Sony WH-1000XM6
Dell AW725H
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
Dell AW725H
The Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially when compared to other high-end brands. However, a significant number of verified buyers report severe connectivity issues, audio cutting out on one side, and poor microphone quality, with some units failing completely after a few months. The value is often described as good only when purchased on sale, not at full price.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for glasses wearers
- Long battery life
- Good sound isolation and separation
- Fabric ear cups instead of leather
Cons
- Frequent connectivity issues
- Audio cuts out on one side
- Poor microphone quality
- Units failing after a few months
- Difficult to connect to PC
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Dell AW725H | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Headband | synthetic leather | 45mm-wide headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW725H - Wired/Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, Audio Output - 20 Hz, Mini-Phone (3.5mm), Battery Talk Time Up to 55 Hrs (Bluetooth), Dark Side of The Moon |
| 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 | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 15 min for up to 6 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 | Alienware Command Center |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
| 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)
Dell AW725H
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Dell AW725H offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
