Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
Bose
78 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
82 out of 100 high confidence 227 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, superb noise cancellation, and rich, clear sound quality. Many users highlight the long battery life and improved build quality over previous generations, though a few report issues with connectivity, a finicky volume control, and popping noises during turbulence. Overall, they are highly recommended for travel, work, and immersive listening, despite some minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Superb noise cancellation
- Rich and clear sound quality
- Long battery life
- Improved build quality
Cons
- Connectivity drops and pairing issues
- Finicky touch volume control
- Popping noises during turbulence
- No PC app for customization
- Short included cables
Comfort 25
Noise cancellation 20
Sound quality 22
Battery life 12
Build quality 10
Connectivity 8
Bang & Olufsen 980
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Bang & Olufsen 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | plush cushions | — |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 80 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 7 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 118 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. | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.25 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 12.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 23 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of battery life | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Cardioid (Unidirectional) |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | Bang & Olufsen App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bang & Olufsen 980
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.