Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
88 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9
Audio-Technica
57 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Calls
Music
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 4 diameter sizes, 3 stem lengths |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | high-resolution |
| Driver Size | — | 5.800000190734863 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 Wireless Earbuds, Premium Listening Experience with Bluetooth Wireless, Noise-Cancellation, High-Resolution Drivers with Innovative Acoustic Technology |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 18.5 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose Music | A-T connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00200.368score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX90.216score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 35 specs.
