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

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Great video. Congrats on being one of the first reviewers to put out a comparison between these two headsets.

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!👍🏾🔥

I was really waiting for this review especially from you and how genuine and honest you are . Thank you so much 🙏

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

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

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

That actual mic test was really useful to really hear the difference!

Thanks for the video, I'll definitely be picking up a pair. My QC 25 are slowly starting to give out on me and these just seem like a great upgrade. Especially reducing sudden loud noises seems really nice

I love how detailed this was, especially showing those tests at the beginning!

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

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

Thanks for great comparison and explanations! I could decide which one would be best for me

Wonderful review, as always! Since you've now tested them both, which pair of earphones would you say is more comfortable - the QuietComfort Ultra or the regular QuietComfort (the rebranded QC45)?

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

Hey, that's a great review! Covered all my questions. Thanks, Sir!❤😊

Amazing video, starting with the tests at the beginning. Thanks!

Thank you for this review, I have been trying to find one I feel was honest and you did a great job. I have subscribed to your channel now. BTW you are 100% correct the Sony Mic does sound better and that really surprised me. I always felt like Bose would have a better mic. Thank you again!

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

That mic test was the decision maker for me, thank you

thank for this! great video and content!! Helped make my decision clearer!

Great review, great job comparing these two great headphones 🎧👍

Great comparison video for real world usage!

Now, this is the kind of review I was l looking for. Thanks.

I absolutely love your reviews! Thanks!

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.

I'm about to pick up a set of headphones, i was hoping someone would put out this comparison video with the XM5 and the Ultras. This was helpful, thank you.

Great content. Can we get this same comparison Bose QC Ultra to AirPod Max?

Thanks for the review Do you know if bose qc ultra will work well on laptop calls using ms teams??

Great review, thank you.

The Sony xm5 has a active ambient mode when it here sudden loud noise but its reaction is a bit sluggish compared to other headphones out there that has this feature

Great video good job ! Just a little compliment from Britain (in France !) See you next... contrats 🤙

Thanks. Sticking with the xm5.

Is there white noise when using the headphones and popping noise after the music stops? I also want to know whether multi point connection works well or not. Will qc ultra be comfortable for person with 62cm(about 24.5inches) head circumference?

nice reviews. but chapters would be lovely to have and see ^^

Great review mate thank you for that

Got the XM5 in $265 with card offers and in TGIF sale. Banger of a deal.

Great video. Only thing missing is video chapters

Great comparison video. Like your videos, they very professional. Great job👍

Very enjoyable vid. Nice work

Solid review. Many thanks.

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

The bose sound great! I heard them at a best buy on display! Also the noise cancelling sounded pretty good. The quality felt premium in my opinion.

very helpful thank you so much!

Great job sir! This was so helpful. 👍👍

I am watching this video wearing the Bose ultra comfort. I am loving the features on these

Did you notice a difference in temperature on ears? I get hot especially when my ears are covered. If one had a noticeable difference in breathability/temperature I would appreciate your insight. Thanks for the review.

Great comparison video!!

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 review...thanx. Subbed

Need comparison between Bose QC Ultra and Bowers and Wilkin px8. Which one is worth to buy? Help. Getting them for the same price.

I just wanna add that the Bose has a ipx 4 rating. I had read countless forums about sony mx5 dying because of moisture. If I am going to spend a ton of money on a headset, I dont want to risk it breaking because im wearing it outside. I think that it is criminally underrated feature, because sony, sennheiser and all the other big companies dont prioritize this.

I tried the Sony headphones XM5s for two weeks using them at the gym, mowing the grass, on a flight to Las Vegas, and driving a big box truck and the Sony ANC was fantastic and blew away my old Bose headphones 35s. The sad part was that after an hour or more wearing the Sony headphones XM5s the headband would cause pain on the top of my head which I never experienced with my old Bose 35s headphones. I like the Sony’s headphones ANC but for me, they are NOT comfortable wearing for over an hour. I ordered the Bose Ultra headphones and hopefully, they will be comfortable for hours of wearing especially on long flights.

Thank you for another great comparison! 👍

I wonder, does this one call out the name of the caller when someone is calling ? Bose 35 qc had this function and it was pretty much the main reason why I returned wh-1000xm5 headphones. Also are the earpads replaceable ?

On the QC ultra's, if you take them off your head and the unit goes into "sleep" mode does that act like wear detection where all you need to do is put them back on and push "PLAY" or do you have to go through some BS to get them playing again❓ Thank you

Do you still use the same eq for the xm5 that you had in a video a while ago? If you have changed it, could you tell me what you now use?

