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A pair of headphones with strong noise-canceling capabilities is essential for anyone who needs to occasionally tune out the world around them. If noise cancellation is at the top of your "must-haves" when buying a pair of over-ear headphones, two options offer the best of the best.
Also: I thought Bose had perfected noise canceling - then I listened to these headphones
The latest Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra offer the industry's best noise cancellation. However, there are plenty of differences in style, battery life, and software features between the two that you should consider before paying $400+ for either pair. Although Bose has since released the second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, you shouldn't totally write off the first-generation headphones. Here's how they compare to Sony's latest release.
Specifications
Sony WH-1000XM6 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Audio features Noise cancellation, Ambient Mode, Cinema (Sony 360 Spatial Sound) Noise cancellation, Aware Mode, Immersive Audio Battery life 30 hours (ANC on); 40 hours (ANC off) 24 hours Wired option(s) Stereo mini jack (3.5mm) Stereo mini jack (3.5mm) Bluetooth codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 SBC, AAC, aptX Microphones 12 for noise cancellation; 8 for calling 10 for noise cancellation; 4 for calling Price $449 $449
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