Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenDots Air
Shokz
65 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Commute
Budget
Fitness
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Shokz OpenDots Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 11.800000190734863 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 97.5 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | 10min=2hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Shokz OpenDots Air
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.