Monoprice Monolith 116050
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
What Buyers Say
Monoprice Monolith 116050
The Monolith M1060 planar magnetic headphones deliver a rich, full sound with excellent bass and clear mids, though the treble can be recessed and the soundstage depth is shallow. Build quality is generally solid with metal and wood construction, but several users report issues with the headband, ear pads, and connectivity, and customer support responsiveness has been inconsistent. They are heavy and require a good amplifier, but for modders and those seeking a non-fatiguing sound, they offer great value.
Pros
- Rich and full sound
- Excellent bass and clear mids
- Solid metal and wood build
- Great for poorly recorded music
- Non-fatiguing sound signature
Cons
- Recessed treble
- Shallow soundstage depth
- Heavy and bulky design
- Headband and pad issues
- Inconsistent customer support
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
| Monoprice Monolith 116050 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Ear Cushion | faux leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | padded | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 50 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Monoprice Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional | 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 | Monoprice Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional | Monoprice | 116050 | 116050 | Headphones | Bla | 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 | — | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 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
Monoprice Monolith 116050
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th 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
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.