Over-Ear
Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024
62Good
$230
Full review dataDell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024 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
Sony WH-1000XM6
89Outstanding
$400
Full review dataScore 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.
- Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
62
89
Sound
6.5
9.0
Noise cancelling
6.0
9.6
Battery
7.0
8.1
Calls
6.5
9.6
Value
6.0
8.2
Price (USD)
$230
$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?
Half a step newer
The Sony WH-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.
- Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024Year unknown
- WH-1000XM62025
What differsPro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024WH-1000XM6
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: Top codec, LE Audio (LC3), USB-C.
Specifications
Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024WH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $230
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 62
- 89
- Released
- -
- 2025
- Availability
- Availability unknown
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 120 dB/mW
- 103 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LC3
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 78 h
- 40 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 20 h
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- 150 min
- 210 min
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 10 h
- 3 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 217.7 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- 520-BBGR
- -
- Microphones
- 5
- 12
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- MEMS
- Mic sensitivity
- -45 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024
The Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset WL5024 is a lightweight over-ear headset with hybrid active noise cancellation and a beamforming mic array for clear calls.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC off
- Pro:Fast charging via USB-C
- Pro:Hybrid ANC for effective noise reduction
- Con:Shorter battery life with ANC on
- Con:Leatherette pads may get warm
- Con:No listed multipoint support
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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