Bose has arguably approached the QC Ultra Headphones 2 as it should have, by plugging feature gaps and incrementally improving on the original’s strengths. Reasonable across-the-board refinements were expected and have indeed been delivered, making for a complete pair of headphones that justify ‘2nd Gen’ status.

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.

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

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

Bose says its immersive audio system creates a wider, more spacious soundstage for all kinds of content. And similar to the Dolby Audio spatial option on the recently released Jabra Elite 10 wireless earbuds, Bose’s system uses sensors to enable optional ...

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