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QuietComfort Ultra vs QuietComfort 35 II

QuietComfort Ultra

2023 · $349 today

8881
QuietComfort 35 II

2017 · $179 today

8764
SoundNoise cancellingComfortBatteryFeaturesValue
QuietComfort UltraQuietComfort 35 II

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why QuietComfort Ultra is better

  • Battery: 24 h ANC on vs 20 h ANC on(20% more)

Why QuietComfort 35 II is better

  • Driver: 40 mm dynamic vs 35 mm dynamic(14% more)
  • Weight: 234 g vs 254 g(9% less)

Verdict

QuietComfort Ultra leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecQuietComfort UltraQuietComfort 35 II
Audio
Driver35 mm dynamic40 mm dynamic
ANCCustomTune adaptive3-level active
CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX AdaptiveSBC, AAC
MultipointYes, 2 devicesYes, 2 devices
Practical
Battery24 h ANC on20 h ANC on
Weight254 g234 g
ChargingUSB-CMicro-USB
FoldingFlat + foldYes, flat + fold