Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones gain favor over Sony XM5 for travel due to comfortable design and natural sound profile. The article highlights the unique folding earcup design, which makes them more portable and comfortable to wear for extended periods.

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-travel-with-boses-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-instead-of-the-sony-xm5-heres-why/