Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
Bose
82 Overall Score
vs
Creative Aurvana Ace EF1150
Creative
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Reviewers note that the earbuds perform as well as or better than competitors like AirPods Pro, especially after a firmware update that resolved earlier issues. While the charging case is considered cheap and oversized, the overall value at $149 is highly regarded. Minor drawbacks include occasional connectivity hiccups and the need for proper fit to activate sensors.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with silicone tips
- Great sound quality with clear mids and highs
- Good value for money at $149
- Effective voice command feature
Cons
- Cheap-feeling charging case
- Oversized charging case
- Occasional connectivity issues
- Requires proper fit for sensor activation
- Foam tips may not seal well
Noise cancellation 5
Sound quality 4
Comfort 4
Build quality case 2
Value for money 3
Connectivity 2
Creative Aurvana Ace EF1150
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100 | Creative Aurvana Ace EF1150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.07 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | MEMS |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation and Mic, USB-C Charging, IPX4 Rating, Up to 8.5 Hours of Playtime, Black | aptX Adaptive, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adjustable | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 3 Hours | 5 minutes charging delivers a full hour of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 29.5 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose QCE | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Creative Aurvana Ace EF1150
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
