Over-Ear
Focal Hadenys
79Great
$570
Full review dataFocal Hadenys 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 7 of 7 measures.
- Focal Hadenys
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
79
89
Sound
8.6
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.6
Battery
-
8.1
Calls
-
9.6
Value
7.7
8.2
Price (USD)
$570
$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 Focal Hadenys (2024). The Sony WH-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.
- Hadenys2024
- WH-1000XM620251 yr newer
What differsHadenysWH-1000XM6
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
HadenysWH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $570
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 79
- 89
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 25 Hz - 22 kHz
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- warm
- -
- Impedance
- 26 Ω
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 103 dB/mW
- 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
- 294 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- -
- 12
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
What reviewers said
Focal Hadenys
The Focal Hadenys is an open-back, wired over-ear headphone that pairs a warm, well-balanced sound with robust construction. Its 40mm dynamic driver delivers strong bass, smooth mids, and refined treble, while a 26-ohm impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from a wide range of sources. The design is solid but bulky, and the included cable may not be to everyone's liking.
- Pro:Easy to drive from most sources
- Pro:Warm, balanced sound with strong bass
- Pro:High-quality build and materials
- Con:Chunky design may not suit all tastes
- Con:Stock cable quality is underwhelming
- Con:Sound can feel dull at low volumes
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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