Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
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JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM
JBL
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM
72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The JBL Quantum 200 headset receives mostly positive feedback for its clear sound, comfortable memory foam ear cups, and good microphone quality at an affordable price. However, several users report durability issues, with the ear cushion fabric peeling after months of use and one unit developing a wiring fault after two years. A small number of buyers experienced severe audio defects or found the ear cups too snug for larger ears.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Comfortable memory foam ear cups
- Good microphone clarity
- Affordable price
- Sturdy build for the price
Cons
- Ear cushion fabric peeling after months
- Wiring issues after 2 years
- Ear cups too snug for large ears
- Foam windscreen comes off occasionally
- Ear cups get warm after hours
Sound quality 10
Microphone quality 6
Comfort 7
Durability 4
Value for money 6
Ear cup size 2
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | — | JBL Quantum 200 - Wired over-ear gaming headset with Voice focus directional flip-up mic and memory foam ear cushions (Black) | JBL Quantum 200 - Wired over-ear gaming headset | JBL | Black | 32 Ohms |
| 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 | — |
| 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
JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.208score per dollar
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JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM1.079score per dollar
JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
