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7.8Noise control & calls7.8
Why is QuietComfort Ultra Headphones better than W820NB Plus?
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is W820NB Plus better than QuietComfort Ultra Headphones?
- Battery life24 h vs 29 h+21%
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Yes
- aptXNo · QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Yes
- LDACNo · QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Yes
- Weight250 g vs 221 g+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | — | Over-ear |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 40 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | 91 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 29 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 33 h |
| Charging time | — | 1.5 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, aptX HD, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Low-latency game mode | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 250 g | 221 g |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
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