Technics EAH-A1000 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen

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

  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen and Technics EAH-A1000 are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
  • Key differences: battery life (ANC on), where Technics EAH-A1000 has 45 vs 30 h; weight, where Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen is 42 g lighter.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen and Technics EAH-A1000 are closely matched
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen · 79 overall, #18 of 51
80
Technics EAH-A1000 · 81 overall, #12 of 51
78
Key differences
  • Battery LifeTechnics EAH-A1000 45 vs 30 h
  • WeightBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen 42 g lighter

Scores by Category

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen wins 3 of 5 categories · EAH-A1000 wins 1

CategoryEAH-A1000QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd GenLead
Noise Cancelling
+6
Wireless
+4
Battery
+13
Comfort & Build
+14
Connectivity
Tie

Physical Comparison

306 g264 g
EAH-A1000QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen

EAH-A1000 is 42 g (16%) heavier than QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen.

Value for Money

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

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen

Detailed Specifications

Noise Cancelling

Feature
EAH-A1000
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
N/A
Yes

Wireless

Feature
EAH-A1000
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
N/A
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
EAH-A1000
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Battery Life (ANC On)
45 h50% more
30 h
Quick Charge
N/A
Yes

Comfort & Build

Feature
EAH-A1000
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Weight
306 g
264 g14% less

Connectivity

Feature
EAH-A1000
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
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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