Headphones
Products
In The Lab
Forums
Newsletters
Join now
Best
Headphones Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds Gaming Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Earbuds Wireless Running Apple Wireless Gaming PC Gaming Bone Conduction And Open-Ear Wired Xbox Series X/S In-Ears On-Ear Music Wireless Earbuds For Android PS5/PS5 Pro Budget And Cheap
Tools
Compare NEW Results Table Tool Review List Review Index Graph Review Pipeline Vote Custom Ratings
Popular
Sony WH-1000XM6 Technics EAH-AZ100 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Audeze Maxwell Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro 3 Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless [7, 7P, 7X] Nothing Ear Sennheiser HD 560S Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024 Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3)
871 Headphones bought and tested
Supported by you via membership, and when you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
  1. Home
  2. Headphones
  3. Compare

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 vs AKG N60NC

Which Headphones Are Better?

    Top
    Main Differences
    Design
      StyleComfortControlsBreathabilityPortabilityCaseBuild QualityStabilityHeadshots 1Headshots 2TopIn The Box
    Sound
      Sound ProfileFrequency Response ConsistencyRaw Frequency ResponseBass AccuracyMid AccuracyTreble AccuracyPeaks/DipsImagingPassive SoundstageVirtual SoundstageWeighted Harmonic DistortionTest Settings
    Isolation
      Noise IsolationLeakage
    Microphone
      Microphone StyleRecording QualityNoise Handling
    Active Features
      BatteryApp Support
    Connectivity
      BluetoothNon-Bluetooth WirelessWiredPC / PS4 CompatibilityXbox One CompatibilityBase/Dock
    Comments

Products

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016
AKG N60NC

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Jul 29, 2025 06:52 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated May 28, 2025 12:42 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Picture

Track

AKG N60NC Picture

Track

TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
Noise CancellingYes
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeOn-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
Noise CancellingYes
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
MicYes

Our Verdict

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016

AKG N60NC

The Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 are better headphones than the AKG N60NC. The Bose are over-ear and are one of the most comfortable headphones we've tested. They have a more neutral-sounding audio reproduction and are well-built. The Bose isolation performance is better suited for loud environments, and you'll get a few more hours of continuous playback. On the other hand, the AKGs have better wireless range and trap less heat inside your ears after long periods of time. You'll also be able to use the AKG's microphone when wired to PCs and consoles, which the Bose can't do.

0 

Variants

  • QuietComfort 35 (Black)
  • QuietComfort 35 (White)
  • N60NC (Black)

Review

See Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Review
See AKG N60NC Review
0 
0 

Check Price

Black
QuietComfort 35
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
N60NC
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
White
QuietComfort 35
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
N60NC
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
 
Black
N60NC
SEARCH
B&H
 
Black
N60NC
SEARCH
BestBuy.com
 
Black
N60NC
SEARCH
AKG
Read more

Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 
 

0.0
0.0
JOIN NOW  to see main differences

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Design Picture 2  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Design Picture 2 Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Design Picture 2 Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Type  

Locked
Locked

Enclosure  

Locked
Locked

Wireless  

Locked
Locked

Transducer  

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Comfort 
 

N/A
N/A

Comfort Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Comfort Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Comfort Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Weight  

Lock lbs
Lock lbs

Clamping Force 
 

Lock lbs
Lock lbs
Show Text 

Controls 
 

N/A
N/A

Controls Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

OS Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Ease Of Use  

Locked
Locked

Feedback  

Locked
Locked

Call/Music Control  

Locked
Locked

Volume Control  

Locked
Locked

Microphone Control  

Locked
Locked

Channel Mixing 
 

N/A
Locked

Noise Cancelling Control  

Locked
Locked

Talk-Through 
 

Locked
Locked

Additional Controls  

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Breathability 
 

N/A
N/A

Breathability After Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Breathability After Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Breathability After Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Avg.Temp.Difference  

Lock °C
Lock °C
Show Text 

Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Portability Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Portability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Portability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

L  

Lock"
Lock"

W  

Lock"
Lock"

H  

Lock"
Lock"

