Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC
Polycom
51 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | plush ear cushions | Protein Leather |
| Headband | headband with a cushioned sling | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 7 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX HD, SBC | 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 | digital hybrid | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Poly Lens | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC0.374score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.285score per dollar
Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
