Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
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Released 2025-05
Best Over Ear Headphones · head-to-head
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.
Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
$399
Released 2024
Which is better: the Sony WH-1000XM6 or Beyerdynamic Aventho 300?
The Sony WH-1000XM6 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Sony WH-1000XM6 |  Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $399 |
| Brand | Sony | Beyerdynamic |
| Released | 2025-05 | 2024 |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Driver (mm) | 30 | — |
| Battery (hr) | 30 | 50 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3 |
| Wired option | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 254 | 319 |
| Release | 2025-05 | 2024 |
Sources — Sony WH-1000XM6: headphonecheck.com (verified 2026-06-15). Beyerdynamic Aventho 300: north-america.beyerdynamic.com (verified 2026-10-11).
What's the difference between the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Beyerdynamic Aventho 300?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Battery (hr): Sony WH-1000XM6 30 vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 50
- Bluetooth: Sony WH-1000XM6 5.3 vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 5.4
- Codecs: Sony WH-1000XM6 SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3
- Weight (g): Sony WH-1000XM6 254 vs Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 319
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Sony WH-1000XM6
Three whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi, Tom's Guide) rate the WH-1000XM6 a strong flagship. SoundGuys (5-day test) logged 37 hours 14 minutes of battery with ANC and a 4.8/5 MDAQS score, praising excellent ANC, sound and microphone but flagging thin pads and no USB-C audio. What Hi-Fi (Awards 2025 winner, five stars) calls it the best-sounding Sony flagship with class-leading calls and rates comfort a full 5/5. Tom's Guide's 3-months-later follow-up is the outlier, judging the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 better-sounding and the Bose QC Ultra better at blocking noise, and calling the build cheap-feeling for $449. Reviewers split on comfort, value and how much the XM6 improves on the XM5. (3 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Excellent, refined active noise cancellation; Best-sounding Sony WH-1000X flagship to date; Class-leading call/microphone quality.
Flagged: Comfort compromises: thin pads, ANC mic can rub the ear, headband pressure point; No USB-C audio / lack of cutting-edge connectivity; ANC gains over the XM5 feel marginal; Bose still blocks more noise (Tom's Guide).
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
Two whitelisted testers reviewed the exact Aventho 300: SoundGuys (lab-measured, 6.7/10) and What Hi-Fi (hands-on, 4/5 stars). Both praise the long 50-plus-hour battery, the build and the feature set, and both flag mediocre ANC that trails class leaders like Bose. They diverge on sound: SoundGuys measures over-emphasized bass and harsh treble and gives a poor 2.5/5 MDAQS score, while What Hi-Fi hears a clean, even-handed signature that simply lacks the dynamism of rivals like the Dali IO-8. SoundGuys is far harsher on value and comfort; What Hi-Fi calls them solid performers for the money. No other whitelisted outlet had a fetchable review. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Exceptional battery life (50-plus hours rated, ~65h measured with ANC) plus fast charging; Premium build quality with foldable metal frame/hinges (SoundGuys also praises the hardcover case); Strong connectivity and features: Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Lossless/Adaptive, multipoint, Dolby Atmos, custom EQ.
Flagged: Mediocre ANC that trails class leaders like Bose; Sound isn't class-leading: SoundGuys flags over-emphasized bass and harsh treble (2.5/5 MDAQS), What Hi-Fi finds less dynamic contrast than the Dali IO-8; Comfort issues from the 319g weight, stiff pads, clamping force and heat build-up (SoundGuys).