Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
81 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Headband | synthetic leather | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 108.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 12★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.250score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.184score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
