Beyerdynamic Amiron Home vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Sony WH-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $398.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Beyerdynamic Amiron Home
Sony WH-1000XM6

HearWiki score

Sound

8.6

9.0

Noise cancelling

9.6

Battery

8.1

Calls

9.6

Value

8.2

Price (USD)

$360

$400

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 WH-1000XM6 (2025) against Beyerdynamic Amiron Home (2018). The Sony WH-1000XM6 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.2, Top codec LC3 against aptX HD, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C.

Amiron Home2018
WH-1000XM620257 yr newer

What differsAmiron HomeWH-1000XM6

Bluetooth: 4.2; 5.3
Top codec: aptX HD; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: None; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
USB-C: No; Yes

Specifications

Amiron HomeWH-1000XM6

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $360; $400
HearWiki score: 76; 89
Released: 2018; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 45 mm dynamic; 30 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 45 mm; 30 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 40 kHz; 4 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 250 Ω; 48 Ω
Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW; 103 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 4.2; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 30 h; 40 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 30 h
Full charge time: -; 210 min
Quick charge: -; 3 min → 3 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; Yes
Controls: none; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 340 g; 254 g
Water resistance: none; none
Foldable: No; -
Detachable cable: Yes; Yes
USB-C: No; Yes
Pad material: velour; -
Connector: 3.5 mm; 3.5 mm
Balanced connection: Yes; -
Model code: 717525; -
Microphones: -; 12
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Beyerdynamic Amiron Home vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Spec	Beyerdynamic Amiron Home	Sony WH-1000XM6
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$360	$400
HearWiki score	76 / 100 Great	89 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2018	2025
Audio
Driver	45 mm dynamic	30 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	45 mm	30 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	5 Hz - 40 kHz	4 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	250 Ω	48 Ω
Sensitivity	102 dB/mW	103 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	4.2	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	30 h	40 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	30 h
Full charge time	-	210 min
Quick charge	-	3 min → 3 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	Yes
Controls	none	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	340 g	254 g
Water resistance	none	none
Foldable	No	-
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C	No	Yes
Pad material	velour	-
Connector	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Balanced connection	Yes	-
Model code	717525	-
Calls
Microphones	-	12
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Beyerdynamic Amiron Home

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Copper is a premium closed-back over-ear headphone that combines Tesla driver technology with modern wireless convenience. It offers personalized sound through the MIY app, intuitive touch controls, and an impressive 30-hour battery life, while supporting high-resolution codecs like aptX HD and AAC for versatile, quality audio streaming.

Pro:Excellent battery life of around 30 hours
Pro:Supports high-quality aptX HD and low-latency aptX LL codecs
Pro:Personalized sound tuning via companion app

Con:Relatively heavy at 400 grams
Con:Bluetooth version is dated (2.1+), limiting some modern features
Con:Closed-back design may reduce breathability during extended use

Sony WH-1000XM6

The Sony WH-1000XM6 is a premium over-ear wireless headphone that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with a long-lasting battery and support for high-quality audio codecs. It features multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and a transparent mode, making it a versatile choice for both focused listening and everyday commutes. With a lightweight build and tactile controls, it balances comfort and functionality for extended use.

Pro:Adaptive active noise cancellation for personalized silencing
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless device switching
Pro:Transparency mode for ambient awareness when needed

Con:No water resistance rating for wet conditions
Con:No wireless charging option
Con:Relies on physical buttons rather than touch controls

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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