Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
81 Overall Score
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM5
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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 WH-1000XM5 | 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 | soft-fit leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | pressure-free headband | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| 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 | — | 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 | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge gives up to 3 hours of 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 | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM50.285score per dollar
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.348score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 87 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 37 specs.
