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General

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Series

QuietComfort2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026

HD 5001Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 identifies HD 500 series.

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

437310, 884367-01001Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory model 437310 is shared with some related QuietComfort revisions. Marketed 2023 model identified by exact current product page and 884367 commercial SKU in review, not model number alone.10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MFR 884367-0100 Black commercial SKU added alongside preserved regulatory 437310. These are different identifier systems, not two claimed chipset revisions.

HD 550, 7004551Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

01781784896110Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black US commercial SKU 884367-0100 UPC 017817848961. Base union of known identifiers. Black variant alone records this gtin, no other color assigned its code.

4260752333498, 8100912735861Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 Technical Data. Maker V02 EN, February 17 2025, mirrored by Geizhals.

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

14 September 20234Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbuds-with-bose-immersive-audio-for-the-most-realistic-sound-ever-301928295.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker release September 14, 2023. Planned September 21 sale is separately corroborated by retrospective launch-history source.

19 March 20252Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/125ff0a6-9592-4c48-be8d-28f7b3273ca5/-/inline/no/Press_Release_Sennheiser_HD_550_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Status

Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original QC product offers Add to Cart, current 359 USD is not used as launch price.

Available3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026

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

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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.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)16Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Bose's press release calls the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) the next generation and compares them with the first-generation model.

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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.

$3494Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbuds-with-bose-immersive-audio-for-the-most-realistic-sound-ever-301928295.htmlRead 5 October 2026Bose-authored US launch release explicitly original QuietComfort 349 USD, planned September 21. Ultra Headphones 429 USD and Ultra Earbuds 299 USD are separate products and excluded. US MSRP before local sales tax. No EUR figure with proven VAT scope.

$299.952Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/125ff0a6-9592-4c48-be8d-28f7b3273ca5/-/inline/no/Press_Release_Sennheiser_HD_550_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 launch MSRP $299.95 USD before tax.

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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€299.92Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/125ff0a6-9592-4c48-be8d-28f7b3273ca5/-/inline/no/Press_Release_Sennheiser_HD_550_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 launch MSRP EUR 299.90, including VAT as published.

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

US4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbuds-with-bose-immersive-audio-for-the-most-realistic-sound-ever-301928295.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Moonlight Grey, White Smoke, Cypress Green, Twilight Blue, Ice Blue, Sandstone, Petal Pink, Blue Dusk, Chilled Lilac, Moonstone Blue2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact initial product color swatches in public maker HTML use dwvar_QC-HEADPHONEARN_color. Ultra, 2nd Gen and related product swatches excluded. Historical Chilled Lilac color not in current selector is separately researched.11Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/quietcomfort-headphones-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact support Product Specifications entry explicitly Sold from 2023 and Available Colors list includes Blue Dusk, Chilled Lilac and Moonstone Blue in addition to existing eight colors. Public search-index table read. Live HTTP 200 page is a JS shell and web direct fetch failed, noted externally. No second-generation colors added.

Black7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sennheiser-hd-550-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design describes black finish.

Segment

Music1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Music3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026Maker categorizes these as audiophile headphones for critical music listening.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Over-ear4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 technical specifications: wired headband, over-ear circumaural, open-back.

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

Closed2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ describes passive seal and TriPort acoustic structure with closed earcups. Vents are not open-back classification.

Open4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Wearing style

Headband1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Headband4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

Flat and inward1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 35 expressly rotate both cups flat and fold left cup toward headband.

None11Measurementdiyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/measurements/brands-s-se/hd550Read 23 October 2026Specifications explicitly says collapsible No.

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

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes11Measurementdiyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/measurements/brands-s-se/hd550Read 23 October 2026Build description distinguishes sideways swivel from limited vertical tilt.

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

Dynamic7Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/dont-get-the-new-bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-gen-1-is-currently-just-usd169-for-prime-dayRead 7 October 2026Comparison explicitly says both 2023 first generation and 2026 second generation use the same 40 mm dynamic drivers. Exact original model scope, not Ultra. B&H exact 884367-0100 Driver Type Dynamic corroborates.

Dynamic5Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

40mm7Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/dont-get-the-new-bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-gen-1-is-currently-just-usd169-for-prime-dayRead 7 October 2026Comparison explicitly says both generations use same 40 mm drivers. Exact original TechRadar review specification table independently states 40 mm, contrasted with 35 mm Ultra. Not borrowed merely because older headphones look similar.12Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original 2023 QuietComfort review specification table explicitly 40 mm drivers, independently read. Later Ultra and 2nd Gen not substituted.

