Sony WH-1000XM6
TANCHIJIM RITA
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 earns praise for its exceptional noise cancellation, clear sound quality, and comfortable fit for many users, with several calling it the best headphones they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious drawbacks: uncomfortable clamping force and shallow earcups causing pain, buggy multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, a fingerprint-prone finish, and disappointing customer service regarding warranty repairs and promised free gifts. While the ANC and audio are top-tier, comfort and reliability issues prevent it from being a universal recommendation.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Clear and detailed sound quality
- Comfortable for many users
- Long battery life
- Foldable design
Cons
- Uncomfortable clamping force
- Shallow earcups causing pain
- Buggy multipoint Bluetooth
- Fingerprint-prone finish
- Poor customer service
TANCHIJIM RITA
The Tanchjim RITA wireless headphones deliver impressive sound quality and battery life for their price, with a highly customizable app that lets users fine-tune the audio to their liking. However, the active noise cancellation is mediocre compared to flagship models, and the ear pads are not replaceable. Wired use disables ANC and EQ, and the transparency mode can be sluggish. Overall, these are a strong first-generation product that punches above its weight class, especially for those who enjoy tweaking sound profiles.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Highly customizable app with parametric EQ
- Outstanding battery life (51-92 hours)
- Premium packaging and design
- Comfortable for long sessions
Cons
- Mediocre active noise cancellation
- Non-replaceable ear pads
- Wired mode disables ANC and EQ
- Transparency mode can be sluggish
- Ear cups may be small for large ears
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | TANCHIJIM RITA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | synthetic leather, high-density, plush foam |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, LDAC |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Studio-Quality, New Sandstone Color | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless | Sony | Sa | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 92 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | TANCHJIM App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
TANCHIJIM RITA
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
TANCHIJIM RITA offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.
