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Sony
A shorter shortlist should still include the exact model’s evidence. This Sony has qualifying independent results, letting you compare sound, isolation, comfort, and calls directly. The sourced feature set includes active noise cancellation and wired playback.
Bettr Score · Balanced
64.3/100
Sony
Sony WF-1000XM6 are true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with up to 12 hours of music playback and an included wireless-charging case.
Bettr Score · Balanced
64.3/100
The sourced facts below explain each product’s features. Bettr Scores use the existing category models and available evidence automatically. Reference prices are not live checkout prices.
| Sony WH-CH720N | Specification | Sony WF-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
$179.99 ✓ Winner | Reference price (USD) | $329.99 |
over-ear | Form factorPersonal preference | earbuds |
50 hours ✓ Winner | Maximum battery life | 12 hours |
35 hours ✓ Winner | Battery life with ANC | 8 hours |
Yes | Active noise cancellationTie | Yes |
Yes | Transparency / ambient modeTie | Yes |
6.77 oz | Weight | 0.23 oz ✓ Winner |
5.2 | Bluetooth version | 5.3 ✓ Winner |
Yes | Bluetooth multipointTie | Yes |
Yes | Wired audioNot enough data | Not verified |
No | USB-C audioNot enough data | Not verified |
3.5 hours | Full charge time | 1.5 hours ✓ Winner |
Yes | Spatial audioNot enough data | Not verified |
NOT WATERPROOF | Water resistancePersonal preference | IPX4 |
Not verified | FoldableNot enough data | Not verified |
No | Carrying case included | Yes ✓ Winner |
The Bettr Scores are tied.
GearLab test results · checked 2026-10-19. GearLab wireless headphone category tests, July 2026 comparison table. Bettr Than did not perform these tests.
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eBay — New
In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$328.00
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