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Neither Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth nor Sony MDR-1000X were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (14 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth nor Sony MDR-1000X were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED  | CNET  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | T3  | PCMag  | Wirecutter  | Rtings.com  | Digital Trends
 | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $144 |  Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $424 |  Sony MDR-1000X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth 
Sony MDR-1000X 
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose Ultra Headphones 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. | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $519 |  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 | 6 | 8
| 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | +1 | $299 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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. | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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- Crisp powerful sound from the best sounding wireless headphone in its class.Connectivity Technology:Wired/Wireless
- Advanced microphone system for clear calls in windy or noisy environments
- Up to 15 hours of playtime with rechargeable lithium-ion battery
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- Isolate yourself from external noise with industry-leading noise cancelation
- Enjoy Bluetooth wireless connectivity and Hi-Fi quality audio
- Listen to ambient sounds quickly and clearly with Quick Attention
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Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth are a popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bose SoundLink II or Sony XB900N .
Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth are $43.90 more expensive than average headphones ($99.99).
Sony MDR-1000X are a well-known and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bose Ultra Headphones or Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX .
Sony MDR-1000X are $324.36 more expensive than average headphones ($99.99).
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