Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Comfort-first noise canceling$449List price from Bose, checked Nov 9Score 7.9
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| Type | Over-ear |
|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Yes |
| Battery life | 30 h |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 (LE Audio) |
| Weight | 254 g |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Frequency response | Wired, headset on (IEC) 4 Hz to 40 kHz |
| Wireless range m | Line of sight, approximately 10 |
Source: Sony official specs (opens in a new tab), checked line by line, checked Nov 9, 2026. Battery: max 30 h with noise canceling on (AAC, SBC, LC3), 26 h with LDAC; max 40 h with it off (36 h with LDAC). Charging time approx. 3.5 h. Multipoint is turned on in the Sony Sound Connect app.
Sony · Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM6
Long-haul noise canceling.
Offerove spec score 8.0 out of 10Noise cancelling 10.0, multipoint 10.0, weight 7.4. How it works
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Good for
- Frequent flyers
- Android users wanting LDAC
- Up to 30 h with ANC on
- LDAC and LE Audio LC3 support
- Connects to 2 devices at once
Not for
- Gym use in wet conditions
- People wanting the lightest headphones
- No water rating listed by Sony
- Multipoint needs app setup first
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