Sony MDR7506
Sony
20 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Sony MDR7506 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 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 | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR7506
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.