Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser CX 300S Black
Sennheiser
49 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Commute
Budget
Fitness
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Sennheiser CX 300S Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 118 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | 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 | 3.5mm |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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
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
Sennheiser CX 300S Black
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM60.380score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser CX 300S Black1.697score per dollar
Sennheiser CX 300S Black offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
