Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva
The Kiwi Ears Altruva open-back headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and value. Users praise the clear, V-shaped sound profile with good bass and soundstage, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. However, a few verified reviews note design issues like earcups falling off, shallow cable jacks, and a resonant metal headband, which prevent a perfect score for some.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Great value for money
- Comfortable velour ear pads
- Clear V-shaped sound profile
- Good bass response
Cons
- Earcups fall off easily
- Shallow cable jacks
- Resonant metal headband
- High bass for shooters
- Tight clamp force
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | Leather |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva Over Ear Headphone, Hi-Fi 50mm Dynamic Driver Monitoring Headphones, Wired Gaming Headset, Open-Back Stereo Headphones for Studio Engineer Audiophile Gaming (BlackGrey) |
| Surround | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 2.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.30000001192092896 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
