Alienware AW920H
Alienware
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Budget
Gaming
Work
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Alienware AW920H | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam leatherette | synthetic leather |
| Headband | adjustable headband | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Alienware AW920H Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset - Dolby Atmos Virtual Surround Sound, Active Noise Cancelling, AI-driven Noise-Cancelling microphone, USB-C Wireless Dongle - Dark Side of the Moon | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Active | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 55 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes of charging provides up to 6 hours of usage | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Alienware Command Center | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
Pros & Cons
Alienware AW920H
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
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
Pricing
Alienware AW920H
No current pricing available
Sony WH-1000XM6
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 36 specs.
