Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
90 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica LS ATH-LS400iS
Audio-Technica
25 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Calls
Music
Gaming
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Audio-Technica LS ATH-LS400iS | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | balanced armature |
| Drivers | 1 | 4★ |
| Freq Min | — | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Yes |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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
Audio-Technica LS ATH-LS400iS
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.359score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica LS ATH-LS400iS0.025score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen offers 14.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.
