Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen vs Sony WH-CH720N
The Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen leads on case in the box and bluetooth. The Sony WH-CH720N leads on battery, noise cancelling on and weight. They are level on listens wired. At list price the Sony WH-CH720N is $269 cheaper.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
$449
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN
Leads on 2 of 5 specs
Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$179.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model WH-CH720N/B
Leads on 2 of 5 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen if
Case in the box and bluetooth matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Sony WH-CH720N if
Battery, noise cancelling on and weight matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen | Sony WH-CH720N | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $449 | $179.99 | Sony WH-CH720N |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 35 hr | Sony WH-CH720N |
| Weight | 264.4 g | 192 g | Sony WH-CH720N |
| Holds two devices at once | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | No | Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen |
| Driver | Not listed | 30 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen alternative
35 hours against 30 and 72 g lighter, at $269 less. You lose the case and drop to Bluetooth 5.2.
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