Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the safer pick for most people. It has a longer feature list you can verify: LDAC, multipoint, a 3.5 mm cable, eight microphones and adaptive noise cancellation. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen is a strong noise canceller with Bose's long-standing comfort and call reputation, but the listing here gives almost no specs to compare against. Owners of the Sony praise sound and travel noise cancellation; a few find it heavy and tight at first.
- Choose the Sony WH-1000XM5 if you want the fuller feature set, wired backup, multipoint pairing and hi-res LDAC streaming.
- Choose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen if Bose's fit and noise cancellation are what you trust, and you don't need LDAC or a wired cable.
Prices
- Sony WH-1000XM5: $119.00 at Reverb (last seen Nov 1)
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen: $209.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the Sony WH-1000XM5 is $90.00 cheaper than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen at the latest prices (Nov 1 and Nov 9)
