Connections
- Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
- Bluetooth connection
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Bluetooth and wired connection
Headphones comparison
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort SC
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
KSh 44,000In Stock | 02  Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
KSh 32,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones lasts longer between charges (up to 30 hours), while the Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones has a foldable design for travel.
Fit
- Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
- Cushioned earcups
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Protein-leather around-ear cushions
Battery life
- Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
- Up to 30 hours per charge
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Up to 24 hours with ANC on
Two devices
- Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
- Stays connected to two devices
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Connects to two devices at once
Controls
- Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
- Quick Attention
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Action button
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
- Longer rated battery life: up to 30 hours (vs 24 hours).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Lower price: KSh 32,000 (vs KSh 44,000).
- Folds for travel.
- Bluetooth and wired connection.
- Connects to two devices at once.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Cushioned earcups | Protein-leather around-ear cushions |
| Battery life | Up to 30 hours per charge | Up to 24 hours with ANC on |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Connects to two devices at once |
| Controls | Quick Attention | Action button |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Audio | Dsee Extreme | Adjustable EQ |
| Software | Sony / Sound Connect | Works with the Bose app |
| App support | Sony / Sound Connect | Bose app |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
For most buyers the Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones is the better buy; the Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones makes sense if you want a foldable design for travel.
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