4. The service may not be available in some countries/regions.

Conventional Use

With conventional earbuds, when your head moves, the sound moves with the earbuds. This disconnects the sound from its position in space, impairing the 3D effect and presence.

With Head-Tracking Capability

With head tracking, when you move your head, the sound field retains its original position in 3D space, for a realistic viewing and listening experience.

Certified Earbuds for a Personalised Experience

With 360 Reality Audio Certified earbuds and Sony | Sound Connect app you can optimise your experience by analysing your individual ear shapes, and enjoy the ultimate immersive music experience.

An advanced personal optimisation algorithm gives an even greater sense of sound space, distance and height, allowing you to become even more immersed in the music.[6][7]

6. The same experience as the earbuds (shown in picture) is available.

7. Sony | Sound Connect app is needed and may require a subscription to a music streaming service for which fees apply. Some services may not be available in certain countries/regions.

360 Spatial Sound Personalizer

With the Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app[10], you’ll enjoy a sound experience that’s optimised for you. The app captures and analyses your ear shape, allowing these earbuds to create your own personal spatial sound field when paired with recent BRAVIA TVs.[8]

10. Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer is an app that personalises your sound experience when connected to a BRAVIA TV.

Call Quality: Sony's Best-Ever Call Quality[11]

Hear and be heard clearly. AI beamforming noise reduction algorithm focuses on your voice and help reduce surrounding noise for clearer calls, even in busy places. You can assign a double tap on the earbuds to mute your microphone during calls via the app settings.

11. As of December 1, 2025, in truly wireless headphones.

Your Voice, Accurately Captured

A new dual-microphone for beamforming layout on each ear directs pickup toward your mouth, capturing speech with greater focus. Calls sound clearer, even in lively places.

Optimised Voice Pickup

By sensing your voice directly and directing the mics intelligently, bone conduction sensor captures your voice correctly.

Intelligent Noise Reduction

The AI-optimised noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Trained on a variety of sources, including open datasets , it enhances beamforming precision and voice pickup accuracy. Two microphones, a bone-conduction sensor, and Precise Voice Pickup Technology work together to ensure every word is heard clearly—even in noisy settings. work together to ensure every word is heard clearly—even in noisy settings.

1 = With noise 2 = Without noise

Wind-Noise-Free Calling

Refined microphone placement and structure Refined microphone placement and structure minimises wind interference, reducing noise on your calls and ensuring a clearer, more comfortable listening experience.minimises wind interference—reducing noise on your calls and ensuring a clearer, more comfortable listening experience.

Design & Wearability: Refined Shape. Naturally Comfortable

The ergonomic shape follows natural contours for a light, secure fit. Pressure points ease, making long sessions feel easy.

Evolved Ergonomic Design. Exceptional Fit

Every contour reflects Sony commitment to the ideal shape. Through evolved ergonomic design, the housing achieves a natural, stable fit that endures.

Eases Inner Noise

A smarter airflow path reduces occlusion, so your own voice and movements sound more natural. It also helps the fit feel lighter for longer listening.

Designed for Feeling

A premium matte texture elevates the surface design, offering gentle grip for easy re-positioning and use, while maintaining all-day listening comfort.

Sophisticated, Matte Charging Case

A streamlined silhouette and smooth surface deliver a modern, minimalist look.

Find Your Ideal Fit

A balanced, ear-hugging form provides a consistent fit across sizes.

Connectivity: Stable, Smooth. Always Connected

Consistent connectivity means fewer dropouts and smoother playback. Move freely while your audio stays locked in.

Stronger Signal, Even in Tough Spots

With a redesigned antenna on the top of the earbud and an advanced connection algorithm, the Bluetooth link stays more stable, so music and calls are less likely to drop out.

Multipoint Connection

For total convenience, your headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time, automatically switching when a call is received or playback is started on either device.

Easy Pairing with Your Computer

Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.

Find Your Headphones with Fast Pair

By pressing and holding the power button, the noise-cancelling headphones enables quick effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android devices.[12] You can even check to see where you last used it, if misplaced.

12. Android phones running 6+ are required.

Next-Generation Bluetooth Audio

Enjoy ultra-low latency for flawless gaming, effortless access to public broadcasts with Auracast, and—of course—exceptional sound quality. Multi-point and auto-switching keep you connected without interruption.[13]

13. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Auracast word mark and logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is under license.

Advanced Experience: Advanced Features, Everyday Ease

Smart listening features anticipate what you want to hear, how you like to listen and when you need to talk. With adaptive sound, automatic playback, app control and voice or gesture commands, everyday listening feels smoother from morning to night.

Quick Access

A shortcut to your music with simple taps, and no need to touch your smartphone[14][15][16][17][18]. You can enjoy your music in an effortless way.

14. Install the Amazon Music app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. Amazon Music service may not be available in some countries/regions.

15. Install the Apple Music app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. Apple Music service may not be available in some countries/regions. Apple, the Apple logo, and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

16. Install the Spotify app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. Spotify service may not be available in some countries/regions. Spotify and all other trademarks related to the Spotify brand are the sole property of Spotify AB.

