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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1

What QuietComfort Earbuds II does better (3) and where CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1
2 advantages≈ $110
4.2Battery5.0

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds II better than CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1?

  1. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 12 g2×
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5.1+4%
  3. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1 better than QuietComfort Earbuds II?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 7 h+17%
  2. aptXNo · QuietComfort Earbuds II: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—7 mm
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—21,000 Hz
Sensitivity—107 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones8—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h7 h
Total with charging case24 h—
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g12 g
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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