Sony WH-1000XM6
Bluetooth: SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Battery life: 30hrs
Transparency mode: Yes
Finishes: x 3
Weight: 254g
Fantastic sound, fantastic noise cancellation, fantastic features... in a word, fantastic. The XM6 move the dial on what's possible from wireless headphones at this price. If you can afford them, they're the best of their kind.
For
- Exceptional levels of detail
- Great sense of dynamism
- Spacious, musical sound
- Superb ANC and call quality
Against
- No aptX HD support
- Case is still on the large side
- No audio via USB-C
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Bluetooth: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Battery life: 24hrs
Transparency mode: Yes
Finishes: x 3
Weight: 250g
The Bose are still competitive, but find themselves outclassed by the Sonys. Their ANC is still competitive, but the XM6's is more natural and cleaner, and the Sonys sound superior too.
For
- Folding design
- Rich, full-bodied sound
- Punchy, dynamic delivery
- Great noise cancelling
Against
- Sony's sound is superior
- Sony's ANC sounds more natural
- Average call quality
