Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Soundcore Q31i
The Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on weight. The Soundcore Q31i leads on battery, noise cancelling on, bluetooth and driver. They are level on holds two devices at once and listens wired. At list price the Soundcore Q31i is $370 cheaper.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$459.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model WH-1000XM6/B
Leads on 1 of 6 specs
Soundcore Q31i Adaptive Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones
$89.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 2, 2026
Model Q31i (D1404)
Leads on 3 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Soundcore Q31i if
Battery, noise cancelling on, bluetooth and driver matter 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 WH-1000XM6 | Soundcore Q31i | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $459.99 | $89.99 | Soundcore Q31i |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 50 hr | Soundcore Q31i |
| Weight | 254 g | 265 g | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | Soundcore Q31i |
| Driver | 30 mm | 40 mm | Soundcore Q31i |
As a Sony WH-1000XM6 alternative
50 hours of noise cancelling against 30, a 40 mm driver against 30, Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, multipoint and wired listening, for $370 less. It is 11 g heavier at 265 against 254, and Soundcore does not say whether a case is in the box.
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