Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Bose QuietComfort 35 II. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Bose QuietComfort 35 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height - 18 cm
Width - 17 cm
Depth - 8.13 cm
Weight 275 g 309 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Triple midnight | Rose gold | Black | Silver
Body Material - Plastic, metal, leather, alcantara
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 9 m Sony WH-1000XM2 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Bose QuietComfort 35 II are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2.25 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort 35 II recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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