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Bose QuietComfort Headphones — Over-ear · 2023
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Over-ear · 2023

90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green wins by 2
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green — Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green

Over-ear · 2023

92
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Headphones lands at 90 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green at 92. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose QuietComfort Headphones if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green leads on sound (92 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green leads on anc (90 vs 88).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green leads on comfort (91 vs 89).

Value for money

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose QuietComfort Headphones more score per dollar ($349 vs $599).

Bose QuietComfort Headphones 90
vs
92 Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Headphones versus Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Headphones Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2023

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Headphones or Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bose QuietComfort Headphones worth the price? +

At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green worth the price? +

At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QuietComfort Headphones or Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Bose QuietComfort Headphones or Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Headphones or Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Moss Green — leads on anc (90 vs 88). ANC strength for commute and travel.