Sony WF-1000XM6
Bluetooth version: 5.3 (SBC, AAC, LDAC)
Battery life: Buds: 8hrs; total: 24hrs (with case)
Weight: 6.2g each
Finishes: x 2 (black, platinum silver)
Sony’s latest flagship earbuds are its best yet and boast a new design, a more natural sound than their predecessors and better ANC. Battery life hasn’t gone up, though, and they still aren’t the comfiest buds out there.
Pros
- Musical, natural sound
- Superb detail levels
- Excellent ANC
- Great call quality
Cons
- Eartip options are still limited
- Could still feel more secure
- Case is bulkier than XM5
- Still no aptX
Sony WF-1000XM5
Bluetooth: 5.3 (SBC, AAC, LDAC)
Wireless charging: Yes
Battery life: 8hrs (+16hrs from charging case)
Weight: 5.9g (per earbud)
Sony's previous flagship buds are still very good for the money, especially given the discounts available online, but they have been overtaken in the sound quality and ANC stakes.
Pros
- Excellent clarity
- Still musical and entertaining
- Good ANC
- Comparable call quality
Cons
- Sound lean compared to XM6
- ANC can be bettered
- Bass is better on XM6
- Could feel more secure
