Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
77 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
Audio-Technica
21 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Audio-Technica ATH-M30x | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.79 kg |
| Ear Cushion | plush cushions | — |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 47 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 0.5099999904632568 m | 3.049999952316284 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.