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Sony INZONE H6 Air

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INZONE H6 Air

Released April 2026.6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Sony Electronics launch on April 14, 2026. The H6 Air is available now at Sony.com. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Analog, USB
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available

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General

Series
INZONE6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026INZONE gaming gear line.
Model numbers
MDR-G600B, MDRG600B.CE7, YY29901Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide cover Model YY2990. Guide names the headset MDR-G600.6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Product page URL uses mdrg600-b. Stored as MDR-G600B.7Retailer pageparadigit.ie/sony-inzone-h6-air/80072251/productRead 14 October 2026Product number manufacturer MDRG600B.CE7 (Europe).
GTIN / EAN
454873617231913Retailer pageielectro.es/product/sony-inzone-h6-air-negro-auriculares-para-gaming-abiertos-con-cableRead 21 October 2026Listing for the black headset, model MDRG600B.CE7, shows EAN 4548736172319. Geeknetic and a French price comparison site list the same EAN for the same model code. No US UPC was found.
Announced
14 April 20266Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026April 14, 2026.
Status
Available6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Available now at Sony.com.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$199.996Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Suggested retail price $199.99 USD.
Launch price (EU)
€20012Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-expands-gaming-gear-range-with-inzone-h6-air-and-inzone-m10s-iiRead 21 October 2026Sony Europe press release dated 2026-04-14, Pricing and availability: available from April 2026 with a suggested retail price of 200 EUR. No country is named and the tax treatment is not stated.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black7Retailer pageparadigit.ie/sony-inzone-h6-air/80072251/productRead 14 October 2026Spec table: colour black. Description: available in black.
Segment
Gaming6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Gaming headset in the INZONE line.

Design

Form factor
Over-ear2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: wearing style over-the-ear (circumaural).
Ear cup enclosure
Open2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: type open-back dynamic.6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Open-back acoustic structure.
Wearing style
Headband4Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/feature_2.htmlRead 14 October 2026Headband-type headset.
Folding
Not available
Swivelling ear cups
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Dynamic2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table (Japanese): type open-back dynamic.
Driver size
40mm2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: driver unit 40mm.7Retailer pageparadigit.ie/sony-inzone-h6-air/80072251/productRead 14 October 2026Description: 40mm driver units. Table: driver unit 4 cm.
Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Magnet
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min5 HzMax80 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 5 Hz - 80 000 Hz (IEC). The next line gives 10 Hz - 20 000 Hz via the USB Type-C audio box. Stored the headset range on the 3.5 mm cable. The Sony Japan table labels it the 3.5 mm audio cable path.2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 3.5mm audio cable 5Hz - 80,000Hz (IEC). USB-C audio box 10Hz - 20,000Hz (IEC).
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
28Ω1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 28 ohm at 1 kHz.2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 28 ohm at 1 kHz.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
99dB1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 99 dB/mW.2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 99 dB/mW.
Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: dB/mW, so per 1 mW.
THD (claimed)
Not available
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio support
360 Spatial Sound for Gaming3Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/feature_1.htmlRead 14 October 2026360 Spatial Sound for Gaming virtualiser (7.1ch). Needs the supplied USB-C audio box, a PC and INZONE Hub.6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026USB-C Audio Box with INZONE Hub offers virtual 7.1ch surround sound with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sony-inzone-h6-air-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review points to the INZONE H9 II for ANC. The H6 Air is an open-back wired model with no battery.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes
Balanced sound signature.11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/inzone-h6-airRead 21 October 2026Public summary: Sound Signature Balanced. The verdict says the sound is balanced without emphasizing the bass or treble too much.
Bass amount
1dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/inzone-h6-airRead 21 October 2026Public summary: Bass Amount Slightly Emphasized (1 dB). Methodology v2.3, reviewed 2026-07-03. The full test results, target curve details and settings are behind the RTINGS paywall and were not used.
Treble amount
2dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/inzone-h6-airRead 21 October 2026Public summary: Treble Amount Emphasized (2 dB). Same test bench. The detailed results are behind the paywall and were not used.
Deviation from target
Not available
Consistency between fittings
Not available
Harmonic distortion
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Renders the voice naturally. Picks up a quiet version of background noise.11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/inzone-h6-airRead 21 October 2026Public verdict: the detachable boom mic renders the voice naturally and picks up a quiet version of any background noise. It works over analog and USB-C. The detailed microphone tests are behind the paywall and were not used.
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
Not available
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone
Detachable boom5Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/feature_3.htmlRead 14 October 2026Boom microphone that can be removed from the headset.
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Cardioid6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Adjustable cardioid boom mic. The Sony Japan page says unidirectional.
Voice microphones
11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Included items page 4: Detachable boom microphone (with windscreen) (1).
Total microphones
11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026One boom microphone is supplied and the headset has no noise cancelling microphones. The maker states no total.
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Microphone on or off button on the left unit.5Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/feature_3.htmlRead 14 October 2026Microphone on/off button at the top of the left unit.
Mute indicator
Physical mute marker1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 14: a red line appears on the side of the button when the microphone is off.
Sidetone
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026INZONE Hub chapter: adjusting the sidetone volume. Needs the USB Type-C audio box and a computer.
Adjustable sidetone
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026INZONE Hub chapter: adjusting the sidetone volume.
Foam microphone windscreen
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Included items: detachable boom microphone with windscreen.