Volume  

Lock in³
Lock in³

Transmitter Required  

N/A
Locked
Show Text 

Case 
 

N/A
N/A

Case Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Type  

Locked
Locked

L  

Lock"
N/A

W  

Lock"
N/A

H  

Lock"
N/A

Volume  

Lock in³
N/A
Show Text 

Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Show Text 

Stability 
 

N/A
N/A

Stability Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Stability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Stability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Show Text 

Headshots 1  

Angled Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Angled Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Angled Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Side Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Side Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Side Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Headshots 2  

Front Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Front Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Front Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Rear Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Rear Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Rear Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Top  

Top Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Show Text 
Sound

Sound Profile 
 

Frequency Response  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Bass Amount 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Treble Amount 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Frequency Response Consistency 
 

N/A
N/A

Consistency L  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Consistency L Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Consistency L Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Consistency R  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Consistency R Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Consistency R Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Avg. Std. Deviation 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
Show Text 

Raw Frequency Response 
 

Raw FR L  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Raw FR L Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Raw FR L Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Raw FR L  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Raw FR L Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Raw FR L Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Raw FR R  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Raw FR R Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Raw FR R Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Raw FR R  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Raw FR R Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Raw FR R Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Bass Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Bass  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Bass Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Bass Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Bass  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Bass Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Bass Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Std. Err. 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Low-Bass 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Mid-Bass 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

High-Bass 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
Show Text 

Mid Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Mid  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Mid Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Mid Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Mid  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Mid Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Mid Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Std. Err. 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Low-Mid 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Mid-Mid 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

High-Mid 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
Show Text 

Treble Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Treble  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Treble Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Treble Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Treble  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Treble Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Treble Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Std. Err. 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Low-Treble 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Mid-Treble 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

High-Treble 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
Show Text 

Peaks/Dips 
 

N/A
N/A

Peaks/Dips Graph  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Peaks/Dips Graph  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Peaks 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Dips 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Imaging 
 

N/A
N/A

Group Delay  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Group Delay Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Group Delay Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Phase Response  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Phase Response Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Phase Response Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Weighted Group Delay 
 

Lock
Lock

Weighted Amplitude Mismatch 
 

Lock
Lock

Weighted Frequency Mismatch 
 

Lock
Lock

Weighted Phase Mismatch 
 

Lock
Lock
Show Text 

Passive Soundstage 
 

N/A
N/A

PRTF  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 PRTF Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC PRTF Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.) 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

PRTF Size (Avg.) 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

PRTF Distance 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Openness 
 

0.0
0.0

Acoustic Space Excitation 
 

0.0
0.0
Show Text 

Virtual Soundstage 
 

N/A
N/A

Virtual Soundstage  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Virtual Soundstage Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Virtual Soundstage Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Head Modeling 
 

Locked

Speaker Modeling 
 

Locked

Room Ambience 
 

Locked

Head Tracking 
 

Locked

Virtual Surround 
 

Locked

Weighted Harmonic Distortion 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted Harmonic Distortion  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Weighted Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Weighted Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

WHD @ 90 
 

Lock
Lock

WHD @ 100 
 

Lock
Lock

Test Settings 
 

Firmware 
 

Locked

Power 
 

Locked

Connection 
 

Locked

Codec 
 

Locked

EQ 
 

Locked

ANC 
 

Locked

Tip/Pad 
 

Locked

Microphone 
 

Locked
Isolation

Noise Isolation 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise Isolation  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Noise Isolation Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Noise Isolation Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Isolation Audio 
 

JOIN NOW
JOIN NOW

Overall Attenuation 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Noise Cancelling  

Locked
Locked

Bass 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Mid 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Treble 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
Show Text 

Leakage 
 

N/A
N/A

Leakage  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Leakage Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Leakage Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Leakage Audio 
 

JOIN NOW
JOIN NOW

Overall Leakage @ 1ft 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
Show Text 
Microphone

Microphone Style 
 

Integrated 
 

Locked
Locked

In-Line 
 

Locked
Locked

Boom 
 

Locked
Locked

Detachable Boom 
 

N/A
Locked

Mic  

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Recording Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Microphone Frequency Response  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Microphone Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Microphone Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Recorded Speech 
 

