Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Premium circumaural headphones with Bose's best noise cancellation, spatialized Immersive Audio, and lossless USB-C playback.
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57/100
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Sony WH-1000XM6
Premium wireless over-ear headphones with Sony's advanced adaptive noise cancellation, studio-tuned sound, and clear calling.
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43/100
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
57/100
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Sony WH-1000XM6
43/100
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| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) | Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
$399.00 | Current priceWhy it mattersThe difference is too small to be meaningful. | $398.00 |
over-ear | Form factorWhy it mattersThis factual attribute is shown for context and does not affect the score. | over-ear |
45 hours | Maximum battery lifeWhy it mattersBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads by 5 hours. | 40 hours |
30 hours | Battery life with ANCWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | 30 hours |
Yes | Active noise cancellationWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Transparency / ambient modeWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
264 grams | WeightWhy it mattersSony WH-1000XM6 leads by 10 grams. | 254 grams |
5.4 | Bluetooth versionWhy it mattersBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads by 0.1. | 5.3 |
Yes | Bluetooth multipointWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Wired audioWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | USB-C audioWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Not verified |
3 hours | Full charge timeWhy it mattersBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads by 0.5 hours. | 3.5 hours |
Yes | Spatial audioWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Not verified | Water resistanceWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Not verified |
Yes | FoldableWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Carrying case includedWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Editorial guidance
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) takes this one—by the receipts.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads the Balanced result 57–43, driven by maximum battery life and bluetooth version.
Buy Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) if…
Prioritize maximum battery life (45 hours) and bluetooth version (5.4).
Buy Sony WH-1000XM6 if…
Prioritize weight (254 grams).
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Where to buy Sony WH-1000XM6
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This Balanced score uses 96% of its configured weight. The products share 91% of core Headphones facts. Missing and non-applicable facts never count as losses.
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