Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Bose
96 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenDots Air
Shokz
65 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Fitness
Calls
Music
Commute
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Shokz OpenDots Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11.800000190734863 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 97.5 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10min=2hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
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
Shokz OpenDots Air
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00100.382score per dollar
vs
Shokz OpenDots Air0.499score per dollar
Shokz OpenDots Air offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
