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General

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Series

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) product identity. Ultra, original 2023 QuietComfort and soft-case SC packages are excluded.

CH26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Sony Premium Reseller exact model description explicitly names the CH-series. Retain the named family CH, not an invented WH-CH7xx subseries.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

443644, 895491-01002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Bose 2026 guide AM901307-0010 Rev01, regulatory pages 4-8 name model 443644. Commercial 895491-0100 comes from the exact retailer below.6Retailer pagenfm.com/bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-headphones-in-black-70869201/70869201.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black item 70869201 lists Model 895491-0100. The commercial identifier and regulatory 443644 are separate naming systems. No soft-case SC bundle or Ultra identifier.

YY3006, WHCH730NB.CE71Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.25Retailer pageiwant.cz/Sony-WH-CH730N-bezdratova-sluchatka-cerna-p214471Read 7 October 2026Black CE7 order code only. YY3006 remains the shared regulatory model. Exact colour/order-code mapping in variants. Other colour order codes not inferred.26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Black CE7 order code only. YY3006 remains the shared regulatory model. Exact colour/order-code mapping in variants. Other colour order codes not inferred.

GTIN / EAN

0178178596846Retailer pagenfm.com/bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-headphones-in-black-70869201/70869201.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black item 70869201 lists UPC 017817859684. No soft-case SC bundle or Ultra identifier.

454873617972125Retailer pageiwant.cz/Sony-WH-CH730N-bezdratova-sluchatka-cerna-p214471Read 7 October 2026Known Black CE7 EAN 4548736179721 maps only to that exact colour/order-code variant. Other colours are not assigned this EAN.26Retailer pagesonycentresdirect.co.uk/p-94532-wh-ch730n-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-black.aspxRead 7 October 2026Known Black CE7 EAN 4548736179721 maps only to that exact colour/order-code variant. Other colours are not assigned this EAN.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 August 20263Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Dated maker launch announcement August 6 2026. Preorder August 8, shipping August 13.

7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black reference can be purchased at the time of access.

Available11Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch730n-wRead 7 October 2026Exact current US WH-CH730N/W offered for purchase. Original September 7 release separately says available now. Current discounted price is not substituted for launch MSRP.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026The release refines the first-generation 2023 QuietComfort Headphones. No Ultra predecessor inferred.

Sony WH-CH720N12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Explicit model replacement. Existing predecessor product slug independently checked in repository. Maker release also identifies a predecessor model without its number.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3593Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026US launch paragraph states 359 USD. Excludes tax and later discounts.

$179.999Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Model-specific pricing and availability $179.99 USD suggested price. Not regional EUR amount.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US product page and US retailer SKU prove US sale. Page language alone is not used.

GB, US, JP8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 7 October 2026Documented markets only, not exhaustive worldwide coverage. UK/Europe release, direct current US maker store, and exact Japanese maker product table establish these regions. Regional retail bundles/USB charging cable and market-specific warranty are separately scoped in source notes.27Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/whch730n-wRead 7 October 2026Exact current US WHCH730N/W store. Market presence only, not universal bundle/warranty.28Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 7 October 2026Exact Japanese maker model page, current NEW product. Market presence, not inherited regional cable or warranty.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Black selected on exact maker page. Reference is US Black 895491-0100. Other colourways are not variants in this reference file.

Black, White, Pink, Beige, Blue8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 7 October 2026European maker launch list. US calls Beige Oat, not a second physical headset.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker Headphones category, everyday music listening product. USB videoconferencing support does not establish a dedicated office edition.

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly Around Ear Circumaural.

Over-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Maker comfort section explicitly over-ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black 895491-0100 Specs, Open/Closed-Back: Closed-Back. No fold geometry substitution.

Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Headphone type: closed.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications Headband: On Head Adjustable.

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat and inward2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance pages 37-38: rotate both cups flat, retract into the headband, fold the left cup inward toward the headband and place in the case.

