Over-Ear
Sivga SV171
Not yet scored
$750
Full review dataSivga SV171 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sivga SV171 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 7 of 7 measures.
- Sivga SV171
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
-
89
Sound
-
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.6
Battery
-
8.1
Calls
-
9.6
Value
-
8.2
Price (USD)
$750
$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 SV171 (2024). The Sony WH-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- SV1712024
- WH-1000XM620251 yr newer
What differsSV171WH-1000XM6
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Specifications
SV171WH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $750
- $400
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 89
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 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
- 275 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- Robin SV021
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 12
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
What reviewers said
Sivga SV171
The Sivga SV171 is a wired, over-ear headphone featuring a 50mm dynamic driver housed in a wooden enclosure. It delivers a balanced sound signature with deep bass and bright treble, while its lightweight 275g build and high sensitivity ensure comfortable, easy listening with virtually any source. The detachable cable adds to its practical, user-friendly design.
- Pro:Balanced, engaging sound with deep bass and crisp highs
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening
- Pro:High sensitivity, easy to drive from most devices
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired-only connectivity
- Con:May not suit those seeking a neutral, flat response
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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