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Bose QuietComfort 15 vs Sony MDR-1RNC

5.98 in
7.52 in
Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNC Headphones
Sony MDR-1RNC
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
24
4.0 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
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5
3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
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4 stars
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User rating
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
16 %
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40 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Bose QuietComfort 15Bose QuietComfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Bose QuietComfort 15Bose QuietComfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Colour of product
  • Beige,Green
  • Black
  • Black,Brown
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Orange
  • Black,Silver
  • Green,Orange
  • Red,Silver
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryTravel and CommutingAudiophile
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Bose QuietComfort 15Bose QuietComfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Weight6.8 oz11.64 oz

Sound

Bose QuietComfort 15Bose QuietComfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Impedance73.0 Ω52.0 Ω
Frequency range80 - 30005 - 24000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

Connectivity

Bose QuietComfort 15Bose QuietComfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Inputs supported3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
Cable length1.681.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Bose QuietComfort 15Bose QuietComfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Playback controlsyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Volume
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Bose QuietComfort 15Bose QuietComfort 15
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life35.0 h22.0 h

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Bose QuietComfort 15