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Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM5

What QuietComfort 45 headphones does better (1) and where WH-1000XM5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones
1 advantage≈ $230
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony · 2022WH-1000XM5
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $210
Higher score
7.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is QuietComfort 45 headphones better than WH-1000XM5?

  1. Weight240 g vs 250 g+4%

Why is WH-1000XM5 better than QuietComfort 45 headphones?

  1. Battery life24 h vs 40 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5≈ $2106.2
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—30 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency—4 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h40 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight240 g250 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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