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

The short verdict

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) edges it on score

The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) leads overall; pick the WF-1000XM6 if its strengths below matter more to you.

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

9.5

WF-1000XM6

8.7

Choose the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) if

Choose the WF-1000XM6 if

Android listeners who want flagship ANC buds with strong app control and LDAC where supported.

At a glance

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Sound1 difference

Type

earbuds · in_ear

True wireless earbuds

Noise Control1 difference

ANC

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Yes

Battery1 difference

Battery life

6 mAh

Up to 8 hours (ANC on) · up to 12 hours (ANC off) · up to 24 hours with case

Comfort & Build1 difference

Weight

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6.5 g

Launch1 difference

Released

2026-08-01

2026-02-12

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