Beats Studio Pro
Beats
73 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Beats Studio Pro | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Plastic | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Plastic | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | fully-adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10-minute Fast Fuel charge provides up to 4 hours of additional playback | 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 | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio Pro
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %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 6 of 34 specs.