Sony WH-1000XM6
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
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
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
These cat-ear headphones are adored for their cute design, customizable lighting, and comfort, but they suffer from significant Bluetooth connectivity issues, short battery life, and mediocre sound quality. While some users find them acceptable for cozy gaming when used wired, others report complete failure within months. The mic quality is passable but not great, and the price of $70+ feels high given the performance.
Pros
- Cute cat ear design
- Customizable RGB lighting
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Retractable microphone
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Short battery life (1-3 hours)
- Mediocre sound quality
- Poor microphone quality
- No lighting when wired
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | EASARS Cat Ear GS510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | high-grade soft silicone |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | EASARS Cat Ear Headphones, Gaming Headset (Wireless, Green) |
| 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 | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| 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★ | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2.5 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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)
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.
