Home / Compare / Headphones / Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose QC Ultra Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose QC Ultra Two premium noise-cancelling headphones compared. The Sony XM5 vs the Bose QC Ultra for work and calls.
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Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony XM5 offers better ANC, longer battery, and lower price. The Bose wins on call quality and spatial audio only.
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Score Sony WH-1000XM5
4.7/5
★★★★★
Bose QC Ultra
4.5/5
★★★★★
Comparison Table Spec Sony WH-1000XM5 Bose QC Ultra Price $399 $429 ANC Performance Excellent Very Good Battery Life 30 hours 24 hours Call Quality Good Excellent Spatial Audio No Yes Sound Quality Excellent Very Good
Pros Pros Superior ANC performance Better battery life (30 hours) $50 cheaper Excellent sound quality Multipoint Bluetooth Pros Immersive spatial audio Better call quality Premium build Bose Music app Cons Cons No aptX Lossless Design less premium than Bose Cons $50 more expensive Shorter battery (24 hours) Less effective ANC than XM5 Who Wins? Noise cancellation priority Sony WH-1000XM5 Video calls / meetings Bose QC Ultra Long battery life needed Sony WH-1000XM5 Spatial audio fan Bose QC Ultra Budget under $400 Sony WH-1000XM5 FAQ Which is better for video calls? The Bose QC Ultra has superior microphone quality for calls. The Sony XM5 is good but not as clear in noisy environments.
Which has better noise cancellation? The Sony WH-1000XM5 has noticeably better ANC, especially for low-frequency noise like air conditioning and traffic.
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