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7.8Noise control & calls6.8
5.2Battery7.4
8.2Connectivity4.8
Why is QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) better than Aviator 900 ANC?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Aviator 900 ANC: No
- Weight264 g vs 332 g+26%
- aptXYes · Aviator 900 ANC: No
Why is Aviator 900 ANC better than QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life45 h vs 60 h+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| 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 | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 45 h | 60 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 50 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 4 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC | LC3 |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 264 g | 332 g |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | — | True Black, Tortoise |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Wear detection (auto pause) | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
