Over-Ear
FiiO Ft5
75Great
$380
Full review dataFiiO Ft5 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.
- FiiO Ft5
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
75
89
Sound
8.0
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.6
Battery
-
8.1
Calls
-
9.6
Value
7.1
8.2
Price (USD)
$380
$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
Sony WH-1000XM6 (2025) against FiiO Ft5 (2024). The Sony WH-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- Ft52024
- WH-1000XM620251 yr newer
What differsFt5WH-1000XM6
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Specifications
Ft5WH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $380
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 75
- 89
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 90 mm planar magnetic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 90 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 7 Hz - 40 kHz
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 36 Ω
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- 103 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 110
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 40 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 210 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 3 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 456 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 12
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
What reviewers said
FiiO Ft5
The FiiO FT5 is an open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers a spacious, detailed, and engaging sound signature with robust build quality. Its large 90mm driver provides textured bass and high resolution, though its substantial weight and fit may not suit all listeners, especially those with smaller heads. While not purely neutral, it offers strong performance and value for wired audio enthusiasts.
- Pro:Large 90mm planar driver produces detailed and textured sound
- Pro:Spacious and open soundstage with natural tonality
- Pro:Excellent build quality with premium materials
- Con:Heavy weight may cause discomfort during long sessions
- Con:Headband fit is less ideal for smaller heads
- Con:Open-back design provides no sound isolation
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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