Headphones · Wireless ANC · Head-to-Head
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Sony WH-1000XM6
$449 · Released May 2026
88/100
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
$429 · Released Sep 2024
86/100
Head-to-Head Matrix
Each row reflects consensus across the same reviewer panel, scored on the same 0–100 scale.
| Dimension | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 86 | 83 | Sony WH-1000XM6 · +3 |
| Build | 87 | 84 | Sony WH-1000XM6 · +3 |
| Features | 88 | 85 | Sony WH-1000XM6 · +3 |
| Battery | 85 | 86 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra · +1 |
| Value | 86 | 85 | Sony WH-1000XM6 · +1 |
| Comfort | 88 | 87 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra · +1 |
| Software | 89 | 85 | Sony WH-1000XM6 · +4 |
Pick Sony WH-1000XM6 if
you prefer the Sony approach to headphones — better on the dimensions in green above.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if
you prefer the Bose approach to headphones — wins comfort + features for the typical buyer.
