Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Poly Voyager 5200
Poly
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
72 out of 100 high confidence 433 reviews
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
Noise cancellation 25
Comfort 20
Sound quality 18
Bluetooth connectivity 8
Customer service 7
Build quality 6
Poly Voyager 5200
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Poly Voyager 5200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | 13.600000381469727 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 90 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Poly Voyager 5200 USB-A Office Headset TAA - Microsoft Teams Certification - Siri, Google Assistant - Mono - Wireless - Bluetooth - 250 ft - 32 Ohm - Over-the-ear - Monaural - In-ear - 7.10 ft Cable - |
| 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 | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SSP2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 2.1600000858306885 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.600000023841858 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Poly Lens |
| 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)
Poly Voyager 5200
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6
Poly Voyager 5200
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
