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General

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Series

ACCENTUM1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

1000X3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sony's 1000X line

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ACPAEBT, 700176, 7001771Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Manual regulatory ACPAEBT plus exact Black SKU 700176 and White SKU 700177 in maker sheet. Current public shop SKU rows match.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current exact table Black 700176 and White 700177.

WH-1000XM6, YY29841Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Help Guide cover: WH-1000XM6, Model YY2984. Marketing and regulatory model identifiers both stored.

GTIN / EAN

4260752330596, 810091270592, 4260752330619, 8100912706151Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet directly maps Black EAN 4260752330596 / UPC 810091270592, White EAN 4260752330619 / UPC 810091270615. Current maker shop UPC rows match.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 January 20247Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/766165b6-91b2-4e80-8678-9a65abaa2fec/-/inline/no/Sennheiser%20CES%202024%20press%20release%20FINAL_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full four-page maker CES announcement dated January 8, 2024 explicitly names new ACCENTUM Plus. February 20 availability is future wording in this announcement, independently verified as actual retail below.

15 May 20257Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Launch release dated May 15, 2025.

Status

Available4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026Both exact Black 700176 and White 700177 current public maker variants available true. Current selling prices are not launch prices.

Available3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in the Sony Store Japan with same-day shipping on 2026-09-28

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony WH-1000XM54Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026What Hi-Fi calls the WH-1000XM5 the previous flagship before the WH-1000XM6.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$229.956Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/df2c1fe4-a324-494e-87f6-f50b157cf1b0/-/inline/no/Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20Plus_AVAILABILITY_FINAL_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full four-page maker US retail-launch release February 20, 2024 states MSRP 229.95 USD. Before local sales tax. Canadian amount and EUR without proven VAT scope not stored. Current SoundGuys commerce widget MSRP 249.95 is not original launch amount.

$449.997Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: suggested retail price $449.99 USD.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€4508Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: €450 suggested retail price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/df2c1fe4-a324-494e-87f6-f50b157cf1b0/-/inline/no/Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20Plus_AVAILABILITY_FINAL_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Sandstone3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Japan page lists (B) Black, (S) Platinum Silver, (L) Midnight Blue, (T) Sandstone. English names as in Sony's global image assets. Sandstone is a 2026 addition

Segment

Music6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/df2c1fe4-a324-494e-87f6-f50b157cf1b0/-/inline/no/Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20Plus_AVAILABILITY_FINAL_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker release describes music listening and consumer travel use.

Music3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Listed under headphones, not under INZONE gaming headsets

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Over-ear6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public introductory product description: WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. Style SAMPLE Notes over-ear, not earbud.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Closed2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Type: 密閉 (closed)

Wearing style

Headband1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Parts list: headband with sliders on each side

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly fold-flat design and freely swiveling hinges. Manual page 29 case diagram and launch release agree. No inward folding asserted.

Flat and inward1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Putting the headset in the carrying case chapter: rotate left/right units, fold both units toward headband. Illustrations show flat and inward packing.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Putting the headset in the carrying case chapter: rotate left/right units, fold both units toward headband. Illustrations show flat and inward packing.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Dynamic9Reviewavforums.com/products/headphones.32/sony-wh-1000xm6.17345/specsRead 30 September 2026Full specifications / Sony WH-1000XM6 Features / Driver Type: 30 mm Dynamic. Exact architecture explicitly named. Other review table values are not substituted for maker data.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

37mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

30mm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification / Driver Unit: 30 mm dome-type (CCAW voice coil). Dome does not explicitly classify driver architecture. The dynamic type comes from the AV Forums entry.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Carbon fibre composite4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Same carbon fibre composite material as the WH-1000XM58Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Driver dome uses high-rigidity carbon fibre composite.

Magnet

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neodymium2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026ネオジウム, translated

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min10 HzMax22 kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Manual page 34 gives the same 10 Hz-22 kHz acoustic range at -10 dB. No wireless transport bandwidth is inferred.

Min4 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 20264 Hz - 40,000 Hz (IEC), headphone cable with the headset on

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026A2DP transmission range 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz with LDAC 96 kHz 990 kbps. 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

95Ω1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Passive impedance 95 ohms. Powered active impedance 560 ohms is separately stated and not substituted.

