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ComparZone verdict
The WH-1000XM5 takes the overall win.
Highest composite score at 9.0/10 — edging out the QuietComfort Ultra by 0.1 points. Best suited for overall. Scroll for the full breakdown.
Category wins · 13 attributes
QuietComfort Ultra5
WH-1000XM53
QuietComfort UltraBest for Long listening sessions
WH-1000XM5Best for overall
Performance profile
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Bose
QuietComfort Ultra
Sony
WH-1000XM5
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Full specifications
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Audio6 specs
Type
Over-ear closed-back
Over-ear closed-back
Driver Size(mm)
35 mm
30 mm
Frequency Response
Tuned, undisclosed
4 Hz – 40 kHz
Codec Support
aptX Adaptive / AAC / SBC
LDAC / AAC / SBC
Hi-Res Audio
Yes
Yes
Spatial Audio
Yes
Yes
Battery2 specs
Battery Life (ANC)(hr)
24 hr
30 hr
Quick Charge
15 min = 2.5 hours
3 min = 3 hours
Connectivity1 specs
Multipoint
Yes
Yes
Design2 specs
Weight(g)
254 g
250 g
Water Resistance
IPX4
None
Noise Cancelling2 specs
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Yes
ANC Microphones
6
8
Why pick each
Standout strengths at a glance
#2
Bose
QuietComfort Ultra
8.9
“The comfort-and-immersion pick: plush all-day fit, excellent ANC, and Bose Immersive spatial audio.”
Comfort 9.5
Noise Cancelling 9.3
Wins Active Noise Cancellation
Wins Driver Size
Best for Long listening sessions · wins 5 specs
#1
Sony
WH-1000XM5
9.0
“The all-round ANC benchmark: class-leading noise cancelling, rich tunable sound, and excellent call clarity.”
Noise Cancelling 9.5
Features 9.3
Wins Battery Life (ANC)
Wins ANC Microphones
Best for overall · wins 3 specs