Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL
60 Overall Score
Scores
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Travel
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Gaming
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | JBL Vibe Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | swappable ear canal tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | JBL Vibe Buds 2 - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with JBL Pure Bass Sound & Smart Ambient Technology, 4mics for Crisp, Clear Calls, up to 40Hrs of Playback, IP54 Dust & Water Resistant (Pink) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another three hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
JBL Vibe Buds 2
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.