Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
SonoFlow HQ51
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
The Bose QuietComfort headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users praise the long battery life, premium build, and seamless connectivity, though a few note that noise cancellation could be slightly better compared to competitors like AirPods Pro. Overall, they are highly recommended for daily use, travel, and extended listening sessions.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Very comfortable for long use
- Long battery life (24 hours)
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Noise cancellation not as strong as AirPods Pro
- Charging takes a while
- Cannot achieve complete sound block
- Some connectivity issues with older devices
SonoFlow HQ51
The 1MORE SonoFlow Pro headphones are widely praised for their excellent value, offering strong noise cancellation, good sound quality, and impressive battery life at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the comfortable fit and lightweight design, though some note that the ear cushions can cause discomfort during extended wear and the buttons feel a bit cheap. Overall, they are considered a top choice under $100, outperforming many competitors in their price range.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good sound quality with LDAC support
- Impressive battery life (up to 100 hours)
- Comfortable and lightweight design
Cons
- Ear cushions uncomfortable after long use
- Buttons feel cheap and clicky
- Cannot listen while charging
- Transparency mode has occlusion effect
- ANC not as strong as premium models
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 | SonoFlow HQ51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | protein leather |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 127.80000305175781 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Black | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | QuietMax dual-feed |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 0.30000001192092896 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 2.5 Hours | 5-minute charge gives you an extra 10 hours |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX0 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
SonoFlow HQ51
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
SonoFlow HQ51 offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
