Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
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HiFiMan He400SE
HiFiMan
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
HiFiMan He400SE
92 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The HiFiMan HE400se is widely praised for its exceptional sound quality, particularly its natural and detailed presentation with a wide soundstage. Users highlight its comfort and solid build, though some note the need for a good amplifier and a better cable. Overall, it is considered an outstanding value for entry into planar magnetic headphones.
Pros
- Natural and detailed sound
- Wide soundstage
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Stock cable is too short
- Requires a good amplifier
- Slightly heavy
- Sound leakage in open spaces
- Treble may be recessed for some
Sound quality 7
Comfort 5
Build quality 5
Value for money 6
Cable quality 3
Amplifier requirement 4
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | HiFiMan He400SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | — |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 91 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | HIFIMAN HE400SE Stealth Magnets Version Over-Ear Open-Back Full-Size Planar Magnetic Wired Headphones for Audiophiles/Studio, Great-Sounding, Stereo, High Sensitivity, Comfortable, Sliver |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 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 | — |
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
HiFiMan He400SE
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
vs
HiFiMan He400SE0.331score per dollar
HiFiMan He400SE offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.
