Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Sony WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration

What QuietComfort Ultra does better (0) and where WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration wins (4) — every spec side by side.

5.5Score

0 advantages≈ $260

Higher score

5.4Score

4 advantages≈ $270

7.9Noise control & calls6.6

3.2Battery3.6

Why is QuietComfort Ultra better than WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration?

QuietComfort Ultra has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Ultra≈ $2605.5	Sony WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration≈ $2705.4
Sound
Fit	On-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	40 mm
Lowest frequency	—	4 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Sensitivity	—	106 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	—	5
Battery & charging
Battery life	24 h	34 h
Battery life with ANC	—	27 h
Charging time	3 h	—
Quick charge (claimed)	15 min → 2 h	—
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	6
Bluetooth codecs	AAC, SBC	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	—
3.5 mm jack / AUX	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	—	Google Assistant
Companion app	Yes	—
Design & build
Weight	250 g	253 g
Foldable	—	Yes
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	—