16Ω2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202616 ohm passive POWER OFF. 48 ohm at 1 kHz POWER ON.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

106dB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Maker SPL 106 dB at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. Not a per-1-mW or per-1-V sensitivity, so sensitivity_reference omitted.

102dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026102 dB/mW passive POWER OFF. 103 dB/mW POWER ON.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification / Sound Pressure Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW power off, 103 dB/mW power on. Stored passive per 1 mW reference.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

0.3%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Advertised upper bound strictly below 0.3 percent at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL. Stored 0.3 is the published ceiling, not a measured value.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 26 explicitly sound effects are stored in headphones and remain active without Smart Control app on a different Bluetooth source.

Yes11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/learn/how-to-eq-your-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Companion Apps section names WH-1000XM6 explicitly: equalizer settings remain active after disconnecting the app and connecting to another device. This establishes headphone memory, not only an app EQ control.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

51Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

104Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Ten-band equaliser5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 202610-band equalizer in the Sound Connect app

EQ presets

Bass Boost, Podcast1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Maker sheet explicitly Bass Boost and Podcast sound modes. Both are independently demonstrated as EQ presets in SoundGuys review. Other preset names not stated are not guessed.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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360 Reality Audio, 360 Upmix for Cinema1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio / Head Tracking chapters: compatible 360 Reality Audio content/services and head tracking setup. 360 Upmix for Cinema settings chapter separately names cinema feature.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio / Head Tracking chapters: compatible 360 Reality Audio content/services and head tracking setup. 360 Upmix for Cinema settings chapter separately names cinema feature.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Using the noise canceling function and Listening to ambient sound chapters: NC/AMB button cycles NC/Ambient Sound, customizable using Sound Connect.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

43Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 7 expressly two ANC microphones directed outward and two inward. Four physical ANC microphones, not four voice microphones.

124Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 202612 mics in total, six per earcup: four outside, two inside7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026QN3 optimizes 12 microphones in real time.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Auto NC Optimizer constantly optimizes noise canceling to the wearing condition and environment

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Using the noise canceling function and Listening to ambient sound chapters: NC/AMB button cycles NC/Ambient Sound, customizable using Sound Connect.

Adjustable transparency

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 21 transparency and ANC intensity remain incrementally adjustable in app. Numerical level count not stated.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Ambient Sound Mode level is adjusted in the Sound Connect app (ambient sound control)

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Speak-to-Chat

Wind noise reduction

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 22 exact selectable Off, Auto and Max wind-reduction modes. These are not ANC level counts.

Yes4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026The outer microphones are covered by a mesh redesigned to further reduce wind noise

Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The measured response follows the reviewer preference curve closely in bass and mids, with a narrow emphasis near 5-6 kHz.5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Same exact unit and firmware, Objective Measurements text. No plotted numeric points, target curve deviation or review scores converted to dB.

Warm tuning with very emphasized bass. Narrow dips in the mid and high treble. Minor left/right driver matching issues.6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public Audio Reproduction Accuracy: warm response, narrow mid/high treble dips, minor left/right matching issues. Public Sound Profile descriptors 5 dB/-1 dB separately noted.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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5dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Very Emphasized (5 dB)

Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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-1dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Balanced (-1 dB)

Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The standardized call samples show wind-rejection problems. The reviewer finds the microphones adequate for indoor office calls.5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Same unit and firmware, standardized ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant samples. No numerical microphone bandwidth inferred from audio.

Very good. Voice sounds full-bodied and intelligible, and background noise is separated well. Voice can lose intelligibility in very harsh conditions.6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict / Microphone: full-bodied intelligible voice, good background separation. Very harsh noise can reduce intelligibility.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	53.25

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Provided unit tested three days, firmware 3.14.9, Smart Control 4.7.0. Looped standardized music peaking 75 dB SPL lasted 53 h 15 min with ANC on. Codec not named. 53.25 h actual test, distinct from 50 h maker claim.

BSony WH-1000XM6

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	31.75

Source6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Continuous 31.75-hour battery life with ANC enabled. Sound Guys measured 37 h 14 min in its own test

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

53.25h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

31.75h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Location/function of parts chapter identifies built-in microphones on headset units. No cable or detachable boom.

