Riwbox AC2
Riwbox
50 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Riwbox AC2
72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Riwbox Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and battery life, with many users praising the value for money. However, a significant number of reviews mention issues such as high-pitched feedback or squealing after calls, connectivity problems, and poor customer support. While the noise cancellation and lightweight design are appreciated, durability concerns and inconsistent mic performance for calls are noted.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality for price
- Comfortable to wear
- Long battery life
- Lightweight design
Cons
- High-pitched feedback/squealing after calls
- Poor customer support
- Fuzzy sound quality in some units
- Connectivity issues
- Mic not ideal for long calls
Noise cancellation 5
Sound quality 7
Battery life 4
Comfort 5
Build quality 2
Customer support 3
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Riwbox AC2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Riwbox Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, 60H Playtime, High-Fidelity, Foldable, Comfort&Immersion for Work/Commuting (Blue) | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Riwbox AC2
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Riwbox AC20.077score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.015score per dollar
Riwbox AC2 offers 5.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
