Sony WH-1000XM6
Riwbox CF9
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
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
Riwbox CF9
These Riwbox CF9 cat ear headphones are a hit with kids, praised for their cute design, fast Bluetooth pairing, and effective noise cancellation. While battery life and comfort are generally good, some users reported issues with the detachable microphone and ear pad durability. Overall, they offer great value for money as a fun, kid-friendly audio accessory.
Pros
- Cute cat ear design
- Fast Bluetooth pairing
- Colorful LED lights
- Effective noise cancellation
- Soft and comfortable ear pads
Cons
- Detachable microphone not bendable
- Ear pads may tear easily
- Long 5-second press to power off
- Wired cable lacks mic/controls
- Ears get sore after prolonged use
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Riwbox CF9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | high-protein breathable sponge |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Riwbox CF9 Kids Bluetooth Headphones Cat Ear with LED Light Up,Safe 85dB Volume Limit,Built-in Mic&Boom Mic for Calls,Kids Wireless&Wired Headphones for Tablet/Airplane/School/Online Learning |
| Surround | Sony 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 Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
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)
Riwbox CF9
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Riwbox CF9 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 43 specs.
