YXYKODM sk18
Sony WF-1000XM6
What Buyers Say
YXYKODM sk18
These tiny earbuds are praised for their compact size, comfort, and decent sound for the price, especially for sleep or audiobooks. However, battery life is short, the case needs frequent charging, and they lack bass. A major con is they fall out easily under a motorcycle helmet, despite being small.
Pros
- Compact and discreet size
- Comfortable for sleep and side sleeping
- Decent sound for the price
- Good for audiobooks and calls
- Long standby time
Cons
- Short battery life
- Case needs frequent charging
- Lack of bass
- Fall out under motorcycle helmet
- No charging cable included
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Improved comfort and fit
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Textured surface prevents slipping
- Long battery life
Cons
- No negative points mentioned in reviews
Scores
Specifications
| YXYKODM sk18 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Four Sizes |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Type-C fast charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| 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★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
YXYKODM sk18
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.
