Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
87 Overall Score
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva
Linsoul
51 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
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Commute
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | Leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| 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 | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva Over Ear Headphone, Hi-Fi 50mm Dynamic Driver Monitoring Headphones, Wired Gaming Headset, Open-Back Stereo Headphones for Studio Engineer Audiophile Gaming (BlackGrey) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 2.5mm | 3.5mm |
| 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
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
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.159score per dollar
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva0.462score per dollar
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
