Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
Premium wireless over-ear headphones with Sony's advanced adaptive noise cancellation, studio-tuned sound, and clear calling.
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38/100
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MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Premium wireless over-ear headphones with adaptive hybrid ANC, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and a user-replaceable 57-hour battery.
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62/100
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Sony WH-1000XM6
38/100
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MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
62/100
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| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Specification | MOMENTUM 5 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
$398.00 | Current priceWhy it mattersThe difference is too small to be meaningful. | $399.95 |
over-ear | Form factorWhy it mattersThis factual attribute is shown for context and does not affect the score. | over-ear |
40 hours | Maximum battery lifeWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 17 hours. | 57 hours |
30 hours | Battery life with ANCWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 27 hours. | 57 hours |
Yes | Active noise cancellationWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Transparency / ambient modeWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
254 grams | WeightWhy it mattersSony WH-1000XM6 leads by 36 grams. | 290 grams |
5.3 | Bluetooth versionWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 0.1. | 5.4 |
Yes | Bluetooth multipointWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Wired audioWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Not verified | USB-C audioWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Yes |
3.5 hours | Full charge timeWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 1.5 hours. | 2 hours |
Yes | Spatial audioWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Not verified | Water resistanceWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Not verified |
Yes | FoldableWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Carrying case includedWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Editorial guidance
MOMENTUM 5 Wireless takes this one—by the receipts.
MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads the Balanced result 62–38, driven by maximum battery life and battery life with anc.
Buy Sony WH-1000XM6 if…
Prioritize weight (254 grams).
Buy MOMENTUM 5 Wireless if…
Prioritize maximum battery life (57 hours) and battery life with anc (57 hours).
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Owner-approved guidance · Balanced preset · headphones-v2.0.0
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This Balanced score uses 96% of its configured weight. The products share 91% of core Headphones facts. Missing and non-applicable facts never count as losses.
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