Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro Pro 2
Google
76 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Calls
Travel
Fitness
Commute
Music
Gaming
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
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
Google Pixel Buds Pro Pro 2
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM60.334score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro Pro 20.401score per dollar
Google Pixel Buds Pro Pro 2 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
