Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Bose still wins on comfort — the clamping force and earcup padding make these the pair you forget you are wearing after two hours, where rivals start to press. Cancellation is a genuine match for Sony's, with a slightly different character that some find less pressurising. Immersive Audio widens the soundstage convincingly for music, less so for podcasts. Battery is around twenty-four hours, behind Sony. The choice for long flights and anyone who has found other headphones uncomfortable over time.