Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, sweat resistance, and long battery life, though some report issues with build quality, occasional disconnections, and a beeping sound. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to AirPods Pro, especially for home use and workouts.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ
- Sweat resistant
Cons
- Build quality issues (plastic case)
- Occasional disconnections
- Beeping sound reported
- Not waterproof
- Heavier than AirPods Pro
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro earbuds receive strong praise for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users highlight the crisp highs and deep bass, along with a comfortable design suitable for long wear. Improvements over the previous model include better call clarity and ANC. However, some users note that the microphone performance during calls is only decent, and occasional connectivity issues may arise after extended use.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Improved call clarity over previous model
Cons
- Microphone only decent for calls
- Occasional connectivity issues after 3-4 hours
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 14 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 15.300000190734863 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | Bluetooth |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 5 Mins = 4H |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 56 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Virtual Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
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
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 1 of 39 specs.
