Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
77 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser RS 175 RS175
Sennheiser
19 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Sennheiser RS 175 RS175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | plush cushions | — |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | — | 114 dB★ |
| 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
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Sennheiser RS 175 RS175
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.146score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser RS 175 RS1750.097score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen offers 1.5x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Sennheiser RS 175 RS175
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
