Overview
- Sony’s official teaser on its YouTube channel confirms a February 12 announcement at 8:00 a.m. PT (11:00 a.m. ET) for new earbuds.
- The teaser does not name the model, but coverage broadly interprets it as the successor to 2023’s WF-1000XM5, presumed to be the WF-1000XM6.
- Recent leaks from a retailer listing point to a redesigned, more pill-shaped bud and a charging case with flat top and bottom surfaces, shown in black and white.
- Unconfirmed pricing signals vary, with one Thai listing at THB 11,990 and separate reports suggesting roughly $330 USD.
- Reported but unverified claims point to upgraded active noise cancellation, broader codec support, and possibly a MediaTek chip enabling real-time audio upscaling.