Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
Denon PerL PERLWHT
Denon
71 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Denon PerL PERLWHT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic Driver |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Denon PerL True Wireless Earbuds - Adaptive Active Headphones Wireless Noise Canceling, Masimo Adaptive Acoustic Technology, Spatial Audio, 24Hr Battery Life, Wirefree Charging, White |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | Fast charging case |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Denon Headphone app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
Denon PerL PERLWHT
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (83th percentile)83th %ile
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM60.334score per dollar
vs
Denon PerL PERLWHT0.716score per dollar
Denon PerL PERLWHT offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
