EPOS Impact 1060 ANC vs Sony WH-1000XM6
EPOS Impact 1060 ANC (#3) vs Sony WH-1000XM6 (#4): in our Over-ear Headphones for Conferencing scoring the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC totals 8.9/10 and the Sony WH-1000XM6 8.8/10. At $289 versus $398, the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC costs $109 less.
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Side by side
| EPOS Impact 1060 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $289 | $398 |
| Driver Size | High-fidelity drivers | 30mm carbon fiber dome |
| Microphones | 3-microphone boom array with EPOS AI | — |
| Battery | 19-20hr talk time | 30 hours |
| Certifications | Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco Webex (UC model) | — |
| Connectivity | BT 5.3 + USB-C dongle, triple multipoint | Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC |
| Weight | 171g | ~250g |
| Mute | Retractable boom with lift-to-mute and LED busylight | — |
| Frequency Response | — | 4Hz-40kHz |
How they differ in real use
Built from our over ear conferencing scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC and the Sony WH-1000XM6 made our Top 5 Over-ear Headphones for Conferencing, at #3 and #4. The only headset with true triple-device multipoint (PC + 2 phones simultaneously). 3-microphone boom with EPOS AI noise cancellation and hybrid adaptive ANC. At $289, well-priced for the feature set—Zoom/Meet certified (UC model) or Teams certified (1060T variant). A consumer ANC headphone with significantly improved call quality (12 mics). Best choice if you want ONE headphone for music, travel, AND calls. However: no USB dongle (Bluetooth-only can be flaky on Windows), no boom mic, no hardware mute button, and no Teams/Zoom certification. Dedicated UC headsets above are better for calls-first users.
We score over-ear headphones for conferencing on Microphone Quality (35%), ANC Performance (25%), Comfort (20%), Connectivity (10%) and Battery Life (10%). On that basis the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC totals 8.9 out of 10 and the Sony WH-1000XM6 8.8. The widest gap is Microphone Quality, where the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC scores 8.9 against 8 for the Sony WH-1000XM6 — voice clarity and noise isolation. Connectivity also separates them: 9.9 for the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC versus 7 for the Sony WH-1000XM6. The Sony WH-1000XM6 claws back ground on ANC Performance, Comfort and Battery Life.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Driver Size — High-fidelity drivers on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC versus 30mm carbon fiber dome on the Sony WH-1000XM6; Battery — 19-20hr talk time on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC versus 30 hours on the Sony WH-1000XM6; Connectivity — BT 5.3 + USB-C dongle, triple multipoint on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC versus Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC on the Sony WH-1000XM6; Weight — 171g on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC versus ~250g on the Sony WH-1000XM6.
Pricing as of February 8, 2026: $289 for the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC and $398 for the Sony WH-1000XM6, a $109 difference in the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC's favor. Owners praise the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC for triple-device multipoint (PC + 2 phones) and 3-microphone boom with EPOS AI noise cancellation; the most common complaint is on-ear design may cause discomfort in long sessions. Owners praise the Sony WH-1000XM6 for industry-leading noise cancellation and foldable design (brought back from XM4); the most common complaint is not audiophile-grade for critical listening.
EPOS Impact 1060 ANC
- Triple-device multipoint (PC + 2 phones)
- 3-microphone boom with EPOS AI noise cancellation
- Hybrid adaptive ANC (BrainAdapt technology)
- Bluetooth 5.3 + USB dongle included
- On-ear design may cause discomfort in long sessions
- UC model not Teams certified (need 1060T variant)
- AI noise suppression can occasionally clip speech
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Industry-leading noise cancellation
- Foldable design (brought back from XM4)
- 30mm carbon fiber dome drivers
- LE Audio/Auracast support
- Not audiophile-grade for critical listening
- Premium price at $449
Which should you buy?
The EPOS Impact 1060 ANC is the better fit for executives juggling multiple devices and hybrid workers switching between PC and phones — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Microphone Quality and Connectivity. The Sony WH-1000XM6 is the better fit for everyday listeners and commuters and travelers, and the stronger choice if ANC Performance and Comfort matter more to you than the overall score. Since the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC is both the higher scorer and $109 cheaper, the Sony WH-1000XM6 only makes sense for everyday listeners. The EPOS Impact 1060 ANC is a poor fit for single-device users; the Sony WH-1000XM6 is a poor fit for audiophiles seeking reference sound.
Choose the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC if
- Executives juggling multiple devices
- Hybrid workers switching between PC and phones
- Those in noisy open-plan offices
Skip it if
- Single-device users
- Teams-only environments (need 1060T variant)
Choose the Sony WH-1000XM6 if
- Everyday listeners
- Commuters and travelers
- Those wanting one versatile pair
Skip it if
- Audiophiles seeking reference sound
- Budget shoppers
Common questions
Is the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC better than the Sony WH-1000XM6?
In our Over-ear Headphones for Conferencing ranking the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC scores higher overall, 8.9 to 8.8, with the biggest advantage in Microphone Quality. The Sony WH-1000XM6 is stronger on ANC Performance and Comfort, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Sony WH-1000XM6 cost than the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC?
$109 more as of February 8, 2026: $398 for the Sony WH-1000XM6 against $289 for the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC and the Sony WH-1000XM6?
The headline spec difference is Driver Size: High-fidelity drivers on the EPOS Impact 1060 ANC versus 30mm carbon fiber dome on the Sony WH-1000XM6. In use, the gap that matters most is Microphone Quality (8.9 vs 8 in our scoring): voice clarity and noise isolation.