Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
Bose
85 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
68 out of 100 high confidence 241 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones receive largely positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality, especially for travel and long listening sessions. However, a significant number of users report issues with connectivity, power management, and occasional build quality problems, which temper overall satisfaction. While many consider them a worthwhile premium purchase, others find the price hard to justify given these recurring technical flaws.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Great sound quality
- Good battery life
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Frequent connectivity issues
- Power button problems
- Microphone quality is poor
- Not ideal for gaming
- Expensive for the value
Noise cancellation 25
Comfort 20
Sound quality 18
Connectivity issues 12
Battery life 8
Build quality 7
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | Aluminum, Plastic | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | 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. | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.5099999904632568 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-01000.309score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.636score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
