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Focal Azurys vs Sony WH-1000XM6

What Azurys does better (0) and where WH-1000XM6 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Focal Azurys
Focal · 2024Azurys
0 advantages≈ $410
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony · 2025WH-1000XM6
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ $370
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is Azurys better than WH-1000XM6?

Azurys has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is WH-1000XM6 better than Azurys?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Azurys: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 4 Hz3.8×
  3. Weight306 g vs 254 g+20%
  4. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+82%
Specifications

Side by side

Focal AzurysFocal Azurys≈ $410
Sony WH-1000XM6Sony WH-1000XM6≈ $3706.4
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—30 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—48 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB103 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—40 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
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-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight306 g254 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlue, Silver—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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