Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Headphones VS Sony WH-1000XM5 | New ANC KING??

If u want better microphone and ANC then buy BOSE
and if u want better sound and more then buy xm5/xm4.

Great job sir! This was so helpful. 👍👍

Which is best in the ANC according to you?

A bit of a bummer with the phone-call microphone. They used to have the best system on their 700 model, it's weird they don't use it on their flagship and fall behind competition.

Hi there!
I recently got the famous Bose QC Ultra Headphones, and I can confirm that despite the drivers (speakers) being similar to the Bose NCH 700, this very recent model sounds even better than its predecessor. I also have the Sony WH-1000-XM4, and find that the QC Ultra's sound signature is much clearer than the Sony model.
What's more, a little adjustment of the well-rounded bass, and the midrange drive the point home even further.
As a preventive measure, I'd advise you *not to exceed 65% volume, and to take a few listening breaks for the sake of your ears (e.g. 15 to 20 minutes for 1 hour's listening). Indeed, these headphones have a lot in reserve,
and I didn't notice any major sound distortion, which is very good quality. But be careful with your ears, because they're really powerful!
And yes, the sound is very clear!

Lightweight (257 grams), it folds neatly and has a wider, more comfortable headband.
The depth of the speakers (especially for big ears - you don't sweat as much as with Sony headphones) and its active noise reduction are truly impressive! Somewhat superior to Apple's Air Pods Max, that is!
For the moment (2023), in concrete terms, it's the best noise-canceling headset! At the same time, it's the most recent. We'll see how it fares next year (2024), with the future Sony WH-1000-XM6 and Apple Air Pods Max 2.

The "attentive" (transparent) mode is a real success! A notch below the Air Pods Max, and a good notch above the WH-1000-XM4/5. You can clearly hear everything around you.

The immersive mode is a bit of a gimmick, as it gives the impression that the soundstage is getting bigger, but I still find it well worthwhile, especially for films and video games! That's another world!
I also note that this mode is a little more energy-hungry in terms of this product's autonomy (around 19h35 for me, as opposed to the 18 hours announced by Bose).

In fact, as far as battery life is concerned, I think that Bose has underestimated its headphones, because without the immersive mode, and staying at 60~65% maximum volume, I've actually gone up to around 30 hours. The official press release claims 24 hours' autonomy.
. What's more, a mode (even two) designed to cleverly save battery power has been integrated:
_ Like Apple and Sony, the sound stops when the QC Ultra is removed... And restarts once the device is placed back on the head.
_ Automatic sleep mode, when the headset is removed for a long time. It restarts automatically when put back on.
Automatic pairing, no headaches, it works like a charm.

Multipoint is amply correct, and the solid Bluetooth is certified in 5.3 (the latest available), which is much better in terms of wireless connection stability. A very good point in itself.
The WH-1000-XM4 (which is in bleuetooth 4.2) that I've owned since 2021 can cut out from time to time for no reason at the moment...
I don't know why.
Maybe it's due to my smartphone being almost full of internal memory?
I don't know.
In any case, I no longer have this little inconvenience with the Bose QC Ultra.

The application is nice and quite rich! It's straight to the point, and somewhat less sophisticated than Sony's, whose geekiness is its specialty.

As for the buttons, they're all located on the right speaker, behind the ear.
A touch-sensitive surface for volume, and incidentally a personalized touch-sensitive button (press for 2 seconds in the middle of the touch-sensitive surface and that's it), either to obtain a voice assistant, or to indicate battery level or something else, for example...
Personally, I opted for the battery level. How convenient!
And in terms of physical buttons, there are only 2.
. The first, at the bottom of the right-hand speaker, is reserved for switching on the headset.
. The second button is located a little higher up, towards the rear of the speaker.
. The second button is located a little higher up, towards the back of the speaker.
This button allows:
_ 1 short click: play / pause;
1 long click: change mode (immersive, attentive, silent - additional modes can be added and/or removed, such as the outdoor mode with its more or less successful optional "windbreaker" function, for example);
_ 2 quick clicks: next track;
_ 3 quick clicks: previous track.

