Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Sony WF-1000XM6, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Not yet scored

$300

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True Wireless

Sony WF-1000XM6

85Outstanding

$280

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Sony WF-1000XM6

HearWiki score

Sound

9.3

Noise cancelling

9.2

Battery

8.4

Calls

8.4

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$300

$280

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

Sony WF-1000XM6 (2026) against Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)2025
WF-1000XM620261 yr newer

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)WF-1000XM6

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $300; $280
HearWiki score: Not scored; 85
Released: 2025; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: dynamic; 8.4 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: -; 8.4 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: -; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: -; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 9 m; 10 m
Battery life: 6 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 8 h
Battery incl. case: 18 h; 24 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 20 min → 2 h; 3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant
Weight: 7.3 g; 6.5 g
Case weight: 59.9 g; 47.1 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: USB-C; -
Model code: QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN; -
Microphones: 4; 8
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Sony WF-1000XM6
Spec	Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)	Sony WF-1000XM6
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$300	$280
HearWiki score	Not scored	85 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2026
Audio
Driver	dynamic	8.4 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	-	8.4 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	-	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	-	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	6 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	8 h
Battery incl. case	18 h	24 h
Full charge time	120 min	90 min
Quick charge	20 min → 2 h	3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant
Design
Weight	7.3 g	6.5 g
Case weight	59.9 g	47.1 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	USB-C	-
Model code	QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN	-
Calls
Microphones	4	8
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes

What reviewers said

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) deliver top-tier adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable, secure fit, enhanced by CustomTune technology for personalized sound. They offer immersive spatial audio, clear call quality via SpeechClarity, and convenient wireless charging, making them a premium choice for all-day listening.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
Pro:Immersive spatial audio

Con:Battery life is modest at 6 hours
Con:Pricey at around $299
Con:No explicit mention of multi-device pairing in source

Sony WF-1000XM6

The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They perform exceptionally well for music and calls, though their premium price and case size are minor trade-offs. With strong battery life and IPX4 water resistance, they are a versatile, high-performance choice for most listeners.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
Pro:Solid battery life and wireless charging case

Con:Premium price point
Con:Included ear tips may not suit all ear shapes
Con:Charging case is somewhat bulky

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