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Sony WH-1000XM6
A QN3 processor and 6-microphone adaptive system deliver class-leading noise cancellation alongside a 30-hour battery life. Co-created with mastering audio engineers, its carbon fiber dome driver and DSEE Extreme upscaling restore detail, housed in a lightweight 254g foldable design. Best for gamers and commuters needing adaptive ANC, with a 94.9 gaming score and 30-hour battery, though music purists will note a weaker 67.5 score.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 48
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 30
96 Overall Score
Price CA$498
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong comfort (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones with QN3 Processor (Black) Bundle with Finder Key Chain (2 Items) | Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 470 | - | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | 97.3 | 90.6 | 75.9 | 52.5 | 71.3 | 78.9 | 69.7 | 99.8 | 74.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 37.2 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 86.8 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 69.7 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 97.3 | 81.8 | 92 | 92.3 | 64.4 | 28.7 | 0 | 93.4 | 97.5 |
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