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Series

1000X2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product series: 1000X.

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

WF-1000XM6, YY29851Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Opened maker technical spec page title identifies WF-1000XM6.39Owner's manualnfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dwf3ccc72f/product-pdfs/069/87/69870889-use-and-care-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony Reference Guide 5-069-559-11(1), ©2026 Sony. Page 1 identifies WF-1000XM6 as model YY2985.

D1205, D1205Z11, D1205Z21, D1205Z31, D1205ZQ1, D1205G11, D1205G21, D1205G31, D1205GQ1, D1205N11, D1205N21, D1205N31, D1205NQ11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026US store variant SKUs D1205Z11 Black, D1205Z21 Oat White, D1205Z31 Navy Blue and D1205ZQ1 Purple, from the store's product data.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Japan model list: D1205N11 Black, D1205N21 Off White, D1205N31 Navy and D1205NQ1 Purple.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK store variant SKUs D1205G11 Black, D1205G21 Creamy White, D1205G31 Blue and D1205GQ1 Purple, from the store's product data.

GTIN / EAN

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194644312381, 194644312398, 194644335762, 1946443357551Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Variant barcodes in the US store's product data. The UK and Canada stores list the same barcodes.

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

12 February 20265Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Announcement article dated 2026-02-12

2 July 202616Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same article, published 2026-07-02. Taken as the announcement date because the product launched the same day.

Status

Available2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Maker purchase block ¥39,600, next day shipment, purchase CTA establishes currently available.

Available15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026On sale in Japan, with a stock warning on 2026-10-14.16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launched in Japan on 2026-07-02.

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

Sony WF-1000XM546Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/music/260213Read 23 October 2026Sony Japan's feature page calls the WF-1000XM6 the long-awaited successor to the WF-1000XM5.

soundcore P40i16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026The article calls it the next generation of the Soundcore P40i.22Press releaseprtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000662.000016775.htmlRead 23 October 2026Anker Japan's press release calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.

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.

$329.9940Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds--the-best-noise-canceling1-with-premium-sound-302685878.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics corrected launch release dated 12 February 2026: WF-1000XM6 suggested retail price $329.99 USD. This is launch MSRP, not a current sale.

$79.9918Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-anker-p42i-wireless-earbuds-deal-162007Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys, 2026-08-25: the recommended retail price is 79.99 USD. The US store regular price matches. US prices are shown before tax.

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.

€30023Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds-the-best-noise-cancelling-with-premium-soundRead 30 September 2026European maker launch release: available February 2026 at suggested retail price €300.

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

US, JP, EU2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in Japan at ¥39,600 on the Sony Store5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Available in silver and black for $330 at Sony (US)23Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds-the-best-noise-cancelling-with-premium-soundRead 30 September 2026European launch availability.

US, GB, JP1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026The US store sells it at 79.99 USD. The listing showed Sold out for all four colours on 2026-10-14.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Anker Japan official store.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK store sells it at 79.99 GBP.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Platinum Silver2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product color list: B Black, S Platinum Silver, translated from Japanese.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 2026Japan launch release: Black and Platinum Silver, Japanese retail release February 27, 2026.

Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple, Creamy White, Blue, Off White, Navy1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 202615Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Japan colours in the original are ブラック, オフホワイト, ネイビー and パープル. English names are translated here.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK colour names in the store's product data.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification: closed enclosure, sealed in-ear buds with tips.

In-ear2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: place the earbuds in the ear canal with ear tips.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: canal type.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Stemless oval bud in the product images

Stem2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: touch control area on the earbud stems.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F011_Using_only_one_headset_unit.htmlRead 30 September 2026Using only one headset unit: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

Either bud5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-I-use-the-left-or-right-soundcore-P42i-earbud-independentlyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: yes, put one earbud in the case and use the other on its own.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ASony WF-1000XM6

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.4	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: 8.4 mm driver unit, one per earbud. GSMArena confirms dynamic transducer.5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 20268.4 mm dynamic drivers34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Dedicated driver section L2_120: soft surround and rigid dome design. 8.4 mm diameter from specification table. No explicit full-range role published.

