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7.9Noise control & calls7.9
3.2Battery8.2
Why is QuietComfort Ultra better than Monitor III ANC?
QuietComfort Ultra has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Monitor III ANC better than QuietComfort Ultra?
- Battery life24 h vs 100 h4.2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | On-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 32 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 46 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 92 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 100 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 70 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 250 g | 250 g |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx0 |
| Foldable | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
