Sony WH-1000XM6
Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 17-180300
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
Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 17-180300
The Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 2.0 receives mixed feedback. While many long-time users praise its comfort, loud volume, and clear sound, a detailed negative review highlights severe downgrades in sound and microphone quality compared to the previous model, along with the inability to use it while charging. Durability concerns are also noted, with some users recommending a warranty due to headsets lasting only about a year with daily use.
Pros
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Loud volume
- Clear sound quality
- Long wireless range
- USB-C charging
Cons
- Cannot use while charging
- Poor sound quality compared to previous model
- Poor microphone quality
- Reduced noise cancellation
- Durability issues (lasts about a year)
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 17-180300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Perforated Cooling Gel, Protein Leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather | rubberized |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 2.0 Wireless Bluetooth Headset – One-Ear Piece Trucker Professional Headset - Bluetooth 5.2 with Microphone – 60 Hours Talk Time, 1200 Hours Standby |
| 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 | 96% |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 17-180300
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.