Sony WH-1000XM6
AKG K702
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
AKG K702
The AKG K702 headphones are praised for their wide soundstage, detailed mids and highs, and exceptional comfort, making them ideal for analytical listening, gaming, and studio mixing. However, users consistently note a lack of bass, especially sub-bass, which can be partially addressed with EQ. They are considered a great value when on sale, but not recommended for bass-heavy music genres like heavy rock.
Pros
- Wide soundstage
- Detailed mids and highs
- Exceptional comfort
- Great for analytical listening
- Good value on sale
Cons
- Lack of bass
- Weak sub-bass
- Requires amplification
- Build feels a bit cheap
- Not for bass-heavy music
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | AKG K702 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | 3D-foam |
| Headband | synthetic leather | genuine-leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Varimotion two-layer diaphragm |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 62 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AKG Pro Audio 2458X00190 (K702) Over-Ear, Open-Back, Flat-Wire, Reference Studio Headphones,Black |
| 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 | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | XLR |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 3 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| 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)
AKG K702
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 41 specs.
