Bose are comfortable but they just didn’t click with me when I tried them out. B&W has my interest but now that they are owned by Samsung I’m not too sure. I have a soft spot for B&O but not at the current prices.Nothing wrong with Bose QC. They invented the category and I just read a test where the Ultras eked out a slim win over the XM6 and AirPod Pros. B&W looks interesting these days, too. But I like the Sony touch controls. My XM3s were reserved for plane rides and such but then a couple years ago I started using them for mowing. So, they are no longer in showroom condition and am looking to get another pair... but will wait until the XM6 early adopters paying the high price get done, then maybe.
Comically I’m reminded of that Thanos meme and I always end up back with my APM. I honestly thought something would wipe the floor with them considering they are 4 year old tech but they are still very competitive if not superior in some aspects to the current competition.