Part of Sony’s flagship WH-1000X range, the WH-1000XM6 sits in the same premium noise cancelling bracket as Bose’s QuietComfort and Apple’s AirPods Max, focusing on strong ANC, comfort and call quality. This listing is refurbished, which typically means a customer return or previously used unit that’s been tested, cleaned and confirmed working, with cosmetic wear possible. You also get a stated 1 year warranty, which helps offset the usual refurb uncertainty.

Who will get the most from the WH-1000XM6?

Commutes and open plan offices are where these make sense, with active noise cancelling to take the edge off engine rumble and background chatter. Sony also leans hard on call performance, using beamforming microphones to keep your voice clearer when you’re on the move. If you want one pair to cover travel, work calls and everyday listening, this is the sort of all rounder the category is built around.

  • Active noise cancelling: better for trains, buses and cafés than passive isolation alone.
  • Focus on call clarity: useful if you take meetings outdoors or in noisy spaces.
  • Wireless over ear fit: generally more comfortable for long sessions than on ear styles.