Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599
Sennheiser
44 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Work
Gaming
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | soft replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | synthetic leather | Aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 12 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 39 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SENNHEISER HD 599 Open Back Headphone, Ivory |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 2.990000009536743 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.268score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 5990.309score per dollar
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
