Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
86 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
86 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Noise cancellation 7
Comfort 5
Sound quality 6
Battery life 5
Connectivity 4
Volume level 2
Sony WH-1000XM5
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Sony WH-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | soft fit leather |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | LDAC |
| Surround | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones | Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over-Ear Style - Optimized for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - Silver International Version | Sony WH-10 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 2.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.30000001192092896 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Bose app | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.029score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM50.043score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM5 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
