Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Beats Studio Pro
The Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on battery, noise cancelling on and weight. They are level on listens wired and case in the box. At list price the Beats Studio Pro is $110 cheaper.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$459.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model WH-1000XM6/B
Leads on 2 of 4 specs
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
$349.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model MQTP3DN/A
Leads on 0 of 4 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Sony WH-1000XM6 if
Battery, noise cancelling on and weight matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Beats Studio Pro if
You want the lower price and can live without the Sony WH-1000XM6's advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Beats Studio Pro | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $459.99 | $349.99 | Beats Studio Pro |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 24 hr | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
| Weight | 254 g | 260 g | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Driver | 30 mm | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a Sony WH-1000XM6 alternative
260 g against 254 is effectively the same weight, and 24 hours of noise cancelling against 30 is the real trade. Same cable and case in the box, $110 less. Beats publishes no Bluetooth version or driver size.
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