Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Head to head
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Beats Studio Buds +
The Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on battery per charge, noise cancelling on. The Beats Studio Buds + leads on weight per earbud. They are level on water rating (IPx). At list price the Beats Studio Buds + is $160 cheaper.
Sony WF-1000XM6 Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
$329.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model WF-1000XM6/B
Leads on 1 of 3 specs
Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
$169.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model Studio Buds +
Leads on 1 of 3 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 3 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Sony WF-1000XM6 if
Battery per charge, noise cancelling on matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Beats Studio Buds + if
Weight per earbud matters most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Beats Studio Buds + | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $329.99 | $169.99 | Beats Studio Buds + |
| Battery per charge, noise cancelling on | 8 hr | 6 hr | Sony WF-1000XM6 |
| Total with case, noise cancelling on | Not listed | 24 hr | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Weight per earbud | 6.5 g | 5 g | Beats Studio Buds + |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Wireless charging case | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water rating (IPx) | 4 | 4 | Level |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Driver | 8.4 mm | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Codecs listed | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a Sony WF-1000XM6 alternative
1.5 g lighter per bud and the same IPX4, with 24 hours of noise cancelling with the case, for $160 less. Each charge is 6 hours against 8, and Beats does not list multipoint, wireless charging, a Bluetooth version or a driver size, so much of this one is unproven.
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