Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
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Sennheiser HD 599 508697
Sennheiser
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
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Sennheiser HD 599 508697
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Sennheiser HD 599 SE headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, impressive soundstage, and clear, warm audio. Users highlight the lightweight design, soft velour ear pads, and open-back construction that reduces ear fatigue and allows ambient awareness. While some note the bass can be slightly muffled and there is sound bleed, most agree the value at sale price is outstanding, especially for gaming, music, and piano practice.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long sessions
- Impressive soundstage and clarity
- Warm, clear audio profile
- Lightweight and durable build
- Removable cable with adapters
Cons
- Sound bleed from open-back design
- Bass slightly muffled for some
- Requires EQ for optimal sound
- Not ideal for noisy environments
- No included app or ANC
Comfort 8
Sound quality 10
Soundstage 4
Bass performance 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 6
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HD 599 508697 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 38 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | — | 39 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sennheiser HD 599 - Open Headphones, Special Edition, Black, Wired |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 12★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
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
Sennheiser HD 599 508697
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.