Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling
Sony WF-1000XM6
What Buyers Say
Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling
The Beats Studio Buds + receive generally positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and seamless integration with Apple devices. However, several users report significant connectivity issues with iPhones, build quality concerns like loose mesh screens, and the lack of wireless charging. While many praise the comfort and design, a few find the earbuds difficult to remove from the case and note that they get dirty easily.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Seamless Apple device integration
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Good battery life
Cons
- Connectivity issues with iPhone
- No wireless charging
- Build quality concerns (loose mesh)
- Difficult to remove from case
- Earbuds get dirty easily
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Improved comfort and fit
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Textured surface prevents slipping
- Long battery life
Cons
- No negative points mentioned in reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | four pairs of silicone tip sizes | Four Sizes |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Enhanced Apple & Android Compatibility, Built-in Microphone, Sweat Resistant Bluetooth Headphones, Spatial Audio - Cosmic Silver | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | personalized | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 36 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.