Sony WH1000XM6B.UC
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 48
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
97 Overall Score
Price €449
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong sound (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 446 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Sensitivity | 103 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Adaptive NC Optimizer, Mastered by Engineers, Studio-Quality, 30-Hour Battery, Platinum Silver | Sony |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH1000XM6B.UC | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC | TOZO HT3 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 42 | 40 | 32 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | - | 34 | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 57 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH1000XM6B.UC | 98.4 | 91.6 | 92.2 | 92.1 | 78.5 | 82.3 | 99.9 | 82.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT Compare | 98.4 | 98.6 | 78.5 | 96.4 | 90.2 | 56.3 | 96.8 | 99.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.6 | 78.5 | 97.5 | 87.6 | 56.3 | 97.8 | 65 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 69.8 | 78.5 | 86.7 | 94.6 | 88.6 | 99.3 | 98.6 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 90.8 | 86.4 | 95.3 | 98.9 | 97.9 | 56.3 | 97.3 | 94.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 90.8 | 69.8 | 92.2 | 46.2 | 75.6 | 82.3 | 94 | 89.2 |
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