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Meze Alba vs Sony WF-1000XM6

What Alba does better (2) and where WF-1000XM6 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Meze Alba
Meze · 2024Alba
2 advantages≈ $170
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Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony · 2026WF-1000XM6
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $250
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Why is Alba better than WF-1000XM6?

  1. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is WF-1000XM6 better than Alba?

WF-1000XM6 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Meze AlbaMeze Alba≈ $170
Sony WF-1000XM6Sony WF-1000XM6≈ $2505.0
Sound
FitIn-earBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—8.4 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity109 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life—12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
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-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight—47 g
Earbud weight (each)—6.5 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursWhite—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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