Sony WH-1000XM6
JVC Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS75NB
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
JVC Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS75NB
The JVC HA-S75NB wireless noise-cancelling headphones are praised for their extremely lightweight design and long battery life of up to 50 hours. Users appreciate the comfortable fit, good sound quality for the price, and the useful companion app that allows customization without requiring an account. However, some reviewers note that the bass and active noise cancellation could be improved, and there are minor concerns about ambient sound behavior during calls.
Pros
- Extremely lightweight design
- Long battery life (up to 50 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Good sound quality for the price
- Useful companion app with customization
Cons
- Bass could be deeper
- Noise cancellation could be improved
- Ambient sound behavior during calls
- Mostly plastic build
- Bass mode feels similar to flat
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | JVC Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS75NB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Ergonomic soft pads |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| 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 | active |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 35 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | JVC Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Water-Resistant |
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)
JVC Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS75NB
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
