Leaked specs for Sony’s next flagship wireless earbuds reveal ANC upgrades

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds shown in their charging case and floating above it.

It’s been two-and-a-half years since Sony last upgraded its flagship ANC earbuds. | Image: The Walkman Blog

Following images of Sony’s new WF-1000XM6 earbuds shared by a retailer last week ahead of an official announcement, reliable leaker billbil-kun has revealed what they’re claiming are the full specs and new features of the company’s next flagship buds.

The WF-1000XM6 will be powered by a new QN3e processor that’s “three times faster” than what’s inside the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds that debuted over two-and-a-half years ago. The upgraded processor will provide improved ANC performance alongside the addition of two more microphones, giving the WF-1000XM6 eight in total. The new earbuds will also feature a “new speaker, an improved DAC, and an e …

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