Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | synthetic leather | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 15 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, 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 | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | A-T Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
