Sennheiser IE 500432
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser IE 500432
The Sennheiser IE 4 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality, which many users find exceptional for the price, with natural mids and detailed highs. However, a minority report issues like a ticking sound in one earbud and a bulky connector that doesn't fit some phone cases. Overall, they are praised for durability, isolation, and suitability for stage monitoring and commuting.
Pros
- Natural midrange and vocals
- Excellent isolation for commuting
- Durable build quality
- Great value for money
- Detailed highs after break-in
Cons
- Ticking sound in left earbud
- Bulky connector doesn't fit some cases
- Bass can be heavy for some
- Basic packaging
- Ear cups may fall off when pulled
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, rich sound and comfortable fit. However, a few users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness, one earbud not fitting snugly, and charging problems. Overall, the majority of reviewers are satisfied, praising the premium quality and sound.
Pros
- clear and crisp sound
- comfortable fit
- premium build quality
- effective noise reduction
- good call quality
Cons
- noise cancelling not effective
- right earbud fit issue
- charging problems
- sudden loud noise pops
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser IE 500432 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | three different sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 18 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser IE 500432
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 35 specs.
