Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
88 Overall Score
vs
Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid AUSHB101-Black
Ausounds
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
78 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, sweat resistance, and long battery life, though some report issues with build quality, occasional disconnections, and a beeping sound. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to AirPods Pro, especially for home use and workouts.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ
- Sweat resistant
Cons
- Build quality issues (plastic case)
- Occasional disconnections
- Beeping sound reported
- Not waterproof
- Heavier than AirPods Pro
Noise cancellation 8
Sound quality 10
Comfort and fit 8
Build quality 2
Battery life 4
Connectivity issues 2
Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid AUSHB101-Black
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid AUSHB101-Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | L, M, S |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 9.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 9★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type-C (Charging Case) |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8.600000381469727 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 15min=3hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 25 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 | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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
Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid AUSHB101-Black
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
