Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Bose
85 Overall Score
vs
Sony WIC100/W
Sony
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, rich sound and comfortable fit. However, a few users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness, one earbud not fitting snugly, and charging problems. Overall, the majority of reviewers are satisfied, praising the premium quality and sound.
Pros
- clear and crisp sound
- comfortable fit
- premium build quality
- effective noise reduction
- good call quality
Cons
- noise cancelling not effective
- right earbud fit issue
- charging problems
- sudden loud noise pops
Sound quality 6
Comfort 3
Noise cancelling 3
Build quality 2
Fit 1
Charging 1
Sony WIC100/W
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | Sony WIC100/W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 3 sizes |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 9 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 35 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, White |
| 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★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 25 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| 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 | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony WIC100/W
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
No current pricing available
Sony WIC100/W
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
