Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967
Skullcandy
45 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Isolating Fit, Up to 20 Hours Battery, IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Flame |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | local voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | No |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM60.044score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T9670.307score per dollar
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967 offers 7.0x better value for money
Sony WF-1000XM6
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
