
Beats
$150

Sony
$300
Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling edges out the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Pro Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones Black Blue in the headphones category, particularly in performance, scoring 6.9/10 vs 6.1/10. If you want the better overall performer, Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the headphonescategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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| Spec | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Pro Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones Black Blue | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise CancelingW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40mm✓ | 30mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 48 Ohm |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 105 dB/mW |
| ANC | Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC (-30dB) |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes (Ambient Sound) |
| EQ App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Touch Controls | Yes | Yes (touch panel) |
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri |
| Battery Life | 30hrs | 30hrs |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint | Yes (2 devices) | Yes (2 devices) |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 260g | 250g✓ |
| Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Silver |
| Price | 150$✓ | 299.99$ |
Buy Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Pro Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones Black Blue if…
The Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Pro Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones Black Blue is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling if…
Buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling edges out the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Pro Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones Black Blue in the headphones category, particularly in performance, scoring 6.9/10 vs 6.1/10. If you want the better overall performer, Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling is the clear pick.
No, Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling scores higher (4.8 vs 5.5).
Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Pro Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones Black Blue is cheaper at $150 vs $299.99 for the Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling.
The Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Pro Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones Black Blue is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Both offer 30 hours of battery life.
Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Wireless Noise Canceling is lighter at 250g vs 260g.