Bose QuietComfort 35 II vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort 35 II and Sony WH-1000XM4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietComfort 35 II vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18 cm 25.2 cm
Width 17 cm 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Depth 8.13 cm -
Weight 309 g 520 g Bose QuietComfort 35 II are lighter than Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones.
Colour Triple midnight | Rose gold | Black | Silver White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Body Material Plastic, metal, leather, alcantara -
Earpad Material Leather Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Sony WH-1000XM4 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
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, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Noise Isolating Yes - Bose QuietComfort 35 II are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 5 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, voice assistant Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2.25 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort 35 II recharge faster than Bose QuietComfort 35 II.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bose QuietComfort 35 II Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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