A fresh leak is bringing Sony’s next flagship wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, back into the spotlight—and this time the biggest news is about when you may actually be able to buy them.
According to well-known leaker billbil-kun, Sony’s WF-1000XM6 is now expected to ship earlier than previously reported, with no pre-order window at all. Instead of launching later in the month as earlier rumors suggested, the earbuds could begin shipping on February 12. If this holds true, buyers may be able to go straight from announcement to purchase without waiting through a typical pre-order phase.
While the full design of the WF-1000XM6 still hasn’t been revealed, pricing details have been circulating for weeks. The latest expectation is that Sony will position the earbuds at $329.99 in the United States and €299.99 in Europe. That would mean the European price stays aligned with the previous generation, while the US price edges higher—roughly a 10% bump compared to the WF-1000XM5’s original pricing.
Color choices also appear to be limited at launch. The leak suggests the WF-1000XM6 will initially arrive in just two finishes: black and white. That’s a narrower selection than the WF-1000XM5, which has been offered in three colors in more recent availability.
For now, the WF-1000XM6 remains a mystery in areas that matter most to audio fans—sound upgrades, active noise cancellation improvements, battery life, and new features. But with the shipping date seemingly moving up, official details may not be far behind. If you’ve been waiting for Sony’s next premium noise-cancelling earbuds, mid-February is now the key timeframe to watch.
