Anker A3874
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
What Buyers Say
Anker A3874
The Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 open-ear earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their comfortable fit, impressive sound quality, and long battery life. Users appreciate the ability to hear ambient sounds while enjoying music, and many find them a great alternative to in-ear or over-ear designs. A few reviewers note that the open-ear design involves some compromises, and one user considers them merely adequate for the price.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear fit
- Impressive sound quality
- Long battery life
- Ability to hear ambient sounds
- Secure fit during activity
Cons
- Compromises of open-ear design
- Adequate for the price according to one user
- Need to consult online manual for full features
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, sweat resistance, and long battery life, though some report issues with build quality, occasional disconnections, and a beeping sound. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to AirPods Pro, especially for home use and workouts.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ
- Sweat resistant
Cons
- Build quality issues (plastic case)
- Occasional disconnections
- Beeping sound reported
- Not waterproof
- Heavier than AirPods Pro
Scores
Specifications
| Anker A3874 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 20 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Anka | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Anker A3874
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Anker A3874 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 35 specs.