Personally, I find these two physical buttons rather instinctive and less headache-inducing (100% subjective, of course).
As for the tactile part, I find it better thought-out than the NCH 700 and the Sony WH-1000-XM4/5, in the sense that there's no tactile conflict when unwanted rubbing occurs, such as fabric rubbing when you're in bed, or when you're putting on a hood.

The left speaker features a USB-C input for headphone charging only, and an input for...
A 2.5 mm jack!...

The 2.5 mm jack...
I'll never understand why that is...  Especially as the headphones must be switched on to be effective(!)...
I really don't understand this choice...

As far as phone calls are concerned, the people I'm talking to can hear me clearly, even when there's a lot of noise around me! It's not as sophisticated as the Air Pods Max, but it's still one of the most effective.
My voice is clearly audible, and it's possible to adjust the volume of the voice when telephoning via the headset.
I write this because none of the testers mentioned this detail generally.

Unfortunately, it's impossible to obtain lossless sound via a wired USB-C cable (which is quite incomprehensible to me, especially given its high price at the moment).
The French Batys headphones, for example (albeit more expensive than the QC Ultra), make this possible.

Finally, the price is high (499€) for the moment, but will inevitably drop in the coming months (logically). And then the bargains will start rolling in over the coming year. It has to be!

So, I've tried to be as complete as possible about my pleasant experience with these Bose Quiet Confort Ultra Headphones.

Expensive, yes, it's undeniable, but very pleasant to hold, not at all uncomfortable on the head, light and very comfortable, this top-of-the-range headset (2023) does quite well, if not very well.
A special mention for the active noise reduction, which so far puts it ahead of Apple and Sony.

All in all, this headset is a success, far from flawless, let's be honest, but what it does, it does really well.
Very satisfied overall.

Oh yes, I almost forgot: the ear pads are detachable and therefore replaceable, in case of any long-term wear and tear.

Hoping for interesting updates (USB-C wired sound, I dream of it! x) ) to come!

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Respect for your remarquable work!👍🏾🔥

GREAT video and a big thanks 👍👍

Excellent comparison. Your narrating style is very smooth and calming.

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Solid review. Many thanks.

wow, that's professional

Thansk for video. You talk to slow. Rest is exelent

The Bose don’t have constant noise cancelling without something playing. A major loss.

Anyone know how it works if I want to connect to computer and phone at the same time so I can answer call while gaming 🤣

What a great review perfectly stated

you are so cool in explanation...thank you so much..

The quality of this video is so… premium

Watched numerous reviews and the mic test in this review (walking down the street) was perfect for helping me decide. THANK YOU!

Hey there! Great job, thanks for your videos!
Could you tell me please which one of them more suits for audiobooks and podcasts, I mean where are voices more natural and pleasant? Actually I already got Bose qs ultra and find them quite good for listening audiobooks but still I can change them if Sennheisers make the job with voices better than Bose. Or maybe there is better headphones for my purpose?Thanks in advance.

Holy #&@

The mic test wasn't even a comparison! Sony absolutely dragged Bose, kicking and screaming, to the slaughter house on that front. Wow!

Which would u guys prefer? I need more references.😢

Amazing video! I wasn't sure which of the one to buy. Since both headphone are comparable in terms of performance and I found the Sony for €299, I'm gonna buy the Sony. Thanks mate!

got my sony xm5 for 258 new

The XM5s also automatically cancel loud noises.

Unfortunately the review was really useless who has the better sound quality 😐

The Bose qc ultra went below 30 decibels while the Xm5 did I Lil bit above 30 decibels. Bose does better at blocking noise than the xm5!

Jesus the XM5 have such a better mic wow. I'd prefer the Bose app but I do like Sony's stuff

Are the bose sweat resistant??

