Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
JBL Soundgear JBLSNDGEARCLBLUAM
JBL
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | JBL Soundgear JBLSNDGEARCLBLUAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 85 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | JBL SOUNDGEAR-CLIPS-BLUE True Wireless Open-Ear Headphones (2026) | JBL | SOUNDGEAR-CLIPS-BLUE | Soundgear | Earbuds | Blue | 0.8 | USB-C | No | Yes | Earbud | 20Hz-20KHz | -38 dBV/ Pa@1 kHz | JBL Ope |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 10 min for 3 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
JBL Soundgear JBLSNDGEARCLBLUAM
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM60.214score per dollar
vs
JBL Soundgear JBLSNDGEARCLBLUAM0.289score per dollar
JBL Soundgear JBLSNDGEARCLBLUAM offers 1.4x better value for money
Sony WF-1000XM6
JBL Soundgear JBLSNDGEARCLBLUAM
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
