Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
Apple
Apple
52 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | semi-in-ear |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | USB C Headphones for iPhone 17 16 15 Plus/Galaxy S26 S25 Wired Earbuds with Microphone for Samsung S24 S23 S22 S21 S20 Ultra, Magnetic Noise Canceling in-Ear Type C Earphone for iPad 10/Pixel 8a, Pink |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | intelligent voice wake up |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
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
Apple
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.