Sony WH-1000XM5
Proven ANC over-ear pickScore 8.1
| Type | Over-ear |
|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Yes |
| Battery life | 30 h |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) |
| Weight | 264 g |
| Water rating | Not rated |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C wired audio |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Source: Bose official specs (opens in a new tab), checked line by line, checked Nov 8, 2026. Battery: up to 30 h in Quiet and Aware modes, 23 h with Immersive Audio on. Weight converted from 0.583 lb (headphones only) as listed by Bose. Bose says the headphones are not waterproof and have no IP rating. USB-C wired audio at 16-bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz. Bose support lists improved multipoint device switching, Bluetooth 5.4 and USB-C wired audio for the 2nd Gen. Box: carry case, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, USB-C to USB-C cable (39 in).
Bose · Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Comfort-first noise canceling.
Offerove spec score 7.9 out of 10Noise cancelling 10.0, multipoint 10.0, weight 6.6. How it works
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Good for
- Long flights and commutes
- Snapdragon Sound phone owners
- Up to 30 h with noise canceling on
- Multipoint and Bluetooth 5.4
- USB-C wired lossless audio
Not for
- Workouts or rainy commutes
- People wanting LDAC
- Not water resistant per Bose
- Immersive Audio cuts battery to 23 h
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Sony WH-1000XM6
Long-haul noise cancelingScore 8.0
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