Nothing Headphone (a) A11300028
Nothing
74 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Budget
Gaming
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Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) A11300028 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | PU leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Liquid Silicone Padding | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) A11300028
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 38 specs.