Sony WH-1000XM6
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
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
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
The Dyson OnTrac headphones receive generally positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, impressive sound quality, and effective noise cancellation. Users highlight the comfortable fit, especially for those with glasses or larger heads, and the clear, bass-heavy sound. However, the high price, lack of multipoint Bluetooth, limited EQ customization, and the heavy weight are common criticisms. The automatic play/pause sensor can be finicky for users with small ears.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Excellent sound quality with clear bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for large heads
- Good build quality
Cons
- High price point
- Heavy weight
- No multipoint Bluetooth support
- Limited EQ customization
- Finicky automatic play/pause sensor
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Dyson OnTrac 759557-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | microfiber |
| Headband | synthetic leather | Aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 6 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 10-minute charge delivers 2.5 hours of extra battery, 30-minute charge delivers 9 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | hold down for voice commands |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | MyDyson 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)
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
