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JBL Tour One M2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Sony WH-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a 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 $398.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • JBL Tour One M2
  • Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
62
88
Sound
6.5
9.0
Noise cancelling
7.2
9.6
Battery
8.8
8.1
Calls
7.0
9.6
Value
8.4
8.2
Price (USD)
$160
$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?

New platform

Sony WH-1000XM6 (2025) against JBL Tour One M2 (2022). The Sony WH-1000XM6 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).

  • Tour One M22022
  • WH-1000XM620253 yr newer
What differsTour One M2WH-1000XM6

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Tour One M2WH-1000XM6
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$160
$400
HearWiki score
62
88
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Discontinued
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
10 Hz - 40 kHz
4 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
48 Ω
Sensitivity
93 dB/mW
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
50 h
40 h
Battery life (ANC on)
30 h
30 h
Full charge time
120 min
210 min
Quick charge
10 min → 5 h
3 min → 3 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Alexa, Google Assistant
Yes
Weight
278 g
254 g
Water resistance
none
none
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
4
12
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

JBL Tour One M2

The JBL Tour One M2 is a premium over-ear wireless headphone with adaptive noise cancellation and an impressive 50-hour battery life when ANC is off. It supports high-resolution audio via LDAC and LDHC codecs, along with Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint for seamless device switching. With a comfortable 268g build, it also offers quick charging, wear detection, and a customizable EQ through its companion app.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 50 hours without ANC
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs
  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation with transparency mode
  • Con:No official water resistance rating
  • Con:Sensitivity is relatively low at 93 dB/mW
  • Con:Heavier than some rivals at 268 grams

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

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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