Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
88 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic RZ-S500W
Panasonic
66 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Calls
Music
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Panasonic RZ-S500W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | dual hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 6.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 15 minutes for 70 minutes playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 19.5 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose Music | Panasonic Audio Connect App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | 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
Panasonic RZ-S500W
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
No current pricing available
Panasonic RZ-S500W
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
