Sony WH-1000XM6
EarFun Tune Pro HP220B
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
EarFun Tune Pro HP220B
The EarFun Tune Pro headphones are widely praised for their comfort, strong ANC, and impressive battery life, with many users noting the sound quality improves significantly after EQ tweaking via the app. While the lack of a carrying case and non-removable earpads are common complaints, the overall value for money is considered excellent, especially for the price. A few reviewers mention that the default sound needs adjustment and that the ANC, while good, doesn't match premium brands like Sony or Bose.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Strong active noise cancellation
- Impressive battery life
- Good sound after EQ adjustment
- Stable Bluetooth connection
Cons
- No carrying case included
- Non-removable earpads
- Default sound needs EQ adjustment
- ANC not as good as premium brands
- Ambient mode underwhelming
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | EarFun Tune Pro HP220B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | EarFun Tune Pro Active Noise Canceling Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with 5 Mics, 120H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.4, Hi-Res Audio, Multipoint Connection, Custom EQ via App, Comfortable Fit |
| 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 | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 10 min for 15 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | EarFun App |
| 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)
EarFun Tune Pro HP220B
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Tune Pro HP220B offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.
