Product Review: Sony WF-1000XM6 vs. AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen): Which ANC Earbuds Are the Best?

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 24 February 2026; Created: 24 February 2026; Last Updated: 24 February 2026

Apple, Bose and Sony make the best noise-canceling earbuds. So, as soon as Sony released its latest flagship earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, in February, people started asking me how they compared to Apple's AirPods Pro 3 and Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). I wish that were an easy question to answer.
Product Review: Sony WF-1000XM6 vs. AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen): Which ANC Earbuds Are the Best?

Product Review: Sony WF-1000XM6 vs. AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen): Which ANC Earbuds Are the Best?

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