Beats Executive vs Bose QuietComfort 15

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Executive compared with QuietComfort 15

	BeatsExecutive	BoseQuietComfort 15
Overview
Released
Released	October 2012	2009
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Back
Back	Closed	Closed
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	None (wired)	None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	–	Noise cancellation can be used without the audio cable; the power switch is on the right earcup
Drivers
Drivers	40 mm dynamic drivers reported by Tom's Guide	–
Audio features
Audio features	Closed-back design (RTINGS)	–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	Up to 25 hours	Up to 35 hours
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Two AAA batteries; maker's up-to-25-hour claim reported by Tom's Guide. The maker guide confirms audio and noise cancellation both require the power switch to be on.	Around 35 hours from one replaceable AAA alkaline cell; the indicator flashes with approximately five hours remaining
Design
Headphone cable
Headphone cable	Yes	Yes
Controls
Controls	On/off switch for audio and noise cancellation; maker guide describes remote playback, track, call, voice-command and volume controls with device-dependent support. Both reviews received a one-button remote rather than the guide's three-button design.	Power switch on the right earcup; Hi/Lo level switch on the audio cable for high-output sources such as aircraft systems
Microphones
Microphones	Inline microphone in the remote cable	–
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Folding earcups with aluminium alloy, stainless steel and leather construction; over-ear classification (RTINGS), although What Hi-Fi? found the pads sat on the ears	Around-ear cushions; the earcups rotate inward for storage in the carrying case
Works with
Works with	Wired connection; included iOS-compatible microphone cable at launch; maker guide says remote functionality varies by device	Detachable wired audio cable with 3.5 mm source plug; supplied adapter for dual 3.5 mm aircraft sockets
Colours
Colours	Silver at launch; Black also reported by Tom's Guide	–
In the box
In the box	Headphones, hard case, two 3.5 mm cables, batteries, aeroplane adaptor, 6.3 mm adaptor and cleaning cloth (What Hi-Fi?)	Headphones, carrying case, audio cable, AAA battery and airline adapter; later packages also included a cable with remote and microphone