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Bose - QuietComfort Headphones vs Bose - QuietComfort SC

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QuietComfort HeadphonesBOSERENDER
Probe A
Bose
QuietComfort Headphones
62.9/ 100C
Audio70· 45%
Battery48· 25%
Connectivity· 18%
Design· 12%
QuietComfort SCBOSERENDER
Probe B
Bose
QuietComfort SC
62.9/ 100C
Audio70· 45%
Battery48· 25%
Connectivity· 18%
Design· 12%
Quick verdict

Between the QuietComfort Headphones and QuietComfort SC, the QuietComfort Headphones comes out ahead in several specs, while the QuietComfort SC wins on several specs. Overall, the QuietComfort Headphones scores 62.9 and the QuietComfort SC scores 62.9 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.

The QuietComfort Headphones doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

The QuietComfort SC similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable battery life, driver size, active noise cancellation, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.

Why Bose - QuietComfort Headphones wins

  • No decisive advantages.

Why Bose - QuietComfort SC wins

  • No decisive advantages.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Design

SpecBose - QuietComfort HeadphonesBose - QuietComfort SC
Typeover-earover-ear
Weight240 g240 g
Water resistancenonenone

Audio

SpecBose - QuietComfort HeadphonesBose - QuietComfort SC
Driver size35 mm35 mm
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB98 dB
Active noise cancellationtruetrue
Transparency modetruetrue
Spatial audiofalsefalse

Battery

SpecBose - QuietComfort HeadphonesBose - QuietComfort SC
Battery life24 h24 h
Fast chargetruetrue

Connectivity

SpecBose - QuietComfort HeadphonesBose - QuietComfort SC
Bluetooth5.15.1
Multipointtruetrue
3.5mm jacktruetrue
LDACfalsefalse
aptX HDfalsefalse
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which has better battery life, QuietComfort Headphones or QuietComfort SC?+

QuietComfort SC lasts 24 hours vs 24 hours.

Do QuietComfort Headphones or QuietComfort SC have active noise cancellation?+

Both models have active noise cancellation.

Which supports LDAC, QuietComfort Headphones or QuietComfort SC?+

Neither supports LDAC.

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