Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Edition X V2
82Great
$1,300
Full review dataHiFiMAN Edition X V2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WH-1000XM6 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $400.
Over-Ear
Sony WH-1000XM6
88Outstanding
$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.
- HiFiMAN Edition X V2
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
82
88
Sound
8.5
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.5
Battery
-
7.5
Calls
-
7.0
Value
6.5
7.5
Price (USD)
$1,300
$400
Specifications
Edition X V2WH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,300
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 88
- Released
- 2016
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 80 mm planar magnetic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 80 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 50 kHz
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 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
- -
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 399 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 12
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
What reviewers said
HiFiMAN Edition X V2
These open-back planar headphones deliver a clean, balanced sound with excellent detail retrieval and a wide soundstage. Their lightweight build and comfortable fit make them suitable for long listening sessions, while the low impedance allows them to be driven easily by portable sources. The tuning is neutral-leaning, offering accurate reproduction across the frequency range without excessive coloration.
- Pro:Accurate, neutral tuning with clear treble
- Pro:Excellent detail and instrument separation
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Con:Expensive price point
- Con:Bass extension could be more impactful for some
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and lacks isolation
Sony WH-1000XM6
This premium over-ear headphone delivers class-leading adaptive noise cancellation and a well-balanced sound profile, with support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. Its 30-hour battery life, multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and intuitive button controls make it a versatile choice for both travel and daily listening. The lightweight build and 12-microphone array also ensure clear calls and effective transparency mode.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
- Pro:Comfortable and light at 254g
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Battery drops to 24 hours with ANC on
- Con:No touch controls—buttons only
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