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Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Sony WI-C100

What WF-1000XM6 does better (4) and where WI-C100 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony · 2026WF-1000XM6
5.0Score
4 advantages≈ $250
vs
Sony WI-C100
Sony · 2022WI-C100
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
6.5Battery8.5
3.1Build & features4.1

Why is WF-1000XM6 better than WI-C100?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · WI-C100: No
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
  3. LDACYes · WI-C100: No
  4. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is WI-C100 better than WF-1000XM6?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 25 h2.1×
  2. Weight47 g vs 20 g2.4×
  3. Driver size8.4 mm vs 9 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM6Sony WF-1000XM6≈ $2505.0
Sony WI-C100Sony WI-C100≈ $257.0
Sound
FitBone conductionNeckband
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8.4 mm9 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h25 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Charging time1.5 h3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight47 g20 g
Earbud weight (each)6.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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