Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
What Buyers Say
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
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
The Shure AONIC 215 TW2 earphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and secure fit, especially for workouts. Users appreciate the detachable earbuds and long battery life, though some report connectivity issues and a bulky case. A few negative reviews highlight reliability problems with earpieces failing and poor customer service for warranty claims.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Detachable earbuds for longevity
- Long battery life
- Great noise isolation
Cons
- Bulky charging case
- Occasional connectivity issues
- Earpiece reliability problems
- Poor customer service for warranty
- Muddy sound for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | fit kit with a variety of sleeves |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 21 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 18 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | AAC, SBC, aptX |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 15 minutes of charge will get you about 1 hour of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | ShurePlus PLAY |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.