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Bose QuietComfort SC vs Sony MDR-M1

What QuietComfort SC does better (1) and where MDR-M1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort SC
Bose · 2024QuietComfort SC
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $170
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Sony MDR-M1
Sony · 2024MDR-M1
1 advantage≈ $230
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is QuietComfort SC better than MDR-M1?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · MDR-M1: No

Why is MDR-M1 better than QuietComfort SC?

  1. Weight240 g vs 216 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony MDR-M1Sony MDR-M1≈ $230
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—80,000 Hz
Impedance—50 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h—
Battery life with ANC24 h—
Charging time2.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.1—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight240 g216 g
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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