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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Sound Quality
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03.Isolation
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04.Comfort
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05.Usability
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06.Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 Comparison
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07.Denon AH-NC732 Comparison
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08.Bose QuietComfort 3 Comparison
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09.AblePlanet NC200 Comparison
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10.Conclusion
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11.Snippets
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12.Ratings & Specs
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13.Comments
Bose QuietComfort 15
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AblePlanet NC200 ComparisonBose QuietComfort 3 Comparison
Design
The QC3s are on-ears and the QC15s are over-ears. That’s just about the only difference. Both are feature a durable construction and look nice.
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| Bose QuietComfort 15 | Bose QuietComfort 3 |
Frequency Response
The QC15 has a much better frequency response.
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| Bose QuietComfort 15 | Bose QuietComfort 3 |
Distortion
The QC3s had much lower levels of distortion.
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| Bose QuietComfort 15 | Bose QuietComfort 3 |
Tracking
The QC3s have some significant issues with tracking.
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| Bose QuietComfort 15 | Bose QuietComfort 3 |
Isolation
The QC15s can isolate far better than the QC3s.
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| Bose QuietComfort 15 | Bose QuietComfort 3 |
Comfort
Both headphones have the same kind of padding, so the only real difference is their form factor. If you like on-ears, the QC3s will be more comfortable; if you like over-ears, the QC15s will be more comfortable.
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| Bose QuietComfort 15 | Bose QuietComfort 3 |
Verdict
The QC15s are better headphones in just about every way.
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