Bose QuietComfort 25
Bose
63 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Commute
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort 25 | Soundcore Life Q20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 4★ |
| Freq Min | — | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones for Apple devices, White(wired, 3.5mm) (Renewed) | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | soundcore App |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | iOS | soundcore app |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 25
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (77th percentile)
- Strong mic (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort 250.422score per dollar
vs
Soundcore Life Q202.261score per dollar
Soundcore Life Q20 offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
