QuietComfort 35 II vs WH-1000XM5
QuietComfort 35 II
2017 · $179 today
8764
WH-1000XM5
2022 · $328 today
9180
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why QuietComfort 35 II is better
- Driver: 40 mm dynamic vs 30 mm carbon-fibre(33% more)
- Weight: 234 g vs 250 g(7% less)
Why WH-1000XM5 is better
- Battery: 30 h ANC on vs 20 h ANC on(50% more)
Verdict
WH-1000XM5 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | QuietComfort 35 II | WH-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic● | 30 mm carbon-fibre |
| ANC | 3-level active | 8 mics, Auto NC Optimizer |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | Yes, 2 devices |
| Practical | ||
| Battery | 20 h ANC on | 30 h ANC on● |
| Weight | 234 g● | 250 g |
| Charging | Micro-USB | USB-C, 3 min = 3 h |
| Folding | Yes, flat + fold | Flat only |