MAXAUX
MAXAUX
37 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MAXAUX
No customer feedback yet
Sony WF-1000XM6
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Improved comfort and fit
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Textured surface prevents slipping
- Long battery life
Cons
- No negative points mentioned in reviews
Noise cancellation 5
Sound quality 5
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 3
Call quality 4
Build quality 2
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Specifications
| MAXAUX | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | three sizes of soft silicone ear tips | Four Sizes |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | USB-C Wired Earbuds with Microphone, Volume Control, Noise Canceling, Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S24 S23 S22, iPhone 17 16 15 Pro Pro max, Pixel Phones | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
MAXAUX
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
MAXAUX5.250score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM60.319score per dollar
MAXAUX offers 16.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
