Sony WH-1000XM6
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 earns praise for its exceptional noise cancellation, clear sound quality, and comfortable fit for many users, with several calling it the best headphones they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious drawbacks: uncomfortable clamping force and shallow earcups causing pain, buggy multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, a fingerprint-prone finish, and disappointing customer service regarding warranty repairs and promised free gifts. While the ANC and audio are top-tier, comfort and reliability issues prevent it from being a universal recommendation.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Clear and detailed sound quality
- Comfortable for many users
- Long battery life
- Foldable design
Cons
- Uncomfortable clamping force
- Shallow earcups causing pain
- Buggy multipoint Bluetooth
- Fingerprint-prone finish
- Poor customer service
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
The Shokz OpenRun bone conduction headphones are widely praised for their comfort, open-ear design, and situational awareness, making them a favorite for runners and active users. Many appreciate the clear sound and long battery life, though some report issues with volume, Bluetooth interference, and durability. A few users experienced connection problems or physical discomfort, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Open-ear design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound clarity
- Long battery life
- Situational awareness
Cons
- Volume not loud enough
- Bluetooth interference beeping
- Durability issues
- Connection drops
- Noise cancellation false
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Shokz OpenRun Pro S810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Silicona |
| Headband | synthetic leather | Titanium |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | bone conduction |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 9 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Studio-Quality, New Sandstone Color | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless | Sony | Sa | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | 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★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | TRUE |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Shokz App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
