aune AR5000
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
What Buyers Say
aune AR5000
The Aune AR5000 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, detailed sound, and impressive imaging and soundstage, especially for gaming. Users note they are a worthy upgrade from the Sennheiser HD6xx, with better bass and spatial accuracy, though some find the clamp force too light and the build slightly less robust. A few mention that a balanced cable or DAC/amp can further enhance performance, and one reviewer felt the hype slightly exceeded reality for the price.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Detailed and balanced sound
- Excellent imaging and soundstage
- Great for gaming
- Good bass response
Cons
- Light clamp force may cause shifting
- Build feels less robust
- Requires careful positioning on head
- Stock cable is only okay
- May need DAC/amp for full potential
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users praise the immersive audio and long battery life, though some note issues with connectivity, touch controls, and comfort compared to previous models. A few mention the high price and occasional quality control problems, but overall, most consider them a worthwhile investment.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort for long wear
- Rich, immersive sound quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek, lightweight design
Cons
- High price point
- Connectivity issues
- Touch controls sometimes unresponsive
- Comfort less than previous models
- Battery drain in standby
Scores
Specifications
| aune AR5000 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | breathable acoustic slow-rebound sponge | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 75 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Aune AR5000 Full-Size Open-Back Headphones with MLD Driver, Dynamic Driver, Detachable Cable, Over-Ear HiFi Hi-Res Audiophile Headphones for HiFi System, Home Audio, DAP | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
aune AR5000
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100) offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
