HiFiMan
HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black wins by 1
Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
QN3 noise-cancel · LDAC · 30h battery
95
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black lands at 96 and Sony WH-1000XM6 at 95. That puts HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Sony WH-1000XM6 if…
- ✓Best-in-class ANC
- ✓Excellent call clarity
- ✓Folding hinges are back
HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black 96
vs 95 Sony WH-1000XM6
Score breakdown
HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Sony WH-1000XM6
95 anc 98
sound 94
comfort 92
battery 90
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Planar magnetic | — |
| Driver | — | 30 mm dynamic |
| Codecs | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3 |
| Battery | — | 30 h (ANC on) |
| Weight | — | 254 g |
| Connectivity | — | BT 5.3, Multipoint, USB-C |
HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Sony WH-1000XM6
Pros
- +Best-in-class ANC
- +Excellent call clarity
- +Folding hinges are back
Cons
- −Pricey vs XM5
- −Bass slightly boosted
- −No lossless over BT
FAQ: HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Which is better, HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black or Sony WH-1000XM6? +
HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Is Sony WH-1000XM6 worth the price? +
At $449, Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in anc.
Does HiFiMan Susvara · Midnight Black or Sony WH-1000XM6 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.