Sony WH-1000XM6
Bluetooth: 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Noise cancelling? Yes
Battery Life: 30 hours
Finishes: x 3 (black, blue, silver)
Weight: 254g
Exceptional all-rounders that have honoured the XM series legacy while bringing in some much-desired improvements, the WH-1000XM6 help to set the standard for wireless headphones at this level.
For
- Exceptional levels of detail
- Greater sense of dynamism than Px7 S3
- More spacious, musical sound
- ANC is clearly better than B&W rivals
Against
- No aptX HD support
- Don't feel as premium as the Px7 S3
- No audio via USB-C
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bluetooth: 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Classic, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive
Noise cancelling? Yes
Battery Life: 30 hours
Finishes: x 3 (black, blue, white)
Weight: 300g
B&W's latest headphones are a stellar offering, with outstanding build quality supported by superb sound and a future-proofed feature set. A very attractive pair of over-ears.
For
- Full-bodied sonic character
- Impressive levels of textural insight
- Arguably greater perceived value than XM6
- Offer USB-C 24-bit/96kHz hi-res audio
Against
- XM6 arguably sound more entertaining
- Unlike the XM6, don’t fold away
- Not all features are available straight away
- ANC quality isn't up to standards
