LIGHTSPEED Zulu 4
LIGHTSPEED
44 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Work
Gaming
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| LIGHTSPEED Zulu 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | tapered foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | stainless-steel | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 295 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 114 dB★ | 103 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | A2DP | LDAC |
| Surround | — | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | ANR | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Lightspeed Aviation App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
LIGHTSPEED Zulu 4
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
LIGHTSPEED Zulu 4
No current pricing available
Sony WH-1000XM6
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
