Sony WH-1000XM6 WH1000XM6/B
Sony
85 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Calls
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Music
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH1000XM6/B | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-K Black | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Black | Over Ear | Over E |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1 m |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Charge for 3 minutes and you'll get up to 3 hours of playback | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6 WH1000XM6/B
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6 WH1000XM6/B0.213score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.245score per dollar
Technics EAH-A800 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 86 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
