Sony WH1000XM6B.UC
Sony
97 Overall Score
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH1000XM6B.UC
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
86 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Noise cancellation 7
Comfort 5
Sound quality 6
Battery life 5
Connectivity 4
Volume level 2
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Specifications
| Sony WH1000XM6B.UC | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Adaptive NC Optimizer, Mastered by Engineers, Studio-Quality, 30-Hour Battery, Platinum Silver | Sony | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH1000XM6B.UC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH1000XM6B.UC
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
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Verdict
Winner: Sony WH1000XM6B.UC
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
