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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless HeadphonesVSBose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones

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Sony Hardware

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones

Retail Price£299
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones
4.8(915 Reviews Rated)
Best Suited For
Over-ear comfortIndustry-leading ANCOffice CallsLong Flights
Local Retail Availability
Amazon UK£299Argos£303
Bose Hardware

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones

Retail Price£379
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones
4.9(345 Reviews Rated)
Best Suited For
Supreme ComfortWorld-class ANCSpatial AudioFolding travel
Local Retail Availability
Amazon UK£379Argos£383
Heuristics Index Recommendation Winner

The Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones leads overall spec scores by compatible margins.

Open Specs Sheet
Specification KeySony WH-1000XM5 Wireless HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones
Design Categoryheadphonesheadphones
Connection Standardhybridhybrid
Active Noise Cancellation✅ Active ANC✅ Active ANC
Continuous Playback30 Hours24 Hours
Driver Diameter30 mm35 mm
Waterproof RatingIPX0IPX4
Earbud Weight250 g250 g
Heuristics Compatibility Score96/10094/100