Sony’s next flagship earbuds leak | Infinium-tech

While Sony recently announced its LinkBuds clip earbuds, many wondered when we would see a proper in-ear flagship offering in the WF-1000X series. A new leak gives us our first look at the WF-1000XM6 along with pricing details.

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

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

Sony WF-1000XM6 in black

The listing doesn’t have detailed specifications, but we do get confirmation of an IPX4 rating for the buds. They also appear to have foam ear tips like their predecessors.

The charging case also has an updated design, resembling a rounded rectangular prism. It appears to be completely matte, and we can see that it will be available in at least two colors – black and silver.

Sony WF-1000XM6 in silver

The listing also includes a suggested retail price of THB 11,990, which converts to $380/€322. For comparison, the WF-1000XM5 were launched in 2023 for $300/€320. Sony has not yet officially confirmed any details about the WF-1000XM6, but this listing suggests that their launch could be coming soon.

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