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Sony WF-1000XM6
The 8.4mm dynamic driver and LDAC support deliver studio-level audio clarity, while the adaptive noise canceling uses 8 microphones for a 97.1/100 call score. A five-minute quick charge provides up to 1 hour of playback, and the ergonomic design ensures a secure, lightweight fit for all-day wear. These earbuds are best for frequent travelers and call-heavy users who need top-tier noise cancellation and voice clarity on the move.
form factor in-ear
driver type Dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 24
water resistance IPX4
92 Overall Score
Price CA$430
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.4 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Range | 10 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 24 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | Soundcore Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic Driver |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 24 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.7 | 86.5 | 74.8 | 71.3 | 97.8 | 75.5 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 99 | 78.3 | 93.3 | 99 | 66 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.6 | 71.7 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 86.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 89.8 | 78.7 | 96.1 | 46.4 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 94.4 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 79.8 | 98.7 | 89 | 74.8 | 71.3 | 97.8 | 99.7 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.4 | 93.5 | 71.3 | 84.9 | 86.6 |
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