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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Sony WH-CH520

What QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where WH-CH520 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $330
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Sony WH-CH520
Sony · 2023WH-CH520
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $30
9.2Noise control & calls3.8
4.9Battery5.8

Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than WH-CH520?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · WH-CH520: No
  2. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%

Why is WH-CH520 better than QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 50 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-CH520Sony WH-CH520≈ $304.4
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—30 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h50 h
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Charging time3 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—147 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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