Sony WF-1000XM6 vs STAX Spirit S10: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sony WF-1000XM6 vs STAX Spirit S10, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Sony WF-1000XM6

85Outstanding

$280

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

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

Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Sony WF-1000XM6
STAX Spirit S10

HearWiki score

Sound

9.3

Noise cancelling

9.2

Battery

8.4

Calls

8.4

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$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 STAX Spirit S10 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Sony WF-1000XM6 brings LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the STAX Spirit S10 answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3.

WF-1000XM620262 yr newer
Spirit S102024

What differsWF-1000XM6Spirit S10

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
Top codec: LC3; aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX4; IP54

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

WF-1000XM6Spirit S10

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $280; $280
HearWiki score: 85; Not scored
Released: 2026; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 8.4 mm dynamic; 2× 12 mm planar magnetic
Driver type: dynamic; planar
Driver size: 8.4 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity: -; 92 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC; SBC, aptX Voice, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 89 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 12 h; 28 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 18 h
Battery incl. case: 24 h; -
Full charge time: 90 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 3 min → 1 h; 15 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant; -
Weight: 6.5 g; 7.1 g
Case weight: 47.1 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IP54
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 8; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Sony WF-1000XM6 vs STAX Spirit S10
Spec	Sony WF-1000XM6	STAX Spirit S10
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$280	$280
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2026	2024
Audio
Driver	8.4 mm dynamic	2× 12 mm planar magnetic
Driver type	dynamic	planar
Driver size	8.4 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity	-	92 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC	SBC, aptX Voice, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	89 ms
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	12 h	28 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	18 h
Battery incl. case	24 h	-
Full charge time	90 min	90 min
Quick charge	3 min → 1 h	15 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant	-
Design
Weight	6.5 g	7.1 g
Case weight	47.1 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IP54
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	8	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	-

What reviewers said

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

STAX Spirit S10

The STAX Spirit S10 are premium true wireless earbuds that bring planar magnetic drivers to a compact, portable design. With robust active noise cancellation, multipoint Bluetooth 5.4, and support for high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless, they offer versatile performance for both music and calls. Their IP54 rating and touch controls add everyday practicality, though they lack wireless charging.

Pro:Planar magnetic drivers deliver detailed, low-distortion sound
Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode for flexible listening
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 and wide codec support (LDAC, aptX Lossless)

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Sensitive to fit due to 7.1g weight and planar driver design
Con:Average latency of 89 ms may not suit competitive gaming

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