Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
93 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Audio-Technica
67 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | — |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 32 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | 4 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 3.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.