Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
vs
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Razer
71 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Dual-Layered Flowknit Memory Foam Cushions |
| Headband | synthetic leather | Steel-Reinforced Frame with Padded Cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 12 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | 4 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.347score per dollar
vs
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro0.284score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
