Over-Ear
Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro
68Good
$130
Full review dataBeyerdynamic DT 270 Pro vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) - Outstanding overall at around $359.
Over-Ear
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
85Outstanding
$360
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
HearWiki score
68
85
Sound
7.8
8.2
Noise cancelling
-
9.4
Battery
-
6.5
Calls
-
6.7
Value
9.0
7.5
Price (USD)
$130
$360
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) adds Multipoint pairing. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- DT 270 Pro2019
- QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)20267 yr newer
What differsDT 270 ProQuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
DT 270 ProQuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $360
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 85
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 42 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 42 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 24 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 45 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- 110 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.4
- Codecs
- -
- AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 2.5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 194 g
- 236 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- velour
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Model code
- 1002202-B
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 6
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro is a compact, closed-back studio headphone built for monitoring and recording tasks. It delivers a lively, well-defined sound with good separation and a lightweight, comfortable fit that suits long sessions. While it excels as a practical tool for production work, it isn't the most neutral option for critical mixing and its fixed coiled cable may limit portability.
- Pro:Punchy, vibrant sound with clear separation
- Pro:Very light and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Solid build with detachable cable and USB-C option
- Con:Not perfectly accurate for critical mixing
- Con:Coiled cable can be awkward when stretched
- Con:Studio-tuned fit may not suit all listeners
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are a refined over-ear wireless option that prioritizes all-day comfort and top-tier noise cancellation, with a noticeable bump in sound clarity over their predecessor. They pack a solid 24-hour battery, fast charging, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and a lightweight 236g frame, though the premium price and limited EQ tweaks keep them from being a universal slam dunk. Overall, they're a strong pick for frequent travelers or office workers who value silence and ease of wear over cutting-edge extras.
- Pro:Exceptional comfort for long listening sessions
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Clear, improved sound quality with LDAC support
- Con:High price tag for a modest upgrade
- Con:Limited EQ controls in the companion app
- Con:Immersive Audio feature is underwhelming
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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