17. Install the YouTube Music app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. YouTube Music service may not be available in some countries/regions. YouTube Music is a trademark of Google LLC.

18. Install the Endel app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. Endel service and Endel Quick Access function may not be available in some countries/regions. Detailed information, such as release timing, is available on the Endel website.

Scene-Based Listening

Provides a sound experience just tailored to you by sensing the current situation and scene such as walking, running and gym.

Plays Music Automatically

You can enjoy music exactly when you need them by turning on Wear to Play and each scene. Playback starts automatically when you put your earbuds in — no need to touch your smartphone — and plays the right music for the moment, based on your daily routines or sensing activities like a daily walk, gym workout, or commute. And, with Voice Cue you'll still be notified of important information like appointments and reminders, so you can always stay connected to both life and entertainment wherever you go.[19]

19. Set up with Sony | Sound Connect app. Terms and conditions for available partner services and their contents, as well as related software (including operating systems) apply. The contents of this application are subject to change without notice, and this application may be updated or terminated without notice. Install the compatible app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app.

Adjusts to the World Around You

Adaptive Sound Control senses where you are and what you’re doing, then uses AI to change ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. Over time, it can learn your behaviour, recognise locations you visit often, and tailor the sound to suit your location.

Total Convenience, Total Customisation

Your earbuds are even better with the Sound Connect app. The simple, intuitive interface lets you dial in your ideal sound and shortcut settings, and can keep track of your recent listening history. Safe Listening even lets you check you're in line with WHO healthy listening habits.

Talk It Out with Google Gemini

Get hands-free help – Just say ‘Hey Google..” to access Gemini and have a natural, free-flowing conversation about anything you need to know on-the-go. Listen to music, connect with friends, get notifications and more when connected to your smartphone.[20]

20. Google Gemini headphones features are only available when connected to a supported Android device. Google, Android, and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC. Google Gemini is currently available in selected countries/regions. Install the Google app and set up with Sony | Sound Connect app.

Built-In Voice Control

You can also use built-in voice control for noise cancellation, volume, and playback when connected to any device.[21]

21. Support for only Japanese/English/Chinese. Set it up with Sony | Sound Connect app.

Instant Pause. Instant Play

Just take the earbuds off and the music stops – a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the earbuds back on and the music starts again.

Control Earbuds with Head Gestures

You can operate your earbuds using natural head gestures, like receiving or declining calls[22], or operating Auto Play[19], by nodding or shaking your head.

22. Calling App for Android excluded.

Talk and Hear Only Ambient Sound

You can set Speak-to-Chat to automatically lower the music volume as soon as you speak to someone, so you can hear ambient sound and conduct a conversation[23] — handy if you want to keep your earbuds on or your hands are full. And once your chat is over, your music volume returns to normal automatically.[24]

23.In rare cases, Speak-to-Chat may unintentionally start up in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric massagers and electric shavers, and activities such as brushing teeth, coughing or humming.

24. Set the function to “ON” from the Sony | Sound Connect app. To deactivate Speak-to-Chat and return to your music immediately, tap either the left or right touch panel. Otherwise, music will resume playing by default 15 seconds after your conversation ends in Speak-to-Chat mode. This timeframe can be customised using the Sony | Sound Connect app.

Useful Functions: Designed for the Flow of Daily Life

For the busy days. A battery that keeps up, a five-minute quick charge when you forget, and water resistance for workouts and sudden showers.

Sweat and Splash-Proof

The finish resists sweat and splashes so you can train, commute and unwind with confidence. Waterproofing applies only to the main unit; the charging case is not waterproof.

Listen All Day, Charge in Minutes

Long-lasting power for your daily routines, with quick charging so you can top up between meetings, errands or workouts. Enable Battery Care in the Sony | Headphones Connect app to help reduce battery degradation by stopping earbud charging just before it reaches 100%.[25]

25. Battery Care applies to the earbuds only, not the charging case.

Freedom From Cables & Clutter

Power up without unplugging your day. Rest the case on a standard Qi-compatible charging pad—no wired connection required.

Environment & Accessibility: Aiming to Achieve a Zero Environmental Footprint

Inspired by the beauty of the world, Sony is doing its part to help preserve the Earth, while still offering superior sound quality and listening experiences. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2050, Sony are accelerating numerous green initiatives.

Made with Renewable Plastic

WF-1000XM6 is allocated 25% circular material[26] in the plastics used for the product, contributing to the reduction of fossil resource–based virgin plastic.

26. As circular material, 25% biomass-based renewable plastic (mass balance approach) is allocated.

Sustainable Paper Materials

Sony continue to advance the adoption of Sony’s proprietary paper, Original Blended Material, for the packaging of Sony flagship headphone model, the 1000X series. Original Blended Material is an environmentally conscious paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane fibres, and post-consumer recycled paper.[27]

27. Depending on geographical region. Coating and adhesive materials are excluded.