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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Sony · 2026 PixlRun pick
Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony WH-1000XM6

Silence the world. Hear only what matters.

9.4/10
From
$449
Bose · 2026 Worth a look
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2

Next-level silence meets immersive spatial audio bliss

9.2/10
From
$449

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Headphones reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Sound quality

Sony +0.3
Sony9.5
Bose9.2

Noise cancelling

Bose +0.1
Sony9.6
Bose9.7

Comfort

Bose +0.2
Sony9.4
Bose9.6

Battery

Sony +0.2
Sony9.2
Bose9.0

Build

Sony +0.2
Sony9.2
Bose9.0

Value

Sony +0.6
Sony9.4
Bose8.8

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

SOUND QUALITY NOISE CANCELLING COMFORT BATTERY BUILD VALUE
Sony WH-1000XM6 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2
Score gap
-2.1%
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2 — composite lab score difference.
Battery (ANC on)
40hr (ANC on) / 50hr (ANC off) vs 40h (ANC on) / 48h (ANC off)
Sony WH-1000XM6 / Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2
Codec support
LDAC, AAC, SBC, aptX HD vs aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Sony WH-1000XM6 / Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2
Weight
248g vs 245g
Sony WH-1000XM6 / Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Battery & Charging
Battery Life40hr (ANC on) / 50hr (ANC off)
Battery Life40h (ANC on) / 48h (ANC off)
Quick Charge3 min = 3hr playback (USB-C)
Quick Charge
Body & Build
Weight248g
Weight245g
FoldableYes, with carry case
Foldable
Connectivity
Codec SupportLDAC, AAC, SBC, aptX HD
Codec SupportaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4, Multipoint (3 devices)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.4 LE Audio
Multipoint Connection
Multipoint ConnectionUp to 3 devices simultaneously
General
Charging
ChargingUSB-C, 15 min = 4h playback
Ear Cushion Material
Ear Cushion MaterialMemory foam with protein leather
App Support
App SupportBose Music App (iOS & Android), EQ & ANC tuning

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Sony WH-1000XM6

What you'll love

Silence the world. Hear only what matters.

  • Industry-leading ANC performance, 40-hour battery life, Premium comfort for extended wear, Hi-Res Audio with LDAC support

Watch out for

  • Premium price point, Bulky for travel, Touch controls can be oversensitive
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2

What you'll love

Next-level silence meets immersive spatial audio bliss

  • Best-in-class ANC performance, Rich immersive spatial audio with head tracking, Premium comfort for all-day wear, Exceptional call quality with wind noise rejection

Watch out for

  • Premium price point vs competition, No wired high-res audio support, App can feel overly complex

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

If you want the higher overall score, get the Sony WH-1000XM6.

Sony WH-1000XM6 takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Sony WH-1000XM6: Silence the world. Hear only what matters.. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2: Next-level silence meets immersive spatial audio bliss.

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PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
Sony WH-1000XM69.4
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 29.2
Margin+0.2
ConfidenceModerate

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