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Sony WH-1000XM5 versus Sony WH-1000XM6
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| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5, Headphone | Sony WH-1000XM6, Headphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 32,500 | KSh 43,500 |
| Sales | 34 - For Nov 2025 | 4 - For Nov 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 2 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Nov 2025 | 0 - For Nov 2025 |
| Views | 388 - For Nov 2025 | 23 - For Nov 2025 |
| General | ||
| Weight | 250 g | 254 g |
| Series | - | - |
| Available | May 2022 | May 2025 |
| Colors | Black Silver | Black Platinum Silver Midnight Blue |
| Key features | Up to 40h playback time Carbon fiber composite diaphragm Instant play or pause wear detection Beamforming microphones for call quality Multi-device wireless pairing DSEE audio upscaling | Industry-leading noise cancellation with QN3 processor Up to 40h playback time Multi-device wireless pairing DSEE Extreme audio upscaling Foldable design for compact storage Superb call quality with voice isolation and clarity |
| Speaker | ||
| Driver | 30mm | 30mm Neodymium Carbon-fiber Composite Dome |
| Frequency response | 4Hz - 40kHz (Wired) 20Hz - 40kHz (Wireless) | 4Hz - 40kHz - Wired 20Hz - 40kHz - Wireless |
| Microphones | 4 Beamforming Microphones | 6 Mics Beamforming 4 External + 2 Internal |
| Controls | - | Touch |
| Speaker features | Neodymium Magnets Carbon Fiber Composite Diaphragm | HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 - Approx 7x Faster Ambient Sound Mode |
| IP rating | - | - |
| Platform | ||
| Processing | HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 | QN3 |
| Audio | DSEE Extreme Upscaling Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless 360 Reality Audio Audio Equalizer AAC / LDAC / SBC Dolby Atmos | DSEE Extreme Upscaling Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless 360 Reality Audio Audio Equalizer AAC / LDAC / SBC Dolby Atmos 360 Spatial Sound |
| Software | Android Fast Pair / Windows Swift Pair | Android Fast Pair / Windows Swift Pair |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant / Alexa Built-in / Siri | Google Assistant / Alexa Built-in / Siri |
| Platform features | Instant Play or Pause Wear Detection | Instant Play or Pause Wear Detection Wind-Noise Free Game EQ Foldable Design for Compact Storage |
| Sensors & Connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Proximity Touch Accelerometer Barometer | Proximity Touch Accelerometer |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP | Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP |
| Sensors & connectivity features | Multi-device Wireless Pairing 3.5mm Mini Jack | Multi-device Wireless Pairing 3.5mm Mini Jack A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP / SBC / AAC |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | - | - |
| Play time | Up To 30h (Bluetooth + ANC) Up To 40h (Bluetooth + ANC Off) | Up to 30h - NC On Up to 40h - NC Off |
| Talk time | - | Up to 24h - NC On Up to 28h - NC Off |
| Charging | 100% in 3.5h 3 Min For Up To 3h Playback | Up to 100% in 3.5h 3 Min Charging = Up to 3h Playback |
| Battery features | USB Type-C Charging | USB Type-C Charging |
