Sony WH-1000XM6
LC-dolida LC001
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
LC-dolida LC001
Users overwhelmingly love this sleep headband for its comfort, sound quality, and battery life. Many find it perfect for sleeping on their side and appreciate that it stays in place overnight. A few minor issues include the control panel being slightly stiff and the headband riding up during wear, but overall it is highly recommended for sleep and casual use.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleeping
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Stays in place overnight
- Soft and breathable fabric
Cons
- Control panel slightly stiff
- Headband rides up during wear
- Seam at nape can be annoying
- Not loud enough for outdoor use
- No noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | LC-dolida LC001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Fabric |
| Headband | synthetic leather | highly elastic and breathable materials |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | 6.349999904632568 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | LC-dolida Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Headband Sleeping Wireless Headband Headphones with Thin HD Stereo Speakers Perfect for Side Sleepers, Sport, Yoga, Travel Insomnia Running Meditation Gifts |
| 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 | 5.4★ |
| 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★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| 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)
LC-dolida LC001
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (65th percentile)
- Below average sound (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average battery (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
LC-dolida LC001 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
