Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2023
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black lands at 92 and Bose QuietComfort Headphones at 90. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Bose QuietComfort Headphones if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black leads on sound (92 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black leads on anc (90 vs 88).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackLong-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black leads on comfort (91 vs 89).
Value for money
Bose QuietComfort HeadphonesSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Bose QuietComfort Headphones more score per dollar ($349 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QuietComfort Headphones worth the price? +
At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Headphones 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, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Headphones? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black — leads on anc (90 vs 88). ANC strength for commute and travel.