Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
77 Overall Score
vs
Fosi Audio I5
Fosi Audio
34 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Studio
Music
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Fosi Audio I5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 1.63 kg |
| Ear Cushion | plush cushions | memory foam |
| Headband | metal | Aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | — | 97 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 50 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 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. | Fosi Audio i5 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones with 97mm Ultra-Large Diaphragm, CNC Metal & Walnut Wood, Audiophile Wired Studio Headphones for Multi-Source Devices |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 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)
Fosi Audio I5
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.146score per dollar
vs
Fosi Audio I50.040score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen offers 3.7x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Fosi Audio I5
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
