Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen 950 950Q
Bang & Olufsen
72 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bang & Olufsen 950 950Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 9.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | HSP, HFP, A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.25 hrs |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 20 Minutes for 1.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 70 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
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
Bang & Olufsen 950 950Q
- Strong comfort (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM60.214score per dollar
vs
Bang & Olufsen 950 950Q0.077score per dollar
Sony WF-1000XM6 offers 2.8x better value for money
Sony WF-1000XM6
Bang & Olufsen 950 950Q
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
