Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore C40i
Soundcore
49 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Soundcore C40i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 21 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback | Fast charge 10 minutes to get 2 hours more playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | soundcore app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Soundcore C40i
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.