Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
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JBL Quantum 360X
JBL
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
JBL Quantum 360X
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The JBL Quantum 360X wireless gaming headset receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its comfort, sound quality, and versatile connectivity. Users praise its lightweight design, long battery life, and seamless switching between Bluetooth and the wireless dongle for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. A few minor criticisms include slightly flimsy build, mediocre microphone quality for recording, and one report of a missing USB dongle. Overall, it is highly recommended for casual gaming and work-from-home use.
Pros
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Great sound quality with clear bass
- Long battery life (20+ hours)
- Seamless Bluetooth and dongle switching
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Slightly flimsy build quality
- Mediocre microphone for recording
- One report of missing USB dongle
- A bit heavy for some users
- Sound lacked a little for one reviewer
Comfort 7
Sound quality 8
Battery life 5
Connectivity 6
Build quality 3
Microphone quality 4
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Quantum 360X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | breathable fabric with memory foam |
| Headband | synthetic leather | lightweight headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | JBL Quantum 360X - Wireless Consol Over-Ear Gaming Headset for Xbox with Detachable Boom mic, Up to 22-Hour Battery Life, Memory Foam Comfort, Compatible with Windows Sonic Surround Sound (Black) |
| Surround | — | JBL Quantum 360X - Wireless Consol Over-Ear Gaming Headset for Xbox with Detachable Boom mic, Up to 22-Hour Battery Life, Memory Foam Comfort, Compatible with Windows Sonic Surround Sound (Black) | JB |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | Five minutes gets you an extra hour of playback time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 12★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL QuantumENGINE PC Suite |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
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
JBL Quantum 360X
- Strong comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.