The Price Question
At $699, double the Sony XM6 and Bose QC Ultra. After six weeks, the answer is nuanced.
Sound Quality
40mm carbon cone: ruler-flat 20Hz-20kHz. Bass to 18Hz. Wide soundstage. Reveals micro-details Sony misses. Sounds real, not just good.
ANC
Weakest area: 28dB subway — 10dB behind Sony/Bose. Office conversations audible. B&W prioritized audio transparency.
Build
Aluminum, Nappa leather, memory foam. 320g well-distributed. No hot spots after 3 hours.
Battery
30h ANC. USB-C: 7h from 15-min. aptX Adaptive 24/96.
Verdict
Best audio in wireless headphones. For ANC, Sony/Bose at half price.
