TALIX H30
Sony WH-1000XM6
What Buyers Say
TALIX H30
These over-ear Bluetooth ANC headphones offer excellent value for the price, with many users praising the sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. The active noise cancellation is highly effective, though some users report issues like static noise on one side or the ANC turning off when not connected via Bluetooth. Durability concerns exist, with a few users experiencing frame breakage after extended use, but overall satisfaction remains high given the low cost.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Impressive battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- ANC turns off without Bluetooth
- Static noise on one side with ANC
- Frame breaks after extended use
- Tight fit causes headaches
- ANC button instead of switch
Sony WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 earns praise for its exceptional noise cancellation, clear sound quality, and comfortable fit for many users, with several calling it the best headphones they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious drawbacks: uncomfortable clamping force and shallow earcups causing pain, buggy multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, a fingerprint-prone finish, and disappointing customer service regarding warranty repairs and promised free gifts. While the ANC and audio are top-tier, comfort and reliability issues prevent it from being a universal recommendation.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Clear and detailed sound quality
- Comfortable for many users
- Long battery life
- Foldable design
Cons
- Uncomfortable clamping force
- Shallow earcups causing pain
- Buggy multipoint Bluetooth
- Fingerprint-prone finish
- Poor customer service
Scores
Specifications
| TALIX H30 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Adjustable Headband, Built-In Voice Assistant, Foldable, Noise Cancellation, Volume Control | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Studio-Quality, New Sandstone Color | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless | Sony | Sa |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 110 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours playback | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-In Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
TALIX H30
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
TALIX H30 offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
