3 options, different priorities.
Compare the details that matter to your routine.
Sony lists up to 30 hours of music playback with noise cancellation on. LDAC support is useful if your playback device supports that codec; check compatibility before making it a deciding factor.
Claimed batteryUp to 30 h, ANC on
Noise cancellationActive
Listening featureLDAC support
Why consider itA documented 30-hour battery claim with noise cancellation enabled.
Keep in mindLDAC requires compatible source hardware and settings.
With an advertised battery life of up to 60 hours, this model puts time between charges at the center of its appeal. Adaptive noise cancellation and a transparency mode cover different listening environments.
Claimed batteryUp to 60 h
Noise cancellationAdaptive
Listening featureTransparency mode
Why consider itThe longest advertised battery life among the three models in this guide.
Keep in mindBattery figures come from manufacturer tests; your listening volume and settings change the result.
03For immersive audio features
The first-generation Ultra offers Bose Immersive Audio and CustomTune personalization. Bose lists up to 24 hours with immersive audio off, dropping to 18 hours with it enabled.
Claimed batteryUp to 24 h¹
Noise cancellationActive
Listening featureBose Immersive Audio
Why consider itImmersive audio and personalized sound are part of the feature set.
Keep in mindImmersive mode reduces the advertised battery life to 18 hours. This is the first generation.
Listed performance figures are manufacturer claims. Model availability and prices can change; confirm the exact version with the seller. ¹ Bose: immersive audio off; up to 18 hours when on.
Before you choose
Compare battery conditions
“Up to” figures are manufacturer claims under different conditions. They are useful starting points, not a controlled comparison of real-world endurance.
Identify the generation
These are specific, established models, not a claim to cover every current release. For Bose in particular, check that a listing matches the first generation described here.
Try the fit when you can
Head shape, glasses, and listening habits affect comfort. A retailer’s return terms may matter more to your decision than one extra feature.
A few useful answers
Which has the longest listed battery life?
Of these three models, Sennheiser advertises the longest maximum at up to 60 hours. Manufacturer test conditions differ.
Does this guide rank sound quality or noise cancellation?
No. Specifications alone do not establish sound quality or noise-cancelling performance. We have not performed a controlled listening test.
