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  1. Driver sizeA: 10mmB: 30mmSony is 3 times higher.

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ASkullcandy Jib
BSony WH-1000XM6

General

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Series
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1000X3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sony's 1000X line
Model numbers
S2DUYK-3431Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Listing for the Black 3.5 mm Jib: Model Number S2DUYK-343, Mfr Part Number S2DUYK-343. Other Jib colours (S2DUYK-441, -628, -M712) are not stored.
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
8786150913821Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026UPC 878615091382 and GTIN 00878615091382 on the listing. camelcamelcamel gives the same UPC.
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Announced
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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
Available1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Listing is live, in stock and sold by Amazon.com. Skullcandy no longer lists the 3.5 mm Jib on skullcandy.com, which sells the Jib USB-C.
Available3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in the Sony Store Japan with same-day shipping on 2026-09-28
Predecessor
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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.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$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)
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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.
Markets
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Colours
Black1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 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
Music1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Skullcandy gives no segment. Stored as music because the page sells it for audio and calls. Amazon also lists gym, school, travel and gaming uses.
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
In-ear1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Ear Placement In Ear, Form Factor In Ear.
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 enclosure
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Closed2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Type: 密閉 (closed)
Wearing style
Cable1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Earbuds hang from the cable. Listing names an earbud cable and ear gels.
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Parts list: headband with sliders on each side
Folding
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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 cups
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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 zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver.
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 size
10mm3Retailer pageharveynorman.co.uk/products/skullcandy-jib-in-ear-earbuds-with-microphone-blackRead 23 October 2026Product features: Driver diameter 10mm, listed for S2DUYK-343. This is an earbud driver, so it is far smaller than the 40 to 50 mm drivers of over-ear headsets. The 9.2 mm driver on the Skullcandy Jib USB-C page is a different product.4Retailer pagecourts.com.sg/skullcandy-sk-s2duyk-343-jib-in-ear-earphones-with-mic-black-ip149896Read 23 October 2026Spec list for SK-S2DUYK-343: driver size 10mm.
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 side
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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)
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Frequency Range 20Hz - 20KHz. No test standard given.4Retailer pagecourts.com.sg/skullcandy-sk-s2duyk-343-jib-in-ear-earphones-with-mic-black-ip149896Read 23 October 2026Spec list: Frequency Range 20Hz To 20KHz. Matches the Amazon table.
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 band
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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)
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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)
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102dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026102 dB/mW passive POWER OFF. 103 dB/mW POWER ON.
Sensitivity reference
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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)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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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 bands
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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
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
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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 included
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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
No1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Noise Control Sound Isolation. Passive isolation only. Courts also lists Noise Cancellation No.
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 type
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ANC microphones
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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 ANC
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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 levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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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
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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 detection
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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Speak-to-Chat
Wind noise reduction
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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 notes
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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 amount
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5dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Very Emphasized (5 dB)
Treble amount
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-1dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Balanced (-1 dB)
Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
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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 extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ASkullcandy Jib
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BSony WH-1000XM6
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes31.75
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)
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31.75h
Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
In-line1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Listing: in-line microphone for calls.
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
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MEMS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026MEMS
Microphone pickup pattern
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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 microphones
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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 microphones
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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 response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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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
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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 indicator
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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
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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
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Analog1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Listing: 3.5mm AUX connection, wired.
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 plugs
3.5 mm TRRS1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 20263.5 mm plug on a headset with a microphone. The product photo shows a plug with three black rings, which is four contacts (TRRS).
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 headset
Fixed cable1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Listing names a 48 inch earbud cable and no detachable connector. No source lists a cable socket.
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 cable
1.2192m1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026What's in the box: 48'' earbud cable. 48 in is 1.2192 m. Harvey Norman UK lists 2 m and other shops 1.2 m. The maker listing is used.
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 port
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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 cable
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No4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026You still can't listen via a wired USB-C connection
Passive wired listening
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Description says no charging and no pairing. The earbuds have no battery.
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 receiver
None1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Wired earbuds with no receiver in the box.
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 connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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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
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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 codecs
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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 Audio
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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.
Auracast
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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 multipoint
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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 devices
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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
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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 audio
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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 mode
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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 latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
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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 platform
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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Swappable battery
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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 included
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Claimed battery life
ASkullcandy Jib
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BSony WH-1000XM6
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothYesAAC30
BluetoothNoAAC40
BluetoothYesSBC30
BluetoothNoSBC40
BluetoothYesLC330
BluetoothNoLC340
BluetoothYesLDAC26
BluetoothNoLDAC36
AnalogYesNot available28
AnalogNoNot available38
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)
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40h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
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30h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
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40h
Charging port
None1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Description: no charging, no pairing.
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 time
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210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Approx. 3.5 hours
Quick charge time
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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 playback
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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
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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
In-line remote1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026Listing: in-line mic/remote with call and track control. Volume control is not stated by Amazon, so no volume field is stored.
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
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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 mix
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Remappable controls
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ear cup material
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Ear pad material
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Replaceable ear pads
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Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026Review: earpads peel out and snap back onto hooks.
Ear pad attachment
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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 opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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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
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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
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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
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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 weight
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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
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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
Earbuds, Eartips, Small and medium ear gels, User manual1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026What's in the box: Earbuds, Eartips, User Manual, Small and Medium ear gels, 48'' earbud cable. The cable is attached to the earbuds.
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 included
ASkullcandy Jib
TypeLength (m)Count
Fixed 3.5 mm earbud cable1.21921
Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B075F6TB7FRead 23 October 2026The 48 in earbud cable is attached to the earbuds.
BSony WH-1000XM6
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-CNot available1
Headphone cable, 3.5 mm L-shaped plug1.21
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Cable length from the Sony Japan spec page
Carrying case
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Hard6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Travel verdict: hard protective case with magnetic clasp.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rNSeo4YlL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Official Skullcandy warranty policy: one-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. PDF dated March 2021, linked from the Amazon listing. Amazon also states Skullcandy 1-Year USA Limited Warranty. Other markets can differ.
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