Bsoundcore P42i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table, last page: Driver Unit 11 mm. One driver per earbud is read from the single driver entry.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: driver size 11 mm dynamic driver.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Exact model announcement coverage explicit dynamic drivers.

Dynamic15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications and comparison table: 11 mm dynamic driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency Response 20 Hz - 40 kHz. Test conditions and codec are not stated.

Impedance

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14.2Ω2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 14.2 ohm.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

96kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026LDAC 96 kHz sampling

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026LDAC up to 24-bit/96 kHz

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-HearID-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: HearID creates a personalized EQ profile based on the listener's hearing preferences.

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

102Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202637Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_410 explicitly gives ten-band equalizer. Game/Movie presets are mentioned but the full named EQ list is not published here.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

360 Reality Audio26Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F039_About_360_Reality_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio is three-dimensional audio in a supporting iOS/Android streaming service.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio section L2_160: Sound Connect creates personal auditory-characteristic data for spatial rendering.

Spatial Audio7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-Spatial-Audio-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Spatial Audio in the soundcore app under HearID. It reduces the playtime per charge. Head tracking is not mentioned.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202634Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking section L2_170: Android 13+ head-tracking-capable phone and supported content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio tracking.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Noise cancelling feature section explicitly documents active cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page names real-time adaptive ANC.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Noise Canceling with Ultra ANC and Natural ANC.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: two feedback and two feedforward microphones in each earbud.35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Multi Noise Sensor Technology L2_210: two feedback and two feedforward microphones per earbud.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

82Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: four microphones per earbud, eight across pair.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_210 explicitly gives four per earbud, eight across pair.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Adaptive NC Optimizer L2_220 analyses ear shape, fit and external noise in real time.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Adaptive mode detects changes in ambient noise and adjusts the noise canceling level.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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55dB1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: noise reduction up to 55 dB. Frequency and test method are not published.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 55 dB noise reduction.

Transparency mode

Yes24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F043_Listening_to_ambient_sound_during_music_playback.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ambient Sound Mode passes external sound during playback.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Transparency.10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Understanding-Noise-Cancelling-Modes-on-soundcore-P42i-Natural-Deep-and-Hearing-ProtectionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Transparency mode lets outside sounds in.

Adjustable transparency

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Ambient sound adjustable over 20 levels in the app35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ambient sound level section: adjustable ambient level and automatic level adjustment based on environmental noise.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202625Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F045_Speaking_with_someone_in_front_of_you.htmlRead 30 September 2026Speak-to-Chat detects speech, pauses music and captures ambient sound.

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Streamlined shape and mic grille reduce wind noise35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_230: streamlined housing and fine-hole flat microphone design physically reduce wind noise.

Yes9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-reduce-wind-sound-outdoors-with-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Wind Noise Reduction setting on the app's main screen. It is a selectable processing feature.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Warm sound signature9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Sound signature: Warm. Full measurements are members only and were not read

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

4dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Emphasized (4 dB), test bench 2.3

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

-1dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Balanced (-1 dB), test bench 2.3

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

Indoor speech is clear, with good articulation and little reverberation in the review tests.6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Microphone section: quiet indoor speech evaluation. The review uses an experimental bone-conduction-aware fixture, so samples may not reflect every human fit.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ASony WF-1000XM6

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Yes	AAC	8.25
Yes	Not available	9.68

Source6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 20269.68 h row: 9 h 41 min (581 min), ANC on, music peaking at 75 dB SPL, firmware 1.1.0/1.57Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-battery-life-performance-152956Read 30 September 2026581 minutes with ANC on, peaks at about 75 dB SPL8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.phpRead 30 September 20268.25 h row: 8 h 15 min, AAC codec, ANC on

Bsoundcore P42i

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

6.4g(0.2 oz)8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.phpRead 30 September 2026Each earbud measures 6.4 grams (pre-production unit)

4.4g(0.2 oz)19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Gigazine weighed one earbud at 4.4 g. It weighed the earbuds and case together at 51.5 g. Whether the ear tip was fitted is not stated.

Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

42Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Voice pickup feature: two beamforming microphones per earbud, four for calls across pair.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026AI Noise Reduction section: two voice microphones per side, four across pair, combined with bone-conduction sensors.

61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: 6 AI-enhanced mics for calls.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

82Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_210 explicitly gives eight physical microphones across pair.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202636Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bone-conduction sensor section explicitly identifies dedicated sensor.

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Mic noise reduction

AI2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202636Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026AI Noise Reduction section separates user voice from other noise.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: 6 AI-enhanced mics reduce the noise around the voice.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

Super wideband2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling feature requires a supporting phone.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling section requires a supporting smartphone.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Double tap toggles the mic on or off, enabled in the app36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Double-tap microphone on/off section: must enable in Sound Connect, controls headset mic independently of source-app mute.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call explicitly described as Sidetone.17Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F048_Functions_for_a_phone_call.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call (Sidetone function)

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Connectivity

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Chip

QN3e, Integrated Processor V22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026QN3e noise-canceling processor and Integrated Processor V 2.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: Bluetooth wireless connection.

Bluetooth3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ lists Bluetooth 6.1 only. No dongle or wired audio is listed.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: Bluetooth 5.3.

6.12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: BT 6.1.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202622Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F055_Supported_codecs.htmlRead 30 September 2026Classic A2DP: SBC/AAC/LDAC. LE Audio: LC3. LDAC requires Priority on Sound Quality. LE Audio requires Low latency setting.

SBC, AAC, LDAC3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: SBC, AAC, LDAC and Hi-Res Wireless Audio. LDAC is Android only.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC needs the app, updated firmware and Android 8.0 or later.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP and CCP.

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LE Audio

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202616Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting with an Android smartphone using LE Audio: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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Auracast

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_670 explicitly describes Auracast broadcast audio reception and shared listening.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710: two source devices concurrently, including Classic/LE Audio cross-connections.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections chapter: two Bluetooth devices at the same time, on by default.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710 explicitly states two concurrent source devices.

22Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections chapter: two devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-Dual-Connections-and-LDAC-be-used-at-the-same-time-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: yes. Battery life is significantly reduced if LDAC is on for both devices at once.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: multipoint supported, LDAC can be used at the same time.

Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

821Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Note: up to 8 paired devices. Ninth pairing replaces oldest connection.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F035_Switching_audio_between_multiple_devices_with_audio_switch.htmlRead 30 September 2026Audio switch automatically switches Fast-Paired Android devices signed into the same Google account.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20265Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 202621Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Google Fast Pair for Android. Microsoft Swift Pair explicitly listed on Sony maker product page.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680 Google Fast Pair, Android 6+, plus L2_690 Windows 10/11 Swift Pair.

Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page: Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or above.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: maximum communication distance 10 m.

10m2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth Range 10 m / 33 ft.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Connection Quality: Low latency when using LE Audio. Android source must support LE Audio.

Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: has a gaming mode.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F021_How_to_make_a_wireless_connection_to_Bluetooth_devices.htmlRead 30 September 2026Android/iPhone/Windows 11/Mac pairing subsections document each platform.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page lists Android and iOS. Windows and Mac are in the support FAQ.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ covers Windows PCs and Macs.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review paired the earbuds with an iPhone.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ASony WF-1000XM6

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Android pairing procedure.41Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F026_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_iPhone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone pairing procedure.42Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F028_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Windows_11.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows 11, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.43Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F029_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Mac.htmlRead 8 October 2026macOS 12+, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.44Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F047_Making_a_call.htmlRead 8 October 2026Smartphone calls use HFP/HSP and microphones on left/right units. Prefer HFP when both profiles supported.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows/Mac linked instructions. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls, not stereo music output. Computer/application compatibility can vary.

