Sony WF-1000XM6
Bluetooth version: 5.3 (SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3)
Battery life: 8hrs (24hrs total)
Weight: 6.2g each
Finishes: x 2 (black, platinum silver)
Sony has done it again. The XM6 are top all-rounders, with a sublime sound, excellent noise cancellation and a stacked feature set. They could be more comfortable, though, and the battery life is two hours shy of the Technics.
Pros
- Wonderfully natural, musical sound
- Excellent detail and dynamics
- Superb noise cancelling
- Great call quality
Cons
- Limited ear-tip options
- Bulky case
Technics EAH-AZ100
Bluetooth: 5.3 (LDAC, SBC, AAC, LC3)
Battery life: 10hrs (28hrs total)
Weight: 5.9g each
Finishes: x 4 (black, silver, midnight blue, champagne gold)
The EAH-AZ100 are also multi-talented buds. The fit is great, and they offer better battery life than the Sonys. But they're beaten for sound and ANC.
Pros
- Balanced, enjoyable sound
- Very good detail and weight
- More comfortable eartips
- Better battery life
Cons
- ANC isn't as good
- XM6 sound even clearer, more detailed and more dynamic
