Audio-Technica R-Series ATH-R30x
Audio-Technica
57 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica R-Series ATH-R30x | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | velour | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 25 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-R30x Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand, Black | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 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 Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica R-Series ATH-R30x
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Audio-Technica R-Series ATH-R30x0.574score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.282score per dollar
Audio-Technica R-Series ATH-R30x offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
