Bose QuietComfort 35 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort 35 and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietComfort 35 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.03 cm -
Width 17.02 cm -
Depth 8.13 cm -
Weight 240 g 250 g Bose QuietComfort 35 are lighter than Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones.
Colour Blue | Black | Silver Black | Silver
Body Material Plastic, metal, leather, alcantara -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Bose QuietComfort 35 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose QuietComfort 35.
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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Bose QuietComfort 35 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 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 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort 35.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2.25 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort 35 recharge faster than Bose QuietComfort 35.
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony WH-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony WH-1000XM5
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 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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