Sennheiser HD 620S
Sennheiser
57 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 620S
No customer feedback yet
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their superb sound quality, exceptional noise cancellation, and long battery life. Users praise the comfort for extended wear, even with glasses or earrings, and the immersive audio features. However, some note the high price as a significant drawback, and a few mention issues like the need for power when wired, plastic hinges, and a defective unit in one case.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Extremely comfortable for long wear
- Immersive audio features
Cons
- High price
- Must be powered on when wired
- Plastic hinges may raise durability concerns
- Some features require paid app subscription
- Not ideal for hot days (sweaty ears)
Sound quality 10
Noise cancellation 9
Battery life 4
Comfort 7
Price 6
Build quality 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 620S | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | artificial leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | stainless-steel | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 30 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 150 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 620S Closed-Back Over-Ear Audiophile Headphones, Natural Spatial Imaging, Low Distortion, Comfortable All-Day Design, Detachable Cable , Ideal for Focused Listening, Gaming, and Desk | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | Sennheiser HD 620S Closed-Back Over-Ear Audiophile Headphones, Natural Spatial Imaging, Low Distortion, Comfortable All-Day Design, Detachable Cable , Ideal for Focused Listening, Gaming, and Desk | S | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 620S
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.