Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.4 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 230 g 250 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation headphones.
Colour Black leather | Natural leather Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
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-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation.
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-1000XM5
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-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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