Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
87 Overall Score
vs
Beats Studio Pro
Beats
79 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Beats Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | plush cushions | UltraPlush engineered leather |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 33 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 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. | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| 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 | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Beats app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong social proof (83th percentile)83th %ile
Beats Studio Pro
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.160score per dollar
vs
Beats Studio Pro0.288score per dollar
Beats Studio Pro offers 1.8x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Beats Studio Pro
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 87 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
