Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort and balanced sound quality, though opinions on noise cancellation and durability are mixed. Many users praise the long-wearing comfort and effective ANC for travel and focus, but some report issues with build quality, such as headband splitting or ear pad deterioration. The lack of USB-C and occasional Bluetooth or app connectivity problems are common minor complaints.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Balanced sound quality
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Micro-USB charging port
- Occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Build quality concerns (headband splitting)
- Ear pad deterioration over time
- No auto-pause when removed
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT WEAR headphones deliver impressive noise cancellation and powerful bass via the ULT button, with many users praising the long battery life and comfortable fit. Sound quality improves significantly after using the companion app to customize the EQ, though some find the default sound muddy and the ULT bass boost overwhelming. A few long-term users report scratchy audio after two years, and the headphones are noted as bulky for some.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Powerful bass with ULT button
- Long battery life (up to 30 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound is muddy without EQ
- ULT bass boost can be overwhelming
- Bulky design for some users
- Scratchy audio reported after 2 years
- Not ideal for gym use (fall off)
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort 35 II | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | Premium materials (combination of substances) | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Noise-Cancelling, with Alexa Voice Control - Black | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Three levels of world-class noise cancellation | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.25 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bose Connect | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (25th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.