Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Score: 88/100
Sony ULT WEAR Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones
Score: 98/100$148.00
Rankings
The Sony ULT WEAR offers bass-forward sound with a dedicated ULT button, strong ANC, and up to 30 hours of playback. It's comfortable and includes voice-assistant support, but its heavy bass and lack of water resistance limit its appeal for critical listening or workouts.
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset merges the classic QC35 comfort and ANC with a detachable boom mic for gaming. While it offers solid sound and comfort, its older Bluetooth version, lack of EQ, and missing water resistance keep it from being a cutting-edge gaming solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 hours | 30 hoursbest | |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
— | 110 dBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 150 gbest | 255 g |
— | 314 ohmsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.25 hoursbest | — |
0.25 yearsbest | — | |
— | 10 metersbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 150 g | 255 g |
Foldable Design | false | true |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.2 |
Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
Audio(1) | ||
Frequency Response | Neutral-leaning with slight sub-bass boost and high-end roll-off | 5 Hz – 20,000 Hz |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 30 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the QC35 II Gaming Headset for its unmatched comfort and industry-leading ANC, but criticize its dated hardware, lack of spatial audio, and limited software features.
Everyday users love the comfort and noise cancellation, yet many note the outdated micro-USB connection and the absence of EQ as drawbacks.
“Most comfortable headset I've ever worn - I forget I'm wearing it.”
“Noise cancellation is incredible - blocks out my noisy apartment perfectly.”
“Voice chat is crystal clear; my friends noticed an immediate improvement.”
Professional reviewers praise the ULT WEAR for its bass-centric performance, strong ANC, and value, noting it excels for bass enthusiasts and commuters but lacks sonic neutrality.
Users love the ULT button's bass boost, comfort, and effective noise cancellation, while complaining about accidental control presses and the lack of sweat resistance.