Microphone element

MEMS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

MEMS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026MEMS

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Omnidirectional2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Microphone specification / Direction: omnidirectional. This is microphone capsule pattern, not AI beamforming array pickup width.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Exact sheet says two beamforming speech microphones, corroborated manual page 6 device diagram and current maker support specification. Manual page 34 incorrectly lists four voice microphones in a 2x2 array, conflicting with those exact sources. Retain two, distinct from four ANC microphones.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker table explicitly two mics, beamforming for noise reduction, corroborating sheet and manual device diagram.

65Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 20266-mic beamforming array for voice calls7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Six-microphone AI beamforming system for calls.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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1213Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 8 October 2026The exact reviewer explicitly states total mic count 12, with six physical microphones per earcup: four outside and two inside. Sony independently states that QN3 processes twelve microphones for noise cancellation and uses a six-microphone call beamforming system. The total is the directly published physical count, not an addition of ANC and voice roles.

Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min50Max8,000Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 202650 Hz-8 kHz, confirmed manual page 34 at -3 dB.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Beamforming AI removes external noise on calls

Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 multifunction button once toggles microphone during call. This is a shared physical button, not separate dedicated mute hardware.

Yes8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Tactile button mic mute. App setup required, see footnotes 3 and 4.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

Voice prompt3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 explicit Mute on / Mute off voice prompts. No mic-mute LED inferred from generic power LED.

Voice prompt10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About the voice guidance chapter: Mic Off and Mic On prompts announce microphone state during a call. Call-functions chapter also documents an optional notification sound every seven seconds while muted.

Sidetone

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Frequently asked questions / You hear your own voice: headset microphones pick up surroundings and voice during calls via Sidetone function.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 25 own voice playback controlled with app slider, can also be disabled.

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth pairing and Using the supplied headphone cable chapters. USB charging section only, no USB audio path.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly included TRS analog cable and 2.5 mm TRS headset socket. Maker sheet confirms 3.5 mm source plug / 2.5 mm headset plug.

3.5 mm TRS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. Analog microphone unavailable.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

2.5 mm3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Detachable single-sided cable, stereo mini jack on the headset

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.2m3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

1.2m2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 1.2 m, gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: USB Type C port with supplied USB-A to C cable.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 explicitly USB audio playback and microphone recording on Mac/PC/mobile device, unlike analog mode. Bluetooth connections should be disconnected first.

No4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026You still can't listen via a wired USB-C connection

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 specifically analog listening when battery is empty. Bluetooth deactivates with analog cable, ANC needs battery, music/call/assistant controls unavailable.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026You can listen to music even if the headset is turned off. Noise canceling then does not work

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

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None1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Checking package contents chapter includes headset, USB cable, headphone cable, carrying case, documents. Bluetooth pairing requires host. Wireless dongle not included.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Communications: System Bluetooth 5.3, maximum line-of-sight range approximately 10 m.

Bluetooth

5.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

5.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Communications: System Bluetooth 5.3, maximum line-of-sight range approximately 10 m.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Exact sheet and current maker support list classic aptX as well as aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC. Call codecs mSBC/CVSD are not stored as music codecs. Bluetooth LE identification does not prove LE Audio or LC3.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current exact table explicitly SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive for music.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026SBC/AAC/LDAC on Classic Audio. LC3 on compatible LE Audio devices, selected with Sound Connect.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Compatible LE Audio host required, app connection setting differs from Classic Audio.

AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Broadcast reception is enabled using Sound Connect on supported phones.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 two active Bluetooth devices, one audio source at a time.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Connecting headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter: two Bluetooth devices at same time. Audio switches between rather than mixes.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

23Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Connecting headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter: two Bluetooth devices at same time. Audio switches between rather than mixes.

Paired devices remembered

63Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 stores up to six paired devices, seventh overwrites least-used profile. This is not six simultaneous connections.

