Noble FoKus Apollo
Noble
54 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Noble FoKus Apollo
55 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Noble Audio headset receives mixed feedback: while many praise its excellent sound clarity, powerful bass, and effective noise cancellation, a significant number of users report hardware defects out of the box, poor build quality with earcups detaching, and uncomfortable fit for long sessions. Customer service responsiveness is also criticized. The sound quality is often described as superior to competitors like Sony XM6 and Sennheiser Momentum 4, but reliability issues and high price deter recommendations.
Pros
- Excellent sound clarity and detail
- Powerful bass without muddiness
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good microphone quality for calls
- Comfortable for long hauls with adjustments
Cons
- Hardware defects out of the box
- Poor build quality (earcups detaching)
- Uncomfortable for long sessions (head pressure)
- Insufficient volume and bass for some
- Poor customer service responsiveness
Sound quality 6
Build quality 4
Comfort 4
Noise cancellation 2
Microphone quality 3
Customer service 2
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Noble FoKus Apollo | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.40 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam, premium protein leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Alcantara | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic + planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, SBC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Noble FoKus app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Noble FoKus Apollo
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.