Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Audio-Technica
30 Overall Score
Scores
Commute
Budget
Gaming
Work
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.85 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | — |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Bronze Wrap |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 12★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
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
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.