| HIGHLIGHTS • Sony WH-1000XM6 gets a new Sandstone colour in India. • Features remain unchanged, including flagship ANC technology. • WF-1000XM6 and 1000X The Collexion are yet to launch in India. |
Sony India has expanded its premium audio lineup with the introduction of a fresh Sandstone colour option for the flagship WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Available across India from June 4, the new finish brings a stylish and contemporary look to Sony’s top-tier headphones while retaining the same price of Rs 39,990 and all the premium features offered by existing variants.
The Sandstone edition joins the current colour portfolio, giving buyers another elegant choice without any changes to the headphones’ acclaimed audio performance, industry-leading noise cancellation, or smart connectivity features. Sony’s latest refresh is aimed at users who want a more refined and modern aesthetic while enjoying the brand’s flagship listening experience.
Despite the addition of the new colour variant, Indian consumers are still waiting for two highly anticipated products from Sony’s premium 1000X series. The recently unveiled WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds and the special anniversary-edition 1000X The Collexion headphones have yet to make their debut in the Indian market, with Sony remaining silent on their local launch plans.
For now, the WH-1000XM6 Sandstone edition offers a fresh reason for audiophiles and frequent travellers to consider Sony’s flagship headphones, combining premium design with the same award-winning sound and noise-cancelling technology that have made the 1000X series a benchmark in the wireless audio segment.
Sony Expands WH-1000XM6 Lineup With Stylish New Sandstone Finish
Sony has announced that the new WH-1000XM6 Sandstone variant is now available across India through select Sony Centre stores, Sony’s official online store, Amazon, Croma, and Reliance Digital outlets.
With the introduction of the Sandstone finish, Sony has expanded the colour lineup of its flagship noise-cancelling headphones. The new shade joins the existing Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, and SandPink options, giving consumers more ways to match their personal style.
According to Sony, the expanded colour palette is designed to offer a more expressive and premium look, allowing users to choose a finish that best reflects their individuality while enjoying the same flagship audio experience offered by the WH-1000XM6.
Apart from the newly introduced Sandstone finish, the WH-1000XM6 remains unchanged, offering the same premium hardware and feature set as the standard variants. Sony’s flagship headphones continue to focus on high-end audio performance, intelligent noise cancellation, and enhanced user convenience.
Some of the standout features include:
- Premium sound tuning developed in collaboration with professional mastering engineers
- Sony’s latest HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3
- Advanced 12-microphone noise cancellation system
- 360 Reality Audio Upmix for an immersive cinematic experience
- Multipoint Bluetooth support for seamless device switching
- Enhanced voice-calling performance with clearer audio pickup
- Foldable design paired with a compact magnetic-clasp carrying case
Sony says the new QN3 processor delivers a significant performance boost, operating up to seven times faster than its predecessor. Combined with 12 strategically placed microphones, the system can make real-time adjustments to ambient noise, helping deliver more effective and adaptive noise cancellation.
With the WH-1000XM6 refresh now out of the way, attention naturally shifts to the products that are still missing from Sony’s Indian portfolio.
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WF-1000XM6 and Anniversary 1000X Model: India Launch Still Pending
While Sony has refreshed the WH-1000XM6 with a new colour option in India, two of its latest premium audio products are still missing from the market.
The WF-1000XM6 represents Sony’s newest generation of flagship true wireless earbuds, bringing improvements in active noise cancellation, call clarity, comfort, battery life, and audio processing compared to the WF-1000XM5. Sony has also refined the fit, aiming to provide a more secure and comfortable listening experience for long-term use.
On the other hand, the 1000X The Collexion is a special-edition product introduced to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sony’s acclaimed 1000X series. Positioned above the WH-1000XM6, the anniversary model features a redesigned premium build, luxury-inspired materials, and enhanced audio tuning, making it one of the most exclusive products in Sony’s audio lineup.
As of now, Sony has not announced any official India launch plans for either device.
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Sony 1000X Series: Global vs India Launch Timeline
| Product | Global Launch | India Launch |
| WF-1000XM4 | June 2021 | January 2022 |
| WF-1000XM5 | July 2023 | September 2023 |
| WH-1000XM5 | May 2022 | September 2022 |
| WH-1000XM6 | May 2025 | September 2025 |
| WF-1000XM6 | February 2026 | Not Announced |
| 1000X The Collexion | May 2026 | Not Announced |
Looking at Sony’s previous launch pattern, the company typically takes anywhere between two and seven months to bring its flagship 1000X-series audio products to India after their global debut. Based on that timeline, it would not be surprising to see the WF-1000XM6 and 1000X The Collexion arrive in the country sometime in the coming months.
That said, there is currently no official teaser, certification listing, or credible leak pointing to an imminent launch. Until Sony shares more details, the arrival of these products in India remains a waiting game for audio enthusiasts.