Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Philips Fidelio L4

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Philips Fidelio L4 leads Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) overall by 9 points (86 vs 77 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life (ANC on), where Philips Fidelio L4 has 40 vs 24 h; Bluetooth version, where Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Philips Fidelio L4 leads overall
Philips Fidelio L4 · 80 overall, #16 of 51
86
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) · 80 overall, #16 of 51
77
Key differences
  • Battery LifePhilips Fidelio L4 40 vs 24 h
  • Bluetooth VersionBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

Fidelio L4 wins 2 of 5 categories

CategoryQuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)Fidelio L4Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Wireless
Tie
Battery
+28
Comfort & Build
+100
Connectivity
Tie

Physical Comparison

Fidelio L4
330g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Noise Cancelling

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Fidelio L4
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Wireless

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Fidelio L4
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Fidelio L4
Battery Life (ANC On)
24 h
40 h67% more
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes

Comfort & Build

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Fidelio L4
Weight
N/A
330 g

Connectivity

Feature
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Fidelio L4
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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