Over-Ear
GoldPlanar Gl2000 Dual-Magenetic
57Average
$560
Full review dataGoldPlanar Gl2000 Dual-Magenetic 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.
- GoldPlanar Gl2000 Dual-Magenetic
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
57
89
Sound
7.1
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.6
Battery
-
8.1
Calls
-
9.6
Value
5.3
8.2
Price (USD)
$560
$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 GoldPlanar Gl2000 Dual-Magenetic (2021). The Sony WH-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- Gl2000 Dual-Magenetic2021
- WH-1000XM620254 yr newer
What differsGl2000 Dual-MageneticWH-1000XM6
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Specifications
Gl2000 Dual-MageneticWH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $560
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 57
- 89
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 112.5 mm planar magnetic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 112.5 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 4 Hz - 50 kHz
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- warm
- -
- Impedance
- 60 Ω
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 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
- none
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 530 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
GoldPlanar Gl2000 Dual-Magenetic
The GoldPlanar Gl2000 is a large, open-back planar magnetic headphone that offers a warm, engaging sound with strong dynamics and texture, making it a solid entry point into planar audio. Its dual-sided magnet design and 112.5mm driver deliver good efficiency and low distortion, though its resolution and refinement may not fully justify the price for all listeners. Comfort is generally praised, and the detachable cable with balanced support adds flexibility, but it lacks built-in controls or ANC.
- Pro:Efficient and easier to drive than many planars
- Pro:Warm, musical tuning with good texture and dynamics
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Con:Resolution and bass transient performance are only average for the price
- Con:Stock leather pads can overly warm the sound
- Con:Build refinement trails some competitors at this price
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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