Apple AirPods 4
Apple
71 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Bose
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Calls
Commute
Gaming
Travel
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Apple AirPods 4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.00 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5 hrs | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods 4
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (78th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods 40.479score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00100.382score per dollar
Apple AirPods 4 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.
