– Sony adds a Sandstone color variant to the WH-1000XM6 lineup without major hardware changes; software/feel remains the same (QN3, 30 mm drivers, up to 30 hours battery).
– The Sandstone option is a visual refresh priced at $399 (or $398 on Amazon with a $30 gift card).
– The launch underscores ongoing expansion of the WH-1000XM6 family with new colorways, alongside existing Black, Midnight Blue, Platinum Silver, and Sand Pink options.
Yesterday, The Walkman Blog shared an image of Sony’s long-rumoured WH-1000XM6 refresh. While the release was seemingly officially teased shortly afterwards, Sony decided against revealing what was in store during today’s The ColleXion launch event. Ultimately, the company’s new pair of WH-1000X headphones will undoubtedly be the star of the show.
Branding and Visual Refresh
Nonetheless, Sony has started selling its new pair of WH-1000XM6 globally too. To recap, the company unveiled a Sand Pink variant in February. Now, it has complemented its Black, Midnight Blue, Platinum Silver and Sand Pink versions with a Sandstone alternative. Far yellower in tone than Sony’s existing WH-1000XM6 releases, Sandstone is arguably closer to the Platinum Silver or Silver versions of older WH-1000X generations than the existing Platinum Silver version of the WH-1000XM6.
Design Focused Yet Subtle
Setting that aside, Sandstone is another visual refresh of the WH-1000XM6 rather than a hardware-focused one. As such, the headphones still contain Sony’s QN3 processor, as well as 30 mm drivers and up to 30 hours of battery life. However, Sandstone has started out life priced at $399 to match the rest of the WH-1000XM6 range or $398 on Amazon with a $30 gift card included. Please see Sony’s website for more details.
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