Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Logitech H390 Comparison

Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen)

The mic array focuses on keeping your voice steady rather than boosting it, and there's no boom. Calling from a busy kitchen, I'd expect the far end to find it clear enough. A boom headset like the Poly Voyager Focus 2 is still the call specialist. Bose prioritises a steady level over aggressive noise stripping, so your voice doesn't pump up and down as the room changes.

Logitech H390

A bi-directional noise-cancelling boom covers 100 Hz to 10 kHz, and it rotates to either side. However, from a moderately noisy room, I'd expect listeners to find it clear enough, better than most headphones without a boom. Rotating the boom to either side helps left- and right-handed users on shared units.

Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen)

At 264 g with removable protein-leather cushions and a moderate clamp, the QC Ultra is built for long stretches. I'd expect a long session of continuous wear before a break helps. That's comfortably longer than the much heavier AirPods Max 2. Removable protein-leather cushions are easy to replace when they wear, and the clamp is moderate rather than studio-tight.

Logitech H390

At 197 g, with padded swivel cushions and an adjustable band, it's comfortable for the price. After a long session, I'd expect the cushions to feel warm. That's fine for students and occasional callers. The adjustable padded band suits shared classrooms where head sizes vary. At 197 g it isn't featherlight, yet for three-hour seminar blocks it's adequate before the pads feel sticky.

Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen)

Bluetooth 5.4 reaches about 9 m, and you can also go wired over USB-C or the bundled 3.5 mm lead. On/off-head detection pauses playback automatically. It isn't certified for Teams or Zoom, so on a work PC the USB-C path is the dependable one. Our guide on joining a Zoom meeting safely includes the device checks I'd run before a call.

Logitech H390

It comes in USB-A or USB-C, with inline volume and mute. It's plug-and-play on Windows, macOS and Chromebooks. There's no certification, but every major platform treats it as a standard USB headset. For students joining online lessons, our guide on virtual meetings for students is a good next read.

Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen)

Bose rates 30 hours with a 3-hour charge, and a 15-minute top-up adds up to 3 hours with ANC on. With ANC running and frequent calls, I'd expect a long runtime per charge, close to the Sony XM6's rating. A three-hour full charge is average for the class, and the 15-minute top-up that adds up to three hours with ANC on covers most forgotten-overnight cases.

Logitech H390

It's wired, so there's no battery, and the 1.9 m cable gives plenty of slack. For classrooms and shared desks, that avoids flat-battery surprises. A 1.9 m cable reaches from a floor PC to a standing desk without an extension. The trade-off is cable tangle in a backpack; for travel, a wireless Zone Vibe 100 makes more sense.

Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen)

The QC Ultra (2nd Gen) is not listed with Microsoft Teams or Zoom headset certification. There is no busy light. On-headset controls are listed as Power/Bluetooth button, multi-function button, capacitive volume/shortcut strip. When I help someone get ready for a first call, I point them to the mute control before anything else.

Logitech H390

The H390 is not listed with Microsoft Teams or Zoom headset certification. Mute is listed as Inline mic mute. A mute alert or indicator is included, so you can tell when you are muted. On-headset controls are listed as Inline volume +/-, mic mute. I'd look for a physical mute I can find without thinking, especially in an open office.