SonyGPI 91
Sony WH-1000XM6
Best-in-class ANC.
$4494.7
Best ANC on the market
Foldable design returns
Case is bulky
AI: Buy if noise cancellation is priority one, regardless of platform.
Bose · Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Comfortable ANC classic.
$429
4.6 (4,210 reviews)
AI Summary
Bose QC Ultra is the comfort king — long flights disappear.
Verdict: Buy if you fly often and want the most comfortable ANC headphones.
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Sentiment, complaint themes, competitor take & buying verdict
Price history
12-month trend
Currently
$429
+2.3% (12 mo)
Aug 25Low $382.55 · High $462.06Jul 26
GPI scores
How it holds up
Health
88/100
Reliability
90/100
Performance
86/100
Durability
88/100
Value
82/100
What's great
- Most comfortable overear
- Excellent voice call quality
- Immersive Audio mode
Common complaints
- No LDAC
- App is buggy
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Specifications
The details
- ANC
- Adaptive
- Codecs
- aptX Adaptive
- Driver
- Custom
- Battery
- 24h
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