Apple EarPods

Apple EarPods

Apple
15 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony
95 Overall Score

Scores

Commute
Apple
11
Sony
94
Budget
Apple
16
Sony
94
Gaming
Apple
18
Sony
93
Work
Apple
14
Sony
90
Studio
Apple
13
Sony
86
Calls
Apple
15
Sony
83
Music
Apple
11
Sony
78

Specifications

Apple EarPodsSony WH-1000XM6
Design
Form Factor—over-ear
Open/Closed—closed
Foldable—✓★
Weight—0.25 kg★
Ear Cushion—synthetic leather
Headband—synthetic leather
Audio
Driver Type—dynamic
Driver Size—30 mm★
Freq Min—5 Hz★
Impedance—48 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
Codecs—LDAC
Noise Control
ANC—✓★
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency—✓★
Connectivity
Wireless—✓★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Wired ConnectorLightning3.5mm
Detachable Cable—✓★
Battery
Battery Life—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

Apple EarPods

  • Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average social proof (30th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (30th 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

Apple EarPods

No current pricing available

Sony WH-1000XM6

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6

Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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