Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser RS 255
Sennheiser
44 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Sennheiser RS 255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | plush |
| Headband | Aluminum, Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition | Sennheiser RS 255 TV Headphones - Bluetooth Headphones and Transmitter Bundle - Low Latency Wireless Headphones with Virtual Surround Sound, Speech Clarity and Auracast Technology - 50 h Battery |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Sennheiser RS 255 TV Headphones - Bluetooth Headphones and Transmitter Bundle - Low Latency Wireless Headphones with Virtual Surround Sound, Speech Clarity and Auracast Technology - 50 h Battery | Sen |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 2.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 0.5099999904632568 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 50 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 | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sennheiser RS 255
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.168score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser RS 2550.119score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
