True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM6
88Outstanding
$300
Full review dataSony WF-1000XM6 vs SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sony WF-1000XM6 vs SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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Full review dataScore breakdown
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Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Sony WF-1000XM6
- SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
HearWiki score
88
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Sound
9.0
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Noise cancelling
9.0
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Battery
8.0
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Calls
8.0
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Value
7.0
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Price (USD)
$300
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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
The Sony WF-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- WF-1000XM62026
- Arctis GameBudsYear unknown
What differsWF-1000XM6Arctis GameBuds
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Specifications
WF-1000XM6Arctis GameBuds
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $300
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- HearWiki score
- 88
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
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- Driver
- 8.4 mm dynamic
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- Driver type
- dynamic
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- Driver size
- 8.4 mm
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- Drivers per side
- 1
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- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
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- Codecs
- LDAC
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- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
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- Wireless range
- 10 m
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- Battery life
- 12 h
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- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
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- Full charge time
- 90 min
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- Quick charge
- 3 min → 1 h
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- Wireless charging
- Yes
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- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
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- ANC type
- adaptive
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- Transparency mode
- Yes
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- Companion app
- Yes
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- Custom EQ
- Yes
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- Wear detection
- Yes
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- Controls
- touch
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- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant
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- Weight
- 6.4 g
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- Case weight
- 47 g
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- Water resistance
- IPX4
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- USB-C
- Yes
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- Microphones
- 8
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What reviewers said
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and robust sound quality, making them a strong all-around choice for daily use and workouts. They feature a long battery life, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity, though their premium price and slightly bulky case are minor trade-offs. Overall, they excel in most areas, with call clarity and customization options further boosting their appeal.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Long battery life even with ANC on
- Con:Premium price point may deter budget buyers
- Con:Charging case is somewhat larger than rivals
- Con:Stock ear tips might not fit all ear shapes
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
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