Dan Clark Audio Noire X NOIRE ST001
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
What Buyers Say
Dan Clark Audio Noire X NOIRE ST001
The Dan Clark Audio Noire X headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build. Users praise the clarity, detail, and dynamic sound, often comparing them favorably to other high-end models. However, they note the headphones require a powerful amplifier to reach their full potential, and some find the upper treble slightly sharp. The high price is acknowledged but considered justified by the performance.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Excellent build quality
- Impressive soundstage for closed-back
- High-quality included cables and case
Cons
- Requires powerful amplifier
- Upper treble can be sharp
- High price point
- Heavy weight (385g)
- Ear pads are glued on
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Scores
Specifications
| Dan Clark Audio Noire X NOIRE ST001 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 13 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Dan Clark Audio Noire X NOIRE ST001
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 offers 14.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
