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Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones: New Olive Finish

13.08.2026 • 11h53

Launched last year, the excellent Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones with active noise cancellation are getting a new aesthetic upgrade. They are now available in an elegant Olive shade, enriching an already extensive color palette.

Following the introduction of the Powder Pink and Sandstone finishes earlier this year (joining the traditional Black, Silver, and Midnight Blue), the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, the brand's flagship model launched in 2025, now welcome a brand-new version called Olive. This new aesthetic approach responds to a growing demand for more natural hues. "As consumers increasingly turn to a timeless and understated style, the Olive hue embodies Sony's belief that an exceptional product must be designed to last, both in its aesthetics and its performance," says Sony. "Designed to complement any outfit, this natural and sophisticated shade brings a subtle touch of 'understated luxury' to the best noise-canceling headphones on the market."

Sony WH-1000XM6, ultimate noise cancellation££££
As a reminder, this latest addition to the prestigious 1000X range of wireless headphones offers the most advanced active noise cancellation (ANC) ever offered by the manufacturer. If you would like to learn more about its technical and acoustic capabilities, we invite you to consult our in-depth presentation by clicking on our dedicated news article: Sony WH-1000XM6, the new king of active noise cancellation

Available. Suggested retail price: 450 euros.

Key features of the Sony WH-1000XM6:

• Type: Closed-back, dynamic circumaural headphones

• Drivers: 30 mm diameter transducers

• Frequency response: 4 Hz-40 kHz

• Sensitivity: 103 dB

• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 LE Auracast

• Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP

• Codecs: SBC/AAC/LDAC/LC3

• Certification: Hi-Res Audio

• Features: DSEE Extreme, 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema, Wear Detection, Adaptive Sound Control, Auto NC Optimizer, Quick Attention, Scene-based Listening, Auto Switch and Quick Access

• Active Noise Cancellation: Yes

• Voice assistants: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri

• Battery life: 30 hours with Bluetooth and active noise cancellation enabled, 40 hours otherwise

• Charging time: 3.5 hours (3 minutes provides 3 hours of use)

• Other: Sony Sound Connect app, Passive mode operation

• Weight: 254 g