Over-Ear
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
86Outstanding
$360
Full review dataBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Sennheiser HD 480 PRO: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 480 PRO comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 480 PRO - Outstanding overall at around $399.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO
86Outstanding
$400
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 4 of 7 measures.
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
- Sennheiser HD 480 PRO
HearWiki score
86
86
Sound
8.2
8.9
Noise cancelling
9.4
-
Battery
6.5
-
Calls
6.7
-
Value
7.5
8.1
Price (USD)
$360
$400
Specifications
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)HD 480 PRO
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $360
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 86
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 38 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 38 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 3 Hz - 28.7 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 130 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 107
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- -
- Codecs
- AAC, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 24 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 2.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 236 g
- 272 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- -
- velour
- Connector
- -
- 6.35 mm
- Model code
- -
- 700499
- Microphones
- 6
- -
What reviewers said
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
These over-ear wireless headphones prioritize all-day comfort and top-tier noise cancellation, wrapping them in a lightweight 236-gram frame. They deliver a clear, balanced sound with support for high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs, plus handy features like multipoint Bluetooth and transparency mode. While the asking price is steep and some extras like Immersive Audio feel gimmicky, the core experience of quiet, comfortable listening is hard to beat.
- Pro:Extremely comfortable for long wear
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Improved sound quality with LDAC support
- Con:Expensive for the feature set
- Con:EQ controls in the app are limited
- Con:Immersive Audio feature is underwhelming
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO
The Sennheiser HD 480 PRO is a wired, open-back studio headphone designed for critical listening and professional monitoring. It pairs a neutral, detailed sound signature with plush velour earpads and a lightweight build for extended comfort, while its high impedance and detachable cable cater to dedicated audio setups. Though priced at a premium, it delivers dependable performance for studio work, with minor quirks in its frequency response and a sparse accessory bundle.
- Pro:Accurate, detailed sound reproduction
- Pro:Very comfortable velour earpads
- Pro:Lightweight and durable construction
- Con:High price for the included accessories
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless options
- Con:Requires a capable amplifier due to 130-ohm impedance
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