Sony WF-1000XM6
Bose SoundSport Free 774373-0010
What Buyers Say
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
Bose SoundSport Free 774373-0010
The Bose SoundSport Free truly wireless earbuds receive mostly positive reviews for superb sound quality, comfort, and secure fit, but are criticized for mediocre call quality, a bulky case, and occasional connectivity issues with the left earbud. Many users praise the rich, balanced audio and battery life, while noting the lack of noise cancellation and potential synchronization delays when watching video.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great battery life
- Water and sweat resistant
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Mediocre call quality
- Bulky charging case
- Left earbud connectivity issues
- No active noise cancellation
- Audio-video sync delays
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bose SoundSport Free 774373-0010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Bose SoundSport Free, True Wireless Earbuds, (Sweatproof Bluetooth Headphones for Workouts and Sports), Midnight Blue / Citron |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Bose Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Bose SoundSport Free 774373-0010
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average battery (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.