Bose QuietComfort Ultra Review: The Most Comfortable ANC Headphones

<p class="text-ink-400 text-sm">Last updated: September 2, 2026 · Tested for: 95 days</p>

<h2>The 60-second take</h2>
<p>The Bose QuietComfort Ultra is the comfort king. If you wear glasses, the QC Ultra wins over the Sony XM6 by a wide margin. Call quality is also best-in-class. ANC is slightly behind Sony but you won't notice unless you're comparing side-by-side.</p>

<h2>Why this stands out</h2>
<p>Most comfortable for glasses-wearers. Best call quality. Immersive Audio (spatial)</p>

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<h2>What I liked</h2>
<ol>
  <li>Most comfortable for glasses-wearers</li>
  <li>Best call quality</li>
  <li>Immersive Audio (spatial)</li>
  <li>Premium build</li>
</ol>

<h2>What I didn't like</h2>
<ol>
  <li>$429 vs $449 Sony XM6</li>
  <li>24-hour battery (vs 32 for Sony)</li>
  <li>ANC slightly behind Sony</li>
</ol>

<h2>Who should buy</h2>
<p>Glasses wearers | Anyone who takes lots of calls | Long-listening-session users</p>

<h2>Final verdict</h2>
<p>The Bose QuietComfort Ultra is the comfort king. If you wear glasses, the QC Ultra wins over the Sony XM6 by a wide margin. Call quality is also best-in-class. ANC is slightly behind Sony but you won't notice unless you're comparing side-by-side.</p>

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<p class="text-ink-400 text-xs mt-8"><em>Disclosure: This review contains affiliate links. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We tested this product for 95 days.</em></p>