Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, sweat resistance, and long battery life, though some report issues with build quality, occasional disconnections, and a beeping sound. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to AirPods Pro, especially for home use and workouts.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ
- Sweat resistant
Cons
- Build quality issues (plastic case)
- Occasional disconnections
- Beeping sound reported
- Not waterproof
- Heavier than AirPods Pro
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
Users generally find these earbuds comfortable and good for sleeping, especially for side sleepers. However, there are significant complaints about the ANC not being strong enough, the product being overcomplicated and expensive, and durability issues with battery life. Some users also experienced ear canal irritation.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleepers
- Good fit and stays in ears
- Blocks street noise
- Good sound quality for size
- Locally stored sounds increase battery life
Cons
- ANC not strong enough for loud snoring
- Overcomplicated and expensive
- Battery life diminishes quickly
- Stopped working after 3 months
- Ear canal irritation
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 4 x Silicone Eartips, 4 x Foam Eartips |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 4.599999904632568 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | Adaptive Snore-Masking System, Ultra-Comfort for Side Sleepers, 45H Playtime+PIQ 3.0 Compact Fast Charger for iPhone 17/16/15/14 Series, Galaxy, Pixel 4/3, iPad (Cable Not Included) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sound (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
