Connections
- Sony ULT Wear
- Bluetooth connection
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Bluetooth and wired connection
Headphones comparison
Sony ULT Wear vs Bose QuietComfort SC
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
KSh 22,000In Stock | 02  Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
KSh 32,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Sony ULT Wear is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 30 hours), while the Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones only has a foldable design for travel.
Fit
- Sony ULT Wear
- Cushioned earcups
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Protein-leather around-ear cushions
Battery life
- Sony ULT Wear
- Up to 30 hours per charge
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Up to 24 hours with ANC on
Controls
- Sony ULT Wear
- On-device playback, volume and call controls
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Action button
Audio
- Sony ULT Wear
- Dsee
- Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Adjustable EQ
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Sony ULT Wear
- Longer rated battery life: up to 30 hours (vs 24 hours).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.1).
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones
- Folds for travel.
- Bluetooth and wired connection.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Sony ULT Wear | Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Cushioned earcups | Protein-leather around-ear cushions |
| Battery life | Up to 30 hours per charge | Up to 24 hours with ANC on |
| Two devices | Connects to two devices at once | Connects to two devices at once |
| Controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls | Action button |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Audio | Dsee | Adjustable EQ |
| Charging | 3 minutes provides up to 90 minutes of playback | 15 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Software | Sony / Sound Connect | Works with the Bose app |
| App support | Sony / Sound Connect | Bose app |
| Voice assistant | Alexa and Google Assistant with compatible devices | Connected smartphone assistant |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound | Aware Mode |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both connect to two devices at once.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
For most buyers the Sony ULT Wear is the better buy; the Bose QuietComfort SC Headphones makes sense if you want a foldable design for travel.
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