Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
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JBL Tour One M2
JBL
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
JBL Tour One M2
82 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews
The JBL Tour One M2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, impressive sound quality, and comfortable design. Users frequently compare them favorably to more expensive brands like Bose and Sony, noting great value for the price. However, some users report durability concerns with the rotating parts and plastic finish, and a few find the touch controls overly sensitive or the maximum volume insufficient for very loud listening.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable for long use
- Good value for money
- Effective ANC for travel
Cons
- Durability issues with rotating parts
- Plastic finish peeling
- Touch controls too sensitive
- Maximum volume not loud enough
- Accidental button presses
Noise cancellation 15
Sound quality 18
Comfort 8
Value for money 6
Build quality 5
Touch controls 4
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Tour One M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | JBL Tour One M2 - Wireless Over-Ear True Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4-mic Superior Calls with Voice Control, JBL's Legendary Pro Sound & Spatial Sound, Fast Pair Enabled (Champagne) |
| Surround | — | JBL Tour One M2 - Wireless Over-Ear True Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4-mic Superior Calls with Voice Control, JBL's Legendary Pro Sound & Spatial Sound, Fast Pair Enabled (Champagne) | JBL T |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | True Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 12★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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 Tour One M2
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 36 specs.