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5.2Battery6.3
Why is QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) better than SoundLink Plus?
- Battery life45 h vs 20 h2.2×
- Weight264 g vs 1,500 g5.7×
- Charging time3 h vs 5 h+67%
Why is SoundLink Plus better than QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?
SoundLink Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | — |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 45 h | 20 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 5 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | Yes | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 264 g | 1,500 g |
| Width | — | 231 mm |
| Height | — | 100 mm |
| Depth | — | 86 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
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