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

What QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where WH-1000XM6 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

7.5Score

1 advantage≈ $330

Higher score

Sony · 2025WH-1000XM6

6.5Score

3 advantages≈ $340

9.2Noise control & calls7.8

4.9Battery3.9

Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than WH-1000XM6?

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)≈ $3307.5	Sony WH-1000XM6≈ $3406.5
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	On-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	30 mm
Lowest frequency	—	4 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Impedance	—	48 Ω
Sensitivity	—	103 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	30 h	40 h
Battery life with ANC	—	30 h
Battery capacity	850 mAh	—
Charging time	3 h	3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)	15 min → 2,5 h	—
Fast charging support	Yes	—
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	AAC, SBC	LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
LE Audio	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	Siri	—
Companion app	Yes	—
Design & build
Weight	—	254 g
Foldable	—	Yes
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes