True Wireless
Powerbeats Pro 2
79Great
$250
Full review dataPowerbeats Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $278.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM6
85Outstanding
$280
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Powerbeats Pro 2
- Sony WF-1000XM6
HearWiki score
79
85
Sound
7.9
9.3
Noise cancelling
8.2
9.2
Battery
8.8
8.4
Calls
8.3
8.4
Value
7.0
8.1
Price (USD)
$250
$280
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Sony WF-1000XM6 (2026) against Powerbeats Pro 2 (2019). The Sony WF-1000XM6 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- Powerbeats Pro 22019
- WF-1000XM620267 yr newer
What differsPowerbeats Pro 2WF-1000XM6
- Top codec
- AAC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app, Water resistance.
Specifications
Powerbeats Pro 2WF-1000XM6
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $280
- HearWiki score
- 79
- 85
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 9.5 mm dynamic
- 8.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 9.5 mm
- 8.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- AAC
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 45 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 3 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- both
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Google Assistant
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- 6.5 g
- Case weight
- 69 g
- 47.1 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 8
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
Powerbeats Pro 2
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a refined, workout-first true wireless pair that finally add adaptive active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and wireless charging to the iconic secure-fit design. They deliver a punchy, accurate sound signature, a long 10-hour battery (8 with ANC) plus a 45-hour total with the case, and remain light and comfortable for intense sessions. While the heart-rate tracking is a novel addition, it still feels limited in practice, and the premium price tag may give some buyers pause.
- Pro:Secure, lightweight fit ideal for workouts
- Pro:Very good audio accuracy and punchy bass
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
- Con:Heart-rate tracking has limited real-world usability
- Con:Premium price point
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They perform exceptionally well for music and calls, though their premium price and case size are minor trade-offs. With strong battery life and IPX4 water resistance, they are a versatile, high-performance choice for most listeners.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Solid battery life and wireless charging case
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Included ear tips may not suit all ear shapes
- Con:Charging case is somewhat bulky
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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