JVC Gumy HAF160B
JVC
23 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Bose
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JVC Gumy HAF160B
No customer feedback yet
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, rich sound and comfortable fit. However, a few users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness, one earbud not fitting snugly, and charging problems. Overall, the majority of reviewers are satisfied, praising the premium quality and sound.
Pros
- clear and crisp sound
- comfortable fit
- premium build quality
- effective noise reduction
- good call quality
Cons
- noise cancelling not effective
- right earbud fit issue
- charging problems
- sudden loud noise pops
Sound quality 6
Comfort 3
Noise cancelling 3
Build quality 2
Fit 1
Charging 1
Scores
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Specifications
| JVC Gumy HAF160B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JVC HA-F160-B-K Earbud Gumy Headphone, Black | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 18 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JVC Gumy HAF160B
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
JVC Gumy HAF160B2.218score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00500.348score per dollar
JVC Gumy HAF160B offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
