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Bose QuietComfort 3 vs Sony MDR-1RNC

2.36 in
2.95 in
Bose QuietComfort 3 Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 3
Sony MDR-1RNC Headphones
Sony MDR-1RNC
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
18
4.1 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
12 %
4 stars
87 %
3 stars
0 %
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1 stars
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5
3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
3 stars
0 %
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0 %
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User rating
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Bose QuietComfort 3Bose QuietComfort 3
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Bose QuietComfort 3Bose QuietComfort 3
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Colour of productBlack,SilverBlack
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body materialPlasticLeather
CategoryTravel and CommutingAudiophile
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Bose QuietComfort 3Bose QuietComfort 3
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Weight5.11 oz11.64 oz

Sound

Bose QuietComfort 3Bose QuietComfort 3
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Impedance16.0 Ω52.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 200005 - 24000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

Connectivity

Bose QuietComfort 3Bose QuietComfort 3
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Inputs supported3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
Cable length1.61.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Bose QuietComfort 3Bose QuietComfort 3
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Playback controlsyesyes
ButtonsVolume
  • Answer button
  • Volume
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Bose QuietComfort 3Bose QuietComfort 3
Sony MDR-1RNCSony MDR-1RNC
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery life25.0 h22.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Bose QuietComfort 3