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3.8Noise control & calls9.2
Why is ATH-R70xa better than QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)?
ATH-R70xa has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than ATH-R70xa?
- Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R70xa: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | On-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 45 mm | — |
| Number of drivers | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 5 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | — |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 850 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 15 min → 2,5 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Siri |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