Flat and inward15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-2Read 7 October 2026All-day Comfort maker figure caption and inspected original figure feature2-2_M-9: earcup surfaces rotate flat and an earcup hinges inward within the headband. Both mechanisms visible, not a dimensional estimate. What Hi-Fi hands-on explicitly says hinges swivel side-to-side and now up and inwards. No CH720N-only folding facts inherited.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance page 37: rotate earcups inward until flat. B&H lists swivel No, which conflicts and is excluded.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wearing chapter confirms rotating unit axis. Maker folded-product image and exact JB Hi-Fi lightweight over-ear design can swivel and fold corroborate rotation relative to headband. Tilting alone is not the evidence.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Specs, Driver Type: Dynamic. Diameter omitted due to a credible 30 mm and 40 mm source conflict.

Dynamic5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Headphone driver unit: dynamic, 30 mm. Exact CH730N, not CH720N.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

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30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Same published 30 mm largest playback driver.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

110Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Specs Number of Drivers: 1 per Earpiece. Microphones not counted as audio transducers.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Min6 HzMax20 kHz4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 6 Hz to 20 kHz IEC, headphone cable with power on. JP spec table calls JEITA instead. Current English guide test standard retained.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling, not acoustic driver response.29Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/specificationsRead 7 October 2026UK exact expanded table explicitly 20 Hz to 20000 Hz at sampling frequency 44.1 kHz. A2DP transport range, not acoustic playback response. Bitrate not published.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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25Ω4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 25 ohms at 1 kHz with headset off. Powered figure is 100 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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100dB4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114: 100 dB/mW with headset off. Powered figure is 108 dB/mW.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 114 explicitly dB/mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

48kHz5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: lossless USB input up to 24-bit/48 kHz. No Bluetooth codec maximum imported.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: USB input 24-bit/48 kHz.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes16Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/software/00269130Read 7 October 2026Current Sony Sound Connect support linked to WH-CH730N: no PC app, configured smartphone functions carry over to PC, includes Equalizer. Exact model guide and UK sound page independently confirm its actual EQ. Generic app features vary by model, so only the known-supported EQ inherits this carry-over statement. Stored headset EQ over active Bluetooth without a PC app. Analog/passive EQ operation not established. Other generic app features are not inherited.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

33Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Controls Connectivity Convenience section explicitly adjustable three-band EQ in Bose app.

106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Sound section upgraded 10-band custom EQ.

EQ presets

Bass Boost, Treble Boost7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Sound section separately measures named Bass Boost and Treble Boost presets. No unnamed presets inferred.

Clear17Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-ch730nRead 7 October 2026October 2 exact-model hands-on review actually selected Clear in Sony app. Only explicitly identified preset retained. Maker says Game EQ but does not list every named game preset. Do not inherit old Headphones Connect preset names from another headset.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Bose Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Immersive Listening section names Bose TrueSpatial and Bose Immersive Audio Still, Motion and Cinema listening modes. Works with any audio source, not licensed Dolby Atmos decoding.

360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026About 360 Reality Audio chapter: app/service ear-shape setup for supported content.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Still keeps virtual audio fixed in the room as the head moves. Motion follows head movement. Maker spatial head-movement behavior.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications says active adjustable noise cancellation. ANC can be disabled in the app.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor section.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Acoustic Noise Cancelling FAQ explicitly identifies microphones inside and outside the earcups. Hybrid architecture, not inferred solely from adaptive controls.

Hybrid18Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/feature_1Read 7 October 2026Exact model Japanese maker noise-cancellation section: two feedforward and two feedback microphones, four total across both sides. Both outside/feedforward and inside/feedback architecture, mapped to hybrid. Call mic count is separate.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

63Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Noise section explicitly describes six-microphone system compensating for earcup seal gaps and maintaining active cancellation. Six is the complete system across headphones, not per cup. Separate call-microphone role count remains unproved.

46Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Two ANC microphones in each earcup, four total. Call-microphone count is separate and not inferred.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Noise section identifies adaptive feedforward controls compensating gaps from glasses, hair and hats. ActiveSense increases cancellation for sudden sounds in Aware mode.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor section describes detecting habits and automatically adapting noise/ambient settings.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

109Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review ANC section states 10 levels of adjustment. Off, Aware and custom mode counts are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Aware Mode FAQ explicitly identifies transparency using microphone arrays to reproduce environmental sound.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Same section Ambient Sound Modes.

Adjustable transparency

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Custom Modes explicitly let users set individual balance between noise cancelling and acoustic transparency.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 202620 ambient-control levels are transparency levels, not 20 ANC-strength levels.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Listening Modes Custom row, page 23: supports a wind block noise-control setting. This is selectable processing, not an inferred foam microphone windscreen.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Call section wind-noise reduction for speech and noise-cancelled listening.

Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The measured response has slightly emphasized bass and mids. The treble has peaks and dips. Disabling ANC makes the response more uneven.7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Reviewer curves relative to the SoundGuys preference target, default profile and ANC on and off. Firmware and connection or codec are not published. Numerical dB and THD values are not read from graphs.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech was clear in quiet and reverberant rooms. Office noise weakened clarity. Street and wind tests suppressed more of the voice along with background noise.7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant microphone demos. Firmware, phone, codec and USB or Bluetooth route are unreported. No numeric microphone frequency limits inferred.

Lab call recordings show improved speech noise rejection, though it remains imperfect.19Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Three-day exact WHCH730N/L review. Controlled recordings supplied for ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Reviewer explicitly finds decent call speech with improved rejection. Qualitative summary of the lab recordings, not maker marketing or a user poll. No numeric LFE/HFE/SNR, distance or recording level provided.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Call section describes headphone microphones used for calls. The owner guide Device Voice Control section also identifies earcup microphones. No in-line microphone in the supplied analog cable.

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

16kHz5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: voice output signal up to 24-bit/16 kHz through USB-C. This is transmitted USB microphone audio, not acoustic microphone bandwidth.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI speech processing.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Noise Cancellation While On a Call, page 20: Self voice is activated so the user hears their voice naturally.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 20 directs Self voice adjustment through Bose app Settings. Maker FAQ says self voice is unavailable with ANC disabled.

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth menu pairing page 26, Aux Audio page 31 and USB Type-C Audio page 32 document these source audio routes. The analog source uses an active USB-C to 3.5 mm cable.

Analog, Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters and page 71 supplied analog headphone cable. USB is charging only, USB audio not claimed.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Exact review Wired Gaming verdict identifies the included 1/8-inch TRS-to-USB-C cable as audio-only. This is the analog source plug. The headset has USB-C, requires power and disables voice pickup on this route per owner guide page 31.

3.5 mm TRS5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug, audio-only TRS. Manual cable call path uses phone mic.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Aux Audio page 31: both supplied cables attach to USB-C on the right cup. No 3.5 mm headset socket or original 2.5 mm jack.

3.5 mm4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 71 headphone input jack and stereo-mini connection diagram.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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1.2m5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Published approximately 1.2 m detachable headphone cable. Regional charging cable not counted.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone Controls diagram and Wired Connections identify USB-C port on right cup.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026USB Type-C Audio page 32 supports playback from a connected USB-C source.

No12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH730N connection section explicitly excludes USB-C playback. USB-C is charging, while supplied TRS cable supports analog. No USB audio path inferred from connector presence.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Aux Audio page 31 requires the headphones to be powered on. Battery-depleted operation requires a powered USB connection, not passive analog playback.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 71 explicitly music playback when headset off. Built-in voice mic does not work through supplied cable, phone microphone used for calls.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Wireless Gaming verdict says no low-latency wireless dongle is included. Generic optional Bluetooth transmitters such as AirFly do not establish a dedicated 2.4 GHz headset receiver.

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Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

9m1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Range FAQ: up to 30 ft (9 m). The maker metric claim of 9 m is stored, not a conversion of the rounded 30 ft. Walls, doors and radio interference reduce range.

