Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $278.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

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

Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro
Sony WF-1000XM6

HearWiki score

Sound

8.8

9.3

Noise cancelling

5.8

9.2

Battery

7.6

8.4

Calls

5.6

8.4

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$330

$280

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?

Mixed generations

Sony WF-1000XM6 (2026) against Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro brings Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3, while the Sony WF-1000XM6 answers with LE Audio (LC3).

NuraTrue Pro2022
WF-1000XM620264 yr newer

What differsNuraTrue ProWF-1000XM6

Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes

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

Specifications

NuraTrue ProWF-1000XM6

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $330; $280
HearWiki score: 64; 85
Released: 2022; 2026
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 8.4 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 8.4 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 101 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 101 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 8 h
Battery incl. case: 32 h; 24 h
Full charge time: -; 90 min
Quick charge: 5 min → 1 h; 3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
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; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Google Assistant
Weight: 17.2 g; 6.5 g
Case weight: 51.2 g; 47.1 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 8; 8
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM6
Spec	Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro	Sony WF-1000XM6
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$330	$280
HearWiki score	64 / 100 Good	85 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2026
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	8.4 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	8.4 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	101 Ω	-
Sensitivity	101 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	8 h
Battery incl. case	32 h	24 h
Full charge time	-	90 min
Quick charge	5 min → 1 h	3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
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	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Google Assistant
Design
Weight	17.2 g	6.5 g
Case weight	51.2 g	47.1 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	8	8
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro

The NuraTrue Pro earbuds combine adaptive noise cancellation with a 10mm dynamic driver and support for high-quality codecs including aptX Lossless. They offer a solid 8-hour battery life per charge, extendable to 32 hours with the case, along with Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint and touch controls. With IPX4 water resistance and wireless charging, they are designed for versatile daily use.

Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Supports aptX Lossless and multipoint
Pro:32-hour total battery with case

Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours
Con:High impedance may require higher volume
Con:No mention of ear tip options

Sony WF-1000XM6

The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They perform exceptionally well for music and calls, though their premium price and case size are minor trade-offs. With strong battery life and IPX4 water resistance, they are a versatile, high-performance choice for most listeners.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
Pro:Solid battery life and wireless charging case

Con:Premium price point
Con:Included ear tips may not suit all ear shapes
Con:Charging case is somewhat bulky

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

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