Beats Studio (2008) vs Bose QuietComfort 3

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Studio (2008) compared with QuietComfort 3

	BeatsStudio (2008)	BoseQuietComfort 3
Overview
Released
Released	July 2008	2006
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	On-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Back
Back	–	Closed
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	None (wired)	None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	Maker manual calls the battery-powered system powered isolation; Headfonia and Computer Bild identify active noise cancelling. Playback cannot operate with the power switch off or without batteries.	Noise cancellation can run with the audio cable detached; the power switch is on the right earcup
Design
Headphone cable
Headphone cable	Yes	Yes
Controls
Controls	Power switch on the right ear cup; press and hold its central Beats button to mute audio. The original iSoniTalk cable has a button to answer and end calls.	Power switch and indicator on the right earcup; audio volume is controlled at the source
Microphones
Microphones	Microphone built into the supplied black iSoniTalk cable.	–
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Adjustable headband, swivelling ear cups and two folding hinges. Headfonia describes leather pads and a glossy finish with aluminium accents.	On-ear cushions and rotating earcups that fold flat into the carrying case
Works with
Works with	Detachable analogue cable with 3.5 mm connectors at both ends, confirmed by Headfonia. Maker manual describes iSoniTalk compatibility with iPhone and other music-enabled phones.	Detachable audio cable with 3.5 mm source plug; supplied dual-plug airline adapter
In the box
In the box	Maker manual lists touring case, black iSoniTalk cable, red audio cable, 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch stereo adapter, cleaning cloth and two AAA batteries. Reviewed later bundles also included an airline adapter; bundles may differ.	Headphones, removable battery, battery charger, audio cable, airline adapter and carrying case; later packages included an Apple-compatible remote and microphone cable
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	–	Up to 20 hours
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Two replaceable AAA-size alkaline or lithium batteries in the left ear cup. No listening-time claim is published in the maker manual read.	The 2006 Bose battery instructions state approximately 20 hours per charge; a later Bose owner guide states approximately 25 hours. The battery is removed from the right earcup and charged in a separate mains charger