38mm6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/125ff0a6-9592-4c48-be8d-28f7b3273ca5/-/inline/no/Press_Release_Sennheiser_HD_550_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 custom 38 mm transducer.

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

115Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact Black 884367-0100 Number of Drivers row explicitly states one per earpiece. This is a physical transducer count, not a stereo-channel inference. Other retailer charging and dimensional rows disagree with the maker and are not used.

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Diaphragm material

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Laminate plastic foil7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sennheiser-hd-550-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design and features quotes maker on diaphragm construction.

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 HzMax39.5 kHz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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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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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150Ω5Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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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106.7dB5Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: 106.7 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 1 Vrms.

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 V5Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

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0.2%5Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: less than 0.2% at 1 kHz / 90 dB SPL. Stored upper bound.

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.

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

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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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No12Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026Maker explicitly describes a direct analog signal path with no electronics. No powered noise cancellation, digital USB audio or stored electronic equalizer.

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

32Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ and customization section explicitly bass, midrange, treble, three controls. Review independently calls three-band slider.

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EQ presets

Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Treble Reduce3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Exact original review EQ section has Bass Boost EQ and Treble Boost EQ subheadings with tested curves. Only explicitly named presets listed. Custom EQ is user adjustment, not a fixed preset. Later-generation preset lists excluded.12Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original review explicitly names selectable presets like Bass Boost or Treble Reduce. Treble Reduce retained as the reviewer-published name, not an independently inspected app-label string. SoundGuys independently names Bass Boost and Treble Boost. other unnamed presets omitted.

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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.

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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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

No12Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026Maker explicitly describes a direct analog signal path with no electronics. No powered noise cancellation, digital USB audio or stored electronic equalizer.

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

Hybrid2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly microphones inside and outside earcups, hybrid feedback/feedforward arrangement. No adaptive-ANC claim inferred from adaptive call microphone system.

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

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

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

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Adjustable transparency

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 20-21 two fixed Quiet/Aware and up to two Custom noise-control modes. Aware is full transparency, Custom adjusts noise control. No 11-level count inferred from number of modes.

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

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Wind noise reduction

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 20 Custom mode supports Wind Block. Current page FAQ duplicates conflicting later model text, so only the exact manual mode is used.

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Measured

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

Lab measurements show a strong sub-bass emphasis and uneven upper-frequency response against the SoundGuys preference curve. Broad three-band app adjustments do not fully correct the profile.3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Same purchased review sample, stock firmware, app 8.0.5. No numeric graph extraction, score-to-dB conversion or band-average inference.

Bass rolls off gently below 25 Hz. The response stays within 3 dB from 25 Hz to 2 kHz. Treble has a peak near 13 kHz.11Measurementdiyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/measurements/brands-s-se/hd550Read 23 October 2026Flatbed rig with good seal, no smoothing. Reviewer applies microphone and low-frequency correction. Measurements published July 11 2025. Actual fit can differ.

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

Recorded speech tests found background-noise rejection limited. Wind handling was more effective in the tested sample. Samples cover quiet, office, wind, street and reverberant environments.3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Same sample and firmware conditions. It does not prove a numerical microphone capsule count.

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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.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	27.23

Source3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Purchased sample ran 27 h 14 min under SoundGuys standardized continuous music test. Firmware stock version number unknown, app 8.0.5. ANC state/codec not explicitly named for this run and omitted. Linked methodology states 75 dB SPL peak playback. 27.23 h versus claim 24 h is documented actual measurement, not an estimate.6Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Battery methodology explicitly continuous playback peaking 75 dB SPL recorded to empty. It does not state a universal ANC setting, so the QC row retains unknown ANC and codec rather than inferring them.

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

27.23h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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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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238g(8.4 oz)11Measurementdiyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/measurements/brands-s-se/hd550Read 23 October 2026Measured specimen 238 g excluding cable. Maker claim stays 237 g.

Microphone

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

Built-in1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 30 explicitly distinguishes earcup voice microphones from the inline microphone supplied in the audio cable. Main field represents built-in voice system. Physical capsule count not stated and omitted.

None7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sennheiser-hd-550-reviewRead 23 October 2026Base headphone has no microphone. Optional boom arm is excluded.

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.

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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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Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 16 double-press left Action button mutes/unmutes active call. This is a context-sensitive control, not a separate physical 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

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Adjustable sidetone

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 21 self voice activated during calls and adjustable in Bose app.

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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, Bluetooth1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Analog8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-550-review-134419Read 23 October 2026

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

3.5 mm TRRS15Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact Black 884367-0100 Wired Audio Connector row states one 3.5 mm TRRS source connector. The original Bose guide independently confirms the supplied 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm microphone cable and its source-side 3.5 mm plug. No headset-side contact count is imported.

