Sony WH1000XM3 vs Bose QuietComfort 35 II

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Let's talk about two pairs of wireless headphones Bose QuietComfort 35 II vs Sony WH-1000XM3. They have pretty much in common, as both devices are closed back and have an over-ear wearing style. But now I am going to show what is different between them.

Features

Sony WH-1000XM3 has 16 Ohm of impedance and 104 dB of sensitivity. Another important feature is the frequency response which is 4 Hz - 40 kHz. It also has aptX HD support. With regard to NFC, it is available for both appliances. The mentioned devices support Google Assistant and Siri.

Buying wireless headphones, one of the first things people are curious about is their battery life. In this case, Bose QuietComfort 35 II works 20 hours and Sony WH-1000XM3 – up to 30 hours. Charging of the first device takes 2 hours, while you should spend 3 hours charging the second one. If you need a device with a speed charge option, then buy the one made by Bose. By the way, there is a battery level indicator whatever appliance you get.

Sound

With Bose QuietComfort 35 II, you get a powerful audio performance with a deep bass response and sculpted highs. Tracks with powerful sub-bass content sound intense. Sony WH-1000XM3 has a warm presentation with the smooth, clean midrange, rolled off highs, and elevated low end.

Comfort and design

A nice carry case comes with each pair of headphones. Another feature that makes them portable is the fact that they fold. Moreover, they have a detachable cable which is 120 long in the case with Bose QuietComfort 35 II.

You can use these headphones for video conferences or just talking on the phone as they are equipped with a microphone. Sony WH-1000XM3 can be controlled only with a touchpad, while using Bose QuietComfort 35 II you have to push the built-in buttons. With regard to their weight, the first one has 380 g, while the second one weighs 240 g.

Sony WH1000XM3 pros and cons

Bose QuietComfort 35 II pros and cons