Sony WH-1000XM6
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 receives generally positive feedback for its exceptional noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and comfortable fit, with many users calling it the best wireless headphone they have owned. However, there are significant and recurring complaints about poor call quality, excessive clamping force causing discomfort, and a cheap-feeling plastic build that some find unacceptable at the premium price point. A notable number of users also report hardware defects like crackling sounds or buzzing in one ear, and the companion app receives mixed reviews for being cluttered or unintuitive.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality and clarity
- Comfortable for long listening sessions
- Long battery life (30 hours)
- Foldable design for portability
Cons
- Poor call quality with muffled audio
- Excessive clamping force causes discomfort
- Cheap plastic build for premium price
- Hardware defects like crackling or buzzing
- Ear pads stain easily from body oils
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | synthetic leather | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones with QN3 Processor (Black) Bundle with Finder Key Chain (2 Items) | Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Sony WH-1000XM6 wins 7 specs while JBL Tune 670NC wins 6.