Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones

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General

BrandSonySony
ModelWH-1000XM5WH-1000XM6
DesignHeadphoneHeadphone
TypeOver the EarOver the Ear
ConnectivityWirelessWireless, Wired

Design and Body

Weight250 g254 g
Cord Length1.2 m
FoldableYes

Features

BluetoothYes, 5.2Yes, 5.3
Bluetooth Range10 m10 m
USBYesYes
MicrophoneYes, 4 mic per EarcupYes, 12 mics
Voice AssistantYes, Alexa/Ok GoogleYes, Google/Siri
Water ResistantYesYes
MonauralYesYes
ControlsTouch SensorIntuitive Control
Switch between Call and MusicYesYes
Additional FeaturesAuto NC Optimiser, Ambient Sound, Multipoint Connection, Multi Noise Sensor TechnologyMultipoint Connectivity, Sony Sound Connect app Controlled, Adjustable Headband With Padded Ear Cushions, Adaptive NC Optimizer, 360 Reality Audio, Magnetic Case, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, Game EQ Setting, Auto Ambient Sound Mode

Sound Features

Deep BassYesYes
Impedance48 ohm48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on); 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
Sensitivity102 dB (1 kHz) / mW103 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on); 102 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
Frequency Response4 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max)4 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max)
Driver Unit30 mm30 mm
Driver TypeDynamic
Noise ReductionAuto Noise Cancellation OptimizerHD Noise Canceling Processor QN3
Active Noise CancellationYesYes, Adaptive NC Optimizer
Other FeaturesAudio Format - SBC, AAC, LDAC, Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Spatial Sound PersonalizerHigh-Resolution Audio, Audio Format (SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3), 360 Reality Audio

Extra

Sales Package1 U Headphone, USB Cable, Carrying Case, 3.5mm Aux Cable1 U Headphones, Charging Cable, AUX Cable, User Manual
Inline RemoteYesYes
Magnet TypeNeodymium MagnetNeodymium
OtherFind your headphones with Fast Pair

Power Features

Battery3 min= 3 hour
Battery Life40 hours (ANC Off)
30 hours (ANC On)
40 hours (ANC Off)
30 hours (ANC On)
Charging Time3.5 hours

Warranty

Warranty1 year1 year
Warranty TypeManufacturerManufacturer
Covered in WarrantyManufacturing DefectManufacturing Defect
Not Covered in WarrantyPhysical DamagePhysical Damage

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