Sennheiser IE 900
Sennheiser
40 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Bose
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser IE 900
88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Sennheiser IE 900 is praised for its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and lightweight design, making it ideal for long listening sessions without ear fatigue. Users highlight its superior soundstage and suitability for classical music, though some report QC issues like cable cutouts. Overall, it is considered a worthy investment for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Lightweight and comfortable
- No ear fatigue
- Superior soundstage
- Great for classical music
Cons
- QC issues with cable cutouts
Sound quality 5
Comfort 3
Build quality 1
Value for money 2
Soundstage 2
Ear fatigue 1
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser IE 900 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 7 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 48 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser IE 900 Audiophile In-Ear Monitors - TrueResponse Transducers with X3R technology for Balanced Sound, Detachable Cable with Flexible Ear Hooks, Includes Balanced Cables | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 18 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser IE 900
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser IE 9000.002score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00500.042score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 offers 21.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