81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026The headset can be paired with up to 8 devices

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Help guide covers Microsoft Swift Pair. Google Fast Pair is backed by the Sound Guys review5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026If the Fast Pair/Swift Pair doesn't work

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model Help Guide, About the sound quality mode and Supported codecs chapters: named Low latency setting uses LE Audio. Compatible LE Audio host and current headset firmware/Sound Connect app required. GMAP switches automatically only with a compatible host and game. No numeric latency inferred.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 20265Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly compatibility with Android and iPhone. Desktop Mac/PC USB routes are documented in full manual page 29.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Separate pairing chapters explicitly Android smartphone, iPhone, Windows 10/11 computer, Mac computer. No console capability inferred.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB
macOS	USB
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 explicitly USB playback/recording Mac and PC. Exact SoundGuys FAQ independently confirms Android/iPhone Bluetooth compatibility. Generic mobile USB text does not establish every Android or iOS USB route.5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026

BSony WH-1000XM6

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

800mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet page 3 gives two alternative battery suppliers, each one physical cell of 800 mAh at 3.7 V, 2.96 Wh or rounded 3.0 Wh. 0.8 Ah x 3.7 V = 2.96 Wh. Current maker support agrees 800 mAh. Manual page 34 incorrectly puts 5 V USB input, 700 mAh and 2.96 Wh into one battery row, inconsistent with each other. That summary row is not used.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker support specification updated August 8, 2026 explicitly 800 mAh, matching full maker sheet rather than inconsistent manual summary.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging chapter: built-in rechargeable battery replacement is referred to Sony support or a Sony dealer. This is service replacement rather than a user battery swap.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

11Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet page 3 gives one cell installed and none outside product for each alternative supplier. Alternatives are not two simultaneously installed cells.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	50

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Up to 50 hours music via Bluetooth with ANC on, iPhone at medium volume. Codec not named. No separate ANC-off claim inferred.

BSony WH-1000XM6

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	AAC	40
Bluetooth	Yes	SBC	30
Bluetooth	No	SBC	40
Bluetooth	Yes	LC3	30
Bluetooth	No	LC3	40
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	26
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	36
Analog	Yes	Not available	28
Analog	No	Not available	38

Source12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact current WH-1000XM6/YY2984 Help Guide on printed pages 29 to 30 gives music playback after a full charge. AAC and SBC each allow up to 30 hours with ANC on or 40 hours with ANC and Ambient Sound Mode off. LC3 over compatible LE Audio has the same 30/40-hour claims. LDAC allows 26 hours with ANC on or 36 hours with both noise-control modes off. Powered analog playback allows 28 hours with ANC on or 38 hours with both modes off. Each named codec is retained in its own row. Sony warns that Equalizer, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat, Service Link, and other changes to default app modes reduce these maxima. Playback volume and LDAC bitrate are unspecified. Communication durations are excluded. The 25 to 35°C footnote attaches to the quick-charge estimates, so it is not assigned as a continuous-runtime test condition.

Battery life (claimed, max)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: USB Type C port with supplied USB-A to C cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

210min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 11 explicitly complete charging cycle about 3.5 hours, corroborating specification sheet.

210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Approx. 3.5 hours

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

10min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: 3 minute charging gives approximately 3 hour music playback with compatible USB PD adapter. Conditions qualified in quick playback note.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet explicitly 10 minutes charging for up to 5 hours music, also manual page 11 diagram. ANC state and codec not specified for quick charge.

3h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026About 3 hours after 3 minutes with a USB PD adaptor of 9 V/2.3 A or more. About 1 hour with a 5 V/1.5 A adaptor

Use while charging

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 11 expressly can listen to music or make calls while charging, potentially increasing charge time. USB mode charges simultaneously on page 29.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026You can use the headset while charging. Charging stops at about 80% while in use

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Buttons, Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Location/function of parts and Controlling the audio device chapters: Power/NC/AMB buttons, left, right touch sensor control panel.

Volume control

Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Swipe up and down on the touch sensor control panel

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Using Quick Access chapter: Sound Connect assigns services separately to double and triple presses of the NC/AMB button. Availability varies by region.

Wear detection

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 26 Smart Pause sensor pauses/resumes music, accepts calls on wearing and mutes/resumes calls on removal/replacement.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Wearing the headset chapter: auto-stop/resume by wearing sensor, can change using Sound Connect.

