Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120PPK
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
What Buyers Say
Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120PPK
Overall, users are very satisfied with these Panasonic earbuds, praising their excellent sound quality, comfort, and durability for the price. A few negative reviews mention inconsistent quality between batches and a fragile cable, but the majority find them a great value.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Great value for money
- Comfortable for long wear
- Surprisingly deep bass
- Good noise isolation
Cons
- Inconsistent quality between batches
- Fragile thin cable
- Cable length may be short for some setups
- Bass slightly low for some users
- Sound volume lower than some competitors
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, rich sound and comfortable fit. However, a few users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness, one earbud not fitting snugly, and charging problems. Overall, the majority of reviewers are satisfied, praising the premium quality and sound.
Pros
- clear and crisp sound
- comfortable fit
- premium build quality
- effective noise reduction
- good call quality
Cons
- noise cancelling not effective
- right earbud fit issue
- charging problems
- sudden loud noise pops
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120PPK | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Panasonic ErgoFit Wired Earbuds, 3.5mm Jack Wired Headphones with Dynamic Crystal-Clear Sound and Ultra Soft Ergonomic Custom-Fit Earpieces (S/M/L), for Phones and Laptops, RP-HJE120-K (Black) | 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 | — | 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
Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120PPK
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (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
Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120PPK offers 8.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.
