Sony WF-1000XM6
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 21 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC, aptX |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | AAC, SBC, aptX |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 15 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | ShurePlus PLAY |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Strong mic (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.