Blackwire 3320 vs WH-1000XM6 Comparison

Compare Blackwire 3320 vs WH-1000XM6 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Poly Blackwire 3320
Blackwire 3320
Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless noise canceling headphones in black and platinum silver
WH-1000XM6

At a Glance

Blackwire 3320

The Poly Blackwire 3320 is a wired stereo on-ear headset. It has 32 mm speakers, a noise-cancelling boom mic that rotates 280°, and an inline control with a Teams button on the Teams version.

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Best For
Desk users
Style
On-ear stereo headband
Weight
131 g
ANC
None
Mics
1
Boom Mic
Yes (flexible boom, 280° rotation, 135 mm)
Talk Time
—
Connect
Wired USB-C with USB-A adapter
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Works With Chromebook
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
Certified
—

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Blackwire 33208.2/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM67.3/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Blackwire 33207.1/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM66.3/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Blackwire 33209.3/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM69.0/10

Connectivity & Range

  • Blackwire 3320—
  • WH-1000XM67.8/10

Battery & Charging

  • Blackwire 3320—
  • WH-1000XM66.2/10

Certification & Controls

  • Blackwire 33208.6/10
  • WH-1000XM6—

Why Blackwire 3320 Beats WH-1000XM6 (and Vice Versa)

Why Blackwire 3320 beats WH-1000XM6

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 7.1 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Weight: 131 g vs 254 g
  • Driver Size: 32 mm vs 30 mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz vs 4 Hz - 40 kHz (JEITA, wired, powered on)
  • Boom Mic: Yes (flexible boom, 280° rotation, 135 mm) vs No
  • Connection: Wired USB-C with USB-A adapter vs Bluetooth, 3.5 mm cable

Why WH-1000XM6 beats Blackwire 3320

  • Microphones: 12 vs 1

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

Full Specifications

General

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
Best ForDesk usersFrequent flyers
Wearing StyleOn-ear stereo headbandOver-ear

Design & Build

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
Weight131 g Better254 g
Ear CushionsFoam—
ColorsBlack—
Dimensions166 x 40 x 199 mm—

Audio

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
Driver Size32 mm Better30 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
Sensitivity—103 dB/mW (on)
Spatial Audio—360 Reality Audio, 360 Upmix for Cinema
Wired Listening—Yes (1.2 m detachable cable)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)20 Hz - 20 kHz—

Noise Cancelling

Blackwire 3320WH-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

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
Microphones112 Better
Microphone SetupNoise-cancelling boom, 100 Hz - 10 kHz12 MEMS (Multi Noise Sensor)
Call Noise ReductionYes (noise-cancelling microphone)—
Boom MicYes (flexible boom, 280° rotation, 135 mm) BetterNo
Mute ControlInline mute button—
Mic Frequency Response100 Hz - 10 kHz—
Mic Pickup Pattern—Omnidirectional

Battery & Charging

Blackwire 3320WH-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

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
ConnectionWired USB-C with USB-A adapter BetterBluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Bluetooth Version—5.3
Multipoint—Yes (2 devices)
Wireless Range—10 m
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams, Works With Chromebook—
Bluetooth Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP, PBP, GMAP
USB AudioYes—
Cable Length2.18 m Better1.2 m
LE Audio / Auracast—Yes (LC3)

Controls & App

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
ControlsInline: call answer/end, mute, volume, Teams button—
Management SoftwarePoly LensSony Sound Connect

In the Box

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
In the BoxHeadset, USB-C to USB-A adapter, user guide—
Warranty2-year limited—

Identifiers

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
Model Number8X220AAWH-1000XM6

Compatibility

Blackwire 3320WH-1000XM6
OS CompatibilityWindows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS (USB-C)—

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Blackwire 3320, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
  • Choose Blackwire 3320 for desk users.
  • Choose WH-1000XM6 for frequent flyers.

Pros and Cons

Blackwire 3320

PROS

  • Noise-cancelling boom mic, 280° rotation
  • USB-C with USB-A adapter
  • Teams and Works With Chromebook certified
  • SoundGuard Digital

CONS

  • No ANC
  • Wired only

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

  • Blackwire 3320 8.2Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics
  • WH-1000XM6 7.3No outright category lead