Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0200
Bose
63 Overall Score
vs
Nothing B170
Nothing
78 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0200 | Nothing B170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | plush cushions | memory foam |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 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, White | AAC, SBC, LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Real Time Adaptive ANC |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of battery life | 5 min charge for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP52 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0200
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
Nothing B170
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-02000.176score per dollar
vs
Nothing B1700.391score per dollar
Nothing B170 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing B170
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
