Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
87 Overall Score
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral
Linsoul
38 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
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
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Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 7★ |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 23 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral 1DD+6BA Hybrid in Ear Monitor, Wired Earbuds, HiFi Studio Recording &Mixing Earphone, Portable Gaming IEMs for Professional Music Engineers Audiophiles (Blue) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00200.330score per dollar
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral0.117score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
