Bose Inspire XP1
Bose
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose Inspire XP1 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Four Sizes |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bose Inspire XP1
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Bose Inspire XP10.716score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM60.380score per dollar
Bose Inspire XP1 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
