WH-1000XM6 vs Space One Comparison

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

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Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless noise canceling headphones in black and platinum silver
WH-1000XM6
Editor's pick
Soundcore Space One
Space One

At a Glance

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
Space One

The Soundcore Soundcore Space One is a budget over-ear headphone from Anker's audio brand. It has adaptive WH-1000XM6, 40 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and LDAC, a codec that is rare at this price.

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Best For
Android users
Style
Over-ear
Weight
265 g
ANC
Adaptive ANC
Mics
3
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
40 h
Connect
Bluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • WH-1000XM67.3/10
  • Space One8.1/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • WH-1000XM66.3/10 Leads
  • Space One6.2/10

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • WH-1000XM69.0/10 Leads
  • Space One8.9/10

Connectivity & Range

  • WH-1000XM67.8/10
  • Space One9.1/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • WH-1000XM66.2/10
  • Space One9.3/10 Leads

Why WH-1000XM6 Beats Space One (and Vice Versa)

Why WH-1000XM6 beats Space One

  • Weight: 254 g vs 265 g
  • Microphones: 12 vs 3
  • Microphone Setup: 12 MEMS (Multi Noise Sensor) vs 3 mics with AI call enhancement

Why Space One beats WH-1000XM6

  • Better battery & charging: 9.3 vs 6.2 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 7.8 out of 10
  • Driver Size: 40 mm vs 30 mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz vs 4 Hz - 40 kHz (JEITA, wired, powered on)
  • Talk Time: 40 h vs 30 h
  • Music Time: 40 h vs 30 h

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

Full Specifications

General

WH-1000XM6Space One
Best ForFrequent flyersAndroid users
Wearing StyleOver-earOver-ear

Design & Build

WH-1000XM6Space One
Weight254 g Better265 g
Foldable—Yes
Ear Cup Rotation—8° each direction
Dimensions—163 x 187 x 92 mm

Audio

WH-1000XM6Space One
Driver Size30 mm40 mm Better
Frequency Response4 Hz - 40 kHz (JEITA, wired, powered on)20 Hz - 40 kHz Better
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3SBC, AAC, LDAC
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Impedance48 Ω—
Sensitivity103 dB/mW (on)—
Spatial Audio360 Reality Audio, 360 Upmix for Cinema—
Custom EQ—Custom EQ, HearID
Wired ListeningYes (1.2 m detachable cable)Yes (AUX input, cable included)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo

Noise Cancelling

WH-1000XM6Space One
Noise CancellingAdaptive noise canceling (auto optimizing)Adaptive ANC
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency ModeYes (Ambient Sound Mode, Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention)Yes (5 levels)
Adaptive ANCYes (Adaptive NC Optimizer)Yes

Microphone

WH-1000XM6Space One
Microphones12 Better3
Microphone Setup12 MEMS (Multi Noise Sensor) Better3 mics with AI call enhancement
Call Noise Reduction—AI-enhanced call mics
Boom MicNoNo
Mic Pickup PatternOmnidirectional—

Battery & Charging

WH-1000XM6Space One
Talk Time30 h40 h Better
Charging Time3.5 h—
Fast Charging—Yes (5 min = 4 h)
Music Time30 h40 h Better
Charging PortUSB-C—
Talk Time (ANC On)24 h—
Music Time (ANC Off)40 h55 h Better

Connectivity

WH-1000XM6Space One
ConnectionBluetooth, 3.5 mm cableBluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX
Bluetooth Version5.35.3
MultipointYes (2 devices)Yes
Wireless Range10 m—
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP, PBP, GMAP—
Cable Length1.2 m—
LE Audio / AuracastYes (LC3)—

Controls & App

WH-1000XM6Space One
Controls—Buttons
Management SoftwareSony Sound Connect—

In the Box

WH-1000XM6Space One
In the Box—Travel pouch, AUX cable
Carry Case—Yes (travel pouch)

Identifiers

WH-1000XM6Space One
Model NumberWH-1000XM6A3035

Takeaways

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

Pros and Cons

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

Space One

PROS

  • LDAC at a budget price
  • Adaptive ANC
  • Up to 40 h with ANC (55 h off)
  • Multipoint and AUX input

CONS

  • Mid-weight at 265 g
  • Button controls only

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Quick Verdict

  • WH-1000XM6 7.3Leads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics
  • Space One 8.1Best overallLeads in Connectivity & Range, Battery & Charging