Over-Ear
FiiO Ft7
81Outstanding
$700
Full review dataFiiO Ft7 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 Ft7
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
81
89
Sound
8.8
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.6
Battery
-
8.1
Calls
-
9.6
Value
8.2
8.2
Price (USD)
$700
$400
Specifications
Ft7WH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $700
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 89
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 106 mm planar magnetic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 106 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 40 kHz
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 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
- -
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 427 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 12
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
What reviewers said
FiiO Ft7
The FiiO FT7 is a premium open-back planar magnetic headphone featuring a large 106mm driver, delivering a natural and mature sound signature with strong technical performance. While it offers excellent build quality and accessories, it benefits significantly from a quality amplifier and has a few ergonomic quirks to consider. Overall, it presents a compelling high-end option that balances refinement with engaging performance, though it may not surpass the very top tier in its class.
- Pro:Large 106mm planar driver for detailed sound
- Pro:Premium build quality and accessories
- Pro:Natural, mature tuning with good balance
- Con:Benefits noticeably from a good amplifier
- Con:Some ergonomic quirks with the headband
- Con:Sub-bass response has tradeoffs
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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