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Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue — Over-ear · 2023
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue

Over-ear · 2023

90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sony WH-1000XM4 — Over-ear · 2020
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 · Navy Blue 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 · Navy Blue 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)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue 90
vs
90 Sony WH-1000XM4

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue
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

Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue versus Sony WH-1000XM4 — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue Sony WH-1000XM4
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2020

Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue

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 · Navy Blue vs Sony WH-1000XM4

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue 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 · Navy Blue worth the price? +

At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Navy Blue 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 · Navy Blue 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.