Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
Anker Space A40 by Anker Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless
Anker
83 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Anker Space A40 by Anker Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | 5 sizes |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | 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
Anker Space A40 by Anker Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.