Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune 530BT
JBL
55 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Tune 530BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | soft on-ear cups |
| Headband | synthetic leather | padded |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 33 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 76 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 5min=5hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google, Microsoft |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones App |
| 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
JBL Tune 530BT
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6
JBL Tune 530BT
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
