Lenovo Headphone Yoga PC Edition 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

Lenovo Headphone Yoga PC Edition

69Good

$250

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Over-Ear

Sony WH-1000XM6

89Outstanding

$400

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Score 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.

Lenovo Headphone Yoga PC Edition
Sony WH-1000XM6

HearWiki score

Sound

7.3

9.0

Noise cancelling

7.0

9.6

Battery

7.2

8.1

Calls

8.0

9.6

Value

6.0

8.2

Price (USD)

$250

$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

Lenovo Headphone Yoga PC Edition (2026) against Sony WH-1000XM6 (2025). The Sony WH-1000XM6 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). It also adds Wear detection and Custom EQ.

Headphone Yoga PC Edition20261 yr newer
WH-1000XM62025

What differsHeadphone Yoga PC EditionWH-1000XM6

Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

Headphone Yoga PC EditionWH-1000XM6

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $250; $400
HearWiki score: 69; 89
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: 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: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 4 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 48 Ω
Sensitivity: 115 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: 7 h; 40 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 30 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 210 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 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: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 270 g; 254 g
Water resistance: none; none
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: -; Yes
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Model code: GXD1P89976; -
Microphones: 5; 12
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Lenovo Headphone Yoga PC Edition vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Spec	Lenovo Headphone Yoga PC Edition	Sony WH-1000XM6
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$250	$400
HearWiki score	69 / 100 Good	89 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2026	2025
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	30 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	30 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	4 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	48 Ω
Sensitivity	115 dB/mW	103 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	7 h	40 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	30 h
Full charge time	120 min	210 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	3 min → 3 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	270 g	254 g
Water resistance	none	none
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	-	Yes
Connector	-	3.5 mm
Model code	GXD1P89976	-
Calls
Microphones	5	12
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Lenovo Headphone Yoga PC Edition

The Lenovo Headphone Yoga PC Edition is a wireless over-ear headset designed for everyday use, featuring adaptive active noise cancellation and a transparent mode for ambient awareness. It connects via Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support, offers touch controls, and is powered by a 40mm dynamic driver, though its battery life is rated at just 7 hours per charge. The headphones are lightweight at 270 grams and rely on SBC and AAC codecs for audio transmission.

Pro:Adaptive active noise cancellation
Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
Pro:Lightweight design at 270 grams

Con:Short battery life of only 7 hours
Con:No custom EQ in the app
Con:No water resistance rating

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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