Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
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| Feature |  Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 46,000.00 | KSh 44,000.00 |
| Drivers | 1.18 in | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio |
| Weight | Approx. 8.96 oz | 253g |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Bose |
| Model | WH-1000XM6 | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones |
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Sand Pink, Midnight Blue, Black, Platinum Silver | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 8.96 oz | 253g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs | 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approx. 32.81 ft | 9m |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug | 2.5mm audio input; USB-C charging |
| Cable Length | Approx. 3.94 ft | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Bose app |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Adaptive NC Optimizer; Passive Operation | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1.18 in | — |
| Frequency Response | 4–40,000 Hz (JEITA) | — |
| Impedance | 48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Auto Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | Aware mode with ActiveSense |
| Microphones | MEMS, Omni directional | 8 Total Microphones |
| Audio Features | Dsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) |
| Spatial Audio | — | Bose Immersive Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Quick Attention | Physical buttons and capacitive volume strip |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | Protein-leather over-ear cushions |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-1000XM6 headphones | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones headphones/headset |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Connection Cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design |
| Documentation | Warranty Card; Reference guide | User documentation |