Nothing Headphone (1) vs Sony WH-1000XM6 Specs
Side-by-side specs for Nothing Headphone (1) vs Sony WH-1000XM6. Highlighted rows show where the numbers or features differ. This page is a specification table — not a ranked “best of” list.
| Spec | Nothing Headphone (1) Nothing | Sony WH-1000XM6 Sony |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Sony |
| Approx. price (USD) | ~$299 | ~$450 |
| Weight | 329 g | 254 g |
| Battery (ANC on) | 35 hrs | 30 hrs |
| ANC type | Real-time adaptive ANC (up to 42 dB) | Adaptive NC Optimizer (QN3, 12 mics) |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 30 mm |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Charging | USB-C, 5 min = 5 hrs (ANC off) | USB-C, 3 min = 3 hrs; listen while charging |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC (USB-C lossless) | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| IP rating | IP52 | None |
| Mic / calls | 6 mics; 4-mic ENC for calls; Sound by KEF | AI beamforming with 6 talk mics; strong outdoor calls |
| Best for | Design-forward ANC with long battery and IP52 | Flagship ANC successor with foldable travel design |
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Rows with a soft yellow background differ between the models shown. Battery figures are manufacturer claims with ANC on (playback volume and Immersive/Spatial modes can reduce runtime). Codec support depends on your phone’s Bluetooth stack — LDAC and aptX Adaptive need compatible Android devices; Apple devices typically use AAC.