True Wireless
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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$299
Full review dataBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Sony WF-1000XM5, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM5
88Outstanding
$249
Full review dataScore breakdown
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Sony WF-1000XM5
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $299 | $249 |
| HearWiki score | Not scored | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | - | 0.33" |
| Driver size | - | 8.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 4 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 18 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 20 min = up to 2 h | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | built-in voice assistant support not stated | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 6.24 g | 11.8 g |
| Case weight | 59.9 g | 39 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
What reviewers said
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
These premium wireless earbuds from Bose deliver top-tier adaptive noise cancellation and rich, immersive audio in a comfortable, secure fit. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint pairing, and a compact case offering quick charging, they’re built for versatile daily use. The included app and touch controls let you tailor the sound and manage features easily, though battery life is modest with ANC active.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound quality
- Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
- Con:Battery life is short with ANC on
- Con:No wireless charging for the case
- Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
Sony WF-1000XM5
These are high-end true wireless earbuds that focus on adaptive noise cancellation and detailed audio, supporting LDAC for high-resolution streaming. They offer a solid battery life of up to 12 hours without ANC, plus a comfortable fit and IPX4 sweat resistance for daily use. The touch controls and companion app add convenience, though the price reflects their premium status.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Long battery life (12 hours without ANC)
- Pro:Supports LDAC and AAC codecs
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:No higher water resistance rating than IPX4
- Con:Touch controls may take time to master
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