10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 100 Precautions. Approximate claimed Bluetooth range, subject to obstacles and electromagnetic environment. Not a measured range or connection guarantee.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly Bluetooth 5.4. Bluetooth Low Energy listing does not establish LE Audio support.

6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen review Connectivity section: SBC and AAC only, no LDAC or aptX. No sibling Ultra codec inherited.

SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

No8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact base QCH2 review says no LE Audio and no Auracast. Source tested for 3 weeks. Original Ultra or Ultra 2 later beta firmware excluded.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio pairing chapter and Supported Codecs chapter explicitly LC3 playback. Compatible host required.

AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Connectivity: no Auracast at launch. Later Ultra LE Audio and Auracast firmware is excluded from this base model.

Yes7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-5Read 5 October 2026Next-generation Bluetooth audio section explicitly public broadcasts with Auracast. Compatible source/host required.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly maintains connection to two devices simultaneously.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 66. Audio streams switch, not mix.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly two simultaneous Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory is separate.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter page 66 explicitly two devices simultaneously.

Paired devices remembered

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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android pairing page 37: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth Connections, page 30: Google Fast Pair enables one-tap pairing on Android devices. Bluetooth and Location must be enabled. No Swift Pair inferred.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-5Read 5 October 2026Dedicated Fast Pair Android and Swift Pair Windows 11 sections.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly selectable Low latency for LE Audio. This is a distinct app setting, not a codec-latency guess.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Android, iOS12Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App setup page 12 directs to the App Store and Google Play. Bluetooth Fast Pair is explicitly Android. Phone Call and Voice Control sections document microphone operation on a paired mobile source. No specific desktop or console USB compatibility is inferred from generic computer charging instructions.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source12Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Phone Call and Voice Control sections document microphone operation on a paired mobile source over Bluetooth. Bose App setup page 12 directs to the App Store and Google Play. No specific desktop or console USB compatibility is inferred from generic computer charging instructions.

BSony WH-CH730N

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows 11/Mac pairing chapters, music and call chapters. Printed page 91 computer video-call settings explicitly selects headset speaker and microphone, links Windows and Mac connection chapters. HFP/HSP host/application support required for classic Bluetooth calls. No console/Linux/SteamOS/analog-platform path guessed. LC3/LE host support separately qualified.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

530mAh10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Battery section: 530 mAh LiPo battery. Typical or rated basis unstated. Manufacturer manual omits capacity. The exact 2nd Gen John Lewis item independently indexed 530 mAh. Inaccurate retailer cable and wired-support rows are excluded.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety section says battery removal is only by a qualified professional. Page 39 directs Bose battery service and compatible Bose-certified batteries. No routine user exchange or disposal procedure is represented as swappable operation.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

ANC	Spatial audio	Hours (h)
Yes	No	24
Yes	Yes	18

Source4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34: 24 h full ANC with Immersive Audio off and 18 h full ANC with Immersive Audio on. Connection and codec are unstated in this claim, so the rows leave them unknown. Maker product footnote gives 75 dB SPL volume. These are not ANC-off figures or the Ultra 30 h.

BSony WH-CH730N

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	50
Bluetooth	No	75
Analog	Yes	35
Analog	No	40

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed guide 27 Available Operating Time separately lists AAC/SBC Bluetooth music 50 h ANC on / 75 h ANC and ambient off, and Headphone cable connected with power on 35 h ANC on / 40 h off. Identical 35/40 h Bluetooth communication table is separate and not stored. LC3 45/70 h music omitted because no codec column. EQ/DSEE/additional functions shorten maxima.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 33: charges through the right-earcup USB-C.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

180min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34 says allow up to 3 hours. Faster powered off. Slower during use.

180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging page 24: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

15min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34: a 15 minute charge of a depleted battery gives up to 2.5 hours with ANC on and Immersive Audio off.

3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 27: 3 minutes charging.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

2.5h2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 34 footnote: 75 dB SPL playback, 3-band EQ at zero, Quiet full ANC and Immersive Audio off. Up to 2.5 h. The Immersive Audio on alternative of 2 h is not this field. Maker test conducted April 2025 on production-representative 2nd Gen units.

