Head to head

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Sony

Sony WH-1000XM6

Best overall / travel
Sound 88
Build 78
Value 80
Features 95
TypeClosed wireless
ANCYes (adaptive)
Battery~30 hr
CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC
PRICE $$$
VS
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Best noise cancelling
Sound 84
Build 82
Value 74
Features 88
TypeClosed wireless
ANCYes
Battery~24 hr
CodecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
PRICE $$$
Our verdictSony for the better all-round package and LDAC hi-res; Bose for the absolute quietest, comfiest noise cancelling.

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