Focal Celestee
Focal
46 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Focal Celestee | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | semi-aniline leather | plush cushions |
| Headband | leather and microfiber | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | electrodynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 35 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 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Focal Celestee
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average connectivity (1th percentile)1th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Focal Celestee0.046score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.229score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
