Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Bose
96 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Calls
Travel
Gaming
Music
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | — |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | headband |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | Sony | Headphones Connect App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
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 (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00100.253score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-CH5200.484score per dollar
Sony WH-CH520 offers 1.9x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Sony WH-CH520
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
