Over-Ear
Sivga SV051
Not yet scored
$250
Full review dataSivga SV051 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sivga SV051 vs Sony WH-1000XM6, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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.
- Sivga SV051
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
-
89
Sound
-
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.6
Battery
-
8.1
Calls
-
9.6
Value
-
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?
Half a step newer
Sony WH-1000XM6 (2025) against Sivga SV051 (2023). The Sony WH-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- SV0512023
- WH-1000XM620252 yr newer
What differsSV051WH-1000XM6
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Specifications
SV051WH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $400
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 89
- Released
- 2023
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- -
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 300 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
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 318 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- SV023
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 12
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
What reviewers said
Sivga SV051
The Sivga SV051 is a wired, open-back over-ear headphone built for audiophile listening, featuring a 50mm beryllium-plated LCP dynamic driver and walnut wood housing. It offers a wide, airy soundstage and high-fidelity detail, with a detachable high-purity OCC cable for flexible connectivity. Its 300-ohm impedance requires a dedicated amplifier to perform at its best.
- Pro:Open-back design creates a spacious, natural soundstage
- Pro:Beryllium-plated LCP driver delivers detailed, articulate highs and mids
- Pro:Elegant walnut wood housing adds both durability and aesthetic appeal
- Con:High 300-ohm impedance needs a powerful external amp to drive properly
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so it leaks sound and lets in ambient noise
- Con:Wired-only design limits portability and convenience
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
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