Sony WH-1000XM6
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 48
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
100 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong sound (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Sensitivity | 103 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 40 |
| Charge Time | 3.5 |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 12 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 | Apple AirPods Max 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 480 | - | 16 | 16 | - |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 40 | 60 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | 98.3 | 98 | 90.4 | 98.5 | 82.1 | 79.8 | 99.9 | 84.1 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.3 | 81 | 74.7 | 97.9 | 91.2 | 43.9 | 98.3 | 95.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.3 | 99.1 | 94.1 | 98.9 | 76.6 | 51 | 97.6 | 95.1 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.5 | 81 | 90.4 | 100 | 91.2 | 87.1 | 95.6 | 90 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 90 | 81 | 94.1 | 98.4 | 97.7 | 51 | 96.6 | 95.1 |
| Apple AirPods Max 2 Compare | 98.3 | 78.7 | 90.4 | 90.9 | 70.9 | 29.9 | 99.4 | 95.1 |
Usage Scores
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