Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
93 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Buds3 FE In-Ear Noise Cancelling True Wireless
Samsung
37 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Buds3 FE In-Ear Noise Cancelling True Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Samsung Buds3 FE In-Ear Noise Cancelling True Wireless
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (75th percentile)
- Below average battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.