Experts recommend Sony WH-1000XM5 more than Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
As of 20 Nov 2024, experts prefer Sony WH-1000XM5 over Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, but both Headphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 recommendations: from IGN (17 May 2024), Tom's Guide (15 Oct 2024) What Hi-Fi (11 Nov 2024) and 6 others. By contrast, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds received only 4 recommendations from WIRED (29 Aug 2024), CNET (15 Oct 2024) PCMag (12 Nov 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  | WIRED  | CNET  | Wirecutter  | PCMag  | T3  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Aug 2024 WIRED ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds as #3
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 14 Sony WH-1000XM5 Best Overall Headphones... ... ... #3 out of 14 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 15 Oct 2024 CNET ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #2 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds as #11
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 16 Sony WH-1000XM5 Best noise-canceling headphones from Sony... ... ... #11 out of 16 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Great noise-canceling... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 12 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds as #2 and Sony WH-1000XM5 as #5
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Best Earphones for Noise Cancellation / Editor's Choice... ... ... #5 out of 10 Sony WH-1000XM5 Best Headphones for Audiophiles / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 12 Nov 2024 T3 ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds as #3 and Sony WH-1000XM5 as #7
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Best noise-cancelling earbuds... ... ... #7 out of 9 Sony WH-1000XM5 The best Sony noise cancelling headphones... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 17 May 2024 IGN ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 9 Sony WH-1000XM5 Best Wireless Headphones... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 15 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 9 Sony WH-1000XM5 The Best Wireless Headphones Overall... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 11 Nov 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 8 Sony WH-1000XM5 Awards winner. The best-value all-rounders you can buy, period... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 5 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 11 Sony WH-1000XM5 The best wireless headphones overall... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 18 Sep 2024 Wirecutter ranked Sony WH-1000XM5 as #3
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 4 Sony WH-1000XM5 Great performance, with some effort... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Sony WH-1000XM5 outranks Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. This is not to say that Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is a bad option. Like Sony WH-1000XM5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony WH-1000XM5 outranks Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds by 3 positions. This indicates that, as of 20 Nov 2024, Sony WH-1000XM5 is more critically acclaimed than Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN | Tom's Guide | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends | WIRED | CNET | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | Rtings.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $535 |  Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - | 9 | 8 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 77 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [20]
Total expert reviews: 20
- with a score: 15
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 77 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- SPATIAL AUDIO EARBUDS: Tap into a deeply immersive listening experience that places the audio directly in front of you and makes your music feel more real than ever before
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From Seller:
- NOISE CANCELLATION: Immerse yourself in the world of music with these noise cancelling headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5. They come equipped with an advanced noise cancellation feature, powered by two processors controlling eight microphones. Experience the magic of noise cancelling headphones bluetooth technology, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience free from external disturbances. This unique, distraction-free listening experience sets the Sony WH-1000XM5 apart from other headphones in the market.
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