Voyager Focus 2 vs WH-1000XM6 Comparison

Compare Voyager Focus 2 vs WH-1000XM6 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Poly Voyager Focus 2
Voyager Focus 2
Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless noise canceling headphones in black and platinum silver
WH-1000XM6

At a Glance

Voyager Focus 2

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a stereo on-ear Bluetooth headset with three levels of hybrid Evolve2 85, six microphones and a boom with Acoustic Fence noise cancelling. You rotate the boom to mute.

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Best For
Loud offices
Style
On-ear stereo headband
Weight
175 g
ANC
Digital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
Mics
6
Boom Mic
Yes (rotate to mute)
Talk Time
25 h
Connect
Bluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
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
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Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Voyager Focus 28.7/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM67.3/10

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM66.3/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10
  • WH-1000XM69.0/10 Leads

Connectivity & Range

  • Voyager Focus 29.1/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM67.8/10

Battery & Charging

  • Voyager Focus 26.7/10 Leads
  • WH-1000XM66.2/10

Certification & Controls

  • Voyager Focus 29.6/10
  • WH-1000XM6—

Why Voyager Focus 2 Beats WH-1000XM6 (and Vice Versa)

Why Voyager Focus 2 beats WH-1000XM6

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.9 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 7.8 out of 10
  • Better battery & charging: 6.7 vs 6.2 out of 10
  • Weight: 175 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)

Why WH-1000XM6 beats Voyager Focus 2

  • Microphones: 12 vs 6
  • Talk Time: 30 h vs 25 h
  • Music Time: 30 h vs 24 h
  • Talk Time (ANC On): 24 h vs 16 h
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.3 vs 5.1

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

Full Specifications

General

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
Best ForLoud officesFrequent flyers
Wearing StyleOn-ear stereo headbandOver-ear

Design & Build

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
Weight175 g Better254 g
Ear CushionsPlush ear cushions—
ColorsBlack—
HeadbandCushioned sling headband—
Wearable on Either EarYes (auto L/R)—
Dimensions155 x 66 x 183 mm—

Audio

Voyager Focus 2WH-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
Impedance—48 Ω
Sensitivity—103 dB/mW (on)
Spatial Audio—360 Reality Audio, 360 Upmix for Cinema
Wired ListeningYes (USB audio mode)Yes (1.2 m detachable cable)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)20 Hz - 20 kHz—
Hearing ProtectionSoundGuard Digital (via Poly Lens)—

Noise Cancelling

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
Noise CancellingDigital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)Adaptive noise canceling (auto optimizing)
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency Mode—Yes (Ambient Sound Mode, Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention)
ANC LevelsOff, low, high—
Adaptive ANC—Yes (Adaptive NC Optimizer)

Microphone

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
Microphones612 Better
Microphone SetupNoise-cancelling boom, Acoustic Fence; 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz12 MEMS (Multi Noise Sensor)
Call Noise ReductionYes (Acoustic Fence, noise-cancelling boom)—
Boom MicYes (rotate to mute) BetterNo
Mute ControlRotate boom to mute, Dynamic Mute Alert—
BusylightOn-ear indicator light—
Mic Frequency Response100 Hz - 6.8 kHz—
Mic Pickup Pattern—Omnidirectional
Mute AlertYes (Dynamic Mute Alert)—

Battery & Charging

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
Talk Time25 h30 h Better
Charging Time<2 h Better3.5 h
Charging StandIncluded (9T9J6AA)—
Music Time24 h30 h Better
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)16 h24 h Better
Music Time (ANC Off)40 h40 h

Connectivity

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
ConnectionBluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable BetterBluetooth, 3.5 mm cable
Bluetooth Version5.15.3 Better
USB DongleBT700 (USB-C)—
Multipoint8 pairedYes (2 devices)
Wireless Range50 m Better10 m
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams, Google Meet—
Paired Devices8—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP, PBP, GMAP
USB AudioYes (audio over USB)—
Cable Length—1.2 m
LE Audio / Auracast—Yes (LC3)

Controls & App

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
ControlsCall answer/end, mute, volume, ANC, power, pairing; smart sensors—
Management SoftwarePoly LensSony Sound Connect
Voice AssistantSiri, Google—
Teams / Call ButtonYes (Microsoft Teams button)—
Voice PromptsYes—

In the Box

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
In the BoxHeadset, BT700 adapter, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, charging stand, carrying pouch—
Warranty2-year limited—
Carry CaseYes (carrying pouch)—

Identifiers

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
Model Number9T9J6AAWH-1000XM6

Compatibility

Voyager Focus 2WH-1000XM6
OS CompatibilityWindows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS—

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Voyager Focus 2, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Voyager Focus 2 for loud offices.
  • Choose WH-1000XM6 for frequent flyers.

Pros and Cons

Voyager Focus 2

PROS

  • Up to 50 m range (91 m with base)
  • Hybrid ANC with off, low and high
  • Boom with Acoustic Fence, rotate to mute
  • Charging stand included (9T9J6AA)

CONS

  • On-ear fit
  • Bluetooth 5.1 is older than rivals

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

  • Voyager Focus 2 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range, Battery & Charging
  • WH-1000XM6 7.3Leads in Comfort & Ergonomics