Both headphones offer excellent sound quality and noise cancellation, but differ in design, comfort, and price. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra offers more customizable modes and a more comfortable design, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 provides longer battery life and a more premium carrying case.
Feature | sony wh-1000xm5 | bose quietcomfort ultra headphones |
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Overall | 8.7 | 8.4 |
Design and Build | 8.0 Lightweight design with soft vegan leather ear cups, but non-folding design and bulky | 9.0 Lightweight design with aluminum yolk and arms, dual hinge design, and comfortable fit |
Noise Cancellation | 9.5 Industry-leading noise cancellation with 8 microphones and advanced processor | 9.0 Excellent noise cancellation with multiple modes and wind block feature |
Sound Quality | 9.5 Excellent sound quality with 30mm carbon fiber driver and LDAC support | 9.0 High-quality sound with deeper bass and clear audio |
Battery Life | 9.0 30 hours of playback with noise cancellation on, 3 hours of listening from a 3-minute charge | 8.0 Up to 24 hours with noise cancellation on, 18 hours with immersive audio on |
Comfort and Fit | 7.0 Comfortable design, but may be too small for some users | 9.0 Lightweight and comfortable design for long periods of wear |
Features | 8.0 Multi-point connection, fast charging, and premium carrying case | 8.0 Multi-point connection, on-head detection, immersive audio, and customizable modes |
Price | 5.0 Very expensive at $400 | 6.0 Expensive at $429 |
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