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 25 explicitly connected device Siri or Google Assistant via multifunction button, using Bluetooth or USB. Smartphone/software compatibility applies. No built-in always-listening assistant license assumed.

Google Assistant, Siri, Tencent Xiaowei1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Google Assistant and Siri are device functions. Tencent Xiaowei is for mainland China models only.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026

Padded8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Soft-fit wider headband with vegan leather.

Headband material

Silicone lining4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact maker description says soft touch silicone-lined headband. This describes the lining, not the structural core.

Vegan leather8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Design section: headband infused with vegan leather.

Frame material

Plastic yokes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly yokes are plastic. Structural scope is the yokes, not a guess from generic mostly-plastic wording.

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Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Leather-like covering5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly leather-like cushions. Real animal leather not asserted.

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Replaceable ear pads

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 30 explicitly instructions to remove/replace pads, press into earcup notch. No clip/twist/magnetic attachment enum guessed from generic notch.

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026Review: earpads peel out and snap back onto hooks.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Clip5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026Pads peel out of the chassis and snap back on hooks

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Ear pads10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 13 to 14: remove the right earpad and reattach its five tabs until they click. Pads are removable without opening the housing.

Software

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Companion app

Sennheiser Smart Control1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026What you can do with Sony Sound Connect / Installing Sony Sound Connect chapters: Sony Sound Connect mobile application from Google Play and App Store.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026What you can do with Sony Sound Connect / Installing Sony Sound Connect chapters: Sony Sound Connect mobile application from Google Play and App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Keeping software up to date chapter: headset software update using Sound Connect application.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

227g(8 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Approximately 227 g device only, not 582 g packaged weight or 6520 g master carton.

254g(9 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Approx. 254 g2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 254 g without cable

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Width165Height195Depth48mm(6.5 × 7.7 × 1.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Sheet page 3 explicitly 165 x 195 x 48 mm folded flat. Current support reproduces 16.5 x 19.5 x 4.8 without unit, and SoundGuys depth 480 mm is a transcription error. Use exact maker millimetre table.2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37817890197021-ACCENTUM-Plus-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Current table labels folded-flat dimensions but omits the centimetre unit. Exact millimetre dimensions come from the full maker sheet.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Wired: High-Resolution Audio needs the headset turned on. Wireless certification from What Hi-Fi8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Explicit Hi-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless support.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus headphones, USB-A to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, Carry case, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 complete exact list, USB A to C cable, analog 3.5 mm stereo plug approx. 1.2 m, case and three documents. No airline adapter included.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case, Documents1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Checking the package contents chapter: headset, USB Type C cable USB-A to C, headphone cable, carrying case, documents.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	Not available	1
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm stereo audio cable	1.2	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BSony WH-1000XM6

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	Not available	1
Headphone cable, 3.5 mm L-shaped plug	1.2	1

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Cable length from the Sony Japan spec page

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-plus-review-110432Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly says soft-shell case. Maker packaging Hard box is the retail carton, not a hard carry case.

Hard6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Travel verdict: hard protective case with magnetic clasp.

Links

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Product page

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plus4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker product public JSON https://us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-plus.js directly opened including product description, image array and SKU cells. Wrong /accentum-plus-wireless handle returns 404 and is not used.

electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: explicit US manufacturer product hyperlink electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b.

Spec sheet

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_01Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/4260752330596_f_0Read 5 October 2026Full three-page maker specification sheet hosted by retailer Boulanger, dated 09/23. Technical and battery tables pages 2-3 opened and visually checked. Packaging and master-carton figures are not product dimensions or weight.

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.html2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Japanese maker WH-1000XM6 specification table, explicit exact model fields including passive electrical values.

Manual

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-plus-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20ACCENTUM%20Plus/Instruction_manual_ACCENTUM_Plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full 36-page official English manual version 08/25 A02 directly opened. Source conflicts in page 34 battery and speech-mic summary are explicitly resolved against full maker sheet and current support table. Page 35 warranty says 12 months, then generic most products 2-year wording. Warranty omitted pending exact market conditions.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/index.html1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Sony Help Guide, model YY2984. The printable PDF is at print.pdf in the same folder

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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