From Engadget · Filipe Espósito · · 2m
Beats 360 vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Two premium wireless headphones compete on design, sound and features. Which one should you buy?
In brief
Two premium wireless headphones compete on design, sound and features. Which one should you buy? Sony's WH-1000XM6 offers better sound and noise cancellation for four hundred sixty dollars, while Beats 360 provides solid performance and Apple integration at three hundred fifty dollars. Originally reported by Engadget.
Beats launches its new flagship
Beats 360 are the company's latest premium headphones, featuring refined design, active noise cancellation and premium features.
Two very different looks
Beats 360 take a sporty, colorful approach at two hundred ninety-four grams. Sony WH-1000XM6 are understated and rugged at two hundred fifty-four grams.
Customization versus simplicity
Beats offers mix-and-match ear cushions and headbands in fabric or eco-friendly leather. Sony uses only synthetic leather cushions.
Storage cases tell a story
Sony includes a hard-shell case that folds compact for travel. Beats comes with a gym-bag pouch with magnetic closure but less protection.
Sony wins on sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM6 deliver richer audio with pronounced bass. Beats 360 sound clear and balanced but lack the same depth.
LDAC codec gives Sony the edge
Sony supports LDAC for higher-quality Bluetooth audio. Beats uses AAC. Sony also has a three point five millimetre jack for wired audio.
Noise cancellation: both strong
Both headphones block external noise effectively. Sony's adaptive mode adjusts ANC by environment. Beats 360 only toggle ANC on or off.
Battery and ecosystem matter
Beats promise thirty-two hours battery life versus Sony's thirty hours. Beats integrate seamlessly with Apple devices. Sony requires its Connect app.
Sony costs more but delivers more
Sony WH-1000XM6 cost four hundred sixty dollars. Beats 360 cost three hundred fifty dollars. Sony offers better sound and features for the extra one hundred ten dollars.
Choose based on your priorities
Apple users get seamless integration with Beats. Gym users get water resistance. Audiophiles wanting the best should buy Sony regardless of price.
The one thing
Sony's WH-1000XM6 offers better sound and noise cancellation for four hundred sixty dollars, while Beats 360 provides solid performance and Apple integration at three hundred fifty dollars.
