EPOS Impact 860T
EPOS
48 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Work
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| EPOS Impact 860T | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft, breathable cushions | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Plastic | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Microsoft Teams | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | EPOS Connect | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
EPOS Impact 860T
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (71st percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
EPOS Impact 860T0.339score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
EPOS Impact 860T offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.
