Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud Alpha HX-HSCA-RD/AM
HyperX
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | HyperX Cloud Alpha HX-HSCA-RD/AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | cuero suave flexible |
| Headband | synthetic leather | aluminio |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 50 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 Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2999999523162842 m |
| 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 | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
HyperX Cloud Alpha HX-HSCA-RD/AM
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.015score per dollar
vs
HyperX Cloud Alpha HX-HSCA-RD/AM0.039score per dollar
HyperX Cloud Alpha HX-HSCA-RD/AM offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.