Appreciate your knowledge

What will happen with the Bose if you move one ear cup backwards on your head. Does it turn off and is there a way of disabling any touch panel functions? I wear headphones in bed before sleep while listening to quiet music. Sometimes I end up moving one ear cup backwards to lay on my side. If there is a risk of turning down the volume or turning the headphones off by accident then they are not for me

What a great review perfectly stated

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?

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!

Good review keep up the good work🎉🥛

GREAT video and a big thanks 👍👍

You are a master at what you do. The best part of this video is the unprejudiced expression on your face. Hats off

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

Great Video and explanation! Thank you for that info, I have had Sony whch700n for years that just stopped letting me charge it. I’m looking to upgrade and these are the two I was conflicted by so I searched and found your video. It’s still a hard decision to make, I think I’m going with the Bose because that seems to be the best for noise cancellation and that’s what I need it for the most. The Sony definitely had a better Mic and seemed to block out the cars more than the Bose. I’m going to sleep on it

I really wanted to consider Bose but the mic performance is making me lean towards the Sony. Thanks for a great comparison.

Thank for your great video, really helpful and the quality of the video 👍👍

Thanks for the thorough review! Sounds like ANC is better on the Bose, however call quality and microphone is high up in my list and it sounds like the Sony headphones have the better mic.

Great review

Awesome review, i pre-ordered the quit comfort ultra headphones because my XM3's just died and bose always seems to be slightly ahead in active noise cancelling (which is most important for me) when they release a new product, and it's great to hear i made the right decision

I´m quite shocked how poor the microphone quality of the BOSE was in comparison with the XM5. I mean, that was unacceptable and for such a quality Bose wants to have 429 USD? Sir thank you but no thank you.

I used the QC35 for years and my ears would feel sore after a few hours of usage. With the XM5, I never had this issue so I believe the fit design makes a huge difference

This is a good informational video.

I just bought qc45s like two months ago lol Not ready to change yet

can we get a ultra vs nc700 review? am looking to finally upgrade those.

how does the ANC of the bose ultra compare to the Airpods max?

Great review of the features. Its crazy that Bose still cant get their mics right, and the audacity to call this an ultra?

Pricing in the UK is BOSE at £449 and Sony at £305. And I think the Sony will go on sale. That’s a massive difference in process and to be honest I don’t think it makes them comparable.

Hey, great video! I think Id still go for the XM5s Quick question, what camera do you use to record? Thanks!

It's strange that Bose haven't fixed the hollow microphone quality. And especially with the price range they are placed on.

Bose earbuds microphone has been an issue from QuietControl 30 model released in 2016. For unknown reasons, they keep doing such design mistake. Pity.

Thankd for a nice and detailed video. I agree that there won't be a discount on the Bose anytime soon. For what they released I think it's overpriced. I'll wait. Enjoyed your review. Thanks again!✌🏿

Great review like always brother . I have just bought sennheiser momentum 4 and thinking of getting these new bose ultra as i like collecting headphones. God bless

Can they be used in wired mode with the USBC cable or only with the aux cable?

Do the Bose support the loss-less Apple format?

Great video! I know both these headphones have the latest tech, which is great, but if all one cares about is pure ANC, is there any real reason to update from the QC35II? Assuming, of course, that the older headphones support the codecs for my listening needs.

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 🤣

just wonder, are the ear cushion on ultra headphones compatible with nc700?

What kind of camera do are you using in this video?

For me I'm looking for best noise cancellation for music is on my list, and I gotta say bose has my vote

can you compare the bose qc ultra to the bowers ad wilkins px7 s2e's??!!

I used the wonderful Sony WH-1000M4 for years and I loved them. I recently bought the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Headphones and I also love it. Your video shows that the Sony has a better mic, but for me this is minor. ANC is what I am after, and, as you can guess, the Bose are simply incredible, vastly superior to the M4 (I dunno personally about the M5, sorry). Either way, I agree with the host - in either case you are going to pay top dollar, but you DO get your money's worth. I can honestly say that I recommend the Bose without reservations (but I am sure that the M5 must be also superb). Thank you for a good video!

Bose is alwayy the best. I am still rocking NC700 and it its the same as it came out of the box minus the pads. 3 years and strong

No Aptx support on any Samsung phones!! Returned and got Sony XM5 and using Ldac now. Noise canceling on the Bose had a little hiss as well, were Sony does not. Just little info no reviewers will say.

Can you do a comparison of the QC ultra and new QC please?

Which codeks are avalailable on Bose ?

that first mic was awesome

I like Sony WH-1000XM5 sound, its amazing! But they are so uncomfortable on my ears,... my ears are crying ! So I would buy a new pair of Bose since they are freaking comfortable for a long period! and if you want to get a better sound, there is always an option adjust to improve it using a third party software or an equalizer. Currently, I have a 7 years old Bose wired QC25 and they are awesome. Especially with a Boom app. Btw, new ultras looks amazing