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The short answer · Balanced overview
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) leads the Balanced Bettr Score 68.6–64.3. The existing category models use the available evidence automatically; open the score details for sources and coverage.
Bose
The generation matters as much as the QuietComfort name. Use this exact model’s features and connections without borrowing the Ultra model’s test results. The sourced feature set includes active noise cancellation, wired playback and USB-C audio.
Bettr Score · Balanced
68.6/100
Sony
Sony WF-1000XM6 are true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with up to 12 hours of music playback and an included wireless-charging case.
Bettr Score · Balanced
64.3/100
The sourced facts below explain each product’s features. Bettr Scores use the existing category models and available evidence automatically. Reference prices are not live checkout prices.
| Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) | Specification | Sony WF-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
$359.00 | Reference price (USD) | $329.99 ✓ Winner |
over-ear | Form factorPersonal preference | earbuds |
24 hours ✓ Winner | Maximum battery life | 12 hours |
24 hours ✓ Winner | Battery life with ANC | 8 hours |
Yes | Active noise cancellationTie | Yes |
Yes | Transparency / ambient modeTie | Yes |
8.11 oz | Weight | 0.23 oz ✓ Winner |
5.4 ✓ Winner | Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Yes | Bluetooth multipointTie | Yes |
Yes | Wired audioNot enough data | Not verified |
Yes | USB-C audioNot enough data | Not verified |
3 hours | Full charge time | 1.5 hours ✓ Winner |
Yes | Spatial audioNot enough data | Not verified |
Not verified | Water resistanceNot enough data | IPX4 |
Not verified | FoldableNot enough data | Not verified |
Yes | Carrying case includedTie | Yes |
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) leads the Balanced Bettr Score.
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$328.00
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$328.00 + $0.00 shipping
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