Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Soundcore P30i
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
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
Soundcore P30i
The Soundcore P30i earbuds are widely praised for their excellent value, offering good sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the long battery life, comfortable fit, and convenient features like the phone stand case. However, some users experienced package damage during shipping and one noted a wind noise issue during calls. Overall, the sentiment is very positive, with most reviewers highly recommending the product.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
- Strong bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
Cons
- Package damage during shipping
- Wind noise during calls
- Some delay in videos
- Bass may be too strong for some
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Soundcore P30i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 113 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
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
Soundcore P30i
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P30i offers 8.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
