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Sony WH-1000XM6
What Buyers Say
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Users are overwhelmingly positive about these open-ear headphones, praising their lightweight comfort, secure fit, and clear sound. The open-ear design is a standout feature, allowing awareness of surroundings during workouts and daily activities. Battery life is also highlighted as impressive. Overall, they are recommended for active and everyday use.
Pros
- lightweight and comfortable
- secure fit during activity
- clear and balanced sound
- long battery life
- open-ear design for awareness
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
Scores
Specifications
| JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPWHT10WEB | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Faux Leater | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 35 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | 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 |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2.5 hours | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JLab App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
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- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
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)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.