Panasonic RZ-S500W
Panasonic
66 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Bose
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Calls
Music
Fitness
Commute
Specifications
| Panasonic RZ-S500W | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.02 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | dual hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes for 70 minutes playback | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19.5 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Panasonic Audio Connect App | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic RZ-S500W
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.