1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page: approximately 1 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.

Use while charging

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 33: Bluetooth or USB audio during charging. Page 32 supports battery-depleted operation using external USB power. Analog playback while charging is not asserted.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone Controls pages 13-19 describe the Bluetooth/Power switch, Action, multifunction and volume buttons. No touch controls inferred.

Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 13-15 parts list: power, NC/AMB and volume/playback/call buttons.

Volume control

Buttons2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Media Playback and Volume page 16 uses plus and minus buttons.

Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 22 volume up/down buttons. Analog-source controls are handled on source device.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Shortcuts page 19 allows enabling, disabling or changing the Action-button shortcut through the app. Other fixed buttons are not described as remappable.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App pages 7-8 and Quick Access chapter: reassign NC/AMB button to app-service shortcut. Services vary by region.

Wear detection

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review Specs and Design sections state no wear detection. No RGB or additional microphone sensors inferred from missing wear detection.

No21Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2026/09/05/sony-wh-ch730n-review/2Read 7 October 2026Exact retail unit reviewer explicitly checked this feature. Generic Sound Connect app list Pause when removed is model-dependent and not inherited. Voice assistant activation is not wear detection.

Voice assistant

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Google Gemini, Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Google Gemini integration chapter plus Google app and Siri chapters pages 96-99. Google/Siri operated by held play/call button, no Hey Siri. Mainland-only Tencent Xiaowei excluded from European reference.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Refined Design section explicitly plush soft synthetic-leather headband cushioning.

Padded12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Physical band padding explicitly identified, corroborated by What Hi-Fi well-padded headband and WalkmanBlog thicker headband cushion. Not a suspension strap.

Headband material

Plastic with protein-leather cushioning1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product comparison identifies streamlined plastic headband. Protein-leather material and plush headband cushioning are described in exact product specs and launch release. No prior-model steel reinforcement imported.

Metal skeleton12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Headband internal structural material only. Cushion covering material not identified. Does not claim the entire external headband is exposed metal.

Frame material

Plastic yoke1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product comparison, exact second-generation column explicitly plastic yoke. This describes the structural yoke, not a claim that every internal part is plastic.

Mostly matte plastic with a metal headband skeleton12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch730n-review-162849Read 7 October 2026Published mixed construction. Not an assertion of a pure-metal frame or precise metal alloy. Maker confirms some recycled body materials without identifying each part.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Protein leather1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications Ear Cushion Material explicitly Protein Leather.

Imitation leather20Retailer pagecoolblue.de/en/product/985573/sony-wh-ch730n-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WHCH730NB.CE7 retailer specification, with matching Blue CE7 listing corroborating same cushion covering. Covering material, not foam chemistry. Maker family comfort page only describes thermo-foamed wrinkle-free cushions, so no polyurethane grade or memory-foam composition inferred.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications says Removable Cushion. Owner guide pages 40-41 releases and reinstalls all retaining tabs and identifies replacement accessories.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 15 to 16 provides removal and reattachment instructions. Consumables section page 101 discusses deteriorated pads. Independent SoundGuys and WalkmanBlog explicitly discuss removing and replacing pads, no sealed-pad inference.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Clip2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 40-41: release tabs around the earcup rim and snap every tab back into place. Stored as clip, not magnetic or twist-lock.

Stretch-over1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 15 insertion of flexible pad rim into unit grooves, with alignment notches. SoundGuys explicitly says slot-plus-extra pad material instead of snap-in, WalkmanBlog says pads slide on/off a lip. Mapped to stretch-over, not clips or magnets.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions, USB-C cables2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 40-41 show removable cushions and page 39 lists replacement accessories. Both USB cables are separate replaceable accessories. Battery service is excluded.

