Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen vs Sony WH-1000XM6

Updated Jul 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen are closely matched overall (within 1 point).
  • Key differences: Bluetooth version, where Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen are closely matched
Sony WH-1000XM6 · 79 overall, #18 of 51
76
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen · 79 overall, #18 of 51
75
Key differences
  • Bluetooth VersionBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

WH-1000XM6 wins 1 of 5 categories

CategoryQuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd GenWH-1000XM6Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Wireless
Tie
Battery
Tie
Comfort & Build
+4
Connectivity
Tie

Size & Weight

264 g254 g
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd GenWH-1000XM6

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen is 10 g (4%) heavier than WH-1000XM6.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen

Detailed Specifications

Noise Cancelling

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
WH-1000XM6
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Wireless

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
WH-1000XM6
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
WH-1000XM6
Battery Life (ANC On)
30 h
30 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes

Comfort & Build

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
WH-1000XM6
Weight
264 g
254 g4% less

Connectivity

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
WH-1000XM6
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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