Sony’s next flagship earbuds leak

While Sony recently announced its LinkBuds Clip earbuds, many are left wondering when we’ll see a proper in-ear flagship offering in the WF-1000X series. A new leak gives us our first look at the WF-1000XM6 alongside pricing details.

Sony WF-1000XM6 appeared in a Thai retailer’s listing, which has since been deleted. We get to see the updated design of the earbuds, which appear to be wider than their predecessors and seem to have an all-matte finish.

We can spot a second grille on the earbud casing, which could likely house an additional external microphone. This means the WF-1000XM6 could be equipped with three external microphones alongside one internal for a grand total of four mics per earbud. The current XM5s feature three mics per side.

Sony WF-1000XM6 in Black

The listing does not feature detailed specs, but we do get confirmation of an IPX4 rating for the buds. They also appear to have foam ear tips just like their predecessors.

The charging case also features an updated design, which looks like a rounded rectangular prism. It also appears to be entirely matte, and we can see it will be available in at least two colors – black and silver.

Sony WF-1000XM6 in Silver

The listing also features a suggested retail price of THB 11,990, which converts to $380/€322. For comparison, the WF-1000XM5 launched for $300/€320 back in 2023. Sony has yet to confirm any details for the WF-1000XM6 officially, but this listing suggests their launch may be coming up soon.

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