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7.1Sound7.9
7.9Noise control & calls7.9
4.2Battery3.8
3.6Connectivity6.1
Why is WH-1000XM5 better than WH-1000XM6?
WH-1000XM5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is WH-1000XM6 better than WH-1000XM5?
WH-1000XM6 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | On-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Number of drivers | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 4 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | 103 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 40 h | 40 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 30 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | 3.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 5 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| NFC pairing | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 250 g | 254 g |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
