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Category: QuietComfort Ultra

  • Bose Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

    I currently have two pairs of these and until a mishap on a plane trip, were my go to for travel.

    So why did I want them and why might you like them. These have some of the best noise cancellation available in earbuds and I love the way that they drown out the background. This are still my go to if I want noise cancellation (even over my ear / head phones).

    Okay so having dropped an ear bud attempting to put them back into the charging case at the end of a late night flight and taking 15 mins to recover with earbud with the help of the cabin crew I will wear my over the ear phone when travelling now.

    Bose Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) - Black
    Bose Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

    However when working in the office or in other noisy environments I will tend to wear these. One of the nice things about these earbuds is the ability to adjust the noise control and awareness modes easily and you have a wide range to select from.

    The battery life isn’t class leading but they recharge quickly in the charging case and to be honest I can’t remember the battery actually running out. Though Bose state that they have around a 6 hour charge life and the case itself holds up to three full charges.

    In terms of fitting the, they come with 3 pairs of eartips (S, M, L) and 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3) they should suit most people.

    If you have a friend with a pair of these or can find a store where they can demonstrate them, ask them to show you the Cinema mode, that alone might encourage you to purchase a pair of these. Watching videos is on a new level.

    Most of the negative reviews that I have read, tend to focus on Bose customer service rather than the quality of the product itself or the sound. However the one criticism that I will concur with is that these are not great outside when there is a breeze around. I am not sure whether I don’t have them fitted tightly enough but its not the best experience.

    Anyway that hasn’t put me off buying a 2nd pair for convenience!

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  • Sony WH-1000XM6 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra

    My opinion

    In the previous post I mentioned that I regularly use both of these headphones, but which do I think are the better choice.

    I purchased the Bose first to replace a previous pair of Bose Headphones that I had for many years but they were getting the worse for wear.

    The Sony I bought because I travel a lot and having left a pair of ear buds behind in a hotel drawer and then dropping one of the buds on a plane and spending 20 mins with the aid of cabin crew decided to buy an additional set of headphones to keep in my travel bag!

    Let’s start off by saying that these are both are excellent premium noise-cancelling headphones, but they have different strengths.

    Noise cancelling: Its very difficult to choose between the two of them, though reviewers on sites such as techradar.com suggest that the Sony’s come out on top.

    Comfort: This is where I think that Bose win out. It I know I am going to be wearing the headphones for a long period of time then Bose is my go to choice of headphones. These are the ones that I will choose to travel with as I find them more comfortable not only to wear over my ears but also to wear round my neck.

    Sound Quality: For me there is not much to choose between them, although some people find that the Sony have the edge and find the app features enhance their listening experience. From that point of view I prefer the Bose as its a simpler experience. On this point I find it much easier to connect the Bose to my devices, whether its phone, computer or TV.

    Controls: Once connected (see above) the Sony wins hands down on this. On the Bose the buttons are physical for features such as volume and track, on the Sony its finger touch on the right hand speaker. A feature that on a Bose that would tempt me to buy a new Bose pair!

    Wireless Codecs: This was something that I didn’t really care about until recently until I changed my streaming service to one that provides higher quality music files than my previous provider. I noticed a small but perceptible difference when connect to the Sony.

    To be honest I don’t use either of them for phone calls, so cant make a judgement, but reviews online suggest that the Sony is a winner here. If that’s important you, then you might want to read up some more on that.

    Finally battery life: The Sony last a bit longer, but Bose last long enough for lengthy travels so I haven’t found that an issue.

    Which should you buy?

    The Sony WH-1000XM6 if:

    • Noise cancelling is important for you.
    • Arguably has better sound quality.
    • You will be wearing your headphones whilst making calls.

    The Bose QuietComfort Ultra if:

    • Comfort, especially during travel of long days at work is important.
    • Your phone/device benefits from aptX Adaptive or Snapdragon Sound eg Sony Xperian and Motorola.

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