Sony WH-1000XM6
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
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
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
Users generally appreciate the sound quality, comfort, and wireless connectivity of these headphones. However, some note that the earpieces are small and tend to slide off, and the battery life may not meet expectations for extended use.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Easy Bluetooth setup
- Long battery life
- Flexible connectivity options
Cons
- Small earpieces that slide off
- Short battery life for some
- Headband doesn't stay in place
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | polipiel |
| Headband | synthetic leather | Plástico |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | 28 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| 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★ | 4.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP v1.2, Hands free profile v1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
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)
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
