Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC

What QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Aviator 900 ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

7.5Score

0 advantages≈ $330

Higher score

Skullcandy · 2025Aviator 900 ANC

6.9Score

1 advantage≈ $320

9.2Noise control & calls6.8

4.9Battery7.4

Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than Aviator 900 ANC?

QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)≈ $3307.5	Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC≈ $3206.9
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	—
Driver type	Dynamic	—
Driver size	—	40 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Impedance	—	36 Ω
Sensitivity	—	119 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	Yes
Head tracking	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	—	6
Battery & charging
Battery life	30 h	60 h
Battery life with ANC	—	50 h
Battery capacity	850 mAh	—
Charging time	3 h	—
Quick charge (claimed)	15 min → 2,5 h	10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	AAC, SBC	LC3
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	No
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	No
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
LE Audio	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	Siri	—
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Weight	—	332 g
Foldable	—	Yes
Colours	—	True Black, Tortoise
Features
Wear detection (auto pause)	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes