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HiFiMAN Sundara vs Bose QuietComfort 45

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

HIGHER SCORE
HiFiMAN Sundara
8.6
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
Bose QuietComfort 45
7.8
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

8.6/10
SCORE
7.8/10
37Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
94dB
SENSITIVITY
102dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The HiFiMAN Sundara scores 8.6/10 with 37Ω impedance and 94dB sensitivity. At 37Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Bose QuietComfort 45 scores 7.8/10 with 32Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the HiFiMAN Sundara 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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