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Sony WH 1000XM6 Now Available in India in New Sandstone Finish: Price, Features

Sony WH-1000XM6 Now Available in India in New Sandstone Finish: Price, Features

The Sandstone variant carries the same specifications as the standard WH-1000XM6 model.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 4 June 2026 16:19 IST

Sony WH-1000XM6 Now Available in India in New Sandstone Finish: Price, Features

Sony WH-1000XM6 (pictured) was initially launched in India in September 2025

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Highlights

Sony prices the WH-1000XM6 at Rs. 39,990 in India
The Sandstone colour first debuted globally in May
Sony includes LDAC support for Hi-Res Wireless Audio

Sony has introduced a new Sandstone colour option for the WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-cancelling headphones in India. The new finish joins the existing Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, and Sand Pink variants already available in the country. Sony launched the Sandstone colour globally in May this year. The headphones continue to offer the same audio and noise-cancelling features as the standard model, including Sony's HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, a 12-microphone system, and support for 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Price in India, Colour Options, Availability

The new Sandstone variant of the Sony WH-1000XM6 is priced at Rs. 39,990, the company confirmed in a press release. Sony initially launched the WH-1000XM6 in India in September 2025 in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue colourways. The company later introduced a Sand Pink variant in February this year.

Sony WH-1000XM6 in a Sandstone colourway
Photo Credit: Sony

With the addition of Sandstone, the headphones are now available in five colour options. The headphones are available through select Sony Centre stores, Amazon, Croma, Reliance Digital outlets, and the ShopatSC online store.

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Sony WH-1000XM6 Features, Specifications

The Sandstone variant carries the same specifications as the standard WH-1000XM6 model. Sony equips the headset with 30mm drivers housed inside a closed-back over-ear design. The headphones support Hi-Res Wireless Audio via LDAC and use the company's DSEE Extreme technology to improve the quality of compressed audio files. Noise cancellation is handled by Sony's HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 and a 12-microphone array, with additional features including Adaptive NC Optimiser, Ambient Sound Mode, Auto Ambient Sound, and Quick Attention.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones also support 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema and feature multipoint connectivity for switching between paired devices. Sony has incorporated a MEMS microphone system to improve voice pickup during calls. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.3, while supported audio codecs include SBC, AAC, LDAC, and LC3. Users can also connect the headset through a 3.5mm audio cable for wired playback.

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Sony claims the WH-1000XM6 can deliver up to 30 hours of playback with active noise cancellation enabled, and up to 40 hours without it. The headphones charge via a USB Type-C port and require approximately 3.5 hours for a full charge. The headset weighs around 254g and ships with a carrying case in the box.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Light and comfortable, foldable design
Smart magnetic carrying case
User replaceable earpads (no tool needed)
Excellent active noise cancelling
Good for voice calls
LE Audio support for gaming
Sound Connect app works well

Bad
No IP-rating
No USB listening
No aptxHD or aptxHD Lossless support

Read detailed Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones review

Colour Black

Headphone Type Over-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity Wireless

Type Headphones

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More