Monoprice Monolith M1070C
Monoprice
36 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Monoprice Monolith M1070C | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | faux leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | padded headband | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Monolith M1070C Over the Ear Closed Back Planar Magnetic Headphones, Removable Earpads, 3.5mm Connector | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Monoprice Monolith M1070C
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 15 of 31 specs.