Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
Bose
91 Overall Score
vs
Poly EncorePro 530
Poly
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
82 out of 100 high confidence 64 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users praise the immersive audio and long battery life, though some note issues with connectivity, touch controls, and comfort compared to previous models. A few mention the high price and occasional quality control problems, but overall, most consider them a worthwhile investment.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort for long wear
- Rich, immersive sound quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek, lightweight design
Cons
- High price point
- Connectivity issues
- Touch controls sometimes unresponsive
- Comfort less than previous models
- Battery drain in standby
Noise cancellation 20
Comfort 18
Sound quality 17
Battery life 12
Connectivity 5
Touch controls 4
Poly EncorePro 530
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Poly EncorePro 530 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | Foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 16 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 75 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. | Poly EncorePro HW530 Quick Disconnect Headset - Mono - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - On-ear - Monaural - Ear-cup - 2.92 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noise Cancelling Microphone - Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.5099999904632568 m | 0.8899999856948853 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX0 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Poly EncorePro 530
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)0.207score per dollar
vs
Poly EncorePro 5300.331score per dollar
Poly EncorePro 530 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 43 specs.
