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Sony WH-1000XM3 versus Sony WH-1000XM6
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| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM3, Headphone | Sony WH-1000XM6, Headphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 31,500 | KSh 43,500 |
| Sales | 11 - For Oct 2025 | 13 - For Oct 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 4 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Oct 2025 | 0 - For Oct 2025 |
| Views | 416 - For Oct 2025 | 190 - For Oct 2025 |
| General | ||
| Weight | 255 g | 254 g |
| Series | - | - |
| Available | August 2018 | May 2025 |
| Colors | Black Silver | Black Platinum Silver Midnight Blue |
| Key features | Up to 38h playback time DSEE HX audio upscaling Aluminum-coated diaphragm NFC fast pair Personalised noise cancellation Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa / Apple Siri voice assistants | 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 | 40mm | 30mm Neodymium Carbon-fiber Composite Dome |
| Frequency response | 4Hz - 40kHz | 4Hz - 40kHz - Wired 20Hz - 40kHz - Wireless |
| Microphones | - | 6 Mics Beamforming 4 External + 2 Internal |
| Controls | - | Touch |
| Speaker features | Neodymium Magnets Aluminum LCP Diaphragm | HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 - Approx 7x Faster Ambient Sound Mode |
| IP rating | - | - |
| Platform | ||
| Processing | HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 | QN3 |
| Audio | Hi-Res Audio DSEE HX Upscaling 360 Reality Audio Audio Equalizer | DSEE Extreme Upscaling Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless 360 Reality Audio Audio Equalizer AAC / LDAC / SBC Dolby Atmos 360 Spatial Sound |
| Software | Headphones Connect | Android Fast Pair / Windows Swift Pair |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant Amazon Alexa Apple Siri | Google Assistant / Alexa Built-in / Siri |
| Platform features | - | Instant Play or Pause Wear Detection Wind-Noise Free Game EQ Foldable Design for Compact Storage |
| Sensors & Connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Touch Barometer | Proximity Touch Accelerometer |
| Connectivity | NFC Bluetooth 4.2 LDAC / A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP | Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP |
| Sensors & connectivity features | 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 38h (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 3h 10 Min For Up To 5h Playback | Up to 100% in 3.5h 3 Min Charging = Up to 3h Playback |
| Battery features | USB Type-C Charging | USB Type-C Charging |
