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Beats Studio Pro vs Sony WH-1000XM6

What Studio Pro does better (1) and where WH-1000XM6 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Beats Studio Pro
Beats · 2023Studio Pro
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $220
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony · 2025WH-1000XM6
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $370
Higher score
6.7Noise control & calls7.9
4.2Battery3.8

Why is Studio Pro better than WH-1000XM6?

  1. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-1000XM6 better than Studio Pro?

  1. Battery life with ANC24 h vs 30 h+25%
  2. Weight260 g vs 254 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Beats Studio ProBeats Studio Pro≈ $2205.6
Sony WH-1000XM6Sony WH-1000XM6≈ $3706.4
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency—4 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—48 Ω
Sensitivity—103 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h40 h
Battery life with ANC24 h30 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight260 g254 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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