Sony WH-1000XM6
Skullcandy Riff 2
What Buyers Say
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
Skullcandy Riff 2
The Skullcandy Riff Wireless 2 headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and comfortable fit, but several report discomfort during extended wear and issues with the companion app not recognizing the device. The ear pads are also noted as needing improvement.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Bluetooth and aux connectivity
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing
Cons
- Uncomfortable for long wear
- App does not recognize device
- Ear pads need improvement
- Short cables
- Complicated equalizer settings
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Skullcandy Riff 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Plastic |
| Headband | synthetic leather | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 94 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 94 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | 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★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 34 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 4 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Skullcandy App |
| 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Skullcandy Riff 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Riff 2 offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.
