Verdict: A comfortable, easy noise-cancelling choice for travel and work, usually cheaper than Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra. It lacks spatial audio and hi-res codecs, and battery life trails the Sony XM5.
Good for
- Long-haul comfort with adjustable noise cancelling (Quiet and Aware modes, plus custom modes)
- Calls and gaming on a cable: the included audio cable has an inline mic
- Anyone who wants Bose ANC without paying for the Ultra
Skip it if
- You want hi-res Bluetooth (LDAC) or spatial audio
- You want the longest battery; the Sony XM5 is rated for up to 30 hours
Key specs
| Battery | Up to 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Adjustable ANC with Quiet and Aware modes, plus custom modes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Wired | 3.5 mm audio cable with inline mic |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Released | September 2023 |
How it compares
- Sony WH-1000XM5: longer battery and LDAC, but doesn’t fold
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Bose’s flagship: spatial audio and stronger ANC
Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (Bose QuietComfort Headphones · SoundGuys review); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.
