- How do these compare with the Sony WH-1000XM5?
- Both have excellent noise cancelling. Bose is generally seen as more comfortable and more balanced; Sony offers more features and longer battery life with spatial audio on.
- Does Immersive Audio hurt battery life?
- Yes. Bose rates up to 24 hours normally, but the spatial mode cuts that to roughly half. Turn it off for long trips.
- Can I connect two devices at once?
- Yes. Multipoint Bluetooth lets you stay paired to a phone and a laptop and switch between them.
- Are they good for calls?
- Yes. The microphones pick up your voice clearly indoors and in moderate wind, though very noisy streets still bleed through.
- Do they fold for travel?
- Yes. The earcups fold flat and Bose includes a hard case, which makes them easier to pack than many rivals.
- Is there a wired option?
- Yes, a 3.5 mm cable works in wired mode, but there is no USB-C audio for lossless playback.
- Where is the Bose BO8843671602 cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $708.00, as of our latest check.