3.5 mm TRS, 6.35 mm8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-550-review-134419Read 23 October 2026

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

2.5 mm1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

2.5 mm8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-550-review-134419Read 23 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly identifies 2.5 mm locking headset end and 3.5 mm TRS source end.

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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1.8m9Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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-C1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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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.

No3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Exact connectivity section explicitly no USB-C audio on original 2023 QC. The 2nd Gen model is different hardware and is excluded.

No12Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026Maker explicitly describes a direct analog signal path with no electronics. No powered noise cancellation, digital USB audio or stored electronic equalizer.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 30 audio and calls through supplied inline-mic cable when battery depleted or headphones off. Built-in earcup voice pickup and Bluetooth disabled when cable connected.

Yes3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026Direct analog signal path with no electronics and no charging or pairing.

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

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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.

9m14Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact product range FAQ states up to 30 feet or nine meters from the Bluetooth source. Walls, doors, and electronic interference can reduce this distance. The maker metric figure is used without converting its rounded feet figure.

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Bluetooth

5.12Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

SBC, AAC3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026

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

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

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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.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 25 up to two active devices, one audio source playing at a time. Pairing-list memory size not stated.

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

21Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Paired devices remembered

81Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 23 explicitly says store up to eight devices in headphone device list. Active simultaneous count remains two.

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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

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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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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, iOS2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker FAQ says audio and calls on any smartphone and names native Siri plus Zoom/FaceTime. Exact manual setup uses Google Play/Apple App Store on Android/iOS. Only these documented mobile platforms listed, no console or generic desktop assumption.13Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original manual Bose app setup page 11 uses App Store/Google Play and Bluetooth menu pairing to mobile device. Combined with maker explicit any-smartphone calls/audio claim, Android/iOS paths documented. No desktop/console inferred.

PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sennheiser-hd-550-reviewRead 23 October 2026Comparison table explicitly lists these platforms. PC stored as Windows, corroborated by wired PC review. Mobile lacks named OS and is omitted.

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 (2023)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth smartphone call path from exact FAQ. Built-in microphones used. Bose app platform setup corroborates Android/iOS. Analog path not assigned to platforms because plug-type/source-mic compatibility evidence conflicts.13Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Bluetooth menu/setup path and maker smartphone call FAQ establish Android/iOS Bluetooth playback and speech. Built-in microphones, not analog in-line route.

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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.

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

No1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 4 explicitly says do not attempt battery removal and only a qualified professional should remove it. This rules out normal user battery swapping, not repairability.

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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 (2023)

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	24

Source2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly 24 h audio playback with noise cancellation turned on. Codec, volume, device and lighting unspecified.

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Battery life (claimed, max)

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

150min1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 27 up to 2.5 hours to fully charge, 150 minutes.

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

15min14Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The current first-generation QuietComfort Headphones charging FAQ states a 15-minute fast charge. The product is identified as the successor to QuietComfort 45, not QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen.

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

4h14Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The same FAQ states up to four hours of playback from a 15-minute charge. Codec, volume, and ANC state are not specified. The page also contains conflicting full-charge estimates of two and 2.5 hours. The existing 2.5-hour manual value is retained.

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Use while charging

No1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 27 explicitly do not play while charging and unavailable in app. USB-C is charging only, not playback.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Volume control

Buttons1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

None7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sennheiser-hd-550-reviewRead 23 October 2026No onboard controls or volume dial.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 19 Action hold shortcut can be assigned to Spotify or battery-level announcement. No Immersive Audio shortcut borrowed from Ultra or 2nd Gen.

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Wear detection

No8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Original 2023 review explicitly says touch controls, wear detection and Find My Headphones key features are missing. Current 2026 comparison separately confirms both generations lack wear detection.

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Voice assistant

Siri2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ names phone native assistant Siri. Generic mobile voice control in manual does not establish built-in Alexa or Google Assistant service.

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 7 October 2026Premium Materials section explicitly underside of band uses soft protein-leather-covered foam. Original TechRadar review independently says headband well padded.12Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original review design calls headband well-padded. Corroborates original Black retailer foam underside.

Padded7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/sennheiser-hd-550-reviewRead 23 October 2026

Headband material

Protein leather-covered foam with steel reinforcement10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 7 October 2026Premium Materials section explicitly steel in headband and soft protein-leather-covered foam underside. Maker exact first-generation comparison independently confirms steel reinforcement.

