Soundcore Sleep A30
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Sleep A30
Users generally find these earbuds comfortable and good for sleeping, especially for side sleepers. However, there are significant complaints about the ANC not being strong enough, the product being overcomplicated and expensive, and durability issues with battery life. Some users also experienced ear canal irritation.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleepers
- Good fit and stays in ears
- Blocks street noise
- Good sound quality for size
- Locally stored sounds increase battery life
Cons
- ANC not strong enough for loud snoring
- Overcomplicated and expensive
- Battery life diminishes quickly
- Stopped working after 3 months
- Ear canal irritation
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, praising their exceptional comfort, secure fit, and impressive sound quality with deep bass. The noise cancellation is consistently highlighted as top-notch, and the battery life is considered excellent. While a few users mention a desire for even more bass or minor software tweaks, the overall sentiment is that these earbuds are a significant upgrade and highly recommended.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superior comfort and fit
- Impressive sound quality with deep bass
- Excellent battery life
- Secure fit for workouts
Cons
- Slightly heavier than AirPods Pro
- Desire for more bass
- Minor software improvements needed
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Sleep A30 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 4 x Silicone Eartips, 4 x Foam Eartips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.10 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 4.599999904632568 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Adaptive Snore-Masking System, Ultra-Comfort for Side Sleepers, 45H Playtime+PIQ 3.0 Compact Fast Charger for iPhone 17/16/15/14 Series, Galaxy, Pixel 4/3, iPad (Cable Not Included) | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Sleep A30
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sound (4th percentile)4th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.