The WF-1000xM5 have held the title of best overall wireless earbuds for two years straight, while the latest QC Ultra Earbuds take the best noise-canceling earbuds crown from their predecessor. One would think that Bose’s hardware and software advancements seal the deal.

With Bluetooth 5.4 helping streamline power consumption, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 deliver a clear improvement in battery performance. The new model offers five to six hours more runtime than its predecessor, stretching total playback time to around 30 hours (up from 24 on the Gen 1).

Bose is typically known for its excellent active noise cancellation in both its headphones and its earbuds, but you won't find any active noise

In conclusion, the QC Ultra Headphones are the go-to for noise cancellation and spatial audio, while Sony’s XM6 headphones are a greater value that meets all marks. Skip the AirPods Max completely. If you enjoyed this story, be sure to follow Mashable on MSN.

With Sound by Bose, the Baseus Inspire XH1 have a more premium design and stronger performance than most headphones that cost around $100.

Cancel noise actively while adjusting EQ across 24 hours of wireless playback per charge.

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are, as a result, among the world’s most comprehensively featured noise-cancelling headphones. Recognising that performance cannot stand still for a moment in this cut-throat market,