Bose
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White
Over-ear · 2023
90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sony
Sony WH-1000XM4
Over-ear · 2020
90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White lands at 90 and Sony WH-1000XM4 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sony WH-1000XM4 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White 90
vs 90 Sony WH-1000XM4
Score breakdown
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White
90 anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
Sony WH-1000XM4
90 anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Sony WH-1000XM4
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White vs Sony WH-1000XM4
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White or Sony WH-1000XM4? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is Sony WH-1000XM4 worth the price? +
At $349, Sony WH-1000XM4 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White or Sony WH-1000XM4 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.