Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0040
Bose
64 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
100 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Calls
Music
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Gaming
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0040 | Technics EAH-AZ100-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) - Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Mic, Immersive Audio, USB-C Charging, Up to 6 Hours Battery, IPX4 Rating, Desert Gold - Limited Edition | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | None | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0040
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00400.170score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-AZ100-K0.294score per dollar
Technics EAH-AZ100-K offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.
