Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Shokz OpenDots ONE
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Shokz OpenDots ONE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 11 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SHOKZ OpenDots ONE-Open-Ear Headphones, Clip-On Earbuds-Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Microphone-Secure, Lightweight, Comfort-Premium Dolby Audio-Water Resistant-Fast Charging-Up to 40 hrs Playtime |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
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
Shokz OpenDots ONE
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM60.326score per dollar
vs
Shokz OpenDots ONE0.392score per dollar
Shokz OpenDots ONE offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
