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7.8Noise control & calls7.8
3.0Battery3.3
Why is QuietComfort SC better than QuietComfort Ultra?
- Weight240 g vs 250 g+4%
- Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%
Why is QuietComfort Ultra better than QuietComfort SC?
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | On-ear | On-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 24 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 24 h | — |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 15 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 250 g |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
