Experts recommend Bose QuietComfort Ultra more than Sony WH-1000XM4
As of 20 Nov 2024, experts prefer Bose QuietComfort Ultra over Sony WH-1000XM4, but both Headphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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, Sony WH-1000XM4 received only 1 recommendation from Rtings.com (29 Aug 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  | WIRED  | CNET  | Wirecutter  | PCMag  | T3  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 | N/A | $348 |  Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for a premium audio experience. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Aug 2024 Rtings.com ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #1 and Sony WH-1000XM4 as #2
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 7 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones#2 out of 7 Sony WH-1000XM4 Best Upper Mid-Range Bluetooth Headphones... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - On 17 May 2024 IGN ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #4
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Best Closed-Back Wireless Headphones... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 15 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #3
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Bose QuietComfort Ultra The best wireless headphones for ANC... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 11 Nov 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #5
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Class-leading noise cancellation and premium sound are straight from the top drawer... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 5 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #2
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Best noise canceling... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 29 Aug 2024 WIRED ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #2
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 14 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Best Noise Canceling... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 15 Oct 2024 CNET ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 16 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Best Bose noise-canceling headphones... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 12 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #3
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Best Headphones for Noise Cancellation / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 12 Nov 2024 T3 ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #1
Rank Headphones Comment #1 out of 9 Bose QuietComfort Ultra The best noise cancelling headphones overall... ... ... Source: www.t3.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Bose QuietComfort Ultra outranks Sony WH-1000XM4. This is not to say that Sony WH-1000XM4 is a bad option. Like Bose QuietComfort Ultra, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Bose QuietComfort Ultra is mentioned by key experts in Nov 2024, while Sony WH-1000XM4 is not.
| 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 [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by headphonecheck.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by soundsightheadphones.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- SPATIAL AUDIO HEADPHONES: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with spatial audio give you an immersive experience that makes music feel more real; CustomTune technology offers personalized sound, shaped to you
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From Seller:
- ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION: Premium noise canceling with Dual Noise Sensor technology
- LONG BATTERY LIFE: Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (10 min charge for 5 hours of playback)(USB Type-C Cable included)
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