Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) vs Sony WF-1000X (2017)

The Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) has done great in quite a few roundups from some of the most highly trusted sources available, such as PCmag, SoundGuys, and Wirecutter, which perform high-quality in-depth testing. It got awarded the "Ranked 2 out of 10" title by PCmag, "Ranked 1 out of 5" by SoundGuys, and "Ranked 3 out of 5" by Wirecutter in their respective roundups. Earning that much praise from such respected sources is undoubtedly an impressive accomplishment.

As for the Sony WF-1000X (2017), it was really well-received by reviewers at SoundGuys, a reliable source that's known for conducting its own, high-quality, in-depth testing. It performed great in its "Best audio products at IFA 2017: our top five" roundup and was named its "Ranked 1 out of 5", which, on its own, makes it a product that warrants a closer look.

For a direct Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) vs. Sony WF-1000X (2017) comparison, we took a look at sources that tested both and found that the Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) got reviewed better by PCmag, CNET, and Rtings, whereas the reviewers at TrustedReviews preferred the Sony WF-1000X (2017). Reviewers at Techradar haven't shown a preference for either.

We also took a look at which sources liked these two products the most. We found that the Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) received its best, 9, rating from PCmag, while the Sony WF-1000X (2017) got its highest score of 10 from What Hi-Fi?.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) earned an average review score of 8.0 out of 10 points and the Sony WF-1000X (2017) received an average of 7.7, compared to the 7.2 average of Wireless Earphones in general.