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Head to head
Sony WH-1000XM6
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
Best overall / travel
Sound
88
Build
78
Value
80
Features
95
Type
Closed wireless
ANC
Yes (adaptive)
Battery
~30 hr
Codecs
LDAC, AAC, SBC
PRICE
$$$
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VS
Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Best noise cancelling
Sound
84
Build
82
Value
74
Features
88
Type
Closed wireless
ANC
Yes
Battery
~24 hr
Codecs
aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
PRICE
$$$
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Our verdict
Sony for the better all-round package and LDAC hi-res; Bose for the absolute quietest, comfiest noise cancelling.
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