Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122

JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122

JLab
49 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony WH-1000XM6

72 out of 100 high confidence 433 reviews

The Sony WH-1000XM6 earns praise for its exceptional noise cancellation, clear sound quality, and comfortable fit for many users, with several calling it the best headphones they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious drawbacks: uncomfortable clamping force and shallow earcups causing pain, buggy multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, a fingerprint-prone finish, and disappointing customer service regarding warranty repairs and promised free gifts. While the ANC and audio are top-tier, comfort and reliability issues prevent it from being a universal recommendation.

Pros
  • Exceptional noise cancellation
  • Clear and detailed sound quality
  • Comfortable for many users
  • Long battery life
  • Foldable design
Cons
  • Uncomfortable clamping force
  • Shallow earcups causing pain
  • Buggy multipoint Bluetooth
  • Fingerprint-prone finish
  • Poor customer service
👍 Noise cancellation 25
🤔 Comfort 20
👍 Sound quality 18
👎 Bluetooth connectivity 8
👎 Customer service 7
🤔 Build quality 6

JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The JLab JBuddies Studio On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones are widely praised for their durability, comfort, and safe volume levels. Most users find them perfect for school and travel, with clear sound and a tangle-free cord. A few concerns include flimsy wire, warm ear pads, and lack of foldability, but overall they are considered a great value.

Pros
  • Durable build for active kids
  • Comfortable on-ear fit
  • Safe volume limiter
  • Tangle-free cord
  • Clear sound quality
Cons
  • Flimsy wire
  • Ear pads get warm
  • Not foldable
👍 Durability 5
👍 Comfort 6
👍 Sound quality 7
👍 Volume limiter 4
👍 Value for money 5
👎 Wire quality 2

Scores

Budget
Sony
99
JLab
55
Commute
Sony
99
JLab
33
Work
Sony
98
JLab
31
Gaming
Sony
97
JLab
43
Studio
Sony
91
JLab
52
Music
Sony
90
JLab
47
Calls
Sony
88
JLab
23

Specifications

Sony WH-1000XM6JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122
Design
Form Factorover-earon-ear
Open/Closedclosed—
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.25 kg0.17 kg★
Ear Cushionsynthetic leatherFaux Leather
Headbandsynthetic leatherStainless Steel
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size30 mm40 mm★
Drivers1★—
Freq Min4 Hz★20 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance48 Ω—
Sensitivity103 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsLDACJLab JBuddies Studio On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones, Toddler Headphones, Kid Safe, Studio Volume Safe, Volume Limiter, Folding, Adjustable, Noise Isolation, with Mic (Blue/Green)
SurroundSony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Studio-Quality, New Sandstone Color | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless | Sony | Sa—
Noise Control
ANC✓★—
ANC Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓★✗
Bluetooth5.3★—
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP—
Multipoint✓★—
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Range10 m★—
Battery
Battery Life30 hrs★—
Charge Time3 hrs★—
Fast Charging3 minutes for 3 hours playback—
ChargingUSB-C★—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★—
NC Mic✓★—
Boom Mic✗—
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google Assistant—
Touch Controls✓★—
AppSony | Sound Connect—
Volume Limiting—✓★
Gaming Mode✓★—
Water ResistanceWaterproof—

Pros & Cons

Sony WH-1000XM6

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122

  • Strong comfort (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Sony WH-1000XM6

JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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