Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
QN3 noise-cancel · LDAC · 30h battery
95
/ 100
From $449
VS
Sony WH-1000XM6 wins by 2
Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · LDAC
93
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict
Sony WH-1000XM6 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony WH-1000XM6 lands at 95 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts Sony WH-1000XM6 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony WH-1000XM6 if…
- ✓Best-in-class ANC
- ✓Excellent call clarity
- ✓Folding hinges are back
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…
- ✓Best comfort in class
- ✓Excellent ANC
- ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
Score breakdown
Sony WH-1000XM6
95 anc 98
sound 94
comfort 92
battery 90
features 94
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Sony WH-1000XM6
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Driver
30 mm dynamic
35 mm dynamic
Codecs
LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Battery
30 h (ANC on)
24 h (ANC on)
Weight
254 g
254 g
Connectivity
BT 5.3, Multipoint, USB-C
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Sony WH-1000XM6
Pros
- +Best-in-class ANC
- +Excellent call clarity
- +Folding hinges are back
Cons
- −Pricey vs XM5
- −Bass slightly boosted
- −No lossless over BT
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Pros
- +Best comfort in class
- +Excellent ANC
- +Immersive Audio spatial feature
Cons
- −Bose app fiddly
- −No USB-C audio
- −Plastic build
FAQ: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Which is better, Sony WH-1000XM6 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Sony WH-1000XM6 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony WH-1000XM6 worth the price? +
At $449, Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in anc.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +
At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.
Does Sony WH-1000XM6 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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.