Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
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EarFun Wave Life HP201B
EarFun
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
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EarFun Wave Life HP201B
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The EarFun Wave Life headphones offer excellent value for money, with strong noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life. While the sound quality out of the box is bass-heavy and lacks detail in mids and highs, the companion app allows for EQ adjustments, though this can reduce volume. Some users reported concerns about build durability and the lack of a carrying case or 3.5mm jack, but overall, most are satisfied given the low price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Impressive battery life
- Easy-to-use app with EQ
Cons
- No carrying case included
- No 3.5mm audio jack
- Bass-heavy default sound
- EQ adjustments reduce volume
- Build durability concerns
Value for money 8
Noise cancellation 8
Sound quality 7
Comfort 6
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | EarFun Wave Life HP201B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | soft cushions |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | composite |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | EarFun Wave Life Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones, 4 Mics AI Clear Call, Deep Bass, 60H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Custom EQ, Multipoint Connection |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 12★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Custom EQ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
EarFun Wave Life HP201B
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 32 specs.