Sony WH-1000XM4 Silver
Score: 92/100
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Sony WH-1000XM4 delivers market-leading ANC, high-resolution LDAC audio, and up to 30 hours of battery life in a comfortable, lightweight package. Its smart features and multipoint Bluetooth make it ideal for travelers and remote workers, though the plastic build and lack of water resistance may deter some users.
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset merges the classic QC35 comfort and ANC with a detachable boom mic for gaming. While it offers solid sound and comfort, its older Bluetooth version, lack of EQ, and missing water resistance keep it from being a cutting-edge gaming solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 hoursbest | 20 hours | |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
105 dBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 254 g | 150 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 3 hours | 2.25 hoursbest |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 254 g | 150 g |
Foldable Design | true | false |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Supported Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
Audio(1) | ||
Frequency Response | 4-40000 Hz | Neutral-leaning with slight sub-bass boost and high-end roll-off |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 30 hours | 20 hours |
Charging Time (hours) | 3 hours | 2.25 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rank the WH-1000XM4 among the best noise-cancelling headphones, praising its superior ANC, long battery life, LDAC support, and comfort, while noting the missing aptX codec and plastic chassis.
Everyday users love the powerful ANC, battery endurance, and Speak-to-Chat, but complain about call quality in windy settings, the cheap-feel plastic, overly sensitive touch controls, and lack of water resistance.
“ANC is incredible-blocks out airplane engines completely.”
“Battery lasts for days, even with heavy use.”
“Speak-to-Chat is a game-changer for quick conversations.”
Professional reviewers praise the QC35 II Gaming Headset for its unmatched comfort and industry-leading ANC, but criticize its dated hardware, lack of spatial audio, and limited software features.
Everyday users love the comfort and noise cancellation, yet many note the outdated micro-USB connection and the absence of EQ as drawbacks.
