Sony WH-1000XM6 Sand Pink Variant Arrives in India at Rs 39,990

Sony India has introduced a Sand Pink color variant of its WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-cancelling headphones, launching on Friday with a price tag of Rs 39,990. The Sand Pink variant joins the existing color options in the Indian market and is the fourth color choice in the lineup.

The headset remains part of Sony's premium over-ear range and carries the same hardware and feature set as prior colors, with Sony stating the Sand Pink finish offers a fresh aesthetic without altering performance. The company notes the new color is a cosmetic addition that complements the lineup while keeping the core capabilities intact. The price remains the same as when the headphones were first introduced in September 2025 in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue shades.

Sony notes the headphones retain the vegan leather headband, stretchable earpads, touch and button controls, and a foldable build with a magnetic case. The packaging uses paper-based materials, aligning with Sony’s packaging approach for this product line. Tuning has been refined with input from Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering. Settings such as 360 Reality Audio Upmix are managed via the Sony | Sound Connect app.

Pricing, Availability and Related Announcements

The price for the Sand Pink variant remains Rs 39,990 and it is on sale through select Sony Centre stores, Croma, Reliance outlets, ShopatSC.com, and Amazon. The company had announced the Sand Pink option alongside broader product activity in the region, and this variant complements the existing color options on sale in India.

In related news, Sony also revealed the WF-1000XM6 TWS earphones in select global markets on Thursday, expanding its premium audio lineup beyond over-ear headphones.

Key Features and Specifications

The Sony WH-1000XM6 comes with a closed-back over-ear design and 30mm dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets. It supports high-resolution wireless audio through LDAC and includes DSEE Extreme upscaling for compressed tracks. The headphones are powered by Sony's HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, which works with 12 microphones for real-time adaptive noise control, alongside Adaptive NC Optimiser, Ambient Sound Mode, Auto Ambient Sound, and Quick Attention mode.

Sony also includes 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema in the Sony WH-1000XM6, multipoint Bluetooth pairing, and enhanced voice pickup for clearer call quality through its MEMS microphone system. For connectivity, the headset offers Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint pairing and supports SBC, AAC, LDAC, and LC3 codecs. It also includes a 3.5mm stereo mini jack for wired listening with a detachable single-sided cable.

Battery life is rated at up to 30 hours with noise-cancelling enabled and up to 40 hours with it turned off, while charging takes around 3.5 hours via USB Type-C. The headphones weigh about 254g and ship with a carrying case, USB Type-C cable, connection cable, reference guide, and warranty card.

• Adaptive noise cancelling and Auto Ambient Sound control
• High-Resolution Audio and LDAC support
• DSEE Extreme audio upscaling
• Scene-based listening adjustments
• AI beamforming microphones for calls
• Quick Access support for music apps
• LE Audio and Auracast compatibility
• Multi-device switching
• USB-C fast charging with up to three hours of playback
• 3.5mm stereo mini jack for wired listening with detachable cable
• Weight about 254 g; foldable design; vegan leather headband

Availability details note that the Sand Pink variant is sold through select retail partners and online channels in India, continuing the trend of offering multiple color options within Sony’s premium headphone lineup.