Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
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JBL Tune 770NC
JBL
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
JBL Tune 770NC
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The JBL Tune 770NC headphones are praised for their excellent value, offering strong noise cancellation, impressive battery life, and good sound quality at a reasonable price. Users appreciate the comfortable fit and the companion app's customization options, though some note the ear cups could be slightly larger and the lowest noise cancellation setting mutes music. Overall, they are seen as a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable over-ear headphones.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive battery life
- Good noise cancellation
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Ear cups slightly too small
- Lowest ANC setting mutes music
- Companion app lacks features
- Average sound quality for audiophiles
- Initial setup in Chinese
Value for money 6
Battery life 5
Noise cancellation 6
Sound quality 7
Comfort 5
Companion app 4
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Tune 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | synthetic leather | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 103 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | JBL Tune 770NC - Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Bluetooth 5.3, Up to 70H Battery Life with Speed Charge, Lightweight, Comfortable & Foldable Design (Black) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio | JBL Tune 770NC - Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Bluetooth 5.3, Up to 70H Battery Life with Speed Charge, Lightweight, Comfortable & Foldable Design (Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5, HFP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 5 minutes gets you an extra 3 hours of music |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 12★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
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
JBL Tune 770NC
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6
No current pricing available
JBL Tune 770NC
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
