Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.4 cm 25.2 cm
Width 19.7 cm 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 230 g 520 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation headphones.
Colour Black leather | Natural leather White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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