Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN · second-generation over-ear Ultra
Sony INZONE H9 II: WH-G910N · WHG910N/B, black
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) | Sony INZONE H9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Launch | Announced 10 September 2025; available from 2 October 2025 Bose | — |
| Noise control | Active noise cancellation; Quiet and ambient-sound Aware modes Bose | ANC and ambient sound mode; unavailable passively Sony |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.4; multipoint connection to two devices Bose | — |
| Digital audio | USB-C; 24-bit / 48 kHz lossless audio support Bose | — |
| Analog audio | 2.5 mm headphone input; included 3.5 mm–2.5 mm cable; headphones must be powered on Bose | — |
| Battery | Up to 30 hours with ANC on and immersive audio off; 23 hours with immersive audio; 45 hours with both off Bose | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion Sony |
| Charging | USB-C; up to 3 hours for a full charge; 15 minutes for up to 3 hours with ANC on Bose | USB-C; full charge approximately 3.5 hours, condition dependent Sony |
| Controls | Power/Bluetooth and multifunction buttons; touch volume strip; wear detection Bose | — |
| Weight and size | Headphones about 264 g; 4.5 × 16.0 × 20.5 cm Bose | — |
| In the box | Carry case; 3.5–2.5 mm audio cable; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable Bose | — |
| Modes | Quiet, Aware, Immersion, Cinema; EQ and shortcuts in the Bose app Bose | — |
| Water resistance | No IP rating; avoid situations where the headphones may get wet Bose | — |
| PC calls | 8.2.20 and later: two-way PC audio over USB-C; app compatibility varies Bose | — |
| Software 10.12.12 | 8 September 2026: LE Audio beta on compatible Android/Windows devices and improved USB calls Bose | — |
| Release year | — | 2025 Sony |
| Design | — | Over-ear, closed-back; adjustable suspension headband Sony |
| Weight | — | Approximately 260 g without microphone Sony |
| Microphone weight | — | Approximately 13 g including windscreen Sony |
| Microphone | — | Detachable boom; mute button and red indicator Sony |
| Gaming connection | — | 2.4 GHz through USB-C receiver Sony |
| Receiver mode | — | PC / OTHER switch Sony |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3; Class 1 Sony |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC; LC3 through LE Audio Sony |
| Simultaneous connection | — | USB receiver + Bluetooth phone Sony |
| Analog connection | — | 3.5 mm cable; powered or passive operation Sony |
| When the cable is inserted | — | Bluetooth and receiver-based wireless functions are disabled Sony |
| Game/chat balance | — | Only with the receiver in PC mode Sony |
| Volume control | — | Physical volume dial during wireless use Sony |
| PC software | — | INZONE Hub; unavailable through a Bluetooth connection Sony |
| Phone app | — | Sony Sound Connect through Bluetooth Sony |
| Use while charging | — | Supported Sony |
| Wired frequency range | — | 5 Hz–20 kHz with power off; not a wireless measurement Sony |
| Impedance | — | 440 Ω powered / 21 Ω passive at 1 kHz Sony |
| Operating temperature | — | 0–40 °C Sony |
| Water protection | — | Not waterproof Sony |
| Box contents | — | USB-C receiver, USB-A–USB-C charging cable, analog cable, microphone and soft pouch Sony |