KZ Taurus
KZ
51 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Calls
Travel
Gaming
Music
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| KZ Taurus | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | KZ Taurus in Ear Monitor Headphones, Horizontal 2DD Gaming Earbuds Wired IEM in Ear Headphones, Noise Cancelling Ear Buds Sound Localization in-Ears for Singers Musicians Audiophiles | 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 | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 18 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
KZ Taurus
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
KZ Taurus1.431score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00200.369score per dollar
KZ Taurus offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
