How long does the battery last on the Sony WF-1000XM6?

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The Sony WF-1000XM6 has pretty solid battery life that should get most people through a full day of listening.

You're looking at about 8 hours of playback on a single charge with noise cancelling turned on, and when you factor in the case, you get up to 24 hours total. In real-world testing, these actually outperformed Sony's claims – reviewers got nearly 10 hours on one charge.

One of the handiest features is the Quick Charge capability. Need some tunes but forgot to charge? Just 3 minutes in the case gives you about 45-60 minutes of listening time. That's enough to get through a workout or commute when you're in a pinch.

The case charges via USB-C or wirelessly on any Qi pad. If you're streaming high-res audio through LDAC, expect the battery to drain faster – probably closer to 6.5 hours instead of 8.

One thing worth noting: the battery life is virtually unchanged from the XM5, so if you were hoping for a big jump there, you won't find it here.