Cisco Bang & Olufsen 980
Cisco
56 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Cisco Bang & Olufsen 980 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 80 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 7 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 12 m★ | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 47 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Cardioid (Unidirectional) | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bang & Olufsen | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Cisco Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
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
Pricing
Cisco Bang & Olufsen 9800.049score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.209score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
