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7.9Noise control & calls4.0
5.2Battery6.6
Why is QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) better than GW100X?
- Active noise cancellingYes · GW100X: No
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · GW100X: No
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%
Why is GW100X better than QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life45 h vs 46 h+2%
- Weight260 g vs 188 g+38%
- Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | On-ear |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 45 h | 46 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 850 mAh |
| Charging time | 3 h | 2 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 260 g | 188 g |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
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