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Bose QC35 II vs Moondrop Kato

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Bose QC35 II
7.5
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Moondrop Kato
8.5
/ 10
IEMHigh end

Specs comparison

7.5/10
SCORE
8.5/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
100dB
SENSITIVITY
112dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Bose QC35 II scores 7.5/10 with 32Ω impedance and 100dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Moondrop Kato scores 8.5/10 with 32Ω impedance and 112dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Moondrop Kato scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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