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Sony WH1000XM6 WH1000XM6/S
Its adaptive noise cancellation, driven by six beamforming microphones and advanced processors, pairs with a 40-hour battery life to block ambient sound effectively. A 30mm carbon fiber dome driver in a mere 85-gram chassis delivers precise high-fidelity audio, and the included 3-year protection plan adds long-term value. These are best for remote workers and frequent callers needing crystal-clear voice isolation in busy environments.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 48
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 40
57 Overall Score
Price $430
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong battery (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 40 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH1000XM6 WH1000XM6/S | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 470 | - | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 40 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH1000XM6 WH1000XM6/S | 97.3 | 90.6 | 33.7 | 53 | 73.4 | 65.1 | 54.3 | 28.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 97.3 | 81.8 | 92 | 92.3 | 64.4 | 28.7 | 93.4 | 97.5 |
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