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Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Nothing Headphone Pro

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 30 hours per charge.
KSh 44,000In Stock
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Nothing Headphone (1) Pro

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 327 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • IP52 rating.
KSh 52,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nothing Headphone Pro is the stronger choice: it has faster recharging (2 hours), lasts longer between charges (up to 68 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones is lighter on the head.

Connections

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Nothing Headphone Pro
Bluetooth 6.1 connection

Fit

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
Cushioned earcups
Nothing Headphone Pro
Removable dual-layer ear cushions

Weight

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
About 254 g
Nothing Headphone Pro
327 g

Noise cancellation

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
Noise cancellation
Nothing Headphone Pro
Active noise cancellation

Audio

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
Dsee Extreme
Nothing Headphone Pro
Metropolis Studios tuning

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones

  • Lighter: about 254 g (vs 327 g).

Nothing Headphone Pro

  • Recharges faster: 2 hours (vs 3.5 hours).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 68 hours (vs 30 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.3).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Supports spatial audio.

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PrioritySony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone Pro
FitCushioned earcupsRemovable dual-layer ear cushions
WeightAbout 254 g327 g
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours per chargeAAC: up to 68 hours ANC off / 30 hours ANC on
ControlsQuick AttentionRoller, paddle, smart-assistant button, Flat EQ switch and Bluetooth pairing button
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.1
SoftwareSony / Sound ConnectNothing X

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
BrandSonyNothing
ModelWH-1000XM6Headphone (1) Pro
Announced2025—
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorSand Pink, Midnight Blue, Black, Platinum SilverWhite

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
WeightApprox. 8.96 oz327 g
Dimensions—190.2 × 174.4 × 78 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
Battery LifeMax. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF)AAC: up to 68 hours ANC off / 30 hours ANC on; LDAC: up to 53 hours ANC off / 28 hours ANC on
Charging TimeApprox. 3.5 hrs2 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNo—
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides up to 4 hours ANC off or 2 hours ANC on

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
ConnectionBluetooth + Stereo Mini JackBluetooth; lossless USB-C audio; 3.5 mm AUX audio
BluetoothBluetooth 5.36.1
Bluetooth RangeApprox. 32.81 ft10 m
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
ConnectorGold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plugUSB-C and 3.5 mm
Cable LengthApprox. 3.94 ft—
App SupportSony | Sound ConnectNothing X

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
SensorsWearing detection; touch control sensorWearing detection; dynamic head tracking
Special FeaturesAtmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Adaptive NC Optimizer; Passive OperationAuracast broadcast audio; Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; IP52; Dynamic Spatial Audio with head tracking
Voice Assistant—Smart assistant via configurable button; ChatGPT integration through Nothing X

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
Drivers1.18 inThree-driver system: 40 mm bass dynamic driver; 13 × 8 mm precision dynamic driver; xMEMS treble driver
Frequency Response4–40,000 Hz (JEITA)20 Hz–40 kHz
Impedance48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)—
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3AAC, SBC, LDAC for music; LC3 for broadcast audio
Active Noise CancellationYesReal-time adaptive ANC, up to 46 dB
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Auto Ambient Sound, Quick AttentionYes
MicrophonesMEMS, Omni directional10 microphones for hybrid ANC; four-microphone call algorithm
Audio FeaturesDsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: NeodymiumMetropolis Studios tuning; Personal Sound; Flat EQ; lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz
Spatial Audio—Spatial audio with head tracking

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
ControlsQuick AttentionRoller, paddle, smart-assistant button, Flat EQ switch and Bluetooth pairing button
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned earcupsRemovable dual-layer ear cushions
Water & Dust Resistance—IP52

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesNothing Headphone (1) Pro
Headphones / EarbudsWH-1000XM6 headphonesHeadphone (1) Pro
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB CableUSB-C cable
Audio CableConnection Cable3.5 mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOver-ear designHardshell carrying case with strap loops
DocumentationWarranty Card; Reference guideQuick start guide

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use LC3 (audio codecs).
  • Both can stay connected to two devices.

In summary

For most buyers the Nothing Headphone Pro is the better buy; the Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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