Sony WF-1000XM6 Launch Date
Sony has officially confirmed that its next-generation true wireless earbuds, widely expected to be the Sony WF-1000XM6, will be launched globally on February 12 at 8 am PT, which is 9:30 pm IST for listeners in India who are keeping an eye on the announcement window.
The company has teased the event through an official video and social posts, calling it the reveal of the “next generation of earbuds,” and the silhouette of the case and buds shown in the teaser strongly matches earlier WF-1000XM6 leaks, so there is little doubt about what is coming.
As of now, Sony has not confirmed a specific India launch date, but considering the pattern with the WF-1000XM5, an India release is expected to follow some time after the global debut rather than much later in the year, which makes this February announcement important for anyone planning an upgrade.
Beyond the date itself, the launch event is being treated as a major step for Sony’s flagship in-ear line, positioned directly against other premium options such as Apple’s AirPods Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro series, so expectations around features and pricing are understandably high.
Early teasers and retailer listings suggest that the WF-1000XM6 will come with a noticeably redesigned look compared to the WF-1000XM5: a more compact or pill-shaped earbud body, a slimmer or taller charging case depending on the angle, and colour options likely including black and a lighter silver or grey tone, with an additional Sandpink-style shade also hinted at in some reports.
@gadgetlistings shared on X that the Sony WF-1000XM6 is set to launch on February 12.
The visible microphone grilles in the teaser line up with leaks showing multiple mics on each earbud, which points towards improved active noise cancellation and better ambient or transparency modes, areas where Sony already has a strong reputation and is clearly trying to push further.
On the inside, the WF-1000XM6 are expected to introduce a new MediaTek MT2855 chip and DSEE Ultimate processing for real-time audio upscaling, which would be a step up over the DSEE Extreme seen on earlier Sony earbuds and should help these earbuds justify their place at the top of the range for listeners who care about detail and clarity in streaming audio.
Leaks also indicate better battery life, stronger overall performance, IPX4 water resistance, and feature parity or improvements over the WF-1000XM5 in everyday use scenarios like commuting, office listening, or casual workouts, without making the design look overly bulky.
In terms of pricing, early retailer listings and reports suggest an expected tag of around EUR 299.99 in Europe and about 329.99 dollars in the US, translating to roughly the low 30,000-rupee range, with a Thai listing showing 11,990 THB (around mid-30,000 rupees), which would put the WF-1000XM6 slightly above the WF-1000XM5’s launch price and signal a firm placement in the premium TWS segment.
For buyers watching the Sony WF-1000XM6 launch date, the key takeaway is simple: February 12 is the day to watch for the full reveal, more detailed specifications, and official pricing, with regional availability including India, likely to become clearer around or shortly after that event.
Disclaimer
Information in this article is based on currently available announcements, leaks, and early reports and may change at or after the official launch. Prices, features, and regional availability can differ by market. Readers should verify final details from Sony or authorised retailers before making any purchase decisions.
