Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
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QCY H3 PRO
QCY
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
QCY H3 PRO
90 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The QCY H3 Pro headphones are widely praised for delivering excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive battery life at an affordable price. Reviewers frequently compare them favorably to premium brands like Sony and Bose, noting their lightweight comfort and reliable connectivity. A few users mention missing features like a carrying case and poor app accessibility, while one reported issues with simultaneous voice chat and music playback.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation (especially low frequencies)
- Long battery life (charges once per week with heavy use)
- Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Good call quality (teams meetings, phone calls)
Cons
- No carrying case included
- App accessibility poor (especially for blind users)
- Glitchy voice chat when music plays simultaneously
- Cannot mute microphones directly
- Cannot use headphones with cable unless charged
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 4
Battery life 5
Comfort and fit 4
Value for money 6
App accessibility 3
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | QCY H3 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | protein leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather | 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★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 12★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
QCY H3 PRO
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6
QCY H3 PRO
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.
