Sennheiser IE 100 Pro 509171
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser IE 100 Pro 509171
The Sennheiser IE 100 Pro earphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and value for money, especially in the entry-level pro audio segment. However, several users report issues with the proprietary connector, awkward button placement, and one case of left earbud failure. The included Bluetooth adapter is seen as a convenient bonus but degrades audio quality noticeably compared to wired use.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable and lightweight fit
- Good value for money
- Excellent noise isolation
- Wired and wireless options included
Cons
- Proprietary connector limits cable options
- Awkward button placement
- Left earbud failure reported
- Bluetooth adapter reduces sound quality
- No battery level indicator
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, rich sound and comfortable fit. However, a few users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness, one earbud not fitting snugly, and charging problems. Overall, the majority of reviewers are satisfied, praising the premium quality and sound.
Pros
- clear and crisp sound
- comfortable fit
- premium build quality
- effective noise reduction
- good call quality
Cons
- noise cancelling not effective
- right earbud fit issue
- charging problems
- sudden loud noise pops
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser IE 100 Pro 509171 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 4 earpiece adapters | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 18 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser Pro Audio IE 100 Pro Wireless In-Ear Monitor, Black | 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 | 10 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★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser IE 100 Pro 509171
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.
