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QuietComfort Ultra vs WH-1000XM5

QuietComfort Ultra

2023 · $349 today

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WH-1000XM5

2022 · $328 today

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SoundNoise cancellingComfortBatteryFeaturesValue
QuietComfort UltraWH-1000XM5

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why QuietComfort Ultra is better

  • Driver: 35 mm dynamic vs 30 mm carbon-fibre(17% more)

Why WH-1000XM5 is better

  • Battery: 30 h ANC on vs 24 h ANC on(25% more)
  • Weight: 250 g vs 254 g(lower)

Verdict

QuietComfort Ultra leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecQuietComfort UltraWH-1000XM5
Audio
Driver35 mm dynamic30 mm carbon-fibre
ANCCustomTune adaptive8 mics, Auto NC Optimizer
CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX AdaptiveSBC, AAC, LDAC
MultipointYes, 2 devicesYes, 2 devices
Practical
Battery24 h ANC on30 h ANC on
Weight254 g250 g
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C, 3 min = 3 h
FoldingFlat + foldFlat only