JOIN NOW
JOIN NOW

LFE 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

FR Std. Dev. 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

HFE 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Weighted THD 
 

Lock
Lock

Gain 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
Show Text 

Noise Handling 
 

N/A
N/A

SpNR  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 SpNR Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC SpNR Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Speech + Pink Noise  

JOIN NOW
JOIN NOW

Speech + Subway Noise  

JOIN NOW
JOIN NOW

SpNR 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
Show Text 
Active Features

Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

Battery Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Continuous Battery Life 
 

Lock hrs
Lock hrs

Additional Charges 
 

Lock
Lock

Total Battery Life 
 

Lock hrs
Lock hrs

Charge Time 
 

Lock hrs
Lock hrs

Power-Saving Feature 
 

Locked
Locked

Audio While Charging 
 

Locked
Locked

Passive Playback 
 

Locked
Locked

Charging Port  

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

App Support 
 

N/A
N/A

App Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 App Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC App Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

App Name  

Locked
Locked

iOS  

Locked
Locked

Android  

Locked
Locked

macOS  

N/A
Locked

Windows  

N/A
Locked

Equalizer 
 

Locked
Locked

ANC Control 
 

Locked
Locked

Mic Control  

N/A
Locked

Room Effects 
 

Locked
Locked

Playback Control 
 

Locked
Locked

Button Mapping  

N/A
Locked

Surround Sound  

N/A

Surround Support 
 

Locked
Show Text 
Connectivity

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth Version 
 

Locked
Locked

Multi-Device Pairing 
 

Locked
Locked

NFC Pairing 
 

Locked
Locked

Line Of Sight Range 
 

Lock ft
Lock ft

PC Latency (SBC) 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

PC Latency (aptX) 
 

N/A
Lock ms

PC Latency (aptX HD) 
 

N/A

PC Latency (aptX-LL) 
 

N/A
N/A

iOS Latency 
 

Lock ms

Android Latency 
 

Lock ms
Show Text 

Non-Bluetooth Wireless 
 

N/A
N/A

Non-BT Line Of Sight Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Non-BT Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Cable Picture  

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

AKG N60NC Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Analog Audio 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Audio 
 

Locked
Locked

Detachable  

Locked
Locked

Length  

Lock ft
Lock ft

Connection  

Locked
Locked

Wired Latency 
 

Lock ms

Analog/USB Audio Latency 
 

Lock ms
Show Text 

PC / PS4 Compatibility 
 

PC/PS4 Analog 
 

Locked
Locked

PC/PS4 Wired USB 
 

Locked
Locked

PC/PS4 Non-BT Wireless 
 

Locked
Locked

Xbox One Compatibility 
 

Xbox One Analog 
 

Locked
Locked

Xbox One Wired USB 
 

Locked
Locked

Xbox One Non-BT Wireless 
 

Locked
Locked

Base/Dock 
 

N/A
N/A

Type 
 

N/A
Locked

USB Input 
 

N/A
Locked

Line In 
 

N/A
Locked

Line Out 
 

N/A
Locked

Optical Input 
 

N/A
Locked

RCA Input 
 

N/A
Locked

Dock Charging 
 

N/A
Locked

Power Supply 
 

N/A
Locked
Show Text 

Check Price

Black
QuietComfort 35
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
N60NC
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
White
QuietComfort 35
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
N60NC
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
 
Black
N60NC
SEARCH
B&H
 
Black
N60NC
SEARCH
BestBuy.com
 
Black
N60NC
SEARCH
AKG
Back to Top

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016

AKG N60NC

Comments

  1. Comparison
 • Posted 2 years ago

Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 vs AKG N60NC: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Members have direct access to buying advice on our member forum.

See All Headphones Discussions
 Share
0 
PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones
We make money directly from you via Membership (which gives you access to extra features) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work.
We buy our own products, just like you, mostly from the United States. When a product is discontinued or no longer popular, we sell the review units locally. See what products we currently have for sale.
© 2026 9298-5266 Quebec Inc. All Rights Reserved.