Sony WH-1000XM6
LC-dolida LC001
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
LC-dolida LC001
This sleep headband is widely praised for its comfort, sound quality, and long battery life, especially among side sleepers. A few users report defective units or fit issues, but most find it a great value for listening to music or white noise while sleeping.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleeping
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Easy to charge
- Good value for money
Cons
- Defective units reported
- Not comfortable for side sleeping for some
- Speakers feel like flat stones
- Slips off during sleep
- Gets hot on forehead
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | LC-dolida LC001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Fabric |
| Headband | synthetic leather | 95% polyester fiber and 5% spandex |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | LC-dolida Sleep Headphones Bluetooth, Headband Headphones Earphones Wireless, Sleep Mask for Sleeping, Sports, Gifts, Workout, Jogging, Yoga,Insomnia, Air Travel, Meditation |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 14 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 1-1.5 Hours Quick Charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 180 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Water-Resistant |
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)
LC-dolida LC001
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.