H390 vs WH-1000XM6 Comparison

Compare H390 vs WH-1000XM6 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Logitech H390
H390
Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless noise canceling headphones in black and platinum silver
WH-1000XM6

At a Glance

H390

The Logitech H390 is a long-running wired USB headset. It has 30 mm drivers, a bi-directional noise-cancelling mic on a rotating boom, and inline volume and mute controls.

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Best For
Students
Style
On-ear headband
Weight
197 g
ANC
None
Mics
1
Boom Mic
Yes (rotating boom)
Talk Time
—
Connect
Wired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable
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.

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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

  • H3908.3/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM67.3/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • H3907.1/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM66.3/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • H3909.8/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM69.0/10

Connectivity & Range

  • H390—
  • WH-1000XM67.8/10

Battery & Charging

  • H390—
  • WH-1000XM66.2/10

Certification & Controls

  • H3908.0/10
  • WH-1000XM6—

Why H390 Beats WH-1000XM6 (and Vice Versa)

Why H390 beats WH-1000XM6

  • Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.8 vs 9.0 out of 10
  • Better voice & mic clarity: 7.1 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Weight: 197 g vs 254 g
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz vs 4 Hz - 40 kHz (JEITA, wired, powered on)
  • Boom Mic: Yes (rotating boom) vs No
  • Cable Length: 1.9 m vs 1.2 m

Why WH-1000XM6 beats H390

  • Sensitivity: 103 dB/mW (on) vs 94 dBV/Pa ±3 dB
  • Microphones: 12 vs 1
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable vs Wired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cable

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

H390WH-1000XM6
Best ForStudentsFrequent flyers
Wearing StyleOn-ear headbandOver-ear

Design & Build

H390WH-1000XM6
Weight197 g Better254 g
Ear CushionsLeatherette, padded, swivel-mounted—
HeadbandAdjustable, padded—
Dimensions171 x 151 x 68 mm—

Audio

H390WH-1000XM6
Driver Size30 mm30 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz Better4 Hz - 40 kHz (JEITA, wired, powered on)
Bluetooth Codecs—SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Driver Type—Dynamic
Impedance32 Ω48 Ω
Sensitivity94 dBV/Pa ±3 dB103 dB/mW (on) Better
Spatial Audio—360 Reality Audio, 360 Upmix for Cinema
Wired Listening—Yes (1.2 m detachable cable)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo

Noise Cancelling

H390WH-1000XM6
Noise CancellingNoneAdaptive noise canceling (auto optimizing)
Active Noise Cancelling—Yes
Transparency Mode—Yes (Ambient Sound Mode, Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention)
Adaptive ANC—Yes (Adaptive NC Optimizer)

Microphone

H390WH-1000XM6
Microphones112 Better
Microphone SetupBi-directional noise-cancelling, 100 Hz - 10 kHz12 MEMS (Multi Noise Sensor)
Call Noise ReductionYes (noise-cancelling mic)—
Boom MicYes (rotating boom) BetterNo
Mute ControlInline mic mute—
Mic Frequency Response100 Hz - 10 kHz—
Mic Pickup PatternBi-directionalOmnidirectional

Battery & Charging

H390WH-1000XM6
Talk Time—30 h
Charging Time—3.5 h
Music Time—30 h
Charging Port—USB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—24 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—40 h

Connectivity

H390WH-1000XM6
ConnectionWired USB-A or USB-C, 1.9 m cableBluetooth, 3.5 mm cable Better
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 AudioYes—
Cable Length1.9 m Better1.2 m
LE Audio / Auracast—Yes (LC3)

Controls & App

H390WH-1000XM6
ControlsInline volume +/-, mic mute—
Management Software—Sony Sound Connect

Identifiers

H390WH-1000XM6
Model NumberA00146WH-1000XM6

Compatibility

H390WH-1000XM6
OS CompatibilityWindows, macOS, ChromeOS—

Takeaways

  • Our pick: H390, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
  • Choose H390 for students.
  • Choose WH-1000XM6 for frequent flyers.

Pros and Cons

H390

PROS

  • Noise-cancelling boom mic
  • Inline volume and mute
  • USB-A or USB-C
  • Long 1.9 m cable

CONS

  • No ANC or wireless
  • No certification listed on the spec 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

  • H390 8.3Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics
  • WH-1000XM6 7.3No outright category lead