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Sony updates its WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 with some welcome improvements

02 Jul 2025, 10:44 · TechRadar

News By Carrie Marshall published 2 July 2025

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There's new firmware for the Sony WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5
Both updates installable via the Sound Connect app
New low-latency mode plus improvements to Quick Access and Scene-based Listening

Sony is rolling out a free software update to its flagship Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones that adds new features – and there's also one for the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds.

The update is version number 5.0.2 for the WH-1000XM5 and 2.0.2 for the WF-1000XM6, and both updates are installed via the Sound Connect app. You'll need to ensure that your headphones are fully charged, as the update may take as long as an hour to complete.

The good news is that it's an update worth waiting for.

Sony WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 update: what's new?

The big changes are improvements to Quick Access and to Scene-based Listening modes with YouTube Music and Apple Music, and there's a new low-latency Bluetooth connection method alongside the existing Stable Connection and Sound Quality options, which can be good for gaming and watching video.

Sony also says that the updates ensure that the 'capture your own voice during call' functions work across all the ambient sound controls. There are new languages for the voice controls, and a water damage warning for the over-ears' USB port.

Here's what's new in each update, as reported by Notebookcheck.net.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Version 5.0.2

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