36% cheaper ≈ $180
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx6 vs IPx4
- Weight 35 g vs 47 g
- aptX
- LDAC
- Amidio
- Audio
- Sony WF-1000XM6
- Alternatives
Alternatives to Sony WF-1000XM6
10 wired & neckband earphones at a similar price that compete with the WF-1000XM6 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the WF-1000XM6
29% cheaper ≈ $200
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx4
- Weight 35 g vs 47 g
- Charging time 1 h vs 1.5 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Battery life 10 h vs 12 h
32% cheaper ≈ $190
- Battery life 15 h vs 12 h
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx4
- Weight 27 g vs 47 g
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- LDAC
39% cheaper ≈ $170
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
- Weight 30 g vs 47 g
- Charging time 1 h vs 1.5 h
- Battery life 8 h vs 12 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
50% cheaper ≈ $140
- Weight 30 g vs 47 g
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Charging time 1 h vs 1.5 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- LDAC
6
beyerdynamic · 2025DT 72 IE
72% pricier ≈ $480
- Weight 21 g vs 47 g
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx4
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
7
Meze · 2024Alba
39% cheaper ≈ $170
- Lowest frequency 15 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Highest frequency 25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
8
beyerdynamic · 2025DT 70 IE
90% pricier ≈ $530
- Weight 21 g vs 47 g
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx4
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
10
Meze · 2026Alba S
50% cheaper ≈ $140
- Weight 14 g vs 47 g
- Lowest frequency 15 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Driver size 10.8 mm vs 8.4 mm