QuietComfort vs Voyager Focus 2 Comparison

Compare QuietComfort vs Voyager Focus 2 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Bose QuietComfort
QuietComfort
Editor's pick
Poly Voyager Focus 2
Voyager Focus 2

At a Glance

QuietComfort

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones replaced the QuietComfort 45. They are an around-ear ANC headphone with protein leather cushions and a hard carry case.

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Best For
Travellers on a mid budget
Style
Over-ear (around-ear)
Weight
236 g
ANC
Active noise cancelling
Mics
—
Boom Mic
No
Talk Time
24 h
Connect
Bluetooth
Certified
—
Voyager Focus 2

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a stereo on-ear Bluetooth headset with three levels of hybrid Evolve2 85, six microphones and a boom with Acoustic Fence noise cancelling. You rotate the boom to mute.

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Best For
Loud offices
Style
On-ear stereo headband
Weight
175 g
ANC
Digital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
Mics
6
Boom Mic
Yes (rotate to mute)
Talk Time
25 h
Connect
Bluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Google Meet

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • QuietComfort6.6/10
  • Voyager Focus 28.7/10 Leads

Voice & Mic Clarity

  • QuietComfort4.0/10
  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10 Leads

Comfort & Ergonomics

  • QuietComfort8.9/10
  • Voyager Focus 28.9/10

Connectivity & Range

  • QuietComfort8.0/10
  • Voyager Focus 29.1/10 Leads

Battery & Charging

  • QuietComfort6.5/10
  • Voyager Focus 26.7/10 Leads

Certification & Controls

  • QuietComfort—
  • Voyager Focus 29.6/10

Why QuietComfort Beats Voyager Focus 2 (and Vice Versa)

Why QuietComfort beats Voyager Focus 2

  • Ear Cushions: Protein leather, removable vs Plush ear cushions

Why Voyager Focus 2 beats QuietComfort

  • Better voice & mic clarity: 8.9 vs 4.0 out of 10
  • Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Weight: 175 g vs 236 g
  • Boom Mic: Yes (rotate to mute) vs No
  • Talk Time: 25 h vs 24 h
  • Charging Time: <2 h vs 2.5 h

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
Best ForTravellers on a mid budgetLoud offices
Wearing StyleOver-ear (around-ear)On-ear stereo headband

Design & Build

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
Weight236 g175 g Better
MaterialsMetal, plastic, protein leather—
Ear CushionsProtein leather, removable BetterPlush ear cushions
Colors—Black
HeadbandAdjustableCushioned sling headband
Wearable on Either Ear—Yes (auto L/R)
Dimensions195 x 157 x 80 mm155 x 66 x 183 mm

Audio

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
Driver Size—32 mm
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Wired Listening—Yes (USB audio mode)
Stereo / MonoStereoStereo
Speaker Bandwidth (Calls)—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Hearing Protection—SoundGuard Digital (via Poly Lens)

Noise Cancelling

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
Noise CancellingActive noise cancellingDigital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
Active Noise CancellingYesYes
Transparency ModeYes (Aware Mode)—
ANC Levels—Off, low, high

Microphone

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
Microphones—6
Microphone Setup—Noise-cancelling boom, Acoustic Fence; 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz
Call Noise Reduction—Yes (Acoustic Fence, noise-cancelling boom)
Boom MicNoYes (rotate to mute) Better
Mute Control—Rotate boom to mute, Dynamic Mute Alert
Busylight—On-ear indicator light
Mic Frequency Response—100 Hz - 6.8 kHz
Mute Alert—Yes (Dynamic Mute Alert)

Battery & Charging

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
Talk Time24 h25 h Better
Charging Time2.5 h<2 h Better
Charging Stand—Included (9T9J6AA)
Music Time—24 h
Charging PortUSBUSB-C
Talk Time (ANC On)—16 h
Music Time (ANC Off)—40 h

Connectivity

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable Better
Bluetooth Version—5.1
USB Dongle—BT700 (USB-C)
Multipoint—8 paired
Wireless Range—50 m
Certifications—Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
Low-Latency ModeNot recommended for gaming (Bose)—
Paired Devices—8
Bluetooth Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
USB Audio—Yes (audio over USB)

Controls & App

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
Controls—Call answer/end, mute, volume, ANC, power, pairing; smart sensors
Management SoftwareBose appPoly Lens
Voice AssistantPhone's native assistant via multi-function buttonSiri, Google
Teams / Call Button—Yes (Microsoft Teams button)
Voice Prompts—Yes

In the Box

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
In the Box—Headset, BT700 adapter, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, charging stand, carrying pouch
Warranty—2-year limited
Carry CaseYes (hard carry case)Yes (carrying pouch)

Identifiers

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
Model Number—9T9J6AA

Compatibility

QuietComfortVoyager Focus 2
OS Compatibility—Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Voyager Focus 2, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose QuietComfort for travellers on a mid budget.
  • Choose Voyager Focus 2 for loud offices.

Pros and Cons

QuietComfort

PROS

  • Bose active noise cancelling
  • Lighter than the QC Ultra
  • Hard carry case
  • Protein leather cushions

CONS

  • 24 h battery is below most rivals here
  • Bluetooth version and codecs not listed on the page we checked

Voyager Focus 2

PROS

  • Up to 50 m range (91 m with base)
  • Hybrid ANC with off, low and high
  • Boom with Acoustic Fence, rotate to mute
  • Charging stand included (9T9J6AA)

CONS

  • On-ear fit
  • Bluetooth 5.1 is older than rivals

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Quick Verdict

  • QuietComfort 6.6No outright category lead
  • Voyager Focus 2 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range, Battery & Charging