Studio Pro vs WH-1000XM6 Comparison
Compare Studio Pro vs WH-1000XM6 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro is an over-ear headphone with fully adaptive ANC, a Transparency mode and custom 40 mm drivers. It works with both Apple and Android, with one-touch pairing and Find My on Apple and Google Fast Pair on Android.
- Best For
- Mixed Apple and Android users
- Style
- Over-ear
- Weight
- 260 g
- ANC
- Fully adaptive ANC
- Mics
- —
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 24 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm
WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 is Sony's current flagship over-ear headphone. It pairs adaptive noise cancelling with 30 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and the widest codec list in this group: SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3.
- Best For
- Frequent flyers
- Style
- Over-ear
- Weight
- 254 g
- ANC
- Adaptive noise canceling (auto optimizing)
- Mics
- 12
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 30 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Why Studio Pro Beats WH-1000XM6 (and Vice Versa)
Why Studio Pro beats WH-1000XM6
- Better battery & charging: 7.5 vs 6.2 out of 10
- Driver Size: 40 mm vs 30 mm
Why WH-1000XM6 beats Studio Pro
- Better voice & mic clarity: 6.3 vs 4.0 out of 10
- Weight: 254 g vs 260 g
- Wired Listening: Yes (1.2 m detachable cable) vs Yes (3.5 mm analog cable and USB-C lossless audio)
- Talk Time: 30 h vs 24 h
- Music Time: 30 h vs 24 h
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Mixed Apple and Android users | Frequent flyers |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear | Over-ear |
Design & Build
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260 g | 254 g Better |
| Materials | UltraPlush engineered leather cushions, metal sliders | — |
| Dimensions | 178 x 78 x 181 mm | — |
Audio
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 40 mm Better | 30 mm |
| Frequency Response | — | 4 Hz - 40 kHz (JEITA, wired, powered on) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Driver Type | Custom active driver | Dynamic |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB/mW (on) |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | 360 Reality Audio, 360 Upmix for Cinema |
| Custom EQ | 3 built-in sound profiles | — |
| Wired Listening | Yes (3.5 mm analog cable and USB-C lossless audio) | Yes (1.2 m detachable cable) Better |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo |
Noise Cancelling
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Fully adaptive ANC | Adaptive noise canceling (auto optimizing) |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Transparency mode) | Yes (Ambient Sound Mode, Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention) |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes | Yes (Adaptive NC Optimizer) |
Microphone
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | — | 12 |
| Microphone Setup | — | 12 MEMS (Multi Noise Sensor) |
| Boom Mic | No | No |
| Mic Pickup Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
Battery & Charging
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 24 h | 30 h Better |
| Charging Time | — | 3.5 h |
| Fast Charging | Yes (10 min = up to 4 h, Fast Fuel) | — |
| Music Time | 24 h | 30 h Better |
| Charging Port | USB-C (lossless audio) | USB-C |
| Talk Time (ANC On) | — | 24 h |
| Music Time (ANC Off) | 40 h | 40 h |
Connectivity
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | — | Yes (2 devices) |
| Wireless Range | — | 10 m |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP, PBP, GMAP |
| USB Audio | Yes | — |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2 m |
| LE Audio / Auracast | — | Yes (LC3) |
| Google Fast Pair | Yes | — |
Controls & App
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | "b" button, volume rocker, multi-function button | — |
| Management Software | Beats app | Sony Sound Connect |
| Voice Assistant | Hey Siri | — |
| Firmware Updates | Over the air | — |
In the Box
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | Headphones, carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm cable | — |
| Carry Case | Yes (carrying case) | — |
Identifiers
| Studio Pro | WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | — | WH-1000XM6 |
Takeaways
- It's a tie on our rating (3.5/5) between Studio Pro and WH-1000XM6, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
- Choose Studio Pro for mixed Apple and Android users.
- Choose WH-1000XM6 for frequent flyers.
Pros and Cons
Studio Pro
PROS
- Fully adaptive ANC and Transparency
- USB-C lossless and 3.5 mm input
- Works well with Apple and Android
- Fast Fuel: 10 min = up to 4 h
CONS
- 24 h with ANC on
- Codec support not detailed on the product page
WH-1000XM6
PROS
- Adaptive noise cancelling
- SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3 codecs
- Up to 30 h with ANC (40 h off)
- Multipoint and wired 3.5 mm option
CONS
- No boom mic for noisy calls
- LDAC only helps with Android or other LDAC sources
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Quick Verdict
- Studio Pro 6.8Leads in Connectivity & Range, Battery & Charging
- WH-1000XM6 7.3Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics