vs
7.9Noise control & calls7.9
3.5Battery3.2
Why is Quietcomfort SE better than QuietComfort Ultra?
- Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%
Why is QuietComfort Ultra better than Quietcomfort SE?
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | On-ear | On-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 24 h |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 3 h | 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 | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 250 g |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