Bsoundcore P42i

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page: Bluetooth on Android, iOS and other devices. LDAC chapter: Android 8.0 or later.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Windows uses P42i Stereo for listening and P42i Hands-Free for calls. Mac uses P42i as input and output. Only the Windows microphone row is marked as working.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ASony WF-1000XM6

Feature	Needs
Spatial Sound and Head Tracking	Android 13+ phone with head-tracking support and compatible multichannel or 360 Reality Audio content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio head tracking.
Google Gemini	Android 13 or later
audio switch	Android 8.0 or later, connected via Google Fast Pair
LE Audio	The Android smartphone must support LE Audio
Tencent Xiaowei	Tencent Xiaowei is only available in China
Computer Bluetooth audio and calls	Windows 11 or macOS 12+ with Bluetooth A2DP for music. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls. Application and computer compatibility varies.

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Head tracking needs Android 13 or later with head tracking support (JP page)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026LC3/low-latency mode requires LE Audio-capable Android source. Gemini and audio switch conditions from their respective sections.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking L2_170 explicitly sets Android 13+, device support, content/service support and Amazon Music exclusion.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Computer video calls require correctly selected HFP/HSP speaker and microphone. Some computer/application combinations may not work properly.

Bsoundcore P42i

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Sound Mode, Preferred audio quality. iPhone and iPad do not support LDAC.
LDAC, Spatial Audio, Gaming mode and custom EQ	LDAC cannot run with Spatial Audio or Gaming mode. Custom EQ cannot run with Spatial Audio or Gaming mode. Spatial Audio cannot run with custom EQ, LDAC or Gaming mode.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or later.
AI translation	soundcore app with the earbuds connected to it. Dual Connections must be off. Face-to-face translation also works without an app connection.
Earbud volume control	Off by default. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Controls.
Phone voice assistant	Not set by default. Assign it in the soundcore app under Controls. A single tap cannot be assigned to it.
Microphone in Windows meeting apps	Select soundcore P42i Hands-Free as both microphone and speaker.

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026LDAC chapter, AI translation chapter and pairing page.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-activate-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-while-using-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: not set by default. A single tap cannot be assigned to the voice assistant.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-soundcore-P42i-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: turn on earbud volume control in the app.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Which-soundcore-P42i-features-cannot-be-used-at-the-same-timeRead 14 October 2026FAQ lists the features that exclude each other: custom EQ, LDAC, Spatial Audio and Gaming mode.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: select soundcore P42i Hands-Free for microphone and speaker in Zoom or Microsoft Teams on Windows.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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60mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: earbud (single) 60 mAh (0.231 Wh).

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ASony WF-1000XM6

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
Transparency	LDAC	No	5
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
ANC on	AAC	No	8
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
ANC on	SBC	No	8
Transparency	SBC	No	8
ANC off	SBC	No	12
ANC on	LC3	No	7
Transparency	LC3	No	7
ANC off	LC3	No	11
Call	Not available	No	5.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Call specifications: 5 h ANC on, 5.5 h ANC off. Stored call row is the ANC-off claim.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026With case: NC on 24 h, NC off 36 h, codec AAC12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F017_Available_operating_time.htmlRead 30 September 2026Available operating time table: LDAC 5/5/8 h, AAC 8/8/12 h, SBC 8/8/12 h, LC3 7/7/11 h (ANC/ambient/off). Call 5.5 h is ANC off. EQ, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat shorten playback.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_540: AAC, 8 h ANC on and 24 h case-inclusive, 12 h ANC off and 36 h case-inclusive. EQ/DSEE off, other features default. Per-codec earbud rows from Help Guide operating-time table.

Bsoundcore P42i

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	56
ANC on	Not available	No	8.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	40
ANC on	LDAC	No	6
Call	Not available	No	5

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off 12 h (56 h with case), ANC on 8.5 h (40 h with case). LDAC and call rows are from the playtime FAQ.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-is-the-playtime-of-soundcore-P42i-on-a-single-charge-and-with-the-charging-caseRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Noise Cancelling 8.5 h and 40 h with case, Normal 12 h and 56 h with case, Calling (ANC) 5 hours for both earbuds, Noise Cancelling plus LDAC 6 hours. Anker lab test at room temperature with default settings and music at 50 percent volume.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

56h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

90min13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approx. 1.5 hours (Headset)

60min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: full charging time for earbuds 1 hour.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The maker says the case with the earbuds inside takes about 3 hours to fully charge by cable and about 4 hours on a wireless charger. Rated input is 5 V 0.4 A (2 W) by cable and 5 V 0.33 A (1.65 W) wireless for the case, and 5 V 0.12 A (0.6 W) per earbud. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table input and output ratings and the charging page.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Quick charging feature: 5 minutes gives 60 minutes with AAC and ANC on.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 5-minute charge for 60-minute playback, AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.

