Jabra Elite Active language _ tag
Sony WF-1000XM6
What Buyers Say
Jabra Elite Active language _ tag
Users love the passthrough (hear-through) feature, which allows ambient sound awareness and is praised for social anxiety relief. Sound quality is considered excellent after equalizer adjustment, and the earbuds are seen as a great value, especially at discounted prices. However, comfort can be an issue initially, and there are concerns about warranty support for refurbished units, with one user reporting a left earbud failure after 7 months.
Pros
- Excellent passthrough/hear-through feature
- Great sound quality after equalizer adjustment
- Excellent value for money at discounted prices
- Good noise cancellation
- Accurate voice capture for calls
Cons
- Initial comfort/fit issues
- Short 5-hour battery life
- Warranty issues with refurbished units
- Left earbud failure after 7 months
- Passthrough requires app to enable
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Improved comfort and fit
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Textured surface prevents slipping
- Long battery life
Cons
- No negative points mentioned in reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Jabra Elite Active language _ tag | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Four Sizes |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min chrg = 1.5 hrs battery | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Jabra Sound+ | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP56 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Elite Active language _ tag
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Jabra Elite Active language _ tag
No current pricing available
Sony WF-1000XM6
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
