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Sony WF-1000XM4 — True-wireless · 2021
Sony

Sony WF-1000XM4

True-wireless · 2021

87
/ 100
From $279
VS
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case wins by 5
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case — True-wireless · 2023
Bose

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case

True-wireless · 2023

92
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony WF-1000XM4 lands at 87 and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case at 92. That puts Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony WF-1000XM4 if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair

Pick Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case leads on sound (91 vs 86).

Comfort

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case leads on comfort (90 vs 85).

Noise cancelling

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case leads on anc (89 vs 84).

Value for money

Sony WF-1000XM4

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony WF-1000XM4 more score per dollar ($279 vs $329).

Sony WF-1000XM4 87
vs
92 Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case

Score breakdown

Sony WF-1000XM4
87
anc 84
sound 86
comfort 85
battery 78
features 83
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case
92
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 78
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Sony WF-1000XM4 versus Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case — full spec comparison
Spec Sony WF-1000XM4 Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case
Type
True-wireless
True-wireless
Release year
2021
2023

Sony WF-1000XM4

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

FAQ: Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case

Which is better, Sony WF-1000XM4 or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case? +

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony WF-1000XM4 worth the price? +

At $279, Sony WF-1000XM4 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case worth the price? +

At $329, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Sony WF-1000XM4 or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case 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.

Which is better for sound, Sony WF-1000XM4 or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case? +

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case — leads on sound (91 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, Sony WF-1000XM4 or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case? +

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · wireless charging case — leads on comfort (90 vs 85). Compared on the comfort sub-score.