Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
88 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
Sennheiser
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
78 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
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
Noise cancellation 8
Sound quality 10
Comfort and fit 8
Build quality 2
Battery life 4
Connectivity issues 2
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 7 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | fast charging for a quick top-up |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
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
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00200.231score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 50.147score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 35 specs.
