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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Sennheiser HD 480 Pro

What QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where HD 480 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $260
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Sennheiser HD 480 Pro
Sennheiser · 2026HD 480 Pro
0 advantages≈ $390
8.5Noise control & calls3.8

Why is QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) better than HD 480 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HD 480 Pro: No

Why is HD 480 Pro better than QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)?

HD 480 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Impedance—130 Ω
Sensitivity—107 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h—
Battery life with ANC24 h—
Charging time3 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.4—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—272 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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