HP Blackwire 3325
HP
39 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| HP Blackwire 3325 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Artificial leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | plush, padded | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 3325 Microsoft Teams Certified USB-C Headset TAA - Microsoft Teams Certification - Stereo - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - 20 Hz - 20 kHz - On-ear - Binaural - Supra- | 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 | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.1500000953674316 m | 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 | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Poly Lens | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
HP Blackwire 3325
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
HP Blackwire 33250.226score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.159score per dollar
HP Blackwire 3325 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.
