Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
95 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
Sony WF-1000XM5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play |
| 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 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Sony WF-1000XM5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
