Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Three premium noise cancelling headphones that people who work in noisy places, commute or travel hesitate between. All three adapt their noise cancelling to the room and play wired with a cable, but they differ on battery life, extra connections, weight and where you can buy them.
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Spec by spec
| Spec | BoseBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)$449Setuplify score: 8.9/10Check price(Affiliate link) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Headphones | Headphones | Headphones |
| Connection | Wired + wireless | Wired + wireless | Wired + wireless |
| Microphone | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| Noise cancelling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | Not listed | 264 g | 254 g(Best in this row) |
| Battery life | 60 h(Best in this row) | 30 h | 30 h |
| Price | $199.95(Best in this row) | $449 | $378 |
| Setuplify score | Setuplify score: 8.7/10 | Setuplify score: 8.9/10 | Setuplify score: 9.0/10(Best in this row) |
| Value score | Value score: 8.2/10(Best in this row) | Value score: 6.6/10 | Value score: 7.4/10 |
Highlighted values are the best of the row. Prices are for United States.
Where each one wins
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Best value
Focus work, music and calls in a minimal setup
- Wins on
- Battery life, Price, Value score
- Falls behind on
- Setuplify score
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Quiet focus and music in warm, wooden setups
- Wins on
- No clear spec win: this one is about feel and fit.
- Falls behind on
- Weight, Price, Value score
Sony WH-1000XM6
Our pick overall
Quiet focus in noisy offices, commutes and travel
- Wins on
- Weight, Setuplify score
- Falls behind on
- Never last in a row.
Who should buy which
Pick the MOMENTUM 4 if battery life matters most: it is rated at up to 60 hours, twice the other two, and it is the least expensive of the three. Pick the Bose if you want lossless audio over USB-C from your computer, removable cushions and a warm Driftwood Sand finish, and do not mind paying the most. Pick the Sony WH-1000XM6 if noise cancelling in loud offices and on trains is the priority: 12 microphones, two devices at once, a 254 g folding frame, but we only track a US offer for it. None has a boom mic, so if you spend the day on calls, an office headset like the Zone Vibe 100 will make you sound clearer.
Also worth a look
Other headsets & headphones we rate that sit close to these two.
SteelSeries Headset
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
- Gaming headset
- Wireless
$359.99Setuplify score: 8.9/10
SteelSeries Headset
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
- Gaming headset
- Wireless
$184.62Setuplify score: 8.6/10
Questions people ask
Which of the three has the longest battery life?
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless, rated at up to 60 hours. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) is rated at 30 hours, and the Sony WH-1000XM6 at up to 30 hours with noise cancelling on.
Can I use these headphones wired with a computer?
Yes. All three come with a cable for wired listening. The Bose also plays lossless audio over USB-C from a computer or phone.