Connectivity

Audio connections
Analog, USB1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Headphone cable to a PS5 controller or to the USB Type-C audio box. The audio box connects to the computer over USB.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRRS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Computer connection page: 4-pole L-type plug on the source side, CTIA compliant.2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: gold-plated L-shaped 4-pole mini plug (CTIA).
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: cable type single-sided, detachable. Parts list shows the headphone cable input jack. TechRadar calls it a 3.5mm input.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sony-inzone-h6-air-reviewRead 14 October 2026Left earcup has a 3.5mm audio input and a 3.5mm port for the detachable cardioid microphone.10Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/inzone-h6-air-wired-open-back-gaming-headset-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two 3.5mm ports on the headset, one for the microphone and one for the wire.
Longest included cable
2m2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: approx. 2.0 m.7Retailer pageparadigit.ie/sony-inzone-h6-air/80072251/productRead 14 October 2026Table: cable length 2 m.10Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/inzone-h6-air-wired-open-back-gaming-headset-reviewRead 14 October 2026Box holds a 6.5 feet auxiliary cable, about 2 m.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026The supplied USB Type-C audio box plugs into a computer USB port. The headset itself has no USB port.
Audio over USB-C cable
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Headset - headphone cable - USB Type-C audio box - computer. The audio box is supplied.
Passive wired listening
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026The headphone cable plugs straight into a PS5 controller with no other power source. USB bus power (5 V, 100 mA) applies to the audio box path.
Wireless receiver
None6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Sold as an open-back wired gaming headset. No wireless receiver.
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Not available
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Fast pairing
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Compatible platforms
Windows, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide documents connection to a computer (via the audio box) and to a PS5 controller.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sony-inzone-h6-air-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs row: PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Mobile. Generic names. Stored as Windows, PS5, Switch, Android and iOS. Xbox left out because the generation is not named.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
WindowsUSB
PS5Analog
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Computer through the USB Type-C audio box. PS5 directly through the headphone cable.
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
Not available
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge time
Not available
Quick charge playback
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Controls
Buttons, Dial1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Microphone on or off button and volume dial on the left unit.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sony-inzone-h6-air-reviewRead 14 October 2026Mic mute button and volume dial on the left earcup.
Volume control
Wheel1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Volume dial -/+ on the headset. Stored as wheel because the schema has no dial option for this field.10Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/inzone-h6-air-wired-open-back-gaming-headset-reviewRead 14 October 2026Calls it the volume wheel. Mute button is depressable.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Suspension strap4Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/feature_2.htmlRead 14 October 2026Headband spreads weight across the whole band, with a spring hinge structure. Headphones.com calls it a suspension strap.9Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/the-comfiest-headset-ever-sony-inzone-h6-air-reviewRead 14 October 2026Suspension strap mechanism added to the MDR-MV1 chassis.
Headband material
Not available
Frame material
Not available
Ear cup material
Aluminium4Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/feature_2.htmlRead 14 October 2026Aluminium housing with a gradational hole pattern for the open back.
Ear pad material
Fabric9Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/the-comfiest-headset-ever-sony-inzone-h6-air-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the ear pads are a nylon-like material that feels slicker than the MDR-MV1 pads.14Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-inzone-h6-air-review-155938Read 21 October 2026Build and comfort section: the earpads have a rough cloth texture that reduces sliding.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Parts page: pull the earpad straight off and push the six tabs back in until they click. The guide calls earpads consumables and points to Sony support for deteriorated pads.
Ear pad attachment
Clip1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Parts page: six tabs click into the unit.
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Ear pads, Detachable boom microphone, Headphone cable1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ear pads (parts page), boom microphone (attach and remove, page 5) and headphone cable (input jack, page 6).

Software

Companion app
INZONE Hub1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026INZONE Hub.
App platforms
Windows1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Compatible OS: Windows 11 or later.
User firmware updates
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
199g(7 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: approx. 199 g (7.02 oz) without cable and microphone. Boom microphone with windscreen approx. 12 g.2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: approx. 199 g without cable and microphone.6Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-04-14-Sony-Electronics-Expands-Gaming-Gear-Lineup-with-INZONE-H6-Air-and-INZONE-M10S-IIRead 14 October 2026Approximately 199g without detachable microphone and cable.
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Gaming Headset, Headphone cable, Detachable boom microphone (with windscreen), USB Type-C audio box, Documents1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Included items page 4: headset, headphone cable, detachable boom microphone with windscreen, USB Type-C audio box, documents.2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Accessories list: USB audio box, warranty card, usage notes, reference guide.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
Detachable 4-pole CTIA 3.5 mm headphone cable21
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026Headphone cable (1). Length from the Sony Japan spec page.2Maker product pagesony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H6Air/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table: approx. 2.0 m detachable cable.
Carrying case
None1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2990/v1/en/print.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Included items page lists the headset, headphone cable, boom microphone, USB Type-C audio box and documents. It lists no case or pouch.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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