Sony WF-1000XM6 Leak Revealed After WH-1000XM6 Launch

Key Takeaways

1. Sony may release a new version of its WF-1000X earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, this year.
2. The model number YY2985 has been referenced in Sony’s Sound Connect app and found in a shipping document.
3. The WF-1000XM6 is expected to be available in multiple colors, not just black.
4. The specific design changes from the WF-1000XM5 are currently unknown.
5. The release date for the WF-1000XM6 is uncertain, but it may be introduced in late fall or early winter 2025, as it appears to still be in the testing phase.

A new version of Sony’s WF-1000X earbuds might be coming this year. At first, it was thought that Sony would launch the WF-1000XM6 along with the WH-1000XM6 at the same time (currently priced at $448 on Amazon). Although that hasn’t happened yet, Sony has been seen adding references to the WF-1000XM6 in its Sound Connect app, which includes the model number YY2985.

Shipping Manifest Discovery

Recently, The Walkman Blog found the same model number in a shipping document. These earbuds are labeled as ‘Bluetooth headphones without [a] frame’, suggesting that Sony plans to offer the WF-1000XM6 in multiple colors beyond just the black option mentioned earlier. The specific design updates compared to the current WF-1000XM5 are not known at this point.

Release Timeline Uncertain

It is still not certain when Sony will formally replace the WF-1000XM5 with the WF-1000XM6. However, the ‘description of goods’ indicates that Sony may still be in the testing phase for these high-quality wireless earbuds instead of preparing for their launch. For comparison, similar shipping documents for the WH-1000XM6 appeared several months before Sony started selling the latest over-ear headphones. Therefore, we believe the WF-1000XM6 might be introduced in late fall or early winter 2025.

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