Sony, Bose, Beats and other headphones: price deals and battery‑life rankings

A selection of current headphone offers highlights the Sony WH‑1000XM5 at $248 (down from $399.99), the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (first‑gen) at $327.99, and the newer Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd‑gen at $369. Beats Studio Pro is listed for $199.95, and other mid‑range options such as the Sony WH‑CH720N ($102) and Beats Solo 4 ($149.95) are included.

A parallel battery‑life comparison ranks the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless with the longest test time of 54 hours, followed by Audio‑Technica M50xBT (53 h) and JBL Live 670NC (51 h). Other models listed include AKG N9 Hybrid (48 h), JBL Tour One M2 (31 h), Bose QuietComfort Ultra (31 h), Sonos Ace (30 h) and Sony WH‑1000XM6 (30 h). Prices for these models range from $179 to $439. The guide notes that the Momentum 4’s battery can be recharged in two hours and provides up to six additional hours after a ten‑minute charge.