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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic offers a superior sound quality with an exceptional soundstage for an immersive music listening experience, perfect for audiophiles, but they are open-back and wired, limiting their use in noisy environments and their portability. On the other hand, the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds provide great sound with excellent active noise cancelling, making them ideal for travel and exercise while supporting wireless convenience. However, the Bose earbuds may not match the sound fidelity of the Audeze for critical listening, and are better suited for general use cases including calls and meetings. The decision depends on your priority: high-fidelity audio at home or versatile and portable audio on-the-go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.1
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is good.
Gaming
7.3
5.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
4.8
6.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
9.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
TV and Video
8.6
6.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds costs $199.
Build Quality
10.0
8.9
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has very good build quality.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 8.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audeze LCD 2 Classic
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The Greatest Song
Greatest Song Team | August 2023
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."
Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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