10min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes gives up to 3.5 hours of playtime. ANC state and codec are not stated.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 60 minutes equals 1 hour with AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.

3.5h2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: a quick 10-minute charge gives the earbuds up to 3.5 hours of playtime. ANC state and codec are not stated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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690mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: charging case 690 mAh (2.6565 Wh).

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C27Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F008_Location_and_function_of_parts.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging case parts: USB Type-C port.

USB-C2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: USB-C charging port.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

120min13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approx. 2 hours (Charging case)

180min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: full charging time for the charging case by wired charging 3 hours. The charging page says about 3 hours via cable for the case with the earbuds inside.

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter documents commercially available wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 explicitly supports Qi wireless charging.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: place the charging case at the center of a wireless charger. The charger is not included.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Feature section: wireless charging supported.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter: use a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 Qi-certified charger required.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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1.65W2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: rated input for wireless charging of the case is 5 V 0.33 A (1.65 W). This is a rated input, not a tested maximum.

Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202618Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026About the touch sensor: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

Touch2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: touch control area on the earbuds.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tap 4 or more times on the left or right bud

Touch12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-soundcore-P42i-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: volume control on the earbuds exists and is off by default. The gesture is set in the app under Settings, Controls. Touch is read from the touch-only controls.

Gestures

Tap, Tap twice, Tap 3 times, Tap 4 or more times, Hold your finger to the touch sensor, Nod your head, Shake your head10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head Gesture enables nod and shake controls. Touch sensor chapter documents taps and holding.18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026About the touch sensor: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

Double tap right earbud: play or pause, Double tap left earbud: next track, Double tap either earbud: answer or end a call, Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: reject a call or switch ambient sound mode, Single earbud: double tap to play or pause2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page table for both earbuds and for a single earbud. Press and hold for 2 seconds switches between ANC and Transparency by default.

Remappable controls

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Change the touch sensor function and Quick Access service assignments.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: controls and touch sensitivity can be customized in the soundcore app.

Voice assistant

Gemini, Google Assistant, Siri, Tencent Xiaowei2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Maker voice assistant feature explicitly lists Google Assistant and Gemini. Siri and China-only Tencent Xiaowei from manual sections.10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Voice assistant setup. Individual Gemini, Google app, Siri and Tencent sections document device requirements.30Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F050_Using_Google_Gemini.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gemini requires supported Android device and Google account.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F051_Using_Tencent_Xiaowei.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tencent Xiaowei is available only in China.32Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F052_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Google_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Google voice assistant via the Google app on Android.33Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F053_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Siri.htmlRead 30 September 2026Siri voice assistant on supported iPhone.

Phone voice assistant11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-activate-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-while-using-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: assign the phone's voice assistant in the app under Controls. The assistant is not named.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_600: removing earbud automatically stops music.

Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: wearing detection is supported.

Sensors

IR sensors, Touch sensors, Bone conduction sensor2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202627Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F008_Location_and_function_of_parts.htmlRead 30 September 2026Parts identify IR and touch sensors. Dedicated bone-conduction sensor from Sony product page.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Yes10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Understanding-Noise-Cancelling-Modes-on-soundcore-P42i-Natural-Deep-and-Hearing-ProtectionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Smart Hearing Protection acts in Transparency mode when sound suddenly gets loud. The app also has a Volume Limit from app version 5.0.20.

Health features

Safe Listening 2.037Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026Safe Listening 2.0 section: tracks listening sound-pressure exposure, compares WHO recommendations, alerts or reduces volume.

