Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP
Sony
55 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Bose
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Calls
Music
Fitness
Commute
Specifications
| Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded Tips | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-EX15AP EX Monitor Headphones, 16 Ohms, 8-22000Hz Frequency Response, Stereo Mini Plug, Black | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 18 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | SmartKey | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP4.587score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00100.382score per dollar
Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP offers 12.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
