Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
Yamaha TW-E7B
Yamaha
62 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Yamaha TW-E7B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | advanced |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Yamaha headphones experience app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Yamaha TW-E7B
- Strong build (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM60.232score per dollar
vs
Yamaha TW-E7B0.130score per dollar
Sony WF-1000XM6 offers 1.8x better value for money
Sony WF-1000XM6
Yamaha TW-E7B
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.
