Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
94 Overall Score
vs
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0032
Zildjian
67 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0032 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | leatherette |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 7 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 4700 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 94 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | 2 Levels |
| 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 | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 10 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 680 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Zildjian |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0032
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.347score per dollar
vs
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP00320.176score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.
