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Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless
Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless
The Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless are better over-ears than the Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless. The Bose are more comfortable, and they have an auto-off timer to help conserve battery life when you're not using them. They also support multi-device pairing. However, the Sony are better built and have an even better noise isolation performance, though both headphones are still top-notch in this regard.
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless
Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless
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