Ear pads, Battery assembly, Headphone cable22Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5075/9ebcdf85a4f106789f2247bf73770af2/50750455M.pdfRead 7 October 2026European/UK reference guide page 1 expressly gives battery replacement steps with a Phillips screwdriver and replacement of protective enclosure together with battery. Self-repair, not normal-use hot swap. Ear pads are removable/reattachable in model help guide. Detachable headphone cable replaceability explicitly supported by SoundGuys and exact guide connector procedure. Use manufacturer-compatible battery assembly, availability period not asserted.

Software

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Companion app

Bose2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App page 12 identifies the app for setup and product control.

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.

App platforms

Android, iOS2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App setup diagram gives App Store and Google Play. Google Fast Pair is explicitly Android. The Tom's Guide review independently names iOS and Android app support.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance page 39: updates automatically when the Bose app finds firmware. Alternative user update via btu.Bose.com on a computer.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

230g(8.1 oz)5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs, Entire Product System: 0.507 lb. Converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 0.1 g. Published rounded claim, cable condition unstated. SoundGuys 230 g agrees. TechRadar 241 g conflicts. No reviewer measurement is asserted.

207g(7.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 207 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

A944436442Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory section gives FCC ID A94443644 for model 443644.

AK8YY300623Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY3006Read 7 October 2026Official FCC grant mirror, Sony Group Corporation, April 22 2026. Exact YY3006-to-CH730N identity supplied by maker reference-guide cover. Only public grant/label metadata read. Internal photos embargoed until October 20 2026 were not downloaded or used.

Other certifications

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360 Reality Audio Certified24Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n/feature-3Read 7 October 2026Exact model Sound Quality section. Certification for personalised ear-shape spatial audio. Supported streaming app/subscription required. Does not imply a bundled paid streaming or spatial licence, and not Hi-Res Audio certification.

In the box

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In the box

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), Carry case, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Safety Sheet5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product What is in the box inventory. Technical Specs says Audio Cable Included No, which the inventory and FAQ contradict, so it is excluded.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12: headset, headphone cable and documents. USB-C to USB-C charging cable is conditional by model/country, so not inherited into European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle excluded.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.9906	1
USB-C to 3.5 mm	Not available	1

Source5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker inventory lists a C-to-C 39 in cable plus a USB-C-to-3.5 mm cable. Analog length left unknown. The B&H 20 in charging cable claim conflicts and is excluded.

BSony WH-CH730N

Type	Length (m)	Count
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH730N/specRead 5 October 2026One headphone cable per guide page 12, approximate maker length 1.2 m from exact JP spec.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Store the Headphones pages 37-38 depict a protective zipper carrying case. The SoundGuys review calls it a sturdy protective case. The US Black reference includes the hard case, not the SC soft-case package.

None1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 12 full standard box contents excludes a carrying case. European retail WalkmanBlog explicitly says no travel case supplied and no case mentioned in reference guide. Sony x Hello Kitty pouch/tote collaboration is a separate limited bundle, not inherited.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker product page with Black colour selection.

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730n2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch730nRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker model page.

Spec sheet

www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker Technical Specifications and product FAQ. No separate technical datasheet was found.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/specifications13Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch730n/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact structured UK expanded specification table independently read through public indexed actual table. Normal direct curl 403 and web open error were not bypassed. Public table contains exact name, powered/passive impedance and sensitivity, driver, codecs, transmission band and box contents.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Bose-hosted 45-page English Owner Guide linked from the current product page. Not the QuietComfort 2 2003 guide or the Ultra guide.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3006/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete current English maker guide, 115 pages. Shared regional sibling model is not added as another product.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026US product page Bose 1-Year Limited Warranty section. Starts immediately and covers mechanical breakdown and battery failure. Optional BoseCare years excluded.

1year14Maker product pageservices.sony.co.uk/support/en/warranty/generalRead 7 October 2026UK manufacturer European guarantee terms, from original purchase. Two years applies to Xperia and is not borrowed. Statutory rights and registration-based selected-model extensions are separate. Web attempt 403 but ordinary direct curl 200 retrieved full current guarantee. Exact headset UK support links Repair/Warranty service.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.