Hearing protection screen in the soundcore app shows in-ear volume and ambient noise level. Not a medical device.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026FAQ, translated from Japanese: the app's hearing protection screen shows the in-ear volume and the surrounding noise level in real time. It is not a medical device.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202619Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

XXS, XS, S, M, L2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: five sizes of ear tips, XXS, XS, S, M and L. M is fitted.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents: ear tips in 5 sizes.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review: five sizes XXS, XS, S, M and L, with M fitted.

Ear tip materials

Foam6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Four sizes of memory foam ear tips

Silicone21Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p42i-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: slim, round silicone tips. The review lists Bluetooth 6.0, three ear tip sets and no wireless charging. The maker documents say Bluetooth 6.1, five sizes and wireless charging, and win.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

None6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026No ear wings

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Ear tip fit test

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Checks ear tip seal and size in the app

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: Fit Test feature in the soundcore app.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX42Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026IPX4 for the buds only, not the case38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_720: IPX4 applies to earbuds only, not charging case.

IP552Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: IP55, earbuds only.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Sony Sound Connect10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Sony Sound Connect app setup and functions.

soundcore2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide names the soundcore app.

App platforms

Android, iOS10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Install from Google Play or Apple App Store.

iOS, Android19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review: the soundcore app is on the App Store and Google Play.

User firmware updates

Yes20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F056_How_to_keep_the_software_up_to_date.htmlRead 30 September 2026How to keep the software up to date: exact WF-1000XM6 function.37Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026Firmware update section allows background download, with earbuds unavailable during installation.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update chapter: the app announces new firmware and updates the earbuds in the case.

Finding network

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Fast Pair feature: Find Hub reports last known location. No UWB precision finding is claimed.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680: Find Hub displays last-known location and can ring earbuds.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI translation chapter: Real-Time Translation and Face-to-Face Translation in the soundcore app.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

6.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: approximately 6.5 g each including medium ear tip.13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approximately 6.5 g per earbud including medium tip.

4.4g(0.2 oz)15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: about 4.4 g per earbud and about 51 g with the charging case (case with earbuds, not case-only).16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Article: about 4.4 g per earbud and about 51 g including the charging case.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

47g(1.7 oz)13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 47 g (Charging case)

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS badge in the product page feature logos

Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: Hi-Res Certified Sound with LDAC and Hi-Res Audio. The specification FAQ lists Hi-Res Wireless Audio.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ names Hi-Res Wireless Audio as a supported audio format.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table marks Hi-Res playback as supported.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

AK8YY298539Owner's manualnfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dwf3ccc72f/product-pdfs/069/87/69870889-use-and-care-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original reference guide page 1 regulatory block identifies headset YY2985 and FCC ID AK8YY2985. Public retailer-hosted original maker PDF.

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Other certifications

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EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment (EU) 2015/863 conformity20Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036802/en_US/000036802.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity V5.0 for soundcore P42i, model D1205, signed 2026-05-20. It lists Directive 2014/53/EU and Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment (EU) 2015/863. FCC ID not found in the open documents.

In the box

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In the box

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C®), Noise isolation earbud tips (XS (2), S (2), M (2), L (2)), Charging case, Documents19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

Earbuds, Charging case, Five sizes of ear tips, USB-A to USB-C cable, Quick start guide, Safety manual, Warranty card15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese: earbuds, charging case, ear tips in 5 sizes, USB-C and USB-A cable, safety manual, quick start guide, warranty.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review box photo: quick start guide, warranty card, earbuds, USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable and ear tips.

Cables included

ASony WF-1000XM6

Type	Count
USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)	1

Source19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

Bsoundcore P42i

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents: USB-C and USB-A cable. The Gigazine unboxing shows a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. Length not stated.

Links

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Product page

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM62Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Opened Sony product page titled WF-1000XM6.

us.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-anc1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Opened maker technical spec page title identifies WF-1000XM6.

service.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQ3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026Maker support FAQ with the quick specs for D1205. The full table is in the user guide.

Manual

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/index.html3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/index.htmlRead 30 September 2026WF-1000XM6 Help Guide index. Technical values cite their individual sections.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdf2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026English user guide for model D1205, 13 pages. Download from the soundcore support page for the P42i.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.