Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser RS 255
Sennheiser
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
Sennheiser RS 255
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Sennheiser RS 255 wireless TV headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, low latency, and comfortable design. Users highlight the convenience of private listening without disturbing others, long battery life, and the effective Auracast technology. A few concerns about thin padding and cramped ear cups are noted, but overall it is praised as a high-quality, immersive audio solution for TV and movies.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Low latency for lip-sync
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Long battery life
- Easy setup and use
Cons
- Thin padding on headband
- Cramped ear cups for some
- Expensive price point
- Not noise-cancelling
Sound quality 8
Comfort 6
Battery life 5
Latency 4
Ease of use 4
Build quality 3
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser RS 255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | plush |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sennheiser RS 255 TV Headphones - Bluetooth Headphones and Transmitter Bundle - Low Latency Wireless Headphones with Virtual Surround Sound, Speech Clarity and Auracast Technology - 50 h Battery |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser RS 255 TV Headphones - Bluetooth Headphones and Transmitter Bundle - Low Latency Wireless Headphones with Virtual Surround Sound, Speech Clarity and Auracast Technology - 50 h Battery | Sen |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 12★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sennheiser RS 255
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser RS 2550.156score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
