Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
Focal
43 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Focal Celestee FCELESTEE | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | semi-aniline leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | leather, microfiber | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 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 | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE0.023score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.156score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra offers 6.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
