Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Critics score the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 88 and the Sony WH-1000XM6 87 out of 100, from 6 and 14 professional reviews. 4 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones higher and 1 scored the Sony WH-1000XM6 higher. On average those critics put the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2 points ahead.
Image: BoseBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Praised for: noise cancelling (6 of 6), comfort (5 of 6), sound quality (3 of 6)
Criticised for: controls and app (2 of 6)
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Image: SonySony WH-1000XM6
Praised for: noise cancelling (14 of 14), sound quality (10 of 14), design (5 of 14)
Criticised for: price (9 of 14), controls and app (3 of 14), no water resistance (2 of 14)
The catch: Costs more than the XM5 for modest gains.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 83est. | +7 |
| TechGearLab | 85 | 83 | +2 |
| TechRadar | 90 | 89est. | +1 |
| soundguys.com | 82 | 83 | -1 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones minus the Sony WH-1000XM6. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones or the Sony WH-1000XM6?
Critics rate the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones higher: 88 against 87. 4 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones higher and 1 scored the Sony WH-1000XM6 higher. On average those critics put the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and the Sony WH-1000XM6?
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: critics agree, scores from 82 to 90. The Sony WH-1000XM6: broad agreement, scores from 73 to 95.