The fantastic Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling headphones are even better with these price drops

If you’ve been holding out for a deal on one of the best noise-cancelling headphones Stuff has ever tested, this Prime Day is when you should finally break out your credit card. Amazon has dropped Sony’s flagship WH-1000XM6 one of the lowest levels I’ve seen since they first launched last year.

Right now US shoppers can pick up the WH-1000XM6 directly from Amazon for $378 – a healthy 18% reduction from the usual $460 retail price. While not the absolute cheapest these gold standard on-ears have ever been, it’s very close.

Amazon UK, meanwhile, has seen the XM6 reduced by an even larger 25%. At full retail price you’d have to pay £399, but for Prime Day it’s available for just £300. That also makes it more affordable than rival Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen) for the duration of the event.

As for why you should be excited? Well, Sony’s WH-1000X series has dominated the premium ANC headphone space for years, and the WH-1000XM6 continues that legacy with a series of thoughtful refinements. One of the biggest changes is the return of the folding design, bringing back the travel-friendly hinges that many fans missed on the XM5.

Sound quality remains a standout. Sony has equipped the XM6 with new 30mm drivers featuring a rigid carbon-fibre dome, designed to deliver crisp highs while keeping bass controlled and punchy.

In our testing, they handled an eclectic playlist with ease. Tool’s Pneuma sounded huge and detailed, with every rapid-fire drum hit landing with precision, while Voyager’s Promise and Electric Callboy’s Pump It and Hypa Hypa showcased their ability to balance heavy bass, guitars and vocals without things becoming muddy. Even more delicate tracks like Agnes Obel’s Riverside came through with impressive space and clarity.

Elsewhere, the noise-cancelling performance also impresses. The headphones use 12 microphones alongside Sony’s new QN3 noise-cancelling processor, which Sony says is seven times faster than the previous generation. The result is incredibly effective noise cancelling that can make the outside world almost disappear.

Battery life is strong too, with up to 30 hours of listening with ANC switched on, plus a quick-charge feature that delivers around three hours of playback from just three minutes of charging.

Comfort hasn’t been overlooked either. Weighing 252g with soft earcups and a well-balanced fit, the XM6 remain comfortable enough for long listening sessions at home or on long-haul flights.

At their usual $450/£399 price, the Sony WH-1000XM6 are already among the best wireless headphones you can buy. With these deals, they’re even easier to recommend.

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