Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Score: 88/100
Sony WH-1000XM5
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Sony WH-1000XM5 offers market-leading ANC, LDAC high-resolution streaming, and up to 30 hours of playback with fast charging, all in a lightweight, comfortable package. While its sound and call quality are praised, the lack of water resistance, a flimsy case, and missing aptX codecs are noted drawbacks.
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 | 30 mm | |
— | 102 dBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 150 gbest | 250 g |
— | 48 ohmsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.25 hoursbest | 3.5 hours |
0.25 years | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 10 metersbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 150 g | 250 g |
Foldable Design | false | true |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.2 |
Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 40 mm | 30 mm |
Frequency Response | Neutral-leaning with slight sub-bass boost and high-end roll-off | 4-40000 Hz |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 30 hours |
Charging Time (hours) | 2.25 hours | 3.5 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Everyday users love the comfort and noise cancellation, yet many note the outdated micro-USB connection and the absence of EQ as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers praise the XM5 for unrivaled ANC, refined sound, and robust feature set, noting LDAC and fast charging as strong points but calling out the lack of an IP rating and a design that feels less premium than the XM4.
Everyday users commend the powerful ANC, superior call clarity, comfort on long trips, and the convenience of a 3-minute quick charge, while complaining about overly sensitive touch controls, a flimsy case, and the absence of sweat resistance.
“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.”
