Over-Ear
JBL Tour One
48Weak
$300
Full review dataJBL Tour One 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.
- JBL Tour One
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
48
89
Sound
6.8
9.0
Noise cancelling
6.3
9.6
Battery
7.6
8.1
Calls
6.8
9.6
Value
-
8.2
Price (USD)
$300
$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 (2021). The Sony WH-1000XM6 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).
- Tour One2021
- WH-1000XM620254 yr newer
What differsTour OneWH-1000XM6
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- Top codec
- AAC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
Platform
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Tour OneWH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 48
- 89
- Released
- 2021
- 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
- 95 dB/mW
- 103 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- AAC
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 50 h
- 40 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 25 h
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 210 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 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
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Yes
- Weight
- 273 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 4
- 12
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
What reviewers said
JBL Tour One
It features Bluetooth 5.0, AAC support, and multipoint connectivity, along with a neutral sound profile and comfortable fit. The included app and custom EQ allow for tailored listening experiences.
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Pro:Custom EQ via companion app
- Con:No water resistance
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only AAC codec support
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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