Sensors

Wear/ear-detection sensors reliably pause playback when you take the headphones off and resume quickly when you put them back on, improving daily convenience.

In-ear detection and related sensors are generally accurate and convenient, reliably pausing and resuming playback when buds are removed or inserted. Multiple reviews describe sensor behavior as polished and dependable day to day.

A robust sensor and microphone array enables reliable auto-wear detection, adaptive audio behaviors, Conversation Awareness, and other context-aware features. Ongoing software updates also leverage these sensors for hearing tests and hearing aid/hearing protection capabilities.

Sensors enable auto pause/resume when removing the headphones and other smart behaviors like Speak-to-Chat and auto power-off to save battery. Reviews generally find wear detection reliable, but some report Speak-to-Chat can trigger too easily from small noises or unintended speech.

In-ear sensors support auto play/pause and can be configured in the app. Reviews that mention them report reliable behavior and useful customization.

Dock interactions enable convenience behaviors like automatic power on/off when picking up or placing the headset on the charging stand.

Sensors enable auto pause/resume when removing an earbud and can support head-gesture call controls; gesture reliability varies but the core wear detection is convenient.

Wear detection is commonly described as reliable for auto pause and resume. Some smart ambient or voice-detection behaviors can be sensitive depending on settings, but core sensor functionality is generally strong.

Wear sensors and head detection are highlighted for auto pause and resume, and several reviews also mention sleep or auto-off behaviors that help conserve battery when the headphones are not actively in use.

Wear-detection sensors are present (auto pause when removing a bud), though at least one review noted the feature may not be enabled by default. When enabled, it generally works as expected and adds convenience.

The H9 II uses Sony’s WH-1000X-derived ANC sensor approach, which underpins its strong attenuation of both low rumble and typical office chatter.

Wear detection is supported for auto-pause/auto-resume, and reviewers generally find it convenient and reliable for daily use. Behavior can be adjusted in the app, though some descriptions suggest sensing hardware is concentrated on the right earcup.

Sensor features include wear-detect and a heart-rate monitor that is often close to smartwatch readings, but accuracy and continuity depend on fit and supported apps.

Wear detection and related sensors (auto play/pause) are commonly included and work as expected in reviews; the feature is typically configurable in the app.

Wear detection with automatic play/pause is supported, and reviewers note it can be toggled in the app. This adds convenience during everyday listening and commuting.

Wear detection sensors can automatically pause and resume playback when you take the headphones off and put them back on; this reduces missed audio and saves battery in day-to-day use; it is described as a standard but genuinely convenient feature.

Wear-detect sensors are noted as adjustable, with options to change sensitivity or disable wear detection entirely. This supports better usability for users who dislike auto-pause behavior or experience false triggers. Overall, sensor controls are practical and flexible.

On-ear detection and internal sensors support auto-pause and resume and Adaptive EQ behavior, contributing to the AirPods-like seamless experience; some of these sensor-driven features may be limited or unavailable on non-Apple devices.

On-head wear detection is available for auto pause/resume; some note it must be enabled in settings but works well once turned on.

Wear-detection features like Smart Pause and Auto On/Off add convenience by pausing playback and powering down when the headset is removed or set aside, and standby timing can be adjusted. Reliability varies: some reviewers report inconsistent auto shutoff behavior and choose to disable or tweak it.

Wear detection can auto-pause/play, but multiple reviews describe occasional missed triggers, delays or odd resume behavior, so some users disable it; firmware updates can improve reliability.

Unlike many modern ANC headphones, the QuietComfort do not include wear detection sensors, so music will not automatically pause or resume when you take them off or put them back on, leaving out a convenience feature some travelers expect.

Wear-detection sensors are not included, so features like auto-pause when removing the headphones are missing. Reviewers flag this as a notable omission versus many mainstream wireless flagships.

The lack of ear-detection sensors means music does not automatically pause or resume when the headphones are removed or put back on, leaving out a convenience feature that has become standard on many similarly priced noise-canceling headphones.

Wear-detection sensors/auto-pause are notably absent, meaning you must manually pause audio and some users report playback continuing when docked.