QuietComfort Ultra vs WH-1000XM5
QuietComfort Ultra
2023 · $349 today
8881
WH-1000XM5
2022 · $328 today
9180
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
| Spec | QuietComfort Ultra | WH-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 35 mm dynamic● | 30 mm carbon-fibre |
| ANC | CustomTune adaptive | 8 mics, Auto NC Optimizer |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | Yes, 2 devices |
| Practical | ||
| Battery | 24 h ANC on | 30 h ANC on● |
| Weight | 254 g | 250 g● |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C, 3 min = 3 h |
| Folding | Flat + fold | Flat only |