Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
90 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser CX Plus
Sennheiser
81 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Music
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Sennheiser CX Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 7 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 114 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 114 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | single mic ANC per earbud |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 55 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
Sennheiser CX Plus
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81th percentile)81th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.359score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser CX Plus0.451score per dollar
Sennheiser CX Plus offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
