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Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs Sony INZONE H9

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BoseQuietComfort HeadphonesSonyINZONE H9
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023July 2022
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size–40 mm
Back–Closed
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
Drivers–Closed dynamic headphones with 40 mm neodymium drivers; 5 Hz–20,000 Hz frequency response (JEITA)
Noise cancelling detailQuiet Mode (full noise cancelling) and Aware Mode (full transparency), plus custom modes with adjustable noise cancelling in the Bose app; Wind Block can be added to any mode; microphones inside and outside the ear cupsNoise cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode; NC/AMB button cycles the modes
Audio featuresTriPort acoustic structure; three-band EQ (bass, mid-range, treble) with presets in the Bose app360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and equaliser through INZONE Hub for Windows; compatible with PS5 Tempest 3D AudioTech
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 24 hoursUp to 20 hours
Battery life detailUp to 24 hours with noise cancelling on, tested by Bose at 75 dB SPL; the headphones don't play while chargingGame and chat with Bluetooth off, up to 20 hours with noise cancelling or ambient mode on, or 32 hours off. Simultaneous Bluetooth calls reduce these to 15 or 20 hours respectively; AAC music with gaming gives 16 or 22 hours. Claims from Sony's original help guide; usage conditions affect runtime.
Fast charging15 minutes gives up to 4 hours (Bose UK FAQ; Bose UK's comparison table says 2.5 hours); full charge in up to 2.5 hours (owner's guide and spec table; the FAQ says 2 hours)About 3.5 hours for a full charge; 10 minutes charging gives about one hour of use; can continue wireless gaming while charging
Design
Weight236 g330 g
Bluetooth5.15.0
Two devices at onceYesNo
Headphone cableYesNo
ControlsPhysical buttons on the back of the ear cups; on the right, a Power/Bluetooth switch, volume up and down and a multi-function button (play, pause, skip, calls); on the left, an Action button for modes, customisable as a shortcut to Spotify Tap or battery levelVolume dial, game/chat balance, power, Bluetooth and noise-cancelling/ambient buttons; boom microphone mutes when raised
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphones for calls; the audio cable has an in-line microphoneFixed flip-up electret condenser boom microphone; current maker help guide specifies bidirectional pickup and 100 Hz–8,000 Hz, while launch marketing describes a directional boom
Fit and ear tipsAround-ear (circumaural) with removable protein leather cushions; steel in the headband; metal and plastic build; folds for the carry caseCircumaural closed headphones with padded headband and synthetic-leather ear pads; approximately 330 g white or 335 g black, according to current Sony UK specifications
Water resistance detailNo water resistance rating publishedNot waterproof; no IP rating is published
Works withBose app (launched with Bose Music) for iOS and Android; multipoint connection to two devices; SimpleSync with Bose smart soundbars and speakers; Spotify TapSupplied USB-A 2.4 GHz transceiver for PC and PS5, with PC/PS5 switch; simultaneous Bluetooth phone audio. Bluetooth does not support two-device multipoint (SoundGuys). USB-C cable charges rather than providing wired USB audio. Bluetooth 5.0 Class 1, approximately 10 m line-of-sight range; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP.
ColoursBlack, White Smoke and limited-edition Cypress Green at launchWhite; black introduced in October 2023, according to Sony's INZONE Buds/H5 announcement
In the boxHeadphones, carry case, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable with microphone, USB-C (A to C) cable (30 cm), safety sheetHeadset, USB transceiver and approximately 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C cable; reference guide and warranty card

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