I can’t believe the bose headphones have such poor quality of the mic 🫢

Thank you, I just came across your videos. You’re helping me with choosing my headphones. You have a calming voice u could do ASMR just saying .

Great video. Only thing missing is video chapters

I wouldn’t care if the microphone were slightly different… but the difference is extremely notorious… and for a $350+ I expect PERFECTION.

That microphone sounds like a 2010 bad connection call 🤣

Don't buy the XM5 the will broke in the hinge ! It's a major flagship and Sony doesn't want to recognize! They are extremely poorly made! When they cost 300+

Quien está aquí por el supuesto trabajo

Winners of Each Category:
Case/Foldable- QC Ultra

Design/Build Quality- Tie

Media Controls- Tie

Battery Life- XM5 (30 Hours VS 24 Hours)

Comfort/Fit- Tie

Sound- Tie

Ambient Mode- QC Ultra (More Features)

Mic Test- XM5

Appreciate your knowledge

Best comparison I’ve seen. So concise yet informative and clear. Thank you.

Using bose quietcomfort ultra, and I can say this is the best headphone for all features like noise cancellation and sound quality. I have tried Sony newest product too, but mehh

Thank you! The Perfect microphone Test i was looking for. I have the earbuds Quitecomfort 1 and everybody is complaining when i call them. Do you have experience with Sennheiser Momentum 4?

Ultra is now $379 Black Friday on Amazon. Great video and great lighting!

You did an excellent job with the review. No biased opinions either

The Sonys have been the most comfortable overall about 4 years in a row. I don't know where you trolls get your facts from but next time you should research stuff before spouting none sense. The reason why is because Bose always has tight headbands and you can feel the pressure on your head, everyone can that's not biased like the pros aka GYMCADDY OR AARONWIRELESS OR FLOSSY CARTER. Bose also has cabin pressure which is absolutely terrible no matter how much there is. Sonys have verifiable better noise canceling than the new Bose headphones and they have no cabin pressure and no tight headband so you don't feel them squeezing your head to death. Bose does this to make up for their lacking ANC. So in short, we scientifically have already proven over and over that Sony is the king of ANC 4 years in a row and the Bose have worse ANC while also having cabin pressure and a tight headband. Bose has a flat sound signature and most people prefer Sonys sound signature because of the bass and how good it sounds overall with all media content. Nobody cares about noise separation, most people that buy these don't care about that just you nerds lol. Bose fanboys have been having a temper tantrum ever since the XM3s destroyed the Bose headphones and stole the number one King of Noise Canceling crown 4 to 5 years ago and they never had to worry since 🤣. Sonys look better too and have better software. Bose can only do SBC and AAC which is absolute trash and not High Fidelity audio like Sonys custom LDAC which is better than the best audio codec android and apple can produce as of the present. Nothing is subjective when your a professional, just little kids acting like men that know something when in reality it's a bunch of nerds in their mothers basements eating Cheetos yelling at their poor mom to get them the new Bose headphones for Christmas because if Bose fooled them once they damn sure can do it again and if mom bought you the last Bose headphones then I guess she will surely do it again right? Good luck with your inferior Bose headphones while people in the know order the XM5s refurbished on Amazon for $229. Get the silver ones, the black ones get fingerprints worse than any tech I've ever owned but the silver have zero fingerprints since I've owned them.

Thank you for the video!!!! Very helpful and nice to see the comparison side by side

nice

I’ve bought 3 Sony headphones/earphones now and sound quality sounds the same all across. Neutral and underwhelming given the price. Very disappointing for me and I want to try another company now.

I heard the XM4s are better than the XM5s

Do the Bose support the loss-less Apple format?

Great comparison video and just what I was looking for, plus high quality production is always appreciated

I'm worried about eventual battery replacement. Is $300+ flushed down the toilet when it eventually goes out?