Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA
Audio-Technica
61 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | velour |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 470 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 97 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand, Black |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 3 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| 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
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.032score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA0.019score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.7x better value for money
Sony WH-1000XM6
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
