Headphones
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Quick verdict
This matchup is too close to call from the available scored specs.
Buy Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones if
Buy Beats Solo Buds if
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Better endurance for heavy daily use.
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Evidence
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | Beats Solo Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | 2023 | — |
| In the Box Verified in the box for this exact product variant. | — | Beats Solo Buds earbuds, carrying case, ear tips in XS/S/M/L, warranty card |
| Type Verified type for this exact product variant. | Wireless noise-cancelling headphones | True wireless earbuds |
| Manufacturer SKU Verified manufacturer sku for this exact product variant. | QCUH-HEADPHONEARN | MUVW3 |
| Regional Model Verified regional model for this exact product variant. | — | UK Matt Black |
| Wear Style Verified wear style for this exact product variant. | Over-ear | In-ear |
| Fit & Design | ||
| Earbud Height Verified earbud height for this exact product variant. | — | 19 mm |
| Earbud Width Verified earbud width for this exact product variant. | — | 18.50 mm |
| Earbud Depth Verified earbud depth for this exact product variant. | — | 20.50 mm |
| Earbud Weight Verified earbud weight for this exact product variant. | — | 5.70 g |
| Case Height Verified case height for this exact product variant. | — | 24 mm |
| Case Width Verified case width for this exact product variant. | — | 35 mm |
| Case Depth Verified case depth for this exact product variant. | — | 66 mm |
| Case Weight Verified case weight for this exact product variant. | — | 22 g |
| Headphone Weight Verified headphone weight for this exact product variant. | 254 g | — |
| Ear Tip Sizes Verified ear tip sizes for this exact product variant. | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Replaceable Earpads Verified replaceable earpads for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Audio Hardware | ||
| Published Frequency Response Verified published frequency response for this exact product variant. | Warm and consumer-friendly | — |
| Driver Type Verified driver type for this exact product variant. | — | Dual-layer driver |
| Codecs & Hi-Res Audio | ||
| Published Codec Support Verified published codec support for this exact product variant. | SBC,AAC,aptX Adaptive | — |
| Noise Control & Spatial Audio | ||
| Noise Cancelling Verified noise cancelling for this exact product variant. | Adjustable active noise cancelling with ActiveSense | Passive noise isolation |
| Active Noise Cancellation Verified active noise cancellation for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Adaptive ANC Verified adaptive anc for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Ambient / Transparency Mode Verified ambient / transparency mode for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Head Tracking Verified head tracking for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Custom Equalizer Verified custom equalizer for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Equalizer Bands Verified equalizer bands for this exact product variant. | 3 | — |
| Microphones & Calls | ||
| Published Microphone System Verified published microphone system for this exact product variant. | Built-in eight-microphone system with echo reduction | Leading-edge microphones with noise-learning algorithm |
| Microphone Count Verified microphone count for this exact product variant. | 8 | 2 |
| Call Noise Reduction Verified call noise reduction for this exact product variant. | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Connection Type Verified connection type for this exact product variant. | Bluetooth and analogue audio cable | Wireless |
| Multipoint Verified multipoint for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth Class Verified bluetooth class for this exact product variant. | — | Class 1 |
| Apple One-Tap Pairing Verified apple one-tap pairing for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Claimed Wireless Range Verified claimed wireless range for this exact product variant. | 9 m | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Published Battery Life Verified published battery life for this exact product variant. |
Up to 24 hours with Immersive Audio off; up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio on
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Up to 18 hours
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| Music Runtime, ANC On Verified music runtime, anc on for this exact product variant. | 24 hours | — |
| Music Runtime, ANC Off Verified music runtime, anc off for this exact product variant. | — | 18 hours |
| Charging Time Verified charging time for this exact product variant. | 3 hours | — |
| Quick-Charge Time Verified quick-charge time for this exact product variant. | 15 min | 5 min |
| Quick-Charge Playback Verified quick-charge playback for this exact product variant. | 3 hours | 1 hours |
| Charging Connector Verified charging connector for this exact product variant. | USB-C | USB-C |
| Sensors & Controls | ||
| Control Types Verified control types for this exact product variant. | — | Single multifunction button per side |
| Platform & Software | ||
| Find-My Support Verified find-my support for this exact product variant. | — | Apple Find My, Google Find My Device |
| Google Find My Device Verified google find my device for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Apple Find My Verified apple find my for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Voice Command Verified voice command for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Device Compatibility Verified device compatibility for this exact product variant. | — | iOS, Android |
| Independent Measurements | ||
| OPRA EQ Profiles Verified opra eq profiles for this exact product variant. | — | 1 |
| OPRA Measurement Sources Verified opra measurement sources for this exact product variant. | — | Measured by Rtings |
| Identity | ||
| Model Number Verified model number for this exact product variant. | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | Beats Solo Buds |
| Design | ||
| Colors The product's listed colors specification or capability. | Black, White Smoke, Lunar Blue | — |
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. | 0.560 lb (approximately 254 g) | — |
| Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. | 7.7 in H × 5.5 in W × 2.0 in D | — |
| Water Resistance The product's listed water resistance specification or capability. | IPX4 | — |
| Airframe | ||
| Foldable Verified foldable for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Power | ||
| Charging Wired The product's listed charging wired specification or capability. | USB-C | USB-C |
| Pricing | ||
| Price The product's listed price specification or capability. | 449.95 | — |
| Audio & Media | ||
| Speaker Configuration Verified speaker configuration for this exact product variant. | — | Fully custom acoustic architecture |
| Spatial Audio Verified spatial audio for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & Ports | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles Verified bluetooth profiles for this exact product variant. | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, Bluetooth Low Energy | — |
| Controls & Smart Features | ||
| Physical Buttons Verified physical buttons for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Companion App Verified companion app for this exact product variant. | Bose app | Beats app |
| Firmware Updates Verified firmware updates for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Controller & Software | ||
| App Platforms Verified app platforms for this exact product variant. | — | Android |
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