Synthetic leather3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026

Frame material

Steel-reinforced headband9Maker product pagebose.co.uk/stories/bose-quiet-comfort-headphones-second-gen-vs-first-genRead 7 October 2026Exact maker first-generation comparison explicitly describes classic design with steel-reinforced headband. Value scoped to structural headband, not a claim of all-metal earcups.

Plastic8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-550-review-134419Read 23 October 2026Design describes plastic exterior and chassis.

Ear cup material

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Steel mesh covers3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026Maker names steel covers. Entire cup construction is not claimed to be steel.

Ear pad material

Protein leather2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Synthetic velour9Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes9Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

Clip1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 37 cushion removal releases tabs around inside rim, clip attachment.

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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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Width42Height71mm(1.7 × 2.8 in)11Measurementdiyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/measurements/brands-s-se/hd550Read 23 October 2026Specifications explicitly names inner pad width 42 mm and height 71 mm. Front/rear depth differs, so a single depth is omitted. SoundGuys labels 43 x 75 mm as ear cup dimensions without saying usable opening.

Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Ear pads, Audio cable9Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 lists replacement cable and ear pads.

Software

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Companion app

Bose app1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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App platforms

Android, iOS1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 11 Apple App Store and Google Play listings.

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User firmware updates

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual update/troubleshooting section directs current Bose app updates.

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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.

235.9g(8.3 oz)2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original QuietComfort Headphone specification publishes 0.520 lb. Converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 0.1 g = 235.9 g. Source does not qualify cable inclusion or configuration. Claimed mass, not independent scale result. SoundGuys 240 g table is a secondary spec and does not override maker.

237g(8.4 oz)9Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 explicitly excludes cable.

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.

Width157Height195.1Depth80mm(6.2 × 7.7 × 3.1 in)2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current maker headphone dimensions 7.68 in H, 6.18 in W, 3.15 in D, converted to mm and rounded to 0.1 mm. Headband extension and fold setting are unspecified. Review 184 x 152 x 76 mm unfolded differs, so the maker is preferred.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

A944373101Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 4 explicitly gives FCC ID A94437310 for the exact original QuietComfort manual.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Bose QuietComfort Headphones, Carry case, USB-A to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable with microphone, Safety Sheet1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 10 illustrates the headphones, case and two cables. The current exact product page additionally names the Safety Sheet. No airline adapter or SC soft-case bundle is included.2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact original QuietComfort product What is in the box list explicitly includes the Safety Sheet alongside headphones, carry case and two cables. The current manual identifies the analog cable as including a microphone.

HD 550 headphones, 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm jack plug, 3.5 to 6.35 mm screw-on jack adapter, Drawstring bag, Safety guide9Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 complete box contents.

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

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	0.3048	1
2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable with inline microphone	Not available	1

Source2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker box USB-A to C 12 in, exact conversion 0.3048 m. Analog cable length not given.

BSennheiser HD 550

Type	Length (m)	Count
2.5 mm locking headset plug to 3.5 mm stereo plug	1.8	1

Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

Hard2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product specifications states Product Case Material Leather (Hard). This applies standard model, not QuietComfort SC soft-case package.

Soft9Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current maker page of the original QuietComfort. The page carries generic Immersive Audio app text that does not fit the original QC manual. No Immersive Audio or CustomTune claims are stored. The page has conflicting quick charge claims: the FAQ says 15 min for 4 h and the original QC comparison says 15 min for 2.5 h. The FAQ pair is stored from the separate first-generation page. The published 0.520 lb is stored as the converted maker claim of 235.9 g. The secondary 240 g table does not override the maker. No shell or headband materials are assigned from the generic Metal/Plastic/Leather product-material list. The adaptive call microphone wording does not identify DSP versus AI processing, so microphone_noise_reduction is omitted.

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-5503Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.bose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/c/b/88e1c5f7d6f57d4eddbdef407b2427546a53.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdf1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current 46-page original QuietComfort owner guide AM885443-0010, 2026 revision. Cover says QuietComfort Headphones. Regulatory model 437310 is on page 6. Controls pages 12-21, battery 27, wired 30, storage 35 and cushion tabs 37 checked.

www.richersounds.com/content/product_files/HD550.pdf10Owner's manualrichersounds.com/content/product_files/HD550.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker safety guide HD 505 / HD 550 with connection, headband adjustment and ear pad replacement illustrations. Retailer mirror because current maker Download article is empty.

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.

1year2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026US product page Bose 1-Year Limited Warranty section explicitly states one year, included with all Bose products. This is the US scope, not a worldwide statutory-warranty claim.

2years3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-550Read 23 October 2026US maker page includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty.

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