Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
85 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC
Skullcandy
71 Overall Score
Scores
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Work
Gaming
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Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Skullcandy Icon ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | — |
| Headband | Aluminum, Plastic | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 97.5 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 | Skullcandy Icon ANC Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Sweat Water Resistant, Foldable and Durable, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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 | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | Mimi |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Skullcandy Icon ANC
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.156score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC0.545score per dollar
Skullcandy Icon ANC offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 43 specs.
