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Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Suunto AQUA LIGHT

What WF-1000XM6 does better (3) and where AQUA LIGHT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony · 2026WF-1000XM6
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $250
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Suunto AQUA LIGHT
Suunto · 2025AQUA LIGHT
2 advantages≈ $130
6.5Battery6.0

Why is WF-1000XM6 better than AQUA LIGHT?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · AQUA LIGHT: No
  2. Battery life12 h vs 10 h+20%
  3. LDACYes · AQUA LIGHT: No

Why is AQUA LIGHT better than WF-1000XM6?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM6Sony WF-1000XM6≈ $2505.0
Sound
FitBone conductionBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size8.4 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—9 Ω
Sensitivity—117 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight47 g—
Earbud weight (each)6.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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