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Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM5

What QuietComfort Headphones does better (1) and where WH-1000XM5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $200
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony · 2022WH-1000XM5
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
6.9Noise control & calls7.8
3.5Battery4.3
6.3Connectivity3.8

Why is QuietComfort Headphones better than WH-1000XM5?

  1. Charging time2.5 h vs 3.5 h+40%

Why is WH-1000XM5 better than QuietComfort Headphones?

  1. Battery life24 h vs 40 h+67%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Headphones: Yes
  3. LDACNo · QuietComfort Headphones: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5≈ $2106.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-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 equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h40 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time2.5 h3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2,5 h10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight250 g250 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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