Sony WH-1000XM4C vs Bose QuietComfort (2nd gen): The battle of the mid-range headphones
Bose and Sony both released mid-range headphones this fall, so Mashable's headphones expert tested both against each other to determine which is the better buy.
Sony and Bose are engaged in a battle for the best mid-range headphone. Sony's WH-1000XM4C features active noise cancellation, a QN1 processor, four microphones, 10-band custom equalizer on the companion app, spatial audio, battery life of 27 hours, quick charge in three minutes, Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint connection, weighs 0.61 pounds, and comes in black, lavender, and platinum silver.
Bose's QuietComfort 2nd gen also offers active noise cancellation, six microphones, lossless playback wired USB-C audio up to 24bit/48kHz, three-band custom equalizer, Bose TrueSpatial technology with Immersive Audio modes for Still, Motion, and Cinema, battery life of 24 hours per charge (18 hours with Immersive Audio), quick charge in 15 minutes, Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connection, weighs 0.5 pounds, and comes in black, white smoke, eucalyptus green, dewdrop mint, and rosewood mauve.
In terms of sound quality, Sony's XM4C headphones offer a more nuanced and detailed sound profile, while Bose's QC 2nd gen headphones have slightly better active noise cancellation with a four microphone system compared to Sony's four microphone system. Bose's headphones provide more flexibility in adjusting ANC and have replaceable ear cushions for added comfort. Sony offers a wider range of color options, while Bose focuses on a more plush ear cushion design.
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