Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740
Skullcandy
67 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | — |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 99.62999725341797 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 99.62999725341797 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Skullcandy Hesh ANC Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 22 Hrs Battery, Foldable Lightweight Design, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | digital |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.032score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N7400.103score per dollar
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740 offers 3.2x better value for money
Sony WH-1000XM6
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
