Sony WF-1000XM6
Shokz OpenFit
What Buyers Say
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Improved comfort and fit
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Textured surface prevents slipping
- Long battery life
Cons
- No negative points mentioned in reviews
Shokz OpenFit
Overall, users find these Shokz open-ear headphones comfortable and excellent for maintaining situational awareness. However, consistent complaints about unreliable touch controls and poor call quality with cutting in and out significantly detract from the experience. While some users love them for casual listening, others returned them due to major usability flaws.
Pros
- Comfortable over-ear fit
- Great situational awareness
- Lightweight design
- Clear audio quality
- Secure fit without falling out
Cons
- Unreliable touch controls
- Poor call quality with cutting out
- Not suitable for sleeping
- Fit different from headband version
- Controls are a stepdown from traditional Shokz
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Shokz OpenFit | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SHOKZ OpenFit - Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Earbuds with Earhooks, Sweat Resistant, Fast Charging, 28HRS Playtime, Compatible with iPhone & Android (Renewed) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | 5-minute quick charge provides an hour of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Shokz OpenFit
- Strong battery (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 38 specs.