Leaked specs for Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds reveal ANC upgrade | The Verge

The Sony WF-1000XM6 will reportedly include a faster processor and an upgrade to eight microphones instead of six.

Following photos of the new Sony WF-1000XM6 headphones shared by the retailer last week ahead of the official announcement, reliable leaker Billbil-kun has allegedly revealed details and technologies of the company's next-gen.

Leaked specs for Sony's next flagship wireless headphones reveal ANC upgrade

The Sony WF-1000XM6 reportedly has a faster processor and an upgrade to eight mics instead of six.

It is reported that the Sony WF-1000XM6 will have a faster processor and upgrade to eight speakers instead of six.

The WF-1000XM6 will be powered by a new QN3e processor that is "three times faster" than the one inside the Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones that debuted more than two and a half years ago.The improved processor will provide improved ANC performance along with the addition of two more microphones, bringing the WF-1000XM6 to a total of eight.The new headphones will also have "a new speaker, an improved DAC, and an improved amplifier."have, according to billbil kun.

Battery life for the headphones themselves will still be up to eight hours with ANC on, which can be extended by an additional 16 hours with their charging case, fitting both the 2021 WF-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM4.As revealed by early photos last week, Sony is also further refining the size, shape and ergonomics of the WF-1000XM6, making them more comfortable to wear with "insulated tips" that could be a better fit.