Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
LDAC · 30 h · 12-mic ANC with QN3
95
/ 100
From $449
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 1
HiFiMan
HiFiMan Susvara
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict
HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony WH-1000XM6 lands at 95 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony WH-1000XM6 if…
- ✓Best sound quality in ANC class
- ✓LDAC + multipoint + Auracast support
- ✓Excellent EQ app and ANC tuning
Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Sony WH-1000XM6 95
vs 96 HiFiMan Susvara
Score breakdown
Sony WH-1000XM6
95 anc 94
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 88
features 96
HiFiMan Susvara
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | HiFiMan Susvara |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 30 mm dynamic | — |
| ANC | Hybrid · 12-mic with QN3 HD Noise Cancelling Processor | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 LE | — |
| Codecs | LDAC + LC3 + AAC + SBC | — |
| Battery | 30 h (24 with ANC on) | — |
| Charging | USB-C, 3 min for 3 h | — |
| Weight | 254 g | — |
| Type | — | Planar magnetic |
Sony WH-1000XM6
Pros
- +Best sound quality in ANC class
- +LDAC + multipoint + Auracast support
- +Excellent EQ app and ANC tuning
Cons
- −ANC marginally trails Bose QC Ultra
- −Plastic build vs premium rivals
- −No higher-res codecs above LDAC
HiFiMan Susvara
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs HiFiMan Susvara
Which is better, Sony WH-1000XM6 or HiFiMan Susvara? +
HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony WH-1000XM6 worth the price? +
At $449, Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.
Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +
At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Sony WH-1000XM6 or HiFiMan Susvara 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.