So both Sony and Bose upgraded their most premium ANC earbuds for 2023… however, the Sony WF-1000XM5’s have gotten some much more significant upgrades over the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds. Nonetheless, if you’re looking for a pair of premium ANC earbuds and you dont want AirPods or Galaxy Buds, lets see how the Sony WF-1000XM5’s and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds compare to one another.