Apple S81
Apple
48 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Bose
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple S81
No customer feedback yet
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
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
Noise cancellation 6
Comfort and fit 6
Sound quality 6
Battery life 4
Design and aesthetics 4
Call quality 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple S81 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 14.199999809265137 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | iPhone 17 Ear Buds Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.4 for iPhone 17 Pro/17 Pro Max/Air 16e 16 15Pro Max/Pro/Plus, Bluetooth Headphones in Ear Earphones 48H Bluetooth Earbuds for Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 4 hrs | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1.5 hours playback | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Apple S81
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong anc (75